National Seminar 2027 All-Star Choir Application

To be considered for the All-Star Choir please make a video of yourself performing provided audition excerpts, and then answer the questions on this form. The video link is required to submit this form. Complete your video recording first, upload it to a public site (i.e. Vimeo, Google Drive, YouTube), and then include the link in the form. The deadline to submit your application is February 28, 2027.

The All-Star Choir at National Seminar 2027, will provide handbell musicians with the opportunity to work on advanced music and prepare a concert in a few days. Participants will be notified of their acceptance in advance, however, ringing assignments will not be shared until the ensemble is on-site in Albuquerque.

The All-Star Choir will rehearse strenuously within the daily event schedule. Attendance is required at each of the seven rehearsals and the final concert. The All-Star Choir and Distinctly Teen Ensemble will perform at the closing concert of National Seminar on Saturday, July 24 at 2:00 PM (eastern).

Those chosen to participate in the All-Star Choir will be notified by email in early May. Music must be purchased before arriving at National Seminar. HMA staff will work with All-Star participants to adjust their class schedules and add the All-Star Choir rehearsals.

All-Star Choir members must be full registrants of National Seminar 2027.

Audition Requirement(Required)

I understand that I must provide a link to a public site (Vimeo, YouTube, etc.) that has my performance of the required audition excerpts, and complete this form in its entirety by February 28, 2027, to be considered for the All-Star Choir.

Audition excerpts can be downloaded HERE.

Link to Video of Applicant Performing Provided Excerpts

Name(Required)

First Last

Email(Required)

Phone(Required)

Please summarize your music and handbell background including other instruments played and musical training.

Number of years of ringing experience.(Required)

Typical ringing position in an ensemble.(Required)

Please list the four most difficult pieces you have performed with a choir. Include title, composer, ringing position and difficulty level.

Rate your ability with the following techniques using this scale: 1=Pro, 2=Very Experienced, 3=Average, 4=Minimal Experience, 5=No Experience

Four-in-Hand(Required)

Shelley(Required)

Handling multiple bells (weaving, etc.)(Required)

Bass Bells: C4-E4(Required)

Bass Bells: G3-B3(Required)

Bass Bells: below G3(Required)

Ringing Assignments:

Every attempt will be made to place individuals in their first choice of assignment, but there are no guarantees. Since only one choir will be assigned, your flexibility is appreciated.

Please rank the following handbell assignment range in order of preference from 1 to 7 with 1 being your MOST preferred and 7 being your LEAST preferred.

Low-Bass (below G3)(Required)

G3-B3(Required)

C4-F4(Required)

G4-C5(Required)

D5-B5(Required)

C6-F6 (incl. D7-F7)(Required)

G6-C7 (incl. G7-C8)(Required)

I am willing to fill any position needed(Required)

Yes

PLEASE NOTE: If accepted into the All-Star Choir, your attendance is required at all rehearsals and the final performance. Please visit https://handbellmusicians.org/national-seminar-applications/ for more information about the event.

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