Many churches have handbell choirs. Not many have five of them, though, nor have they stayed together for four decades like at First United Methodist Church. “We’ve been vibrant, continuous 40 years ...

You know the sound of a handbell choir. Or do you? The crisp, clear tones of handbell music are usually associated with Christmas and winter nights, or, at the very least, sacred music. Or perhaps ...

A year and a half ago, when Candace Clark interviewed for the job of secretary at Redwoods Presbyterian Church in Larkspur, she heard “the angelic sound” of the handbell choir holding its regular ...

ANDOVER — Thirty-five handbell ringers from three different ensembles gathered at South Church in Andover on Sunday, Nov. 12, for music, learning, and a short concert with clinician Griff Gall, who ...

KEARNEY — The sound of bells often suggests something sacred. Sharon Hammar, director of First United Methodist Church’s handbell choir, understands that idea. “Handbell music is typically written for ...

LITTLETON — When Janet Anderson’s children were approaching school age, she and her husband, Karl, decided they wanted to join a church. Anderson, who was raised Episcopalian but had gotten away from ...

Abilene ISD's handbell choir, under the direction of Eric Logan, performs a piece during its 40th anniversary program Tuesday, May 15, 2018.

The bell tolled for nearly 200 participants of the “Red, White and Bells - Let Freedom Ring” concert April 27 at Central United Methodist Church in Fayetteville.