Interested in Handbells?

There's a Handbell Choir for you...

During the program year, Westminster Church has five handbell choirs that rehearse and perform from September through May.  Each handbell choir participates in worship approximately three times per semester.  

BELL CHOIRS FOR ADULTS

Westminster Chimes – This advanced adult bell choir rehearses Thursday at 5:45 p.m. during the program year.
 

Celebration Bells – This adult bell choir, directed by Beth Ann Edwards, rehearses Wednesday at 6:30 p.m. during the program year.  For more information, e-mail Beth Ann.

BELL CHOIRS FOR YOUTH

Rhapsody Ringers and Genesis Ringers, Chapel Bells – These bell choirs, for youth in grades 5-12, are directed by Beth Ann Edwards.  Age and grade groupings change from year to year.  Rehearsal times vary.  For more information, e-mail Beth Ann.

Introduction to Bells – Children in grades 3 & 4 participate in this bell choir, directed by Heather Blue.  Rehearsals are held Sundays at 9:15 a.m. during the program year.  This is a training choir and does not perform in worship.  For more information, e-mail Beth Ann.

OUTREACH OPPORTUNITIES

Handbell ensembles are presented with opportunities to perform at other venues in Des Moines and while traveling.  Additionally, clinicians and composers are periodically invited to Westminster to work with the choirs.

“Make a joyful noise to God…”

Psalm 66:1