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?
For more information or any questions, pllease reach out to
Participants Under 18?
For participants under 18 years old, a notarized parental consent and medical authorization form MUST be filled out. Please email chair.area4@handbellmusicians.org 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