David Harris Guest Conductor Massed Choir Track - Area III
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Ringing at the Maryland
Beach!
GRAB YOUR BELLS!
David Harris
Guest Conductor
Handbell Musicians of America
Massed Choir Track
Paul Brill
Guest Conductor
Ocean City Festival
All New—Jubilation Track
(For Level 1-2 Choirs)
Friday and Saturday
March 20-21, 2020
AREA 3
Roland E. Powell Convention Center
4001 Coastal Highway
Ocean City, Maryland 21842
Meet Our Guest Conductors
Massed Choir Track
David M. Harris is in his 30th season as the music director of The Raleigh Ringers,
an internationally-recognized touring handbell ensemble based in Raleigh, NC.
David was instrumental in the formation of this auditioned choir in 1990. Under
his leadership, The Raleigh Ringers have performed in France and England; on
International Television on the “Hour of Power” program; as a showcase choir for
the Handbell Musicians of America National Seminar and Area Festivals; with the
North Carolina and Virginia Symphony Orchestras; and as special guest
performers at the Chautauqua Institution in Chautauqua, New York. The Raleigh
Ringers are in constant demand as featured guest performers for various artist
series and handbell festivals around the country.
David is a graduate of The Pennsylvania State University and has studied conducting privately with Dr.
William A. Payn (Bucknell University). He has served The Handbell Musicians of America in several
capacities: as All-Star Conductor, Ringing Track Conductor and Instructor for the National Seminar; as
clinician for numerous Local and Area Festivals and Workshops; as North Carolina State Chairman; and
as Area 3 Treasurer. Because of his strong interest in the development of community handbell
programs, David served as chairman for the first ever Handbell Musicians-sponsored event for
community ringers entitled, “Pinnacle 2000”, held in Las Vegas. David and The Raleigh Ringers
developed and sponsor the biennual event, “Virtuoso”, a performance-focused event for advanced
ringers. In addition, David has led handbell festivals and workshops in 35 states as well as in England,
Puerto Rico, Canada and the Caribbean. He has also been the primary handbell clinician for several
denominational music events, including Montreat (NC), Lake Junaluska (NC), Lutheridge (NC), Mo-
Ranch (TX) and Massanetta (VA). David is also one of the co-founders of the very successful Capital
Area Handbell Festival, held annually in Raleigh. He has written several articles for Overtones, the
national publication of The Handbell Musicians of America.
Jubilation Track
Paul has been involved in ringing and leading handbells for over forty years. He grew up in Silver
Spring, Maryland and attended the University of Maryland where he received a Bachelor of Science in
Music Education in 1982. In 1985, he graduated from the Southern Baptist Theological Seminary in
Louisville, Kentucky with a Master of Church Music. Paul came to Northern Virginia in 1990 to serve on
the staff of Ox Hill Baptist Church in Chantilly, Virginia. Thirty years later he is still serving at Ox Hill and
currently holds the position of Associate Pastor for Music and Worship. In that role, he oversees a
music ministry that includes seven choral and three handbell choirs for singers and ringers ranging in
age from preschool children through senior adults.
For the last serval years, Paul has been very active in Area 3 leadership. He has
twice helped to select music for the annual Spring festivals as a member of
Repertoire Selection Committee, and from 2012 to 2015 Paul served as the
Virginia State Chair. In 2015 he was elected to the position of Chair-Elect, and
from 2017 through 2019 he served as Area 3 Chair. After having attended
many festivals in Ocean City as a ringer and in various leadership roles with
Area 3, Paul is looking forward to the opportunity to lead the Jubilation Choirs
at this year’s festival.
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Handbell Musicians of America Area 3
2020 Ocean City Festival Repertoire
Handbell Musicians of America supports the copyright laws,
and NO photocopies of music will be allowed at Area 3 Festivals without written permission from the copyright holders.
Thank you for your cooperation.
Massed Choir Track Selections
Vivamente Michael Mazzatenta
AGEHR AG35366 3-5 octaves, L2+
I Will Arise and Go to Jesus Matthew Compton
AGEHR AG35313 3-5 octaves, L3
Savior, Like a Shepherd Lead Us Sandra Eithun
GIA G-9612 3-6 octaves, L3-
Area 3 Composition Contest Winner
Free Fall (Rejoice and Be Glad) Jason Krug
From the Top #20625-5 3-6 octaves
#20625-3 2-3 octaves
#20625-M Conductor Score
#20625-P Percussion Score
Bronze Division Selection
Milele Jason Krug
Red River RRBL5087 3-6 octaves, L3+
RRBL5087P Percussion Parts
Jubilation Track Selections
The Jubilation Track - not just for beginning choirs anymore!
For many years the Genesis Track provided an opportunity for beginning handbell
choirs to attend festivals. This year, the Jubilation Track is designed to give all choirs
that are most comfortable with level 1 to 2+ music the chance to ring and learn in the
festival setting. Both new and established choirs are encouraged to attend. All choirs
and individuals will need to purchase and prepare the repertoire in advance.
Lo, How a Rose E’er Blooming Anna Laura Page
Alfred 46258 3-5 octaves, L2
Glorious Things of Thee are Spoken Terry Osman
Lorenz 20/2065L 2-3 octaves, L2
Trinity Fanfare Alex Guebert
AGEHR AG35369 3-5 octaves, L2
Prelude in F Major Carol Scheel
CP 7077 3-5 octaves, L1
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2020 Bronze Festival Choir Application
Ocean City Festival
Choirs Must Learn Music Prior to the Festival
Milele Jason Krug
Red River RRBL5087 3-6 octaves, L3+
RRBL5087P Percussion Parts
If your choir would like to audition for the BRONZE FESTIVAL CHOIR (for entire choirs, not
individuals or partial choirs), you must be registered for the Ocean City Festival BEFORE
submitting the application and your anonymous audio recording (CD or electronically as
a .WAV or .MP3 file - NO DVDs or identification on the recording).
NEW THIS YEAR – For your audition, choirs may submit a recording of a different selection.
The alternate piece, however, MUST be the same style and difficulty level (Level 3+) as the
Bronze Division Selection. Please include the name of the piece, composer/arranger, publisher
& publisher number.
Pay careful attention to notes, rhythm, dynamics, tempo and style. A committee will evaluate
your ringing, and you will be notified of your audition results one month prior to the festival.
Please send the recording along with the form below to:
Timothy D. Price
Suffolk Presbyterian Church, 410 N. Broad St., Suffolk, VA 23434
tprice.music@gmail.com
You will receive an email confirmation when your recording is received for evaluation.
YOUR CD/WAV/MP3 MUST BE RECEIVED BY January 23, 2020
Please do NOT put your name or your choir’s name on the recording. Complete and
include this form with your recording.
Name of Choir: __________________________________________________________
Number of octaves you are ringing: _________
Name of Church/Organization: _____________________________________________
Church/Organization Address: _____________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________
Name of Director: _______________________________________________________
Director’s Address: ______________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________
Phone: _______________________ Email: ___________________________________
(Your email address is very helpful in sending your confirmation and other information. It will not be shared with anyone.)
4ONLINE REGISTRATION INFORMATION
NEW—Registering and paying online—Area 3 will be using Eventbrite. If you register online, you must
pay online. If you want to pay by check, you must use the registration form in this brochure and then
mail the form and check to the Registrar.
To register online:
• Go to http://eventreg.areaiii.org
• Sign in OR create a new sign in
• Once you have signed in, click on “Register” in the gold bar and follow the instructions
The registration fee depends on the form of registration.
GENERAL INFORMATION
The following information pertains to the Ocean City Festival.
Who May Attend
• These festivals are designed for full or partial ADULT handbell choirs and/or individual ringers. If
your choir has high school aged students that ring on a permanent basis, the high school students
may attend. NO students under 9th grade will be permitted. Please keep in mind that classes are
designed with adults, not students, in mind. Area 3’s annual Youth Festival, held each November, is
designed just for middle and high school students.
• Choirs and individuals must learn the festival music prior to coming.
Registration Information
• Registration is now open and your registration will be processed according to the postmark/online
registration date. The Registrar will acknowledge registration within two weeks of receipt.
• Application forms will be accepted until the maximum per site is reached. Applicants will then be
placed on a waiting list and will be notified if and when space becomes available.
• Handbell Musicians of America membership is required. If not a member, add $95 for Guild
membership. If you are needing to renew your membership, please send your membership
payment to the National office.
• Online Fees: by 10/31/19—$82; by 1/17/20—$92; after 1/17/20—$119
• By Check (mail) Fees: by 10/31/19—$75; by 1/17/20—$85; after 1/17/20—$110
• When sending in your registration form, please include only one (1) check from your organization
with full payment - partial payments will not be accepted. Make your check payable to Handbell
Musicians of America Area 3 and mail it to the Registrar.
• Table footage will be based on the number registered and the octaves that you are bringing:
2 octaves - 21’; 3 octaves - 24’; 4 octaves - 30’; 5 octaves - 36’; 6 octaves - 42’
• The registration fee is transferable only between bona fide members of the same organization.
• Cancellation: $25 per registrant is nonrefundable when requested prior to January 17, 2020. After
January 17, 2020 no refunds, regardless of reason (including medical issues and family
emergencies) will be granted.
5• If you are a choir director with vacant positions, please indicate the positions available on the
Registration Form.
Registering as an Individual Ringer
Individuals without a choir who wish to ring on the massed ringing floor in the festival or in the
Jubilation Track, may do so by filling vacancies offered by other choirs, on an available basis, or by
bringing bells and pads. Individuals must purchase and prepare the repertoire in advance and will
participate in the event concert.
Registering as a Bronze Festival Choir
Full choirs (not for individuals or partial choirs) who wish to be considered for the Bronze Festival
Choir must be registered for the festival BEFORE submitting the Bronze Festival Choir application and
recording. These recordings must be received by January 23, 2020. No recordings received after the
deadline will be accepted. See page 4 of this brochure for details.
Registering for Classes
Registrants will have the opportunity to take several classes on Saturday. Class Pre-Registration
information will be emailed to you after you register for this festival. Music used for classes can be
purchased until the vendors close.
Mentoring Program
Area 3 has a Mentoring Program that provides you with assistance to make your first festival
experience a positive one. Experienced festival attendees can meet and welcome you to the festival,
show you around, and advise you on appropriate classes for your ringers beforehand. Please indicate
on your registration form if you would like to have a mentor or to be a mentor.
At the Festival
Meals
• NO meals, food, or water are available at the event site.
• The convention center has a food court, but we will not know when and if it will be open until we
arrive.
• Please bring bottled water for your group if needed.
• A list of local restaurants will be included in the Registration Packet.
Vendors
Members of the Handbell Industry Council and Handbell Musicians of America non-profit
organizations are invited to display and sell bell music, supplies, equipment, and boutique items. If you
are an HIC member or an HMA non-profit organization and would like to be a vendor at the OC
Festival, contact Debbie Henning at debbiehen@gmail.com or 410-848-5482 to obtain a form.
Lodging
Please make your own reservation for hotel accommodations. Visit the Ocean City, MD tourist website
for options (www.ococean.com).
Contact Information
Event Class Pre-Registration and Information Packets will be sent to provided email addresses and will
also be available online at www.areaiii.org. So that information does not go to your junk mail, please
add the following email addresses to your contact list:
Debbie Henning, Co-COE & Registrar—debbiehen@gmail.com
Fran Underwood, Event Chair—ringsing4ever@gmail.com
Al Reese, Area 3 Chair—chair.area3@handbellmusicians.org
Timothy D. Price, Bronze Festival Choir Selection Chair—tprice.music@gmail.com
6Area 3 Photography Policy
By participating in this event, every registrant/participant hereby certifies and acknowledges
that photographs, recordings and/or video may be taken of them during this event and that
these images, interviews, or recordings may be used by Handbell Musicians of America Area 3
or its assignees in publications, promotional materials, and/or website as approved by the
Area 3 Board of Directors. The Area 3 Photography Policy Form (for minors) is included below.
Area 3 Photography Policy
(for minors attending this event)
By registering for an Area 3 event, you give permission to use pictures from the event on the
Area 3 website, in the Area 3 Historian‘s Photo Album and in publicity in the future. Individuals
will NOT be identified or pictured in potentially embarrassing situations.
Parents who do NOT wish to have their minor child(ren) included in pictures must complete
the following form and return it with their registration.
DENIAL OF CONSENT FOR MINOR(S)
I do NOT give permission for pictures of my child(ren) to be used on the Area 3 website, in the
Area 3 Historian’s Photo Album and in publicity materials in the future.
Name(s) of Minors: ____________________________________________________________
Signed: _____________________________________________________________________
(Parent or Guardian)
Name of Minor(s) Director: _____________________________________________________
Name of Organization/Church: __________________________________________________
City ____________________________________________________________ State _______
7Tentative Ocean City Schedule
Friday
4:00 PM - 6:00 PM Registration & Set-up/Vendors Open
6:15 PM - 6:30 PM Welcome & Announcement
6:30 PM - 7:30 PM Massed Rehearsal/Jubilation Rehearsal
7:30 PM - 7:45 PM Massed & Jubilation Break
7:45 PM - 8:45 PM Massed Rehearsal/Jubilation Rehearsal
8:45 PM - 9:00 PM Bronze Festival Choir Break
9:00 PM - 9:30 PM Bronze Festival Choir Rehearsal
Saturday
8:00 AM - 3:30 PM Vendors Open
8:30 AM - 9:30 AM Massed Rehearsal/Jubilation Rehearsal
9:40 AM -10:30 AM Reds Classes/Blues Rehearsal/Jubilation Rehearsal
10:40 AM -11:30 AM Reds Rehearsal/Blues Classes/Jubilation Rehearsal
11:30 AM - 1:00 PM Lunch (on your own)
1:00 PM - 1:30 PM Massed Rehearsal/Jubilation Rehearsal
1:40 PM - 2:30 PM Reds Rehearsal/Blues Classes/Jubilation Rehearsal
2:40 PM - 3:30 PM Reds Classes/Blues Rehearsal/Jubilation Rehearsal
3:40 PM - 4:00 PM Jubilation Track Concert
4:10 PM - 4:45 PM Massed Rehearsal
4:45 PM - 5:00 PM Break
5:00 PM - 5:30 PM Massed Choirs Track Concert
Class Pre-Registration information will be emailed to you after you register for
this festival.
QUESTIONS??
If you have questions regarding the Area 3 Ocean City Festival, please contact:
Fran Underwood, Event Chair
ringsing4ever@gmail.com or 703-216-2998 (leave a message)
Debbie Henning, Co-Coordinator of Events
debbiehen@gmail.com or 410-848-5482
Information can be found online on our website: www.areaiii.org
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