Shawnee United Methodist Church’s varied groups of handbell players
· Include five different groups for children through adults
· Rehearse from September through May
· Play for Sunday morning services (both 8:10 a.m. and 10:50 a.m.) several times each year
· Offer childcare during rehearsals when requested
· Are coordinated by Debbie Thomas, Hand bell Coordinator, phone (913) 681-0826, who is assisted by Brenda Loscher-Hudson, Assistant Hand bell Director
Joyous Ringers
· Welcome children grades 2-6
· Are led by Brenda Loscher-Hudson, phone (913) 962-4456
Peace Ringers
· Welcome youth grades 7-12
· Include new and experienced ringers
· Are led by Brenda Loscher-Hudson, phone (913) 962-4456
Chancel Chimes
· Welcome adults with music reading experience
· Are led by Brenda Loscher-Hudson, phone (913) 962-4456
Mission Bells
· Welcome adults with music reading experience
· Focus on “mission” ringing in various area health, retirement, and care centers
· Are led by Debbie Thomas, phone (913) 681-0826
Vesper Chimes
· Welcome adult and youth ringers capable of intermediate/advanced ringing
· Are led by Debbie Thomas, phone (913) 681-0826
Handbell Schedules Spring 2009
February:
1: Vesper Chimes
8: Chancel Chimes
16: No rehearsals
22: Peace Ringers
25: Mission Bells rehearsal 4:45 -5:30 pm in Fellowship Hall
25: Vesper Chimes rehearsal 5:45 – 6:45 pm in Fellowship Hall
25: Ash Wednesday Service at 7:00 pm
March:
1: Vesper Chimes
16: No rehearsals: Spring Break
18: No rehearsals: Spring Break
23: Rehearsals resume
29: Chancel Chimes
April:
5: Palm Sunday: Vesper Chimes
19: Peace Ringers
22: Bell Concert Rehearsal: Adult choirs participating in the Bell Concert today will rehearse together starting around 6:15 PM (exact time schedule TBA)
26: Bell Concert Sunday at 3:00 PM (all bell choirs participate)
May:
17: Senior High Recognition Sunday: Peace Ringers