St. Francis has 5 handbell choirs serving ages from 2nd grade through adult and skill levels from beginner through experienced.  The handbell choirs have either a combined benefit concert or special outreach performances every spring.  Handbell choirs meet from September through May.  See choir descriptions below for the beginning rehearsal of the 2011-2012 year.  Please REGISTER ONLINE for all handbell choirs. 

Children and Youth Handbells

    Cheerful Chimers  |  Graceful Ringers  |  Tintinnabulators  

Adult Handbells

     Jubilee Bells  |  Joyful Ringers  |   Handbell Substitutes

Cheerful Chimers

For children in grades 2 to 3 who want to learn to ring handchimes and how to read music.
Rehearsals: Thursdays, 5:00-6:00 p.m. in Room 304.   For 2011-2012, rehearsals begin on September 8.
Director: Rolf Frazier
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Graceful Ringers

For children in grades 4 to 5
Rehearsals:  Thursdays, 5:00 to 6:00 pm.  For 2011-2012, rehearsals begin on September 8.
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Jubilee Bells

Designed for adults to learn handbell ringing and music reading.
Rehearsals: Thursdays 7:30 to 8:30 p.m. in the Sanctuary.  For 2011-2012, rehearsals resume on September 8.
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Joyful Ringers

For experienced adult ringers who read music and can learn advanced ringing.
Rehearsals: Thursdays, 6:00 to 7:30 p.m. in the Sanctuary.  For 2011-2012, rehearsals resume on September 8.
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Be a Handbell Substitute

Adult substitutes are often needed for the groups. If you are interested in ringing from time to time, please contact This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it .