A Handbell Organization for Oklahomans
DATE -- Saturday, November 12, 2011
REGISTRATION DEADLINE --- Complete Festival Registration Packet postmarked by October 31, 2011*
LOCATION --- St. Andrew's United Methodist Church, 2727 SW 119th St., Oklahoma City, OK 73170, Map
TABLE RENTAL --- Tables may be rented at a cost of $10 per eight-foot table. If you choose this option, all you will have to bring is your own pads, covers, bells, and music. We have a limited number of tables for rent, so please send in your registration form as early as possible or use online registration.
SET-UP --- All choirs may set-up on Saturday, November 12, 2011, from 8:30 - 9:00 AM during the registration/set-up time.
SOLOS --- Choirs or ensembles will have the opportunity to ring a solo number during the final concert. The first three choirs/groups who indicate on the registration form their desire to ring a solo will be accepted.
SPECIAL SET-UP NEEDS --- Please let us know if you have a bass bell rack or other special apparatus. No apparatus will be allowed at the festival without prior notification.
LUNCH --- St. Andrew's Ladies' Group will be offering on-site lunch. The menu and pricing will be announced in the festival confirmation packet or you can download the order form here. You may eat off-site, if you wish. A list of nearby restaurants will also be included in the festival confirmation packet.
REFUND POLICY --- Refunds requested by the registrant after Monday, October 31, 2011, are at the discretion of the CORD Board & Festival Registrar; refunds will be for 75% of the fees paid if refundable. NO refunds will be given after Friday, November 4, 2011, due to expenses already incurred. A full refund will be given if the choir’s footage request cannot be met or we have reached maximum registration.
DIRECTORS’ MEETING --- There will be a Directors’ Meeting during the last massed rehearsal. This is a good chance for you to let us know how CORD is working for you and to offer any suggestions you have for the future.
*Please note that Festival Registration Packets postmarked after October 31, 2011, will be assessed a late fee of $20.00 per choir.
Remember, absolutely no photocopied music of any kind is allowed at CORD Festival 2011.