Thursday, 11 March 2010
Handbell Choirs

St. Francis has 6 handbell choirs serving ages from 2nd grade through adult and skill levels from beginner through experienced.  The handbell choirs have a combined benefit concert every spring.  Handbell choirs meet from September through May.  For 2009-2010, the choirs resume rehearsals the week of September 7, 2009.  Please REGISTER ONLINE for all handbell choirs. 

Children and Youth Handbells

    Cheerful Chimers  |  Graceful Ringers  |  Faithful 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. 
Director: Katherine Sipple
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Graceful Ringers

For children in grades 4 to 5
Rehearsals:  Thursdays, 5:00 to 6:00 pm
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Faithful Ringers  

 

This is for youth in grades 6 to 12 who are beginners or less experienced at handbell ringing.
Rehearsals: Tuesdays, 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. in the Sanctuary. 
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Tintinnabulators

Youth in grades 6 to 12 with music reading ability and handbell experience are auditioned for this advanced level ensemble.
Rehearsals: Tuesdays, 6:30 to 8:00 p.m. in the Sanctuary. 
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Jubilee Bells

jubilee_bells_2008Designed for adults to learn handbell ringing and music reading.
Rehearsals: Thursdays 7:30 to 8:30 p.m. in the Sanctuary.
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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.
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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 .