We are the Wesley Ringers from the Simbury United Methodist Church in Simsbury, CT. We are comprised of 6th – 11th grade students and an adult assistant. Unlike adult groups, children and youth music groups change every year. Children grow into teenagers and...
This month, we put the spotlight on “Chime In! Music With a Mission,” a community handbell ensemble from Bethlehem, CT directed by Rick Wood. Their mission as a group is to engage people in the joy and sense of community that music fosters through...
THE HISTORY OF THE CHAPEL RINGERS Diane Ennis is a dedicated pillar of the Berkley Community Church. A member of the church all of her life, Diane continues to work tirelessly as secretary and main “pivot” of the church: organizing summer school activities for...
Northern Bronze – Ready for Anything! Ringing handbells can be an esoteric adventure as it is, but you never know what is going to happen during the course of a concert season. Northern Bronze, a five-octave community ensemble that was spawned in 2003 in...
Each month, Area 1 will feature one handbell ensemble each month on the Area 1 website. There are many talented, dedicated ringers spread throughout Area 1, and they deserve to shine in the spotlight. If you are part of a group and you want to be featured in an...
Each month, Area 1 will feature one handbell ensemble each month on the Area 1 website. There are many talented, dedicated ringers spread throughout Area 1, and they deserve to shine in the spotlight. If you are part of a group and you want to be featured in an...
