The event was held in the West gym at Chaparral High School in Scottsdale. This was a nice venue as it was a rather small group this year. With convenient restrooms just across the hall as well as a cafeteria for eating space for the box lunches available, everything was very contained. Everyone was grateful for this, as the day was cold and rainy! (Folks coming down from Prescott left in a snowstorm!) Once unloaded and set up, there was no need to go outside again until it was time to leave when it was raining once again. Massed ringing director for the event was Dr. William Payn from Bucknell University in Pennsylvania who thought he was leaving the cold weather behind to come to sunny Arizona.

Set-up pictures - Marcy Hontz
Massed Ringing Pictures - Kathy Bucklein, Prescott

Just setting up all the equipment is a BIG part of any massed ringing event. The Carillon Handbell Choir of the Church at Litchfield Park are almost ready to begin.	Conferring on who is playing what with the Big Chimes.
Getting the music in order.	"Maybe we need to mark this."
Left Side of Ringing floor from the Conductor's perspective.
Front of right side of Ringers.
Back part of right side. (Conductor's view.) The guys playing the big chimes are on the end.
Now Dr. Payn has everyone in action!
INDIVIDUAL CHOIR PICTURES

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