We are excited that registration is open for the 2025 Iowa City Handbell Choir Festival from March 28–29, 2025 at St. Andrew Presbyterian Church (140 Gathering Place Lane, Iowa City, IA 52246).
You’ll connect with other ringers, learn varied repertoire relevant for your church, and ring in a massed handbell choir under the inspiring Lee Afdahl. In addition, there is an optional track of leveling up your ringing in optional skill building classes.
Below is the repertoire for the festival:
- Grazioso, Sherman, Red River HB0042, L2+, 3-5 oct.
- I’m Just a Poor Wayfaring Stranger, Waldrop, Agape 2343, L2-, 3-5 oct, Opt. 3 oct chimes
- Joy and Celebration, Afdahl, AGEHR, AG35297, L2, 3-5 oct., opt. 3 or 5 oct chimes
Those not participating in the optional skill building classes will also rehearse the following pieces:
- Fanfare on Coronation, Mallory, MorningStar MSM-30-861, L2, 3-5 oct.
- On Wings Above, Krug, Agape 2930, L2-,2-3 oct. 2931 L3,3-7 oct., Full score for combined groups 2931D
- This Joyful Eastertide, Afdahl, Concordia, 97-6981, L3, 3-5 oct.
To order music, please contact Heitz Handbells at https://heitzhandbells.com/
Entire bell choirs, partial bell choirs, and individual ringers are welcome to participate. For more information, click on the registration link below.
