2025 Area 6 Spring Rings
Area 6 is offering TWO Spring Rings – each of them the same event, just different weekends in different locations! The Area 6 Spring Ring is designed for individuals or choirs to attend. The fabulous Stephaie Rhoades is the clinician for BOTH weekends – so no one misses out!
This is a Spring Ring for individuals & choirs to come enjoy Level 2 and Level 2+ music at a one day event (Saturday), with a “STRETCH” piece for those wanting to put some extra work and “stretch-ing” the Spring Ring into a Friday night & Saturday event.
The schedule is arranged so if you’d like to do the extra “stretch” piece – you will need to attend the Friday night rehearsal.
If you/your group is not ringing this more advanced piece (L3+), then you can arrive Saturday morning to set-up and enjoy the day of ringing and fun with handbells! OR, if you or your group is arriving Friday to set-up, but does not want to ring the extra “stretch” piece – the Area 6 Board has some other fun and musical activities to participate in.
2025 | March 21-22
Cathedral-Carmel School
848 St John St, Lafayette, LA 70501
2025 | March 28-29
Galloway United Methodist Church
305 N Congress St, Jackson, MS 39201
If you are registering as a group – only one person (usually the director) needs to register. If you are registering individually, there are places to indicate if you’d like to be an “orphan ringer” and placed with a handbell group that is already coming, or if you’d like to bring your own equipment. We do not have table rentals at this time.
AFTER HITTING THE SUBMIT BUTTON it should only take about 10 minutes for you to receive an automated email response saying you are registered. If you DO NOT receive this email, you are not registered. Please try to re-register or go to the contact form and mention you are having trouble registering.
Please prepare this music ahead of the Spring Ring to get the most out of this ringing event.
| Publishing Info | Name | Composer/Arranger | Level | Octaves | Extras |
| BEHB439 | Were You There? | arr. Krug | 2+ | three-five | with opt. chimes |
| MHP3065 | O Sing a Song of Bethlehem | arr. Burton | 2 | three-five | |
| MHP1363 | Acclamation on Azmon | Sherman | 2+ | three-five | |
| MCGB1036 | Amen Siakudumisa | arr. Moklebust | 2+ | two-three | with opt. chimes and percussion |
| MCGB1037 | Amen Siakudumisa | arr. Moklebust | 2+ | three-six | with opt. chimes and percussion |
| MCGB1035 | Amen Siakudumisa | arr. Moklebust | 2+ | full score & percussion |
**The OPTIONAL “stretch” piece is Elijah Rock. If you/your choir is planning to ring this music, you will need to be at the Friday evening rehearsal.
| Publishing Info | Name | Composer/Arranger | Level | Octaves | Extras; |
| MAP46877** | Elijah Rock** | arr. Ben Tucker | 3+ | three-five | with opt. percussion |
Stephanie Rhoades
Stephanie Rhoades is Director of Worship and Music at Preston Hollow Presbyterian Church in Dallas, Texas. In addition to her responsibilities coordinating worship and overseeing the music ministry, she directs the Sanctuary Ringers adult handbell choir. Ms. Rhoades is also the Conductor and Artistic Director of Concert Bells of Fort Worth, an auditioned community handbell ensemble that will celebrate 25 years this fall.
Known for her clear and expressive conducting, she has been in demand as a guest conductor for numerous festivals across the US. Ms. Rhoades and Dr. Bill Payn were selected to represent Handbell Musicians of America as co-conductors for the International Handbell Symposium in 2022. Her 40+ years as a ringer and 25+ years as a conductor have helped her become an effective and engaging teacher, whether leading workshops, classes or rehearsals.
In addition to her work as a conductor and clinician, she has served on numerous local and national boards, including the Greater Dallas Handbell Association, Dallas Chapter of Choristers Guild, Handbell Musicians of America National Board and Area 9 of Handbell Musicians of America, currently serving as Chair-Elect.
Ms. Rhoades holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in music from Yale University and a Master of Sacred Music degree from Perkins School of Theology at Southern Methodist University. She is also a Certified Personal Trainer and enjoys trying new vegan restaurants, cycling, and scuba diving.
2025 Spring Ring Registrar Contact
HOTELS FOR LAFAYETTE, LOUISIANA
Hilton Garden Inn – Across from the Cajundome
2350 W Congress St, Lafayette, LA 70506
Tru by Hilton
1310 Camellia Blvd, Lafayette, LA 70508
Doubletree
1521 W Pinhook Rd, Lafayette, LA 70503
The Juliet
800 Jefferson St, Lafayette, LA 70501
Small Boutique hotel. Just a couple of block from Cathedral-Carmel School.
HOTELS FOR JACKSON, MISSISSIPPI
The Fairview Inn
734 Fairview Street, Jackson, MS 39202
A lovely boutique hotel with a good breakfast as well as a restaurant and bar for other meals. About 1 mile from the church, but highly recommended.
The Westin Jackson
407 S. Congress Street, Jackson MS
A new and modern hotel in downtown Jackson, a very short drive from the church (or a 5 block walk). Excellent.
Hilton Garden Inn Jackson
235 West Capitol Street, Jackson MS 39201
Located in the renovated historic King Edward Hotel in Downton Jackson. Short drive or pleasant walk from the church. Very nice. Historic for Jazz music recordings made there.
Old Capitol Inn
226 North State Street, Jackson 39201
Just a couple of blocks from the church, this boutique inn has only 13 rooms but a lovely place to stay. A lovely restaurant inside as well.
Hampton Inn
320 Greymont Avenue, Jackson MS 39202
Holiday Inn Express
310 Greymont Avnue, Jackson, MS 39202
REGISTRATION DEADLINE - MARCH 1
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