Handbell Choirs

The handbell program at Knollwood offers ministry opportunities for a variety of age groups. The youngest of the five ensembles, Choir Chimes, provides an opportunity for 2nd and 3rd graders to learn basic ringing techniques as well as beginning music reading skills. These principles are reinforced and taken to the next level in Children's Bells for 4th and 5th graders. Middle School and High School teams enjoy more challenging music, while adults in Chancel Bells spread to five full octaves of bell ringing. Each of the bell groups rings regularly for worship, usually once a month. Several times a year multiple choirs are combined for massed ringing in worship.
Knollwood presently owns both a five-octave set and a three octave set of Malmark bells, a three-octave set of Schulermich bells, and a four-octave set of Malmark hand chimes.

REHEARSAL SCHEDULE:
Wednesdays
4:30 - 5:00 Choir Chimes (2nd-3rd grade)
Director: Susan Orgain

4:30-5:00 Children's Bells (4th-5th grade)
Director: Ken Wilson

5:00 - 5:45 Middle School Bells (6th-8th grade)
Director: Susan Orgain

6:15 - 7:00 High School Bells(9th-12th grade)
Co-directors: Susan Orgain/Ken Wilson

Sundays 6:00 - 7:00 Chancel Bells (aduts)
Director: Ken Wilson

Photo Gallery LINKS:
Links:
2002-04 Schedule for Children’s Bells
2002-04 Schedule for Middle School Bells
2002-04 Schedule for High School Bells
2002-04 Schedule for Chancel Bells