Chapel Bells

Chapel Bells

Our Chapel Bells group consists of thirteen or fourteen talented and committed Sr. High/College students who are active members in good standing of our Chapel Choir. They serve as a support group to this choir.

Auditions are held each September, and their year goes from then until Chapel Choir Tour is over toward the end of June, typically. Certainly, playing as part of the Tour Concert is one of the major thrusts for this group.

In 1996, preparing for the Tour to Germany, this bell choir accepted the challenge to memorize their music. That started the tradition of playing all Tour music from memory, as well as most of their music through the year. While this memorization process does add significantly to the preparation process, the excitement it adds to their performances is well worth the effort! This practice of memorization continues today.

The Chapel Bells has participated in several professionally made recordings in collaboration with the Chapel Choir in their Home Concert. They work tirelessly each year to assure that their contribution to the Tour Concert is significant.

Rehearsals are held each Monday evening from 4:30-6:30, with extra rehearsals scheduled as needed. Music Minister Bob Morrison directs this group.