Greetings Handbell Musicians! We invite you to join us for the 35th Annual Big Sky Handbell Festival to be held April 29th and 30th, 2016 in Pablo, Montana. Our educational event is hosted by the Copeland Memorial Handbell Ringers from the First Presbyterian Church in Polson. We are extremely excited to have internationally renowned handbell clinician David Harris, from Raleigh, North Carolina. David has been the director of the Raleigh Ringers since January of 1990 when he was instrumental in the formation of the group. David studied music while earning a degree in computer science at the Pennsylvania State University and has received private instruction in conducting from Dr. William A. Payn of Bucknell University. David was the director of the handbell program at Hudson Memorial Presbyterian Church, and has served Handbell Musicians of America (formerly the American Guild of English Handbell Ringers -AGEHR) as North Carolina State Chairman and as Area III Treasurer. He chaired the national committee that planned the very first Community/ Professional Handbell Choir event, Pinnacle 2000, which was held in Las Vegas, Nevada. David moved to Raleigh with his wife, Kristina. Dave and Kris have three children: Daniel, Kate, and Jennifer. (www.rr.org) The registration form and summary of festival details and a registration form are included in this information package. This information is also available on the Handbell Musicians of America Area 10 website, http://area10.handbellmusicians.org. Please return the enclosed registration form and the registration fee (payable to Big Sky Handbell Musicians) postmarked by March 15, 2016. Submit the registration form and fee to the following address:

2016 Big Sky Handbell Festival Lindsay Castrillo 710 11th Ave E. Polson, Montana 59860

We look forward to welcoming you to Polson and Pablo, Montana for a fun and educational festival! Joyce Kackmann Festival Chair rejoicing@centurylink.net (406) 249-7867 This event is endorsed by Handbell Musicians of America Inc. dedicated to uniting people through the musical art of handbell and handchime ringing. www.handbellmusicians.org

35th Annual Big Sky Handbell Festival

April 29th and 30th, 2016

Salish Kootenai College Joe McDonald Gymnasium

58138 US Hwy 93 Pablo, Montana

2016 Big Sky Handbell Festival Information

Choir Group Registration:

Registration forms must be post-marked by Friday, March 15, 2016. Payment of fees must accompany the registration form. Receipts for the registration fees will be emailed to the address provided.

Music:

The conference music list is included on the cover letter. It is also available on the internet at http://area10.handbellmusicians.org. Clinician notes are also at this site.

Each group is responsible to purchase and bring their own music. DO NOT COPY MUSIC! PLEASE RESPECT THE COPYRIGHT. Copying music or videotaping the concert for publication on social media without the express written permission of the copyright holder is illegal!

Each group is responsible for practicing and learning the music before arrival at the festival.

Choir Solos:

If your group (or ensemble/individual) would like to perform a solo piece in the afternoon mini concert or the evening concert, please email Joyce, Festival Chair at rejoicing@centurylink.net with music title and composer.

Lodging:

A list of local motels/hotels offering special group rates is attached and available at http://area10.handbellmusicians.org .

Lunch:

Time for lunch is limited. We have a catered BBQ hot lunch or a vegetarian salad option available for purchase. Please indicate the number required for your group on the registration form.

Evening Concert and Apparel

The Saturday evening concert is free and open to the public. Please arrive by 7:00 p.m. for photographs and the concert will begin at 7:30.

Please bring your choir’s concert attire. We want to encourage a sea of color from the audience

view point. Please no jeans or T-Shirts.

Vendors/Exhibitors

Space is available for persons/groups wanting to display sale items. Table rental is available at $10.00 per table. There is no charge if you bring your own. Please contact the Festival Chair to reserve a space.

Directors’ Seminar with David Harris

Friday, 4/29 from 1 – 3:30 at the Red Lion Inn & Suites in Polson. See separate sheet to register.

Association Fee (Optional for 2016)

Our newly formed organization, Big Sky Handbell Musicians, will have ongoing expenses to produce this year’s festival and those in the future. These expenses cannot be included in festival budgeting according to the guidelines set by Handbell Musicians of America.

2016 Big Sky Handbell Festival RegistrationMake check payable to Big Sky Handbell Musicians

Choir Name:___________________________________________________

Organization:__________________________________________________

Address______________________________________________________

City, St., Zip____________________________________________________

HMA Membership #(optional)____________________________________

Director Name:_____________________________________________

Director Email:______________________________________________

Phone_____________________________________________________

If you are an orphan ringer you will need to email Joyce at rejoicing@centurylink.net. Please include your preference of treble or base handbells.

Each group will be responsible for bringing their own tables and foam measuring________ linear feet (measure carefully space is limited!)

Prefer: q�one row q two rows Specify Feet: Front Row________________ Back Row__________________ Draw diagram below.

Name (Please print as you wish it to appear on name tag)Registration Fee

$25.00 perparticipant

Hot Lunch$7.00 per person Dark Meat

BBQChicken

BBQ Vegetarian

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2016 Big Sky Handbell Festival

Salish Kootenai College Joe McDonald Gymnasium

Pablo, MT Music Repertoire

2016 New Music

A Mighty Fortress, arr. Kath Wissinger, 3 or 5 octave, L3, From the Top, 20299-3 (3 octave), 20299-5 (5 octave). Come, Thou Fount of Ev’ry Blessings, arr. Cathy Moklebust, 3-5 octaves with opt. 2 octaves handchimes, L3, Concordia, 97-6925. O Come, O Come, Emmanuel, arr. John Behnke, 3-5 octaves, L2, Concordia, 97-7678. Prelude on “O Sacred Head Now Wounded,” arr. Dan R. Edwards, 3-5 octaves with opt. C or Bb instrument and cello, L2, Lorenz, 20-1857L (handbells), 35-1091L (instruments). O Sing a Song of Bethlehem, arr. Judy Phillips, L2, Lorenz, 20-1852L. 2016 Music – Past Selections Song of Peace, Arnold Sherman, 3-5 octaves, opt. unison or 3-part choir, L3+, Red River, RRHB0046. Celtic Farewell, Linda Lamb, 3-5 octaves, with violin or flute, L3-, AGEHR, AG35210. Cantad al Senor, arr. Hart Morris, with marimba, claves, flute, maracas, & guitar; 3-5 octaves with opt. 2 octaves handchimes, L3, Concordia, 97-6817 (handbells), 97-6827 (percussion parts). 2016 Directors' Seminar Additional Selections Fum, Fum, Fum, arr. Valerie Stephenson, 3-5 octaves, Chorister’s Guild, CGB648. Bell Boogie, James C. Smith, 3-5 octaves, Red River, BL5014.

Watch Area 10 website for Clinician Notes and Director Seminar Info

2016 Big Sky Handbell Festival Pablo, Montana

Schedule of Activities

Friday, April 29, 2016 1:00 PM – 3:30 PM Directors’ Seminar with Dave

Red Lion Inn & Suites, Echo Conference Room 4:00 PM - 6:30 PM Registration packet pickup Unload & set up 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM Welcome, Opening Bell, Massed rehearsal Saturday, April 30, 2016 7:00 AM - 8:00 AM Solo rehearsals (sign up at registration desk) 8:00 AM - 9:30 AM Massed rehearsal 9:30 AM - 10:00 AM Break, Solo rehearsal, Big Sky Handbell Musicians Board Meeting 10:00 AM - 11:45 AM Massed Rehearsal 12:00 PM Hot lunch, Solo rehearsal and Directors’ Meeting 1:00 PM - 1:45 PM Mini Concert (Directors' Solo with David Harris conducting) 2:00 PM - 3:30 PM Massed rehearsal 3:30 PM - 4:00 PM Break 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM FINAL Massed rehearsal 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM Dinner on your own 7:00 PM In Place for FINAL CONCERT and Photograph 7:30 PM Final Concert, Closing Bell

2016 Big Sky Handbell Festival

Directors' Seminar Registration Form David Harris, Clinician

Time: 1:00 - 3:30 p.m. Location: Red Lion Inn & Suites 209 Ridgewater Drive, Polson Echo Conference Room Music: Fum, Fum, Fum, arr. Valerie Stephenson, 3-5 octaves, Chorister’s Guild, CGB648. Bell Boogie, James C. Smith, 3-5 octaves, Red River, BL5014. Fee: $12.00 per person Bring: Gloves Music binder that sits upright Other guests

Name:___________________________________________________ Organization:_____________________________________________ Address__________________________________________________ City, St., Zip_______________________________________________ Phone Number____________________________________________ Email_____________________________________________________

Purple Polo (Mens)K500$14.98 each

Total $ from back of form

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Important: The check for this orderMUST be a separate check made payableto First Presbyterian ChurchCopeland Memorial Handbell Choir(Please include with your registration)

Strong Durable ToteLeft side exterior pocket

12” X 14” x 6.5

Choir: Director Phone Number:

Individual A B C D E Size Qty Price

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2016 Big Sky Handbell Festival Hotel Rates & Camper Options

April 29th & 30th When reserving rooms mention Big Sky Handbell Festival

Taxes not included in the quotes

Red Lion Inn & Suites (new) 872-2200 209 Ridgewater Drive, Polson $79 1 king or 2 queens - 40 room block Block room cut off date 3/29 hot breakfast buffet; pool/hot tub, wifi, fridge, microwave, 55” TV Bayview Inn 883-3120 50149 US Hwy 93 East, Polson $64 20 single rooms; $69 two adults ($10 extra per person) Block room cut off date 3/29 continental breakfast, 6 smoking rooms, AAA/AARP discount, Flathead Lake Inn 883-6222 125 Anchor Way, Polson $58 1 queen; $65 2 queens - 20 room block Block room cut off date 2/28 10 percent discount for seniors or handbell ringers breakfast buffet, non smoking, microwave/fridge; 1 room for pets ($10) America’s Best Value Port Polson Inn 883-5385 49825 US Hwy 93, Polson $69 double or single; 2 smoking rooms (single) - 15 room block Block room cut off date 3/29 continental breakfast, some rooms have microwave/fridge, AARP discount KwaTaqNuk Resort 883-3636 49708 US Hwy 93 E, Polson $79 city side, $89 for lake view;26 rooms Block room cut off date 3/29 hot breakfast buffet; microwave/fridge; casino - lobby slightly smoky but rooms are smoke free; pool/hot tub; wifi Polson KOA 883-2151 200 Irvine Flats Road Call for rates - mention Big Sky Handbell Festival and receive 10% off Mission Meadows 676-5182 44457 Mission Meadows Drive, Trailor # 102 $26 a day - bathroom and laundry available Eagle Nest 883-5904 35800 Eagle Nest Drive $34.00 a day - Full Hookup Make reservations at eaglenestrv.com Walmart 883-9211 1150 Hwy 93 4 - 6 Campers Only - No Cost but need to call

Local Restaurants, Food and Beverage

4B’s Restaurant / 40768 Hwy 35 E Polson / 406-883-6180 Home of the “world-famous” cream of tomato soup. Salad bar served daily. A&W / 50205 Hwy 93 Polson / 406-883-2288 Allentown Bar & Restaurant / 69286 Hwy 93 Charlo / 406-644-2588Steak, seafood, pasta, salads and select wines. View of the Mission Mountains. Betty’s Diner / 49779 Hwy 93 Polson / 406-883-1717 Hand-cut fries, mouth watering burgers. 50s style diner with outdoor deck. Cherry’s BBQ Pit / 105 2nd St E Polson / 406-571-2227 Fresh food and delicious BBQ at great prices! China Gate & Southshore Lounge / 59072 Anchor Way Polson / 406-883-4048 Chinese cuisine, bar, lounge, family restaurant. The Cove Deli & Pizza / 11 3rd Ave W Polson / 406-883-0434 Sandwiches, pizza and 16 flavors of Montana made Wilcoxson’s ice cream. East Shore Smoke House / 35103 Hwy 35 Polson / 406-887-2096 Fantastic Angus steaks, prime rib and ribs, a true Montana experience! Fiesta en Jalisco & Salish Bar / 110 Main St #10 Polson / 406-883-5854 Full bar and complete Mexican restaurant menu. Large selection of tequilas. Finley Point Grill / 35427 Hwy 35 Polson / 406-887-2020 Steaks, chops, seafood, pizza and pasta. Flathead Lake Cheese / 208 1st Ave E Polson / 406-883-0343 Artisan cheese made by hand in small batches. Tours, tasting and sales. Hot Spot Thai Cafe / 50440 Hwy 93 Polson / 406-883-4444 Best Thai cuisine in Montana! Cooked to order, as mild or spicy as you desire. Lake City Bakery and Eatery / 49493 Hwy 93 Polson / 406-883-5667 Bakery breads, donuts, pastries, cakes, pies, smoothies, espresso. MacKenzie River Pizza / 207 Ridgewater Dr Polson / 406-872-2100 Pub, grill, and pizza Money Pit Cafe at Lucky Strike Lanes / 412 Main St SW Ronan / 406-676-3200 Best burgers in town. The Nook at KwaTaqNuk Resort / 49708 Hwy 93 E Polson / 406-883-3636 Breakfast, lunch and dinner. Something for everyone! Mrs. Wonderful’s Marmalade Cafe / 325 Main St Polson / 406-319-2080 Homemade meals, GMO free whenever possible. Variety of baked goods. Pizza Cafe / 62945 Hwy 93 Ronan / 406-676-5585 Pan-style pizza at its best, crust from scratch daily. Call ahead for faster service.

Pizza Hut / 50417 Hwy 93 Polson / 406-883-6277 Polson Hallmark / 7 3rd Ave E Polson / 406-883-3667 Barrista with full service coffee bar. Hallmark cards and gift store. Pops Grill / 214 Main St Polson / 406-883-1115 Breakfast, lunch and 10 cent coffee! Richwine’s Burgerville / 50567 Hwy 93 Polson / 406-883-2620 Family owned drive-in restaurant. Starbucks-Safeway / 40774 Hwy 35 Polson / 406-883-2340 The Sportspage Bowl / 101 Heritage Ln Polson / 406-883-4030 Grill and lounge. Lunch specials, karaoke Friday nights. Stageline Pizza / 49777 Hwy 93 Polson / 406-883-4411 The best pizza, nachos, pasta, wings and cheese breads around! Stella’s Coffee Shop / 62599 Hwy 93 Ronan / 406-676-0558 Breakfast and daily lunch specials. Dedicated to locally grown ingredients. Subway / 50033 Hwy 93 Polson / 406-883-9202 Swanee’s Bar and Grill / 820 Shoreline Dr Polson / 406-883-1425 Restaurant, Bar and grill Taco Bell / 105 Ridgewater Dr Polson / 406-872-2500 Vine & Tap / 218 Main St. Polson / 406-883-2668 Full service bar with wine, craft beers, signature cocktails and tapas. Vinny’s / 3 3rd Ave W Polson / 406-883-1420 Take out & delivery to downtown Polson. Sushi, sandwiches, bagels, espresso.

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