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Wesley United Methodist Church’s Ecumenibells Hand Bell choir plays in cooperation with Albright United Methodist Church in Marshall. Ringers come from these two churches who sponsor the program, as well as, other churches of the community, hence its name.
The Ecumenibells has been in existence for over 10 years and plays for worship in churches, at community and regional functions, residential facilities, weddings, and for other opportunities as requested.
The
equipment available includes a six octave set of Schulmerich
handbells, a five octave set of Schulmerich Handchimes and a four octave set
of
The choir is a member of the American Guild of English Hand bell Ringers and attends the Festival Conference of Area VII every two years. The AGEHR Area VII Festival Conference 2008 will be held in Sioux Falls.
The choir participates in smaller festivals in Sioux Falls and helps sponsor the JuBELLant Celebration in April in Marshall.
A series of "learn to ring" sessions is offered annually for those who would like to try a beginning experience. Opportunities for new groups, directors, and ringers are always welcomed.
The choir rehearses once a week on Wednesday’s at 5:15. Positions in the choir open from time-to-time and new ringers are always needed. An ability to read some music is helpful, but not required.
For more information call the Wesley United Methodist Church office at 532-4010. |
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