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Bells have been used in religious ceremonies for thousands of years; in Christian worship, they have rung people to prayer for centuries. Here at SPC the Ringspiration Bell Choir is composed of 11 men and women who ring 4 octaves of Schulmerich handbells. Our ringers meet from September through May, rehearsing weekly from 7:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. and play at both 9:30 and 11:00 a.m. Sunday services approximately once a month.
Ringspiration plays a wide range of music including pieces based on old familiar hymn tunes, pieces arranged from contemporary praise songs, and music which is not based on a pre-existing tune. The group has gone to bell festivals and on May 15 will host a local bell workshop where six local church bell choirs will come ring for each other and ring an ensemble piece.
Persons who are interested in joining Ringspiration (when we have an opening), please contact Susan Onderdonk.
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