The ensemble has been together as a choir for more than twenty years with two current members participating from the beginning. The choir rings the third Sunday of each month, as well as at special services and concerts. A choir member is not expected to participate at every service but commits to certain months. Rehearsal is every Wednesday night at 7:15 p.m. More ringers are welcome and may contact Handbell Choir Director, Danielle Guilbault at the church - 860-233-9605 for more information.
This ensemble provides an opportunity for youth and adults to learn the technique of handbell ringing. Music reading is not required since the basic music reading requirements are taught for the piece being rehearsed. The basics of handbell ringing are taught and reinforced. Rehearsals are at 6:30 p.m. on Tuesdays and performances are the second Sunday of the month.
The handbells used by the choir were made by London's Whitechapel Foundry, the same company which cast our country's Liberty Bell more than 200 years ago. The collection consists of 4 octaves of English handbells, 3 octaves of Malmark handchimes and handbell mallets.
