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Join the Fun — Support Mrs. O’Connor and Pender’s Handbell Ringers!

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On November 14–15, Pender’s Carillon and Joy Ringers, directed by Brian Stevenson, will attend a local Handbell Festival alongside ten other handbell choirs for an unforgettable weekend of music.

🎵 Mrs. O’Connor will be performing in the final concert, and you’re invited to come hear the magic live at the free final concert on Saturday, November 15 at 2:30 PM!

✨ This festival, led by renowned composer and conductor Jason Krug, will fill the room with incredible energy and sound — imagine dozens of ringers creating beautiful harmonies together!

Bring your family and friends for an afternoon of breathtaking music, joyful community, and plenty of smiles. Let’s fill the audience with O’Connor Studio families and cheer on these amazing musicians! 💛

It’s going to be a spectacular experience you won’t want to miss!

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9750 Wellington Road
Manassas, VA 20110

Pender UMC Spring Concert 2023: Joy Ringers

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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.