Sanctuary Bells

A group with strong tradition at First Baptist Church is our adult English handbell choir, the Sanctuary Bells . Now a full six-octave bell choir (72 bells), membership is determined by an audition process, with the ability to read music being pre-requisite to audition. It can have a membership from 12 to 15 ringers, depending on the complexity of the music.

Directed by Annette Morrison, Administrative Assistant within the Music Ministry (and wife to minister of music Bob Morrison), the group rehearses each Sunday at 4:30 PM. Typically, they share one Sunday per month in the Mid-Morning Service.

Anyone interested in ringing in the Sanctuary Bells should see Annette; as positions become vacated, then your name will already be on the waiting list of people who want to audition. Be aware up front, however, that total commitment to regular attendance in rehearsals is essential. It's almost impossible to have a productive rehearsal when players are absent. But, there's not another group that has a better fellowship and singleness of purpose than the Sanctuary Bells. It would, indeed, be a high point in your week!

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