Latest Update -  19 February 2009

Dear HSA Member

This is to let you know how the programme will work for Friday 10 July, for those who will be coming to the festival.

Most ringers will arrive on the Friday afternoon.  Registering will be done at Adams House when you arrive.  You can then settle in, then get your bells to the school.  We will probably be able to help in the transportation of them.  It's only about 500 metres to the school.  You can then set your bells up at your allotted tables, and can do some ringing practice in the auditorium setting. Evening tea at Adams House will be at 5.30 pm, with the official opening at the school at 7.00 pm.  The first session of massed ringing rehearsals will be from 7.30 - 9.00 pm.

On the Sunday afternoon, the public concert will start at 2.00 pm, and this should be completed by 4.00 pm.

Regards

Bruce McCallum

Convener, Festival Committee

REGISTRATION FORM - 5 February 2009

Dear HSA Member, if you are going to be attending the festival, simply answer the questions and fill in the details below, and return as a "Reply to Sender."   Bruce McCallum

25th Australasian Handbell Festival

Christchurch, New Zealand:  10-12 July 2009

Registration Form (Part 1)

(For groups, choirs, ensembles and all individuals associated with the group)

This form with the details typed in, can be returned as a reply to the sender.

Name of Group, Choir, Ensemble:

Director/Contact person:

Address:

Phone number:

Number of ringers attending festival:

Number of non-ringers attending festival:

Number of non-ringers - part attendance only:

(this includes people who would be doing sight-seeing on the Saturday)

How many octaves will you be bringing?:

(state if bells, chimes or belleplates)

Total table length required:

Does your group ring from numbers?:

Number of people for the Adams House accommodation:

First name and surname of all those coming to the festival:

(Please note beside name, if school attender (SA), orphan ringer (OR), non-ringer (NR), part attendance (PA), own accommodation (OA))

Mention any special dietary requirements, health or access needs, against name.

For the non-ringer or part attender, do you wish to be part of a day trip on the Saturday?:

(list names here)

Registration Form (Part 2)

(To be filled in only by individuals at the festival who are not part of a group)

This form with the details typed in, can be returned as a reply to the sender.

First name and surname:

Address:

Phone number:

(Please note beside name, if school attender (SA), orphan ringer (OR), non-ringer (NR), part attendance (PA), own accommodation (OA)

Mention any special dietary requirements, health or access needs, against name.

For the non-ringer or part attender, do you wish to be part of a day trip on the Saturday?:

Please take note of the following

Please send a deposit by 31 March 2009, of $30.00 (NZ) or $25.00 (Aust) for EACH person attending the festival.  No deposit is required for part attendees.

A cheque is probably the cheapest way to do this. Australian cheques will be converted to NZ currency on the date of deposit.  All remittances will be acknowledged.  The balance due, is payable on arrival at the festival (cheque or cash).

A summary of Registration Fees (per person) (all in New Zealand currency)

HSA Ringer                $155

Non-HSA Ringer         $165

School attender         $125

Non-ringer at festival $100

The cost of the massed ringing music is in addition to this.  The music will be sent to each group, probably in the latter part of April.

Note also.  Accommodation at Adams House (Bed and Breakfast at $42.00 per person per night) is limited to 75 single beds, in rooms of 1 bed and 2 beds, and will be reserved/booked in the order that registrations are received.  This accommodation is available for just two nights - the Friday and the Saturday.

Please remit to:

Bruce McCallum

Convener, Handbell Festival Committee

65 Pacific Road

North New Brighton

Christchurch 8083

New Zealand

Accommodation:  Adams House, 70 Harakeke Street, Riccarton.   This is a modern boarding hostel, and is the live-in accommodation for those attending Christchurch Boys' High.  It is within easy walking distance of the school, and has rooms with 1,2 and 4 beds (shared facilities).  Bed and breakfast here, will be slightly over $NZ41 per person per night.

Programme:  There will be the usual Workshops, but these still need to be finalised.  It is hoped to have a ringing workshop for advanced ringers who wish to ring at a higher level.  Also Massed Ringing sessions, Rally Ringing, an AGM and a Public Concert.

Music:  The music being considered, is likely to come from the following list.

As the Deer  (Patricia Sanders Cota)  3-5 octaves  Level 3

Pachelbel's Canon  (Hal Hopson)  3-5 octaves  Level 2+

Ring Jubilee  (Susan Geschke)  2-3 octaves  Level 2

The Water is Wide  (Valerie Stephenson)  3-5 octaves  Level 2

The Beatles Medley  (Douglas Wagner)  3-5 octaves  Level 3  (Probably the first two only – Yesterday and I Wanna Hold your Hand)

Conquest of Paradise  (arr. by Pam Bailey of Wellington)  2-5 octaves  about level 2

The New Zealand National Anthem  (arr. by Chris Archer of Hawera)  3 oct  about level 1+

Registration Forms and Cost: The forms will be e-mailed or posted to all HSA members, both groups and individuals.  At this stage, the Registration Fee has not been finalised, but it will be in the vicinity of $NZ155 per person, plus music of about $NZ15 per person.  Music for school groups will be less than this, because of special copying arrangements.  There is expected to be a $NZ30 reduction for school children.  There will be a surcharge of $NZ10 for participants who are not members of the HSA.  

Foam/Pads for Tables:  These will all be supplied.

Options for Non-Ringers:  Some sight-seeing on the Saturday, with trips for example, to Hanmer (hot pools) or Akaroa (French origins).

Expressions of interest in attending the Festival:  Some groups have already indicated their intention to be at the festival.  It would be most helpful if you could, at this stage, let the convener know if there is a likelihood of you or your group being a part of this special occasion in July of next year, because Adams House is already receiving enquires from other groups wishing to book some of the accommodation there.  

For further information, please view the files below.

Letter 1

Letter 2

Letter 3

Bruce McCallum
Convener, Festival Committee
65 Pacific Road, North New Brighton, Christchurch 8083, New Zealand
Phone:  0064.3.388.6021
E-mail:  brucill@xtra.co.nz