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Bell Choir

Posted on April 27, 2012 by Erie Beemsterboer

The Bell Choir is working very hard on a new piece; it is a challenge for all of us. Some ringers are working on new techniques; most of us are working with a rhythm that is somewhat unfamiliar. When we are practicing it starts to sound very nice. We will play this song during the Mother’s Day service, and then work on one more piece before the bells get a summer rest. You will want to come and hear us! Continue reading →

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The Bell Choir will Take a Rest

Posted on December 31, 2011 by Erie Beemsterboer

The Bell Choir played a rendition of “O Come O Come Emmanuel” with a small choir. We had some last minute help from alumni choir members, and it all came together. It sounds great in the pews, gathering from people’s comments. Now the Bells will take a rest. Rehearsals will begin again in February. Continue reading →

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Bells Take a Rest

Posted on July 11, 2011 by Erie Beemsterboer

During the summer months. the bells and the ringers will take a rest. Early in September, I will ask for volunteers to give the bells a good polish, so they will be shining and nice when we start rehearsing and playing again. Let me know if you want to play or can help with the cleaning, so I can take all of it into account when planning for the Fall. Continue reading →

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Handbells

Posted on May 6, 2011 by Erie Beemsterboer

The bell choir is working very hard on a new piece; it is a challenge for all of us. Some ringers are working on new techniques; most of us are working with a rhythm that is somewhat unfamiliar. When we … Continue reading →

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Handbells Take a Break

Posted on January 3, 2011 by Erie Beemsterboer

The Hand Bell choir played twice during the month of December. We opened the month with an Advent song with the addition of John Coakley on the clarinet. That was a really nice combination. Continue reading →

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Bell Choir Notes

Posted on November 11, 2010 by Erie Beemsterboer

We are all excited in Bell Choir. We have a new practice place! Come in the sanctuary between 9:50 and 10:20 a.m. on a Sunday morning and you can hear us play and practice. Continue reading →

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Bells Keep Ringing

Posted on March 2, 2010 by Erie Beemsterboer

During the worship of Feb 7th, the bell choir played a beautiful piece. It was a bit more challenging than the pieces we have played before. For Mar
14th, we are working on a new piece with some other new techniques for most players Continue reading →

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