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Spring Handbell Festival
Saturday, February 28, 2026
White’s Chapel Methodist Church
185 S. White’s Chapel Blvd, Southlake, TX 76092
The GDHA Spring Festival will be a Intermediate Level this year
with Brenda Austin serving as Clinician.
Rondo Jubilee – Brenda Austin L2+
https://handbellworld.com/music/MusicPiece.cfm?Piece=18404
Unclouded Day – Brian Seeman L3
https://handbellworld.com/music/MusicPiece.cfm?Piece=19493
Fantasy on All Creatures of Our God and King L2+
https://handbellworld.com/music/MusicPiece.cfm?Piece=19668
He is Born, How Great our Joy Brenda Austin L3
https://handbellworld.com/music/MusicPiece.cfm?Piece=18911
I’ve Got Peace like a River -Sandra Eithun L2+
https://handbellworld.com/music/MusicPiece.cfm?Piece=18051
Festival Schedule
8:00 am
Load in, Registration and Setup
(Parking in back of the church)
9:00 am -12pm
Festival Music Rehearsal
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12:00 pm
Lunch Break on your own
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1:00 pm
Festival Rehearsal Resume
3:00 pm
Festival Concert
Additional Information follows
Festival Day Details
Bell Tables and Chairs
Rental tables are eight feet long
Please arrange to cover the bell tables with some fabric
Chairs will be provided at tables for ringers
Beverages on Festival Floor
Please be certain all containers have tight-fitting lids.
Lunch Breaks
Lunch Arrangements are on your own
To save time on festival day, it is suggested that you research
possible lunch locations ahead of time and be prepared to
drive there as quickly as possible.
You might consider making advanced reservations if possible.
We suggest consulting your phone on festival day for possibilities.
Festival Concert
Invite friends and family to come to the closing concert.
If rehearsal is still underway, ask them to remain in the lobby until it is over.
Rehearsal/Concert Dress
Advise ringers not to wear jewelry that comes into contact with bells
Matching tops are fine.
Copied Music
Be aware that photocopied music is not permitted on the Festival floor!!!