AGEHR AREA XII
2010 CONFERENCE
UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA, DAVIS
JUNE 17-20, 2010
Remaining track space available on a first come, first serve basis.
No housing reservations can be accepted after June 4th.
A NEW HANDBELL ODYSSEY
In 2010 Area XII will introduce a new concept in handbell conferences. Over the past few years we have listened and have developed a format to respond to the demands of the busy lifestyle of today’s handbell ringer. The Davis conference will provide excellent handbell instruction with top-notch clinicians and will allow each ringer and director access to a more personalized experience.
Here’s how it works:
- Determine which days you will attend the conference. You may now attend each day independent of all other days.
- Choose one day-long track for each day of the conference that you will attend. You will take part in only that track for that entire day. Your ringing experience and classes will revolve around your chosen topic.
- Attend recitals and concerts in the evenings when your track has finished.
- Make use of the upscale dormitory and dining facilities that the UCDavis campus has to offer.
We’ll also have some old favorites like the Silent Auction, AGEHR Resource Area and the Handbell Marketplace!
CLINICIANS
Each track will be lead by one of our four Bold Clinicians: Michael Glasgow, Dr. William Payn, Debbie Rice or Michèle Sharik. Click here for more information.
REGISTRATION
Registration will be online beginning in September 2009 on the Area XII website, www.areaxii.org. Directors must first register their group through the online registration system. Each ringer attending should then complete an individual registration. Directors may also choose to register multiple ringers in one session.
MEALS
Meals are professionally prepared and served platform-style in the newly designed Tercero Dining Commons. Diverse seating options are arranged in clusters under a raised ceiling, offset by natural light. Chefs at individual culinary platforms assemble, grill, and saute prepared ingredients in front of each guest. Platforms include: Tomato Street Grill, Mongolian Barbecue from Pacific Fusion, Pizza Bar, The Blue Onion [vegan], Go Live, Soup & Salad Bar, and The Grainery. Individual meals may be purchased for $15 each.
HOUSING
- AGEHR Area XII will have housing in the Tercero area of campus, located a short distance from the center of campus. You should have ample time to walk to Freeborn and Wellman Halls after breakfast and to return in time for dinner in the evening. Please inform the registrar of any specific mobility issues.
- Kearney and Laben Halls house 400 guests in double occupancy rooms. Rooms are grouped in clusters of four with a shared bathroom. These clusters are organized along a central circulation spine with windows bringing light into the corridors. Each floor of five to six clusters has its own lounge area. Elevators provide access to the four stories, while laundry rooms and kitchen facilities are located on the ground floor.
- Leach Hall is a 178 room complex offering only single rooms in four- and five-room suites; each suite shares a large bathroom. There are no elevators in Leach Hall.
- All rooms will be provided with bedding and towels; there is no maid service.
PRICING
| Individual Daily Tracks |
$80 |
| Three-track discount |
$20 |
| Odyssey Ensemble |
$75 |
Early Bird Discount of 15% applies to track registrations received by February 15, 2010.
Room and Board* are as follows:
| 1 Night |
$90 |
| 2 Nights |
$160 |
| 3 Nights |
$230 |
| 4 Nights |
$300 |
*Based on Double Occupancy. Singles available for an additional cost of $25 per night.
Board includes accommodations and three meals per day. Early Bird does not apply.
PAYMENTS
A $50 non-refundable deposit per registrant is required at the time of initial registration. You can log into your account to add registration options and make payments at any time. All registrations, room and board, as well as merchandise purchases must be paid in full by May 1, 2010. Information regarding scholarships will be available on the website.
CONFERENCE SCHEDULE
- On Friday and Saturday, tracks will be held in Wellman Hall from 8:15 a.m. to 4:15 p.m.
- Daily recitals will be in Freeborn Hall at 4:30 p.m.
- Evening Concerts by featured artists will be given at 7:30 p.m. in the Sciences Lecture Hall.
- The Final Concert on Sunday will be at 3:30 p.m.
- Odyssey Ensemble participants will need to arrive for the first rehearsal at 3:00 p.m Thursday.
SILENT AUCTION
One again Area XII will hold its silent auction, and this year funds will benefit the handbell/handchime loan program. Nearly 20 bells are needed to complete the donation of handbells soon to made by the Marching Handbell Choir. Once complete, Area XII will have two new sets of handbells - one Schulmerich and one Malmark - to loan for use in school music programs within Area XII. Click here to find out more about how you can donate to this worthy cause.
ADDITIONAL ACTIVITIES
We will be adding additional non-ringing activities to the schedule from time to time. Be sure to check areaxii.org for current information. Currently being considered are an outing to Old Sacramento, a State Capitol Tour and a bike adventure through Downtown Davis. You will be able to add these activities to your registration at any time!
Water bottles, pins, and other great stuff will be available for purchase online and at the conference while supplies last.
Check back for periodic additions and new items!
TRACKS
Find out more information about the available tracks. Click here.
To download a complete copy of the conference brochure, click here.
See you in Davis in June!
