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Get Ready to Ring in the Joy! This Afternoon at 2:30

Pender’s Carillon and Joy Ringers, directed by Brian Stevenson, are headed to a local Handbell Festival on November 14–15, joining ten handbell choirs for an unforgettable musical experience led by renowned composer and conductor Jason Krug.

Come hear the magic live at the free final concert on Saturday, November 15 at 2:30 PM.

Bring a friend and enjoy an afternoon of breathtaking music and joyful community—it’s going to be a spectacular sound you won’t want to miss!

Let’s fill the audience with Pender People and cheer on our amazing ringers!

Grace UMC
9750 Wellington Road
Manassas, VA 20110

Pender UMC Spring Concert 2023: Joy Ringers

25 May

On May 13, 2023 Brian Stevenson, Pender Music Director, produced our annual Spring Concert.

This wonderful evening included music by Heidi Jacobs, pianist, the DC Harp Ensemble, the Pender Joy Ringers Handbell ensemble, Sean Wittmer, violinist, and an Irish music session.

The Joy Ringers played Streams of Life by Jason Krug and Fantastica by Ron Mallory.

Streams of Life Review: This exciting original tune from the pen of Jason Krug is not to be missed! Featuring alternating measures of 4/4 and 3/4, the joyful, memorable melody moves throughout the ensemble. Frequent interludes take the piece off in different directions before coming back to the melody once more. A slower, introspective middle section gives a respite before the driving feeling returns once more to close the piece out in explosive, festive fashion!

Fantastica Review: Inspired by the scores to epic fantasy films, this original composition will take your listeners on a journey into their own imaginations while keeping your ringers engaged with its intertwining melodies and multiple handbell techniques.

Donations received went to the REACH International foundation in support of two Sri Lankan orphanages.