Calling all Bronze (or Bronze-aspiring) Ringers!

Once again, Area 1 is inviting Bronze-level ringers who don’t have a Bronze-level group to ring with to join our Bronze Independent Musicians Choir. If you or someone you know would like to apply to attend FC25 as a Bronze Independent Musician, please have them follow these steps as soon as possible, preferably before the Early Bird Deadline:

1. Complete the Bronze Independent Musician Application 
2. If you attended Festival Conference as an Bronze Musician in 2022 or 2023, you automatically qualify for FC2025 and will be issued a group number in a follow up email

If you have recently attended Distinctly Bronze or a similar event (UK Bronze, Virtuoso, Bay View, Zenith, etc.) you may submit something that confirms your attendance at the most recent Bronze level event to Charles Arnold at [email protected]. 

OR…

Contact two references (ringers or directors) that have observed you ringing within the past year and ask them to complete the on-line Letter of Recommendation.

NOTE:  We encourage all Bronze Independent Musicians to apply, Pre-register, and submit their $125 deposit before February 15, 2025. Those who pre-register prior to the Early Bird deadline will get their first choice of assignments. Please note that your applications cannot be considered until ALL OF THE ABOVE FORMS & RECOMMENDATIONS are received by the Bronze Independent Musicians coordinator, and you will not be able to register for classes and housing until approved by the coordinator.