Ringing Up!

Area 11 Festival

 June 13-16, 2024 – Salt Lake City, Utah

Stephanie “Stevie” Berryman

Artistic Director, Houston Chamber Ringers
Handbell Director, First Congregational Church – Houston
Co-Director, Rocket Bells

Stevie Berryman can’t whistle. But she makes fantastic pesto, and she can fold a fitted sheet. Likewise, her skills as music director and teacher have also been acquired through long hours of arduous and dedicated practice. For much of her career Stevie has directed seven or more ensembles each week, meaning she has 114 years of experience (in dog years). Her effusive energy and wild creativity found a perfect setting in 2013 when she became the Artistic Director of the Houston Chamber Ringers, which has let her smash together her love for music, laughter, and tacos in a truly remarkable way. She has a particular passion for teaching beginners how to ring, and her innovative, play-based methods have made her a sought-after educator and clinician at area, national, and international handbell festivals. Stevie serves as the handbell director at First Congregational Church Houston, and co-leads Rocket Bells in League City. She loves helping other choirs as a private clinician or planning epic concerts for them as a creative consultant. She and her husband Paul are co-owners of Truly Horrible Things, a snarky card game company, even though her mother always told her that no one would ever pay her to be sarcastic.

Kevin McChesney

Kevin McChesney graduated with highest honors from the University of Colorado at Boulder with a Bachelor of Music in Composition and Music Theory. A career composer and arranger of handbell music, Kevin has over 1000 handbell titles in print and is one of the very few musicians who has made handbells a full-time vocation.

He was Music Director of the Pikes Peak Ringers, a virtuoso handbell choir based in Colorado Springs, for 30 years, and was also the Artistic Advisor for the Atlanta Concert Ringers for many years. His work with PPR included the premiere and thirteen further performances of his Concerto for Handbell Choir and Orchestra, and a recording with world-renowned cellist Yo-Yo Ma.

Kevin is the handbell editor for Jeffers Handbell Supply and the RingingWord catalog. He is also co-founder of STEP, the Solo To Ensemble Project (sonologymusic.com). He has been in demand throughout the handbell world as a composer/arranger, workshop clinician, and festival conductor.

Kevin was Music Director of the National Honors Handbell Ensemble, an intensive performance opportunity for advanced teens, for their first five events. He has conducted at Carnegie Hall, Radio City Music Hall, Central Park, Disney World, and his music has been played on the Boston Pops stage. He has won numerous awards, including winning American Guild of English Handbell Ringers Composition Contests and Jeffers Composer of the Year.

As a continuation of his career-long focus on mentoring of handbell choirs, conductors, and composers/arrangers, Kevin now devotes considerable energy to bringing opportunities to other teachers, conductors, performers, and writers.

Stemming from a lifelong passion for the classical guitar, Kevin is the founder of ClassyGuitarMusic.com, a web resource for original works, arrangements, and transcriptions for classical guitar. He has also created ClassySheetMusic.com, a website providing wide-ranging music for orchestra, band, vocal choir, and keyboard.

Kevin lives in Colorado Springs, CO, with his wife Tracy and their cats, Pearl and Aileen.

Registration fees DO NOT include hotel accommodations. Please see the Hotel tab for more information.

Full Festival Registration Fee includes admission to concerts, select meals (listed below), festival clinician, and the meeting space for classes and performances.

Meals that are included with registration are Thursday opening reception, Friday lunch, Saturday lunch, Saturday evening Ring of Fame Banquet, and Sunday lunch.

Non-Refundable Deposit of $200 due at time of registration.  Balance due by May 1, 2024.

Early Bird Registration Fee (by February 15, 2024) $399.00
Registration Fee (from February 16 and May 1, 2024) $450.00 

Guest Only Registration (before May 1, 2024) $300.00 (includes ALL concerts and Festival Meals, may not attend classes or rehearsals)

Saturday ONLY Registration: $150

Although we hope you will want to have the Full Festival experience, a Saturday ONLY option is  available which includes six classes, ringing track observation for Saturday ONLY and Saturday lunch. Professional Development Credit available for educators through Area 11 HMA for 8 hours!  Tickets to Saturday Evening Ring of Fame Banquet are available for an additional fee. Registration must be paid in full online or postmarked on or  before May 1, 2024.

Saturday Evening Ring of Fame Banquet ONLY  $85.00

Festival Refund Policy:

Refunds, minus a $200 cancellation fee, will be allowed until May 1, 2024. After that date, if  special circumstances prevent a registrant from attending, you may petition the Area 11  Executive Committee for a refund. Please contact the Area 11 Chair,  LeAnna Wilmore at [email protected].

Register Here 

Schedule 

 

Thursday Friday Saturday Sunday
June 13, 2024 June 14, 2024 June 15, 2024 June 16, 2024
8:00 AM
Massed Ring
Rehearsal #1
Massed Ring
Rehearsal #3
Massed Ring
Rehearsal #4
9:00 AM

Copper-Bronze Rehearsal

Workshop #4

CopperLite Rehearsal

Workshop #10

10:30 AM

Polished Bronze Rehearsal

Workshop #1

CopperLite Rehearsal

Workshop #5

Copper-Bronze Rehearsal

Workshop #11

11:30 AM

Copper-Bronze Rehearsal

Workshop #2

Polished Bronze Rehearsal

Workshop #6

Polished Bronze Rehearsal

Workshop #12

12:30 PM Welcome Luncheon Lunch Buffet Lunch
2:00 PM

CopperLite Rehearsal

Workshop #3

Copper-Bronze Rehearsal

Workshop #7

Dress Rehearsal
3:00 PM Hotel Check In
Massed Ring Rehearsal #2

CopperLite Rehearsal

Workshop #8

4:00 PM
Registration Opens
Polished Bronze Rehearsal
Workshop #9
Closing Concert
5:30 PM
Dinner On Your Own
Pack-Up/Clean-Up
6:00 PM
Opening Reception
Ring of Fame Dinner
7:30 PM
Bells at Temple Square Concert at the Mormon Tabernacle
The Wesley Bell Ringers Concert in Alpine Ballroom
8:00 PM Rehearsal SetUp Party

 

Registration fees DO NOT include hotel accommodations. See Registration tab for more information.

The Hilton Salt Lake City Center is located at 255 S W Temple St, Salt Lake City, UT 84101.
You must make your own room reservation by  contacting the hotel.
Reservations must be made by individuals no later than June 1, 2024.   

To make your hotel reservation under Area 11, use this link https://book.passkey.com/e/50656408

Room rates: Room rates are exclusive of local taxes and fees. Room rates include, 24 hour business center, 24 hour Fitness Center, heated pool and  spa. Parking is available and costs $15/day OR self-parking is $6/day.  Trax is available from airport to hotel.

Single/Double – $189.00 per night (If two people are sharing the room, the nightly rate would be divided by the two people sharing the room)

Triple – $209.00 per night (The nightly rate would be divided by the three people sharing the room)

Quad – $229.00 per night (The nightly rate would be divided by the four people sharing the room)

Off-Site Lodging Surcharge: 

Registrants who live outside a 25 mile radius from the hotel and choose not to stay at the Hilton SLC Center Hotel must pay an off-site lodging surcharge of $100.00. This helps ensure we meet our contracted room blocks, keeping all costs as low as possible.

Featured Concert: Bells at Temple Square at The Mormon Tabernacle

Friday, June 14, 2024  – 7:30pm

Featured Concert: The Wesley Bell Ringers in Alpine Ballroom

Saturday, June 15, 2024 – 7:30pm in The Hilton Ballroom

Festival Mass Ringing and Ringing Up! Track Concert in Alpine Ballroom

Open to the Public

Sunday, June 16, 2024  – 4pm in The Hilton Ballroom

Repetoire is not included in your registrations fees. Music must be purchased by the registrant and prepared in advance. 

Repertoire:
You will have to purchase your own music packet prior to the Festival and bring it with you. The repertoire list and links for ordering are coming soon.

Massed Choir – ALL RINGERS

JOYFULLY RING – Doug Benton (Area 11 Anthem) – available for FREE on our Area 11 website
ALLEGRO – Cynthia Dobrinski – Level 2: 3-5 Oct AGAPE 2958 (Published)
PSALM 139 – Fred Gramann – Level 3-: 3-5 Oct Choristers Guild (Published in October)

COPPER-LITE
AH, HOLY JESUS – Michael Mazzatenta – Level 2: 3-5 Oct Alfred/Jubilate JMG 1332 (Published soon)
RECOLLECTION – Tim Waugh – Level 2+: 3-5 Oct Choristers Guild CGB974

COPPER-BRONZE
EMBRACE THE DAY – Jason Krug – Level 2+: 3-5 Oct Hope 3046 (Not published)
KINGSFOLD TE DEUM – Sondra Tucker – Level 3: 3-6 Oct Alfred/Jubilate JMG1338 (published soon)

POLISHED BRONZE
SCATTER THE MORNING LIGHT – Sandra Eithun – Level 3+: 3-5 Oct Choristers Guild CGB1262
TONGUES OF FLAME – Alex Guebert – Level 5: 3-7 Oct Choristers Guild CGB1317

*Festival music may be purchased at Area 11 Read and Ring in February at your local location.

Ringing Position Preference: 

You will have up to three choices of Ringing Range. We will do our best to accommodate one of these choices.

Full Registrants will participate in the Mass Ringing Ensemble and will include a variety of music levels.

Ringing Up! Tracks: 

CopperLite (Level 2 & 2+) 

Copper-Bronze (Level 2+ & 3) 

Polished Bronze (Level 3+ & 5)

If you are not sure which track to choose, consult with your director or refer to the repertoire list.

Instructor Class
Libbie Randels Ring ’til You’re 100
Libbie Randels Weaving Made Easy
Nikki Evans Dream Weaver
Nikki Evans Six-in-Hand Methods
Daniel Gibby How Can I Keep From Ringing?
Dolan Bayless Plink, Plank, and Kerplunk!
Anne Kelley Organization Tips for an Independent Youth Ensemble
Liz Shields When the Bell Rings: Exercises, Warm-Ups, and Games to Start off your Rehearsal
Michael Kastner Solo Ringing Skills; Ensemble Ringing Skills; Conducting a Handbell Choir (why won’t they watch me?)
Janeen Scott-Silva Four-in-Hand
Shelli Boynton  Basic Change Ringing

Ringing Up! 2024 ~ Salt Lake City, UT

Area 11 Festival ~ June 13-16, 2024 

The Hilton SLC Center ~ Tim Waugh, Clinician 

 

RINGING UP! INFORMATION 

Thursday, June 13: Festival Check In & Opening Reception
Friday, June 14 at 7:30 pm: Bells at Temple Square Concert in the Tabernacle
Saturday, June 15: OPTIONAL Saturday ONLY- Educational Sessions
Saturday, June 15 at 5:30 pm: Ring of Fame Banquet 7:30 pm- Wesley Bell Ringers Concert Sunday, June 16 at 4:00 pm: Festival Concert & Closing Bell in the Hilton Ballroom

Ringing Up! Tracks: If you are not sure which track to select, consult with your director or refer to the repertoire listed on the registration form. The levels of music for each track are below.
      Copper Lite (Level 2+) Copper-Bronze (Level 3-4)     Polished Bronze (Level 3-5)

YOUTH are encouraged to register for Copper-Bronze, but may choose any of the tracks.

All full Registrants will participate in the Mass Ringing Ensemble (Level 2-3).

 

Handbell Musicians of America Membership:  

A current Handbell Musicians of America membership number must accompany every  registration. If you are not an Individual Member, you may use your Director’s or Group’s number.

Classes: 

There will be an exciting variety of classes!  For example: bass bells, ringing techniques, conducting, music games, as well as sight reading sessions.  Something for EVERY level!  Saturday’s classes will be focused on music education. Faculty Applications will be accepted soon!

Ringing Position Preference: 

You will have up to three choices of Ringing Range with five options (Low Bass, Bass, Battery, Treble, High Treble).   We will do our best to accommodate one of these choices. 

 

Repertoire:
You must purchase your own music packet prior to the Festival and bring it with you!  The repertoire list and links for ordering are on the website.  Festival music MAY be available to purchase at your Area 11 Read and Ring. Music must be purchased by the registrant and  prepared in advance.    

 

 

Area 11 Festival 2024 Repertoire

Massed Choir – ALL RINGERS
JOYFULLY RING – Doug Benton (Area 11 Anthem) – available for FREE on our Area 11 website

ALLEGRO – Cynthia Dobrinski – Level 2:  3-5 Oct  AGAPE 2958

Handbell World | Allegro Dobrinski, Cynthia | Handbell World

PSALM 139 – Fred Gramann – Level 3-: 3-5 Oct  Choristers Guild

https://www.handbellworld.com/music/MusicPiece.cfm?Piece=19935

 

COPPER-LITE

AH, HOLY JESUS – Michael Mazzatenta – Level 2: 3-5 Oct  Alfred/Jubilate JMG1332

Handbell World | Ah Holy Jesus Mazzatenta, Michael Cruger, Johann | Handbell World

RECOLLECTIONTim Waugh – Level  2+:  3-5 Oct  Choristers Guild  CGB974 (violin, cello, flute)

Handbell World | Recollection Waugh, Timothy | Handbell World

 

COPPER-BRONZE

EMBRACE THE DAY – Jason Krug –  Level 2+: 3-5 Oct   Hope 3046

EMBRACE THE DA-KRUG-3-5OC – Hope Publishing Company

KINGSFOLD TE DEUMSondra Tucker –   Level 3: 3-6 Oct  Alfred/Jubilate JMG1338

Handbell World | Kingsfold Te Deum Tucker, Sondra K. Various | Handbell World

 

POLISHED BRONZE 

SCATTER THE MORNING LIGHT – Sandra Eithun – Level 3+:  3-5 Oct  Choristers Guild  CGB1262 (triangle/tambourine, low muffled drum, flute)

Handbell World | Scatter the Morning Light Eithun, Sandra Traditional Scottish Tune | Handbell World

TONGUES OF FLAME – Alex Guebert – Level 5:  3-7 Oct  Choristers Guild  CGB1317 (percussion)

Handbell World | Tongues of Flame Guebert, Alex | Handbell World

HOTEL INFORMATION:
Registration fees DO NOT include hotel accommodations. 

The Hilton Salt Lake City Center is located at 255 S W Temple St, Salt Lake City, UT 84101.
You must make your own room reservation by  contacting the hotel.
Reservations must be made by individuals no later than May 1, 2024. 

**To make your reservation, https://book.passkey.com/e/50656408

Room rates: Room rates are exclusive of local taxes and fees. Room rates include, 24 hour business center, 24 hour Fitness Center, heated pool and spa.  Onsite breakfast available and restaurant available at your own expense.  

Single/Double – $189.00 per night/room (divide by 2 people)

Triple – $209.00 per night/room (divide by 3 people)
Quad – $229.00 per night/room (divide by 4 people)

Parking is available and costs $15/day OR self-parking is $6/day.  

Transportation: Trax is available from airport to hotel.

Off-Site Lodging Surcharge: 

Registrants who live outside a 25 mile radius from the hotel and choose not to stay at the Hilton Salt Lake City Center Hotel must pay an off-site lodging surcharge of $100.00. This helps ensure  we meet our contracted room blocks, keeping all costs as low as possible.  


FULL FESTIVAL REGISTRATION FEE includes admission to concerts, select meals (listed below), festival clinician, and the meeting space for classes and performances. 

 

Meals that are included with registration are Thursday opening reception, Friday lunch, Saturday lunch, Saturday evening Ring of Fame Banquet, and Sunday lunch.

Registration: 

Registration must be completed online at area11.handbellmusicians.org/festival. 

 

Payment:

Pay by credit card via PayPal. A 3% additional Processing fees will apply when paying online.  A link will be available on the registration for.

 

Pay by check and mail to:

Anne Kleve, Area 11 Events Chair.  

14706 Williams St, Thornton, CO 80602

 

Non-Refundable Deposit of $200 due at time of registration.  Balance due by May 1, 2024.

Early Bird Registration Fee (by February 15, 2024) $399.00
Registration Fee (from February 16 and May 1, 2024) $450.00 

Guest Only Registration (before May 1, 2024) $300.00 (includes ALL concerts and Festival Meals, may not attend classes or rehearsals)

 

Festival T-shirts are available for purchase for $15

Adult Small through 3XL (six sizes available)

 

Saturday ONLY Registration: $150

Although we hope you will want to have the Full Festival experience, a Saturday ONLY option is  available which includes six classes, ringing track observation for Saturday ONLY and Saturday lunch. Professional Development Credit available for educators through Area 11 HMA for 8 hours!  Tickets to Saturday Evening Ring of Fame Banquet are available for an additional fee. Registration must be paid in full online or postmarked on or  before May 1, 2024.  

 

Saturday Evening Ring of Fame Banquet ONLY  $85.00

Festival Refund Policy: 

Refunds, minus a $200 cancellation fee, will be allowed until May 1, 2024. After that date, if  special circumstances prevent a registrant from attending, you may petition the Area 11  Executive Committee for a refund. Please contact the Area 11 Chair,  LeAnna Wilmore at

[email protected].  

 

Medical Emergency Form- Adult & Youth- Special Accommodations Needed

Allergies

Youth Protection Policy

Director & Chaperone Duties

Class Proposal Form- Faculty Application

Locals: Can you bring equipment? (Google Doc)

If you would like to donate/sponsor to help another attendee?

 

Attendees will need to bring their own music, binder, gloves, mallets for assigned position, final concert attire (???)

 

Questions/concerns? contact: Anne Kleve, Events Chair, 303-898-7056, [email protected]

 

This event is sponsored by Handbell Musicians of America, dedicated to uniting people through the musical art of handbell and handchime ringing. 

area11.handbellmusicians.org

 

Handbell Musicians of America Membership:  

A current Handbell Musicians of America membership number must accompany every  registration. If you are not an Individual Member, you may use your Director’s or Group’s number.  

Not a member? Join Here

Registration must be completed online.

Payment:
Pay by credit card via PayPal. A 3% additional Processing fees will apply when paying online. A link will be available on the registration for.

Pay by check and mail to:
Anne Kleve, Area 11 Events Chair.
14706 Williams St, Thornton, CO 80602

Questions/concerns? contact: Anne Kleve, Events Chair, 303-898-7056, [email protected]

We can’t wait for the next Area 11 Festival in 2024!

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Questions: Contact our Events Chair, Anne Kleve, at [email protected]