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Handbells
Handbell playing has a new ring to it since Ellie Hodder took the reigns of the program in 2002. Ellie, who plays with the 
professional Bell of the Cascades, has led the program to new heights. Under her baton both Marguerite Bells (HS) and Parker Bells (Adults) have grown in skill, numbers and enthusiasm. In May of 2003 Ellie and all bell choirs and directors presented their First Annual Handbell Concert to great acclaim and enthusiasm. The Handbell concert has since become a First Church tradition.
YOUTH ENSEMBLES
Warbington Chimes is our beginning chime choir for ringers in grades 3-5. We rehearse on Sunday mornings, 10:30-11:15 a.m.
For details, contact Ellie Hodder, nwwalk@spiritone.com or 503-292-6929.
Beacon Bells is for ringers in grades 6-8. We have ringing positions for young musicians to learn the art of handbells, and we want you! Rehearsals are 5:30-6:30 p.m. in the Daisy Bingham Room.
For details, contact Helen Warbington, hwarbington@juno.com or 503-289-7675.
Marguerite Bells, our high school ensemble, is directed by Bell Director Ellie Hodder. Named after our late Religious Education Director, the Rev. Marguerite Hessler Deale, this group has opportunities to play at worship services and special musical events.
This fine group will be working on a new piece comissioned especially for them by composer Derek Hakes. They will also travel to Medford in May 2007 to participate in the Rogue Valley Handbell Festival and to work with nationally known conductors and composers!
Contact: Ellie Hodder, nwwalk@spiritone.com or 503-292-6929.
ADULT ENSEMBLES
Chalice Bells is a place where adults can learn and hone the art of handbell ringing. This is an especially good place for instrumentalists who are looking for a way to get back to the ensemble experience! Ringing positions available for all levels of previous musicianship.
Contact: Ellie Hodder at nwwalk@spiritone.com or 503-292-6929.
Parker Bells, our bell choir for adults, is named after Margaret Parker, longtime supporter of music and wife of the architect of the Salmon Street Sanctuary.
This group has a twenty-year tradition of musical excellence. Ringing positions are available by audition.
Contact: Ellie Hodder at nwwalk@spiritone.com or 503-292-6929.
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