Capital Area Handbell Festival

November 4, 2023

North Carolina State Fairgrounds  |  Raleigh, NC | 9 AM-5 PM

Join hundreds of other ringers to work with clinician Jason Krug at the 34th Capital Area Handbell Festival. Massed pieces (plus an optional piece) will be rehearsed in preparation of a concert at the end of the day. In addition to the massed ringing, choirs may choose to perform a solo. Registration includes lunch and a lunchtime concert by The Raleigh Ringers. Saturday’s activities begin with a downbeat at 9:00 am and conclude with a free massed choir concert at 4:00 pm.

Repertoire

Appassionata / Michael Joy (Beckenhorst HB490)
Gift in the Manger / arr. Karen Buckwalter (Beckenhorst HB778)
Hark The Herald Angels Sing / arr. Jason Krug (Grassy Meadows 2-3 oct: GMH230008, 3-6 oct: GMH350005)
Il Est Ne / arr. Jason Krug (Beckenhorst HB286)
I’ve Got Peace Like a River / arr. Sandra Eithun (Agape 2892)

Optional: A Mighty Fortress Is Our God / arr. Jason Krug (Red River MRRBL5099)

Cost

$48/person if registered or postmarked by September 30
$55/person if registered or postmarked October 1 or after

Registration

Register online using the button below, or download, complete, and return the paper registration form here.

Cancellations/Refunds

If you or a member of your group registers but cannot attend, we are offering refunds on the following schedule:
Before November 1 – Registration Minus $5/Person (administrative fee)
November 1-November 5 – Registration Minus $15/Person (administrative fee plus expenses incurred)

Additional Weekend Activities

Workshop

Friday, November 3, 7-10 pm at the Kerr Scott Building. $20 per person.
Clinician Jason Krug will lead ringers through a sight-reading packet and workshop.

Advanced Read & Ring

Sunday, November 5, 1:30-5:30 pm at Raleigh Ringer Central. $20 per person.
Director David Harris will lead this reading session of advanced handbell music.

Registration for these standalone events is done through the CAHF registration (online or paper form).

Hotels

Hampton Inn
111 Hampton Woods Lane
Raleigh, NC 27607
King or double queen room: $169/night plus tax
Call 919.233.1798 and use group code “CAH” or book online
Cut-off date for reservation: October 13, 2023
Cancellation policy: 24 hours prior to arrival day
Rates good for Friday and Saturday nights

Springhill Suites
1128 Ledsome Lane
Cary, NC 27511
King or double queen room: $159/night plus tax
Call 919.977.7244 and request Capital Area Handbell Festival or book online
Cut-off date for reservation: October 13, 2023
Cancellation policy: 48 hours prior to arrival day
Rates good for Friday and Saturday nights

Four Points by Sheraton Raleigh Arena
1200 Hurricane Alley Way
Raleigh, NC 27607
Double queen room only: $159/night plus tax
Call 919.854.0502 and request Capital Area Handbell Festival or book online
Cut-off date for reservation: October 3, 2023
Cancellation policy: 48 hours prior to arrival day
Rates good for Friday through Tuesday nights