The May 2010 "Music News" is online [here]

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

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

Spring Concert schedule is online [here].

 

Bells Angels (advanced adult handbells)

Rehearsals resume in the fall. Watch for the schedule to be posted here.
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

More information and calendar - Spring 2010

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 resume in the fall. Watch for the schedule to be posted here.
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

More information and calendar - Spring 2010

 

The A CaBELLa Ringers (adult ensenble)

Rehearsals resume in the fall. Watch for the schedule to be posted here.
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 resume in the fall. Watch for the schedule to be posted here.
The Righteous Ringers focus on more complex music for handbells and plays for worship services once a month and other special times. We have fun each Tuesday at rehearsal. This is an opportunity to learn handbell music to play in worship and have a great time rehearsing and making music.
Director: Jeff Reeves

Righteous Ringers information and calendar - Spring 2010

 

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

 

Rehearsals resume in the fall. Watch for the schedule to be posted here.
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 22. All are welcome and a musical background is not necessary! Please contact Jeff Reeves if you are interested in having your child be part of this group.
Director: Jeff Reeves

Invitation to join Godsbells
Godsbells information and calendar - Spring 2010

 

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).

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