Handbell Ministry

The Handbell Ministry of FBC Keller is one of the fastest growing areas within our Worship and Creative Arts Ministry.  We have opportunities for children, students, and adults.  We are blessed to have a 4 1/2 Octave Set of Schulmerich Handbells and an additional 3 Octave Set of Schulmerich Bells.  We also have 4 1/2 Octaves of Suzuki Tonechimes and 3 Octaves of Malmark Choirchimes.  Our Instrumental Music Assistant, Mark Arnold, provides overall leadership to this ministry area.


Handbell Opportunities for Children

Handbells and chimes feature prominently as part of our Worship Arts for Kids ministry.  At an early age, children gain experience in proper handbell technique and begin playing age-appropriate handbell arrangements.  Our sixth grade students form a Handbell Ensemble that rehearses weekly during our regular Worship Arts for Kids time.  For more information about Handbells for children, please contact Mark Arnold or Paula Olson.


Student Handbell Ensembles

Handbells are a vital part of our overall Student Music Ministry.  Currently we have three ensembles for middle and high school students.  For more information about a specific ensemble, please contact the director.

PraisRingers

  • Middle School Students
  • Mark Arnold - Director
  • Rehearsal Time: Wednesday, Room 217, 5:30 - 6:15 p.m.

Ring of the Redeemed

  • High School Students
  • Paul Olson - Director
  • Rehearsal Time: Sunday, Room 218, 3:00 - 4:00 p.m.

Chapel Bells

  • High School Students
  • Mark Arnold - Director
  • Rehearsal Time: Sunday, Room 217, 3:00 - 4:00 p.m.


Adult Handbell Ensembles

We have two Adult Handbell Ensembles as well as smaller groups made up of members from these groups.  For more information concerning these ensembles, please contact their directors.

 Sanctuary Ringers

  • Mixed Adult Handbell Ensemble
  • Mark Arnold - Director
  • Rehearsal Time: Sunday, Room 217, 4:00 - 5:15 p.m.

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