Date: Friday, Nov/06/2026 & Saturday, Nov/07/2026

Location: Universidad de Puerto Rico at Carolina

Universidad de Puerto Rico en Carolina

2100 Ave. Sur

Carolina, PR 00984

Clinicians/Conductors:

Zilka Figueroa García - Category A (Tins)

Brenda Austin - Category B (Coppers)

Ringers Registration Fee:

$85.00

Non-Ringer/Guest Registration Fee (for meals)

$25.00

Concert Attire:

Caribbean Casual! Please wear a brightly colored or beach themed top of your choice.

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: Category A - ringers will be playing Level 1-2 pieces and two massed pieces; Category B - ringers will be playing Level 3-4 pieces and two massed pieces.

Each bell ensemble/participant needs to purchase all the music in advance at https://www.handbellworld.com or the handbell music store of your preference. No photocopies allowed.

Category A (Tins)

Miles de pastores pequeñitos (L1+) Monsita Ferrer / Arr. Carlos J. Ávila Báez (Manuscript. It will be available by August 2026)
Chequi Morena (L1+) Traditional Puerto Rico / Arr. Carlos E. Rivera Aponte / (Manuscript. It will be available by August 2026)

Category B (Coppers)

Courage and Grace (L3) Michael Joy / Hope 3030
Wade in the Water (L3+) Benjamin Tucker / Alfred 45230
Carol of the Bells (L3) Alex Guebert / Hope 2929
Milele (L3+) Jason Krug / RRBL 5087

MASSED MUSIC

For Both Categories A & B

A Winter's Night So Deep (L2) Brenda E. Austin / HOPE 3119

For Category A

Sympatico III (L1+) Kathleen Wissinger – (Manuscript. It will be available by August 2026)

For Category B

Sympatico I(L3) Kathleen Wissinger – From the Top (Cat. # 20475-5)

Event Schedule:

Friday, November 06,2026

2:00 pm = Registration

2:45 pm = Welcome/ Announcements

3:00 pm - 4:15 pm = Rehearsal 1

4:15 pm – 4:45 pm = Rehearsal 2 - Massed repertoire

4:45 pm = Break/Snacks

5:00 pm = Technique/Class

6:00 pm = Concert

Saturday, November 07,2026

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 - Massed repertoire

10:30 am = Break

10:45 am = Rehearsal 5

11:45 am – 12:00 pm = Rehearsal 6 -Massed repertoire

12:05 pm = Lunch

1:00 pm - 2:15 pm = Rehearsal 7

2:15 pm = Rehearsal 8* - Massed repertoire

2:30 pm = Break & Equipment relocation

3:00 pm = Rehearsal 9 = Final Rehearsal/Massed repertoire

3:30 pm =Concert

4:30 pm = We love handbells! See you on November 5-6, 2027!

Travel/Accommodations:

The closest airport to the venue is Luis Muñoz Marín International Airport (SJU). There is no official event hotel location. You can use the above address to find accommodations in the area of your choice.

Groups/Handbell Ensembles: If multiple ringers/guests from the same group will attend, one person can pay for all attendees. A separate registration form is required for each individual attendee. Please make sure that each individual attendee's email address is included in the registration form.

Individual or Orphan Ringers

Limited additional equipment will be available. Positions will be filled on a first-come first-served basis.

Ringing positions will be determined by the event organizers.

For additional information or concerns please contact

chair.area4@handbellmusicians.org

pr.area4@handbellmusicians.org

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.

Space is limited!

Register today!

Thank you!

Yaddira Molano Santiago

Bells of the Caribbean 2026 Event Coordinator

Puerto Rico & the Caribbean Chair/Area4/Handbell Musicians of America

pr.area4@handbellmusicians.org