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Sunday Worship

7:30, 8:30,
& 11:00 a.m.

Education Hour:
9:45-10:45 a.m.

Office phone:
414-774-0441

 

 

Handbells and Chimes

 

Music News - February 2012 [here]

2011-12 Music and Concert Flyer online [here]

Music videos featuring bells and vocal choirs [here]

A Cabella Ringers rehearsal photos, Feb. 10, 2010 [here]

Bells Angels rehearsal photos, Nov. 1, 2009 [here]

Videos: Bells Angels Christmas concert 2010 [here]

 

Bells Angels (advanced adult handbells)

Rehearsals Thursdays at 6:15 p.m.
The Thursday evening handbell choir, Bells Angels, is looking for new ringers to join as well. This is your chance if you have musical experience and are willing to learn fast. We have fun as we learn new music and the techniques of handbell ringing.
Director: John R. Paradowski

Bells Angels welcome letter and calendar - Spring 2012

 

Bells Angels rehearsal photos
The Bells Angels, under the direction of John Paradowski, presented the special music during the 11:00 worship service on All Saints day, November 1, 2009. Additional instrumentalists were Carol Heim, clarinet, and Jynine Strand, flute. These photos were taken during rehearsal for All Saints Day worship. (Click image to enlarge).

 

The EmBELLishments (beginning adult ringers)

Rehearsals Tuesdays at 9:30 a.m.
The Tuesday morning handbell choir, The EmBELLishments, is always looking for new ringers to join the handbell fun. Have you ever wanted to give it a try? See what this handbell stuff is all about? This is your chance. No experience needed! We have fun as we learn new music and the techniques of handbell ringing.
Director: John R. Paradowski

Embellisments welcome letter and calendar - Spring 2012

 

EmBELLishments - Ash Wednesday, March 9, 2011
Tje EmBELLishments played at morning worship, Ash Wednesday, March 9, 2011. They are directed by John Paradowski. A few photos are below. (Click image to enlarge).

 

The A CaBELLa Ringers (adult ensenble)

This group of four adults rehearses every Wednesday morning learning advanced Ensemble Handbell Music. The photos below were taken of the A CaBELLA Ringers during practice Wednesday, Feb. 10. (Click image to enlarge)

Righteous Ringers (youth handbells, grades 7 through 12)

Rehearsals Tuesday, 7:00 to 7:45 p.m.

For older youth (7th through 12th grades) the Righteous Ringers handbell group is open for all interested youth, contact Jeff Reeves for information. They learn handbell music to play in worship and have a great time rehearsing and making music.

Director: Jeff Reeves

Righteous Ringers Registration (may be filled out online)
Righteous Ringers invitation letter and calendar - Spring 2012

Photos of Righteous Ringers - Oct. 17, 2010
The Righteous Ringers played at worship, Sunday, Oct. 17. Below are a few photos of their rehearsal, led by director Jeff Reeves. (Click image to enlarge.)

 

Godsbells (children's chime choir, grades 4 through 6)

Rehearsals Tuesday, 6:00 to 6:45 p.m.

For 4th through 6th grade Godsbells is offered as a great way to meet new friends, serve your church, and have fun learning about music and how to ring chimes and handbells. All are always welcome. Rehearsals are Tuesdays from 6:00 to 6:45, starting September 21. All are welcome and a musical background is not necessary! Please see or call Jeff if you are interested in having your child be part of this group. 414-774-0441

Director: Jeff Reeves

Godsbells welcome letter and calendar - Spring 2012
Godsbells Registration (may be filled out online)

 

Handbell concert videos online
In June 2007, our handbell choirs presented a concert at St. Matt's. Videos of the several handbell groups are online [here].

For more information, contact the church office or John R. Paradowski, Minister of Music (john@stmattslutheran.org).