JUNE 13-15, 2019
Dave Harris and the Raleigh Ringers
The Raleigh Ringers will be the featured performers on Opening Night of the festival. Dave Harris will conduct massed ringing, and members of the Raleigh Ringers will teach classes on many aspects of ringing and performing.
Here is a quick link to the REGISTRATION FORM. Register Online!
Do you think you have what it takes to be a Raleigh Ringer? Apply to be a part of our All-Star Ensemble! The online application is under the “Registration Info” tab below.
You can also find our Fees form there. Just print it off and mail it in with your check, and you’re all set!
1. Sweet By and By, Bill Ingram. Level 2. 3-5 octaves. Ring Out Press 3351
2. Cantabile, Emily Li. Level 3. 3-5 octaves. AGEHR 35244
3. When the Saints Go Marching In, Michael Helman. Level 4. 3-5 octaves. AGEHR 35149
4. Elijah Rock, Benjamin Tucker. Level 3+. 3-5 octaves. Alfred 46877
ADVANCED RINGING
1. Gospel Rags, Tammy Waldrop. Level 3. 3-5 octaves. Lorenz 20/1822L
2. When Morning Gilds the Skies, John Behnke. Level 4. 3-5 octaves. Augsburg 08-00674863
3. Light of Peace, Bigham/Hakes. Level 3. 3-5 octaves, From the Top 20178
INTERMEDIATE
1. Jubilant Celebration, Joel Raney. Level 2+. 3-5 octaves. Hope 2837
2. 10,000 Reasons, arr. Peggy Bettcher. Level 2+. 3-5 octaves. Hope 2694
ALL-STAR ENSEMBLE (participate by APPLICATION/ACCEPTANCE only)
1. Remembrance, Cathy Moklebust, Level 5+, 3-5 octaves. Lorenz 201131
2. Rondo Passacaglia, Cynthia Dobrinski, Level 3+. 4-5 octaves. Agape 1237
INTERMEDIATE CLASS SCHEDULE
THURSDAY, JUNE 13
- 1:00PM Opening Bell
- 1:15-2:45PM Massed Rehearsal
- 2:50-3:45PM Check-in to Hotel and Visit HIC
- 3:55-4:50PM Intermediates Rehearsal
- 4:50 – 7:00 Dinner on Your Own
- 7:30PM Raleigh Ringers in Concert
FRIDAY, JUNE 14
- 7:30-8:25AM Coffee & Conversation – Community Groups
- 8:00AM Visit HIC
- 8:25-9:25AM Massed Ringing
- 9:25-9:50AM Meet the Raleigh Ringers
- 10:00-11:00AM Classes Taught by Raleigh Ringers
- 11:10-12:10 Intermediates Rehearsal
- 12:10-1:10PM Lunch (provided)
- 12:45-1:45PM Directors’ Roundtable with Dave
- 1:10-1:50PM Lagniappe Classes (Petting Zoo, Touring, HIC)
- 2:00-3:00PM Massed Ringing
- 3:10-4:10PM Classes Taught by Raleigh Ringers
- 4:20-5:20PM Intermediates Rehearsal
- 5:20-5:50PM Lagniappe Classes
- 5:50-6:30PM Break
- 6:30PM Banquet (provided with registration)
SATURDAY, JUNE 15
- 7:30-8:25AM Coffee & Conversation – Bells in Worship
- 8:00-9:00AM Visit HIC/Check out of hotel
- 9:00-10:00AM Massed Rehearsal
- 10:05-11:00AM Classes Taught by Raleigh Ringers
- 11:05-12:00 Intermediates Rehearsal
- 112:00-1:00PM Lunch (provided)
- 1:00-2:30PM Dress Rehearsal
- 2:30-2:45PM Break
- 2:45PM Closing Concert and Closing Bell
ADVANCED CLASS SCHEDULE
THURSDAY, JUNE 13
- 1:00PM Opening Bell
- 1:15-2:45PM Massed Rehearsal
- 2:50-3:45PM Advanced Track Rehearsal
- 3:55-4:50PM Check-in to Hotel and Visit HIC
- 3:55-4:50PM All Star Rehearsal
- 4:50–7:00 Dinner on Your Own
- 7:30PM Raleigh Ringers in Concert
FRIDAY, JUNE 14
- 7:30-8:25 Coffee & Conversation – Community Groups
- 8:00-8:25AM Visit HIC
- 8:25-9:25 Massed Ringing
- 9:25-9:50 Meet the Raleigh Ringers
- 10:00-11:00 Advanced Track Rehearsal
- 11:10-12:10 Classes Taught by Raleigh Ringers
- 11:10-12:10 All Star Rehearsal
- 12:10-1:10 Lunch (provided)
- 12:45-1:45 Directors’ Roundtable with Dave Harris
- 1:10-1:50 Lagniappe Classes (Petting Zoo, Touring, HIC)
- 2:00-3:00PM Massed Ringing
- 3:10-4:10PM Advanced Track Rehearsal
- 4:20-5:20PM Classes Taught by Raleigh Ringers
- 4:20-5:20PM All Star Rehearsal
- 5:20-5:50PM Lagniappe Classes
- 5:50-6:30pm Break
- 6:30PM Banquet (provided with registration)
SATURDAY, JUNE 15
- 7:30-8:25 Coffee & Conversation – Bells in Worship
- 8:00-9:00AM Visit HIC/Check out of hotel
- 9:00-10:00AM Massed Rehearsal
- 10:05-11:00AM Advanced Track Rehearsal
- 11:05-12:00 Classes Taught by Raleigh Ringers
- 12:00-1:00pm Lunch (provided)
- 1:00-2:30pm Dress Rehearsal
- 2:30-2:45PM Break
- 2:45PM Closing Concert and Closing Bell
Special activities for Directors:
- Friday 7:30-8:25AM Coffee and Conversation – Community Groups
- Friday 12:45-1:45PM Director’s Roundtable with David Harris
- Saturday 7:30-8:25AM Coffee and Conversation – Bells in Worship
Classes offered:
Friday morning: Intermediate: Treble and Bass Techniques, Weaving, Solo & Ensemble Ringing
Friday morning Advanced: All-Star Ensemble, Treble and Bass Techniques, Weaving
Friday afternoon: Intermediate: Weaving, Bass Techniques, Stuck in the Middle, Change Ringing
Friday afternoon: Advanced: All-Star Ensemble, Bass Techniques, Stuck in the Middle, Ensemble Ringing
Saturday morning: Intermediate: Treble Techniques, Stuck in the Middle, Solo & Ensemble, Change Ringing
Saturday morning: Advanced: All-Star Ensemble, Treble Techniques, Stuck in the Middle, Change Ringing
Lagniappe classes: Petting Zoo, Touring Ins and Outs
Directors’ Classes: Roundtable with Dave, Coffee and Conversation sessions
The event will be held at the luxurious Copeland Tower/Comfort Inn Suites and Conference Center in Metairie, Louisiana. Just minutes from the French Quarter, the Copeland provides a convenient environment for both your hotel stay and festival events with reasonable room rates and many amenities.
Please note that this is a DOUBLE BRANDED HOTEL PROPERTY. You may reserve a room on the Comfort Inn side ($119) by calling 504-526-4595 directly. To make a reservation for the Copeland Tower suites ($159), please call 504-888-9500 directly. You must mention our Group Code which is “Area 6 Handbell Festival”. Parking is complimentary. Lodging is separate from your festival registration fee.
To receive the convention rate, reservations must be made by May 11, 2019.
Room Rates:
Deluxe Double $119
Deluxe King $119
King Executive 1 BR Suite $159
Two Queen Executive 1 BR Suite $159
HOTEL CANCELLATION POLICY: 72 hours prior to date of arrival. If you would like to arrive before the festival or stay after the festival, the hotel will honor the convention rates for three (3) days prior and post June 13-15, 2019.
The fine print:
Check in is after 3pm and check out is 11am.
No cash will be accepted at check in.
Room rates are subject to local sales, occupancy, and tourism taxes.
There will be a $50 authorization for incidentals at the time of check in.
Individuals will be required to provide a valid debit or credit card at the time of booking in order to guarantee reservation.
COMFORT INN & SUITES METAIRIE
2601 Severn Avenue
Metairie LA 70002
504-888-9500
Rooms must be booked by May 11, 2019 in order to receive the convention rate.
You must arrange for your lodging separately from your festival registration.
$250 if postmarked by May 1, 2019
$275 if postmarked after that.
ONLINE ALL-STAR APPLICATION FORM
NEW ORLEANS FESTIVAL T SHIRT (Print and mail in with payment)
Area 6 2019 Festival fees (Print and mail in with payment)
The fee includes:
* Ringing under the direction of David Harris of the Raleigh Ringers
* Classes taught by members of the Raleigh Ringers
* Handbell Industry Council vendors
* Meals: Friday lunch and dinner, Saturday lunch. (Breakfasts are included for guests at the convention hotel.)
* One ticket to the Raleigh Ringers concert, Thursday, June 13, 2019, 7:30 at the University of New Orleans.
CANCELLATION POLICY
Cancellations must be requested IN WRITING.
If RECEIVED by April 15: you may receive a 50% refund, less a cancellation fee of $25.00
AFTER APRIL 15, registration is NON-REFUNDABLE.
Send request to
Mary Caldwell, Area 6 Chair
8045 Laurel Hill Drive
Shreeport, LA 71115
[email protected]
phone (318) 469-8347
