Handbell Choirs for All Ages
Bells are ancient instruments which have been incorporated into
religious ceremonies for centuries. Abington Presbyterian
Church includes in its music ministries handbell choirs for all
ages as a means of music leadership for worship, fellowship for the
ringers, and musical training and growth for anyone who is
interested to learn. Just as music has played an important
role in the common worship life of Abington Presbyterian Church,
handbells now play an active part in our music ministries.
Crusader Bells
Crusader Bells provides an introduction to handbell ringing for
fourth through sixth grade ringers. Ringers learn basic
techniques of ringing and handbell notations, and they have fun
learning ensemble playing. Their work and learning is shared
with the congregation through musical offerings at Christmas and in
the spring. Rehearsals: Wednesday 4:05 - 4:50 under the
direction of Janet Tebbel.
Festive Ringers
The Festive Ringers at the 2005 Tour final concert
The Festive Ringers include seventh through twelfth grade
students who enjoy ringing challenging, rhythmic, and beautiful
works in the handbell literature and processions, hymn
accompaniments and descants for worship and on an annual spring
tour with the Chapel Choir All ringers are welcome, but
some experience with music reading and ringing is encouraged.
Rehearsals Tuesday evenings 7:30 - 8:30 under the direction of
Janet Tebbel.
Celebration Ringers
The Celebration Ringers bell choir is open to all
adults. New ringers are a welcome addition to this choir which
provides an opportunity to explore and enjoy hymns, accompaniments,
and anthems for the church handbell choir. Some basic music
familiarity is needed, but ringing experience is not
required. The group plays about once a month for worship in
addition to an annual "Christmastide" appearance in the community
to share the Christmas spirit with the sound of their music.
Rehearsals: Tuesdays evenings 8:30-9:30 under the direction of
Janet Tebbel.