November 7-8, 2025, University of Puerto Rico – Carolina
Clinicians: Brian Childers & Meredith Alequín Fajardo
Do you want to feel the sun and warm waters of the Caribbean?
Join us at “Bells of the Caribbean” – a new Area 4 ringing event!
Area 4 is excited to welcome ringers from The Bahamas, St. John, St. Croix, St. Thomas, Puerto Rico, and beyond on November 7-8, 2024, at the University of Puerto Rico – Carolina.
Participants will spend two days ringing and getting to know one another at this delightful destination event. Talented conductors Meredith Alequín Fajardo (level 1-2) and Brian Childers (level 3-4) will lead our ringers through a collection of music thoughtfully selected for this event, geared toward the intermediate ringer with limited time to rehearse.
The two-day event wraps up on Saturday with a public concert in the afternoon. Space is limited for this event, so be sure to register soon!
Registration now open! https://bit.ly/2025BellsCaribbean
Music Selection:
Repertoire is between Levels 1 and 4, with this event designed for beginner and intermediate ringers and limited rehearsal time. Two categories will be available:
- Cat. A – ringers will be playing Level 1-2 pieces and a massed piece;
- Cat. B – ringers will be playing Level 3-4 pieces and a massed piece.
Cat A
Cat A – Director Meredith Alequín Fajardo
- Joyful Rhythm – Kevin McChesney – CGB689 https://handbellworld.com/music/MusicPiece.cfm?Piece=8198
- A Jubilant Peal – Michael Helman – MLC201731L –https://handbellworld.com/music/MusicPiece.cfm?Piece=15609
Cat A Massed – Director Meredith Alequín Fajardo
- The Voyage – Ron Mallory – JHS9546 https://handbellworld.com/music/MusicPiece.cfm?Piece=16893
Cat A Massed – Director Brian Childers
- Sakura I – Kathleen Wissinger – L1 – MRE30011 https://handbellworld.com/music/MusicPiece.cfm?Piece=16064
Cat B
Cat B – Director Brian Childers
- Triumph Song of Life – arr. Brian Childers – L4 – MAP44248 https://handbellworld.com/music/MusicPiece.cfm?Piece=15939
- En Mi Viejo San Juan – arr. Carlos Rivera Aponte – L3 – MFM20886 https://handbellworld.com/music/MusicPiece.cfm?Piece=20339
- The Strife is Oer – Arnold Sherman – L3 – MHP1847 https://handbellworld.com/music/MusicPiece.cfm?Piece=4041
- Contemplation on Beautiful Savior – Matthew Compton – L2+ – MHP2856 https://handbellworld.com/music/MusicPiece.cfm?Piece=17584
Cat B Massed – Director Brian Childers
- Sakura III – Kathleen Wissinger – L3 – MRE32013 – https://handbellworld.com/music/MusicPiece.cfm?Piece=20235
Cat B Massed – Director Meredith Alequín Fajardo
- The Voyage – Ron Mallory – JHS9546 – https://handbellworld.com/music/MusicPiece.cfm?Piece=16893
Registration now open! https://bit.ly/2025BellsCaribbean
Date:
Location:
Clinician/Conductor:
Meredith Alequín Fajardo – Category A (Level 1-2)
Ringers Registration Fee:
Guest (Non-ringers) Registration Fee for meals:
Concert Dress:
Group Registration
Ringing Position Assignments
Ringing positions will be determined by the event organizers.
Questions?
Participants Under 18?
For participants under 18 years old, a notarized parental consent and medical authorization form MUST be filled out. Please email [email protected] for more information.
Event Schedule:
2:30 pm = Registration
3:15 pm = Welcome/ Announcements
3:30 pm – 4:45 pm = Rehearsal 1
4:45 pm – 5:10 pm = Rehearsal 2
5:15 pm = Break
5:30 pm = Technique class
6:00 pm = Concert
Saturday, November 08,2025
8:30 am = Welcome/ Announcements
8:45 am = Warm up
9:00 am – 10:10 am = Rehearsal 3
10:15 am – 10:30 am = Rehearsal 4
10:30 am = Break
10:45 am = Rehearsal 5
11:45 am – 12:00 pm = Rehearsal 6
12:05 pm = Lunch
1:00 pm – 2:15 pm = Rehearsal 7
2:15 pm = Rehearsal 8
2:30 pm = Break & Cat A bells/equipment relocation
3:00 pm = Rehearsal 9 = Final Rehearsal/Rundown
4:00 pm = Preparation for concert
4:30 pm = Concert