2012 Festival Information
2012 Festival Info
Clinician: David Weck (Handbell Music Editor at Hope Publishing Company)
Dates: March 9-10, 2012
Fee: $150 per choir, or $25 for individual ringers
Location: Grace Lutheran Church, Knoxville, TN
What to Expect
You will be joining with choirs from all over the Knoxville area and beyond to make music together! It’s great if you can bring your whole handbell choir, but if you can only get a few ringers together, that’s okay, too. (In massed ringing, someone is likely doubling or tripling your part already). “Orphan” ringers are always welcome, and we can give you a spot in a handbell choir in advance so that you can be prepared when you arrive. We strive to make our festivals a positive experience for both the advanced ringer and the beginner. Our clinician will lead rehearsals and direct us in a final concert with brass and percussion. It’s a wonderful way to get re-energized and focused on this wonderful musical art.
Festival Schedule from 2011
Friday
- 12:00-4:00 pm – Setup
- 4:00-5:00 pm – Music Reading Session
- 5:00-7:00 pm – Late Setup / Dinner (on your own)
- 7:00-9:00 pm – Massed Ringing Rehearsal #1
Saturday
- 8:30-9:00 am – Coffee/Donuts (provided)
- 9:00-10:30 am – Massed Ringing Rehearsal #2
- 10:30-10:45 am – Break
- 10:45-11:45 am – Rehearsal for Optional Music
- 11:45-12:30 pm – Lunch
- 12:30-2:00 pm – Rehearsal for Optional Music
- 2:00-2:15 pm – Break
- 2:15-3:30 pm – Massed Ringing Rehearsal #3
- 3:30-4:00 pm – Break/Setup for Concert
- 4:00 pm – Festival Concert
2012 Festival Repertoire
Links open new windows/tabs at Jeffers Handbell Supply for ordering information and recordings (if available).
Core Selections for All Choirs:
“He Leadeth Me” (Level 3-) arranged by Arnold Sherman
Published by AGAPE/Hope Publishing Company
3-6 octaves and optional 3-5 octave handchimes: MHP 2369
“Carol of the Bells” (Level 3) arranged by Kevin McChesney and Lorie Line
Published by Jeffers Handbell Supply
3-7 octaves: MJHS9464
“Dies Irae” (Level 3-) arranged by Michael Glasgow
Published by Choristers Guild
3-7 octaves with optional 2 octaves handchimes, C instrument, violin, cello, oboe
Full Score and Handbell Parts: MCGB681, MCGB682
“Lamb of God” (Level 2) arranged by Cathy Moklebust
(This selection was also used in the 2008 Knox Area Handbell Festival)
Published by Choristers Guild
3-5 octaves with optional 2-3 octaves of handchimes or keyboard: MCGB254
Optional Selections (you are encouraged to prepare these pieces as well if your budget allows. They will be rehearsed and performed at the festival.)
“Christ the Lord Is Risen Today” (Level 3) arranged by Andrew Duncan
(Uses the melody of “The Friendly Beasts” – Advent / “There’s A Spirit in the Air – Pentecost)
Published by AGEHR
3-5 octaves: MAG35296
“Jesus We Want to Meet” (Level 3+) arranged by C. Peery
(This selection may have been used in an earlier Knox Area Handbell Festival – check your library!)
Published by AGEHR
3-5 octaves: MAG35064
“Fantasy on King’s Weston” (Level 5 but it’s an easy Level 5) arranged by Fred Gramann
Published by AGAPE/Hope Publishing Company
3-6 octaves: MHP1671
Online Registration
Registration is online:
OR…
If you cannot register online, please call Andrew Duncan at First Methodist Church, Oak Ridge to register over the phone. (865) 483-4357.
We do not accept payment online or over the phone.
You will still need to send your deposit or full payment the old-fashioned way: (note the address)
Andrew Duncan, Treasurer, Knox Area Handbell Festival
1350 Oak Ridge Turnpike
Oak Ridge, TN 37830