Handbells/Handchimes
“I love music, and I can’t sing. Bell ringing gives me a chance to express myself through music and to be part of a group.”
Adult Handbells Groups:
Mondays - 11 a.m.
Tuesdays - 12:30 p.m.
Wednesdays - 6:15 p.m.
Contact Karen Eastburn, ext. 245.
Mondays - 11 a.m.
Tuesdays - 12:30 p.m.
Wednesdays - 6:15 p.m.
Contact Karen Eastburn, ext. 245.
Handbell Ensembles:1 and 2 CORINTHIANS - One hour Sunday rehearsals at 6 p.m. 1 Corinthians is a handchime choir for grade 4 and 2 Corinthians is a beginning handbell choir for grade 5 children. Both ensembles emphasize beginning ringing and music reading skills as they prepare for regular participation in worship.
GALATIANS - Sunday rehearsals are from 4 to 5 p.m. This middle school handbell ensemble provides the opportunity for students in grades 6-8 to ring in worship regularly, as well as to learn beginning to intermediate ringing skills.
ROMANS - Sunday rehearsals are from 4 to 5 p.m. in room B32 A/B. High school students are welcomed into this ensemble that utilizes students’ musical abilities to ring intermediate to advanced repertoire for worship and other events throughout the school year.
EPHESIANS - Wednesday rehearsals are from 6:15 to 7:15 p.m. This adult handbell ensemble allows day-working individuals the opportunity to ring in a handbell choir. Ephesians performs about once a month in Worship as well as at additional concerts throughout the year. Child care provided for rehearsals with advance reservation.
COLOSSIANS – Monday rehearsals are from 11 a.m. to noon. This newly forming handbell ensemble is organizing for adults who have time available during the week day. Colossians will perform regularly in Worship as well as at additional concerts throughout the year.
SUBSTITUTE RINGERS - Experienced substitute ringers are always needed for rehearsals and/or performances throughout the year.
For more information, contact Karen Eastburn at ext. 245.
