Webster Presbyterian “Ringing” Programs

Handbells, Handchimes, Japanese bells, colored bells and chimes

 

Ringing instruments is a great activity to put counting and eye-hand coordination to work!

 
Our church is blessed wih a five-octave set of Schulmerich Handbells.  In addition we have five octaves of Malmark Handchimes.  We have expanded our Handchimes to include some large chimes in the lower sixth and seventh octaves. In addition to the programs listed below, there is always an opportunity to add a learning-to-ring group if there is interest.

Glory Bells is a choir made up, not only of WPC members, but includes ringers from other churches.  This choir prepares programs to present at local nursing/senior facilities. Anyone interested in this type of programs should contact the church office. This group does not play in worship.

Alleluia Bells is the only bell choir at this time that presents offerings in worship.  It is a choir of experienced adults and youth which rehearses once a week.  Currently the rehearsal time is from 6:00 to 7:15 pm on Thursdays.

In the fall of 2021 the Christian Ed program is going to include chime/bell ringing on the second Sunday of each month. The children will learn to play church songs.  We have a set of Japanese bells and hand chimes for children K – 5th grade, and colored bells and chimes for preschoolers. We are hoping to have the children make musical offerings in worship from time to time.

Vacation Bible School will also include a chime program. There will be various ringing instrument activities for the different ages.

Director of Program and contact person:  Jackie Anderson, jtanderson42@gmail.com, Cell Phone: (585) 703-2381.