Handbells
Valley Church is blessed with two superb handbell ensembles. Take a look at this photo collection from the 2010 Spring Ring held at Valley Church. Dave and Dian Ruder host this major area handbell event.
Valley Vibrations is a youth worship team of handbell
ringers.
Three age groups are second-third grade,
fourth-sixth grade, and older youth.
The Vibrations gain experience in music reading,
mental-physical coordination and teamwork,
participating in worship in the church services,
at convalescent hospitals and other places.
The 2010-2011 season begins September 26.
See the flyer.
These snapshots from a rehearsal show students practicing rhythm by clapping, learning the "singing bell" technique, and practicing as a group.
Valley Ringers is worship team of experienced handbell ringers, high school through adult. Beginners are accepted as interns who read music and are willing to learn. It's a wonderful opportunity to learn a unique skill from extroardinarily qualified leaders, and to put it into practice in a worship service. The 2010-2011 season begins September 14.