13th International Handbell Syposium
Presented by Malmark, Inc. 
August 4-8, 2008
Rosen Shingle Creek Resort
Orlando, Florida U.S.A.
Additional sponsorship support from
About The International Handbell Symposium
The American Guild of English Handbell Ringers is pleased to host the 13th International Handbell Symposium. This event is a unique experience, providing the opportunity to see and hear unique and accomplished handbell groups from all over the world while improving your own skills. Your global understanding of handbells and those who ring them will be greatly enhanced through this international experience. Join us at the four-star luxury Rosen Shingle Creek Resort in Orlando, Florida, USA, to experience world-class handbell ringing at a world-class resort!
AGEHR thanks our presenting sponsor, Malmark, Inc. and our bronze sponsor, Schulmerich Handbells. Their generous support has helped make this event possible.
General Event Information
- Welcome from the AGEHR Guild President
- Registration Fees & Benefits
- Proposed Schedule
- Massed Ringing Rehearsals & Repertoire
- Rehearsal Notes
- Classes/Workshops
- Festival Choir
- International Solo Concerts
- Handbells/Handchimes/Equipment
- Chaperones
- Optional Activities
- Distinctly Teen
- About Orlando, Florida
- Rosen Shingle Creek Resort
- Getting There/Transportation
- HIC Exhibitor Information
- Contact Information
Welcome from the AGEHR President
The American Guild of English Handbell Ringers is delighted to welcome directors, ringers, and friends from around the world to the 13th International Handbell Symposium. “Ringing in Unity” is our theme, and we look forward to serving as your hosts in Orlando for this international gathering of handbell ringers.
Orlando is a world-class destination offering many famous attractions, performing arts, parks and museums, outdoor recreation, zoos, and gardens. Part of your Symposium schedule will include optional visits to the nearby SeaWorld Adventure Park, Universal Studios, or Prime Outlets. There are also many other choices for activities in the area, so you may want to extend your trip to have extra time to explore on your own. You can visit Orlando’s Convention and Visitor’s Bureau website for help in planning your trip—www.orlandoinfo.com.
Your presence with us will provide opportunities for new and renewed friendships, enjoyable cultural exchanges, improved skills, inspirational music making, and memories for a lifetime. We cheerfully await your arrival!
Yours in ringing,
Deborah S. Rice
President, AGEHR, Inc.
Registration Fees & Benefits
Registration Fee - $850.00USD per registrant (directors, ringers, chaperones, non-ringers).
Registrants from Australasia (Australia & New Zealand), Canada, Great Britain, Korea, and Japan should submit registration forms and all payments through their respective handbell guilds. Registrants from all other countries, including the United States should contact the AGEHR office for registration forms and information.
Payment Details
All payments must be received in US funds. Those registering directly through AGEHR may make payments using Visa, MasterCard or check. Please make all checks payable to AGEHR, Inc.
Final payments from all delegates are due March 1, 2008. Those who do not meet this deadline may be replaced by a choir/individual on the waiting list.
Refund Policy
The Registration Fee includes a $225.00USD non-refundable deposit. Cancellations received before June 1, 2008, will be given a full refund less the deposit. After June 1, 2008, no refunds will be issued.
Ringers/Directors/Chaperones
Registration Includes:
- Attendance to all Symposium events
- Symposium polo shirt
- Event pin
- Tote bag
- Copy of the group photo
- Four lunches
- Four dinners (including closing banquet)
- Opening night Ice Cream Social
- Closing Dessert Reception
- Materials used in classes (other than music)
Registration does NOT include:
- Hotel accommodations
- Music for classes
- Transportation between the airport and the hotel
- Meals marked as “on your own” in schedule
- Massed ringing music
- Travel insurance
- Optional excursions
- Handbell insurance
Non-Ringing Participants
A week full of discovery, fun and adventure is also being developed for non-ringing participants.
Non-Ringer registration includes:
- Symposium polo shirt, pin, tote bag, name badge
- Admission to the Opening Ceremony and Closing Concert & Banquet and other provided meals throughout the week
- Some excursions, transportation and admission to some non-ringer events. (Destinations that may be on the itinerary include the Kennedy Space Center, tours of the Florida Everglades, and the Historic Bok Sanctuary with its beautiful Singing Tower and Gardens.)
Registration does NOT include:
- Hotel accommodations
- Transportation between the airport and the hotel
- Meals marked as “on your own” in schedule
- Travel insurance
Proposed Schedule
Sunday – August 3 |
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| 2:00pm-9:00pm | Registration |
Day One – Monday, August 4 |
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| 9:00am | Registration Solo Concert Rehearsals |
| 11:45am | Opening Ceremony |
| 1:00pm | Massed Ringing Rehearsal with Break |
| 5:15pm | Class Session |
| 6:25pm | Dinner Provided |
| 7:45pm | International Solo Concert |
| 9:00pm | Ice Cream Social and Trinket Exchange |
Day Two – Tuesday, August 5 |
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| 7:00am | Breakfast on your own Solo Concert Rehearsals |
| 8:00am | Worship |
| 8:50am | Massed Ringing Rehearsal |
| 11:30am | Class Session |
| 12:40pm | Lunch Provided |
| 2:00pm | International Solo Concert |
| 3:20pm | Massed Ringing Rehearsal |
| 5:25pm | Class Session |
| 6:35pm | Dinner Provided |
| 8:00pm | Massed Ringing Rehearsal |
Day Three – Wednesday, August 6 |
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| 7:00am | Breakfast on your own Solo Concert Rehearsals |
| 8:10am | Massed Ringing Rehearsal |
| 11:25am | Class Session |
| 12:35pm | International Solo Concert |
| 1:45pm | Box Lunch Provided—afternoon and evening available for optional visits to SeaWorld, Universal Studios or the Prime Outlets – pre-registration is required |
Day Four – Thursday, August 7 |
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| 7:00am | Breakfast on your own Solo Concert Rehearsals |
| 8:00am | Massed Ringing Rehearsal |
| 12:00pm | Handbell Industry Council (HIC) Exhibits Open until 3:00 PM |
| 12:15pm | Lunch Provided |
| 1:40pm | Class Session |
| 2:50pm | International Solo Concert |
| 4:15pm | Massed Ringing Rehearsal |
| 6:00pm | HIC Exhibits Open until 8:00 PM |
| 6:05pm | Dinner Provided |
| 7:20pm | Massed Ringing Rehearsal |
| 8:30pm | International Solo Concert |
Day Five – Friday, August 8 |
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| 7:00am | Breakfast on your own |
| 8:00am | Massed Ringing Rehearsal |
| 9:00am | HIC Exhibits Open until 2:00 PM |
| 10:25am | Festival Choir Rehearsal |
| 12:45pm | Lunch Provided |
| 2:00pm | Dress Rehearsal |
| 4:30pm | International Symposium Concert |
| 7:30pm | Closing Banquet and Farewell |
| 9:00pm | Dessert Reception with Distinctly Teen and AGEHR National Seminar Participants |
Massed Ringing Rehearsals & Repertoire
There will be eight massed ringing pieces from the six member guilds of the International Handbell Committee including an AGEHR commissioned work. The final concert will feature these selections as well as a performance by the Festival Choir and those choirs participating in Distinctly Teen. Rehearsals will take place in the Sebastian Ballroom at Rosen Shingle Creek. Audio and visual aids are being developed to make rehearsal time more efficient and productive.
Rehearsal Notes
Follow the link below that corresponds with your language for important rehearsal notes for preparation of the concert repertoire.
Rehearsal Notes for A Mighty Fortress Is Our God, directed by Miss Jae-Weoul, Song of Korea. Please play the notes circled in red on this PDF on chimes.
Classes/Workshops
Stand-alone classes and tracks (2-3 similarly themed classes) will be offered on a wide variety of topics, both technical and cultural, by leading international clinicians and presenters.
For a complete list of class offerings and descriptions, follow this link.
Participants are required to pre-register for all classes. Information regarding the registration process will be sent to your group leader or Guild representative soon.
Festival Choir
For more advanced ringing in addition to your time in massed rehearsal, you may choose to participate in the Festival Choir instead of attending classes or workshops. Spend your class time working on advanced music under the baton of David Weck, conductor of The Agape Ringers. Two selections from the music rehearsed will be performed at the Closing Symposium Concert. You must pre-register to participate in Festival Choir. Information regarding the registration process will be sent to your group leader or Guild representative soon. The Festival Choir will prepare the following repertoire:
Carnivale -- Michael J. Glasgow (Red River Music, Code Number RRG5015)
Morning Has Broken -- arr Joel Raney (Agape/Hope Publishing Company, Code Number 2430)
Rondo Passacaglia -- Cynthia Dobrinski (Agape/Hope Publishing Company, Code Number 1237
International Solo Concerts
International Solo Concerts provide single choirs and teams the opportunity to perform one selection on their own. Performance time will be limited to 4-6 minutes to accommodate as many choirs/teams as possible. Schedules for solo concert performances will be available in June.
Handbells/Handchimes/Equipment
Each choir/team is responsible for supplying its own handbells, handchimes, mallets, music stands, gloves, music, and other accessories for use during the Symposium. Tables for massed ringing rehearsals, final concert and International Solo Concerts will be provided. Tables are 6’ long by 30” wide (1.8m x 0.76m). Each choir/team has the option of bringing its own foam or purchasing foam from the event. Foam is available in 36” x 30” x 3” pieces (0.9m x 0.76m x 7.62cm) at a cost of $20.00USD each. Please bring your own table covers.
Chaperones for International Symposium and Distinctly Teen
One chaperone will be required for every six youth under the age of 18 and of the same gender. Chaperones will be charged the full fee for a regular ringer registration and will receive all associated benefits. Chaperones must remain with the youth they are supervising throughout the event.
Optional Activities
The afternoon and evening of Wednesday, August 6, are free time for all registrants. We have arranged for discounted admission to SeaWorld Adventure Park or Universal Studios, or you can visit the Prime Outlets for an afternoon of shopping.
For more information please visit one of the links below:
- Prime Outlets – www.primeoutlets.com/cntrdefault.asp?cntrid=1077
- SeaWorld – www.seaworldorlando.com
- Universal Studios – www.universalorlando.com
Please note there is an additional fee to participate in one of these activities. Transportation is included.
Distinctly Teen – August 6-8, 2008
Distinctly Teen is designed for advanced intermediate to advanced choirs/teams with members between 7th and 12th grade (ages 13-18). This event will take place during the International Symposium; however, Distinctly Teen is a separate event with separate registration and pricing. You can find more details on the Distinctly Teen webpage.
About Orlando, Florida
Orlando is a great place for people of all ages to have fun! As one of the fastest growing areas in the United States, Orlando celebrates many cultures and offers much to do. Outside of the three major theme parks (Disney World, Universal Studios, and SeaWorld), there are also water parks, smaller theme parks, and great shopping. Orlando is in the center of Florida, about one hour from the east coast and less than two hours from the west coast.
The state of Florida is known for beautiful beaches, sunshine, and golf courses. There are also many educational and historical features. For example, St. Augustine is the oldest city in the United States. Amelia Island hosts the oldest lighthouse in Florida. Shelling (finding seashells) is a great activity on the beaches of the west coast, in places like Sanibel Island or St. Petersburg Beach. The Everglades is the largest subtropical wilderness in the United States. You can also visit Busch Gardens in Tampa, Cypress Gardens Adventure Park in Winter Haven, or the Bok Singing Tower and Gardens, a beautiful carillon located in Lake Wales. NASA (National Aeronautics and Space Administration) is located in Cape Canaveral and has a brand new interactive exhibit of the International Space Station. In Florida, you can swim with the manatees or fly into space—your choice!
Rosen Shingle Creek Resort
Situated on 230 acres of lush landscape, Rosen Shingle Creek Resort and Golf Club is Central Florida’s newest and most luxurious meeting destination. The history of Shingle Creek reveals the captivating tale of how its majestic cypress trees provided some much needed shelter for early settlers and their homes. Today, the stunning grand lobby welcomes visitors into a world of lavish choices, complete with luxury accommodations, enticing restaurants, and a championship golf course.
Visitors will find everything from Disney World, Universal Orlando and SeaWorld to a variety of other Orlando attractions nearby. And because the resort is conveniently located just off of Universal Boulevard, the city’s business district and popular attractions are all within reach.
Rosen Shingle Creek Resort and Golf Club will be the site of the 13th International Handbell Symposium. Massed rehearsals, meals and classes will all take place in the beautiful conference center within the hotel—just a short walk from the sleeping rooms, restaurants, spa, pools and golf pro-shop. Rosen Shingle Creek proudly presents 1,500 luxury guest rooms and suites that are both functional and classically styled with soothing earth tones and sumptuous bedding. Most rooms feature pool and golf views. Proudly, Rosen Shingle Creek is a smoke-free environment. Each Rosen Shingle Creek Guest Room includes: a luxurious queen sized bed(s), 32” flat screen TVs with NXTV connectivity, high-speed Internet connection capabilities, two telephones, in room lap top safes, plush robes, mini-refrigerators, designer linens, elegant furnishings, first-class toiletries.
Current registrants can visit the reservations webpage for Rosen Shingle Creek Resort and Golf Club. For more information about the hotel, visit www.rosenshinglecreek.com.
Room Rates*
Single/Double $117.00USD/night
Additional Person $20.00USD/night
*A one-night deposit is required at the time reservations are made. No more than four persons are allowed in one room. The Additional Person fee applies to the third and fourth persons in a double room. Rates do not include state and local taxes. Rates are valid for 3 days before and 3 days after the Symposium dates, on a space available basis. Additionally, the hotel’s family plan is applicable – no charge for children under 17 years of age staying in a room with a paying adult as long as existing bedding is used. Rates include housekeeper and bell staff gratuities.
Getting There
By Air
The Orlando International Airport is served by almost 70 airlines. The international code is MCO. Rosen Shingle Creek is only a 15-minute drive from the airport.
Ground Transportation
Mears Motor Shuttle is providing shared-ride shuttle transportation between Orlando International Airport and Rosen Shingle Creek. The cost for round-trip service is $25 for adults and $18 for children under 12. To take advantage of this offer, please print and follow the instructions on this coupon. PRINT COUPON
If you need a larger, dedicated vehicle to transport equipment to and from the airport, please contact Allison Davis with Hello Florida at (407) 996-2234 to get pricing and make arrangements. Please mention that you are with AGEHR to receive preferred pricing.
By Road
Rosen Shingle Creek is easily accessible by road, located just off the Bee Line Expressway (S.R. 528). Interstate 75 & 95 will bring you into Florida from the North and Interstate 10 will get you there from the West. Visit this website for more detailed directions and maps—www.rosenshinglecreek.com/location.asp.
Greyhound Bus Lines also offer service to Orlando. The bus station is a 15-minute drive from Rosen Shingle Creek. For information visit www.greyhound.com.
By Train
Amtrak service is available to Orlando. The closest station to Rosen Shingle Creek is just a 20-minute drive away. For more information visit www.amtrak.com. The Sunset Limited, the Silver Service/Palmetto, and the Auto Train all serve Orlando.
Contact Information
AGEHR Event Registrar & Event Contacts
AGEHR, Inc. National Office
1055 E. Centerville Station Road
Dayton, OH 45459
(800) 878-5459 – toll free
(937) 438-0085 – main office
(937) 438-0434 – fax
Vickie Iverson, Event Registrar, assistant@agehr.org
Jennifer Cauhorn, Executive Director, executive@agehr.org
Event Planning Committee
William Griffin, Committee Chairman
Deborah Rice, President, AGEHR, Inc. & Faculty Coordinator
Deb Heine, AGEHR National Seminar Chairperson
KC Congdon, AGEHR National Seminar Performance Coordinator
Jill Jeffers, HIC Exhibit Coordinator
Lynne Marks, Hospitality & Co-Local Liaison
Susan Newman, Local Liaison & Equipment
Sharon Schmidt, Massed Rehearsals & Solo Concerts
Tim Waugh, Distinctly Teen Coordinator
Jason Wells, Marketing & Public Relations