Festival Workshop Details

Saturday March 20, 2010

• Choirs must purchase their own music from their regular music supplier (no photocopies) and rehearse the repertoire prior to the event.  Our focus during the day will be on making music together, not learning the notes!
• Tables will need to be rented unless you bring your own.  To cover our costs, we regretfully must charge $1.00 per foot of table space (or you may bring your own tables).  Chairs will be supplied.  You must supply bells, chimes, pads with covers, notebooks, music stands, mallets, etc. as needed. 
• Although some music is available for 4-5 octaves, maximum table space for any one choir is 24 feet.  Table space should be based on the number of ringers attending and will be assigned accordingly.  If your whole group cannot attend, bring a partial choir and rent space as needed.
• Please register for Friday’s Pre-Festival Workshop separately (see Link).  You do not need to attend the Saturday festival in order to attend the Friday night workshop.  All equipment (tables, bells, etc.) for the Pre-Festival Workshop on Friday night will be provided.
• Based on past years’ evaluations, we have shortened the day (and hence the lunch break) by 30 minutes.  Whereas there are numerous eating establishments relatively close by, we are offering an optional brown bag lunch consisting of assorted Quizno’s sandwiches, chips, drink and cookies if you wish to avoid the hassle of going off-site.  See “Lunch Order Form” for details.
• A schedule for the day along with detailed directions and restaurant information will be sent when your registration is received.
• SPACE IS LIMITED!!!   Register early to ensure your spot.  Registrations will be processed on a first-received basis until we are full.
• Drinks and snacks will be available for sale throughout the day at $.50 each.  Handbell Services will have some of their merchandise available for sale. 
• Questions?? Email Cathy Curfman for all things related to registration.  Email Dottie Tweedie for all things related to music or call (804) 357-9810.

Pre-Festival Workshop

Rhythmic Vitality and Accuracy!

Friday, March 19, 2010

6:00 – 6:45 PM Registration & set-up

7:00 – 9:00 PM Workshop with clinician David VanderMeer

Here is your opportunity to work one-on-one with our clinician, David VanderMeer, as he works closely with ringers.  Ringers should bring gloves, mallets, and a bell binder notebook (if available).  Bells, pads, and tables will be provided.  This workshop will focus on demystifying rhythms and mixed meter, (what is the difference between 3/4 and 6/8 when they both have 6 eighth notes in the measure?), the difference between pulse and beat and why it is important, and techniques to keep rhythms accurate and clean.

Registration for this event is $10.00 per person.  Please complete a registration form for each individual.  Complete choirs may enclose their registrations together with one payment.  Individuals and partial choirs are encouraged to attend.  You do not need to attend the Saturday festival in order to attend this workshop.  You may also email Dottie Tweedie or call (804) 357-9810.