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 cannot comply with the mask requirement, or is not able to attend due to displaying symptoms of COVID-19, 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, 1-4 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).