National Seminar 2023 - All Star Application

The All Star Choir at National Seminar 2023 provides ringers the opportunity to work on advanced music with conductor Michael Glasgow. All registrants for this track must audition at the event before a spot in the choir is guaranteed. All Star Auditions will begin at 4:00 PM, Tuesday, July 11. Each applicant will be assigned a specific audition time. If placed, registrants must purchase all the All Star music from one of the retailers present at the event.

Please indicate your estimated arrival time at the event hotel on Tuesday, July 11, 2023. *

NOTE: Those intending to audition must arrive at the Event hotel by 3:00 PM.

The All Star Choir will rehearse strenuously within the daily event schedule. Attendance is required at each of the seven rehearsals and the final concert. The All Star Choir will perform a concert with the Distinctly Teen Choir for National Seminar Registrants at 1:30 PM, Saturday, July 15.

Those participating in the All Star Choir must be full registrants of National Seminar 2023.

First Name *

Last Name *

Email *

Phone *

Please summarize your music and handbell background including other instruments played and musical training: *

Number of years of ringing experience: *

Number of years as a handbell director: *

Regular assignment as a ringer: *

Please list the four most difficult pieces you have performed with a choir. Include title, composer, ringing position and difficulty level. *

Rate your ability with the following techniques using this scale: 1=Pro, 2=Very Experienced, 3=Average, 4=Minimal Experience, 5=No Experience

Four-in-Hand *

Shelley *

Handling multiple bells (weaving, etc.) *

Bass Bells: C4-E4 *

Bass Bells: G3-B3 *

Bass Bells: below G3 *

Ringing Assignments:

Every attempt will be made to place individuals in their first choice of assignment, but there are no guarantees. Since only one choir will be assigned, your flexibility is appreciated.

Please rank the following handbell assignment range in order of preference from 1 to 7 with 1 being your MOST preferred and 7 being your LEAST preferred.

Sub-Bass (below G3) *

G3-B3 *

C4-F4 *

G4-C5 *

D5-B5 *

C6-F6 (inc D7-F7) *

G6-C7 (inc G7-C8) *

I am willing to fill any position needed: *

PLEASE NOTE: If accepted into the All Star Choir, your attendance is required at all rehearsals and the final performance. Please visit seminar.handbellmusicians.org for more information about the event.

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National Seminar 2023 - All Star Application

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