Handbell Choir

First Presbyterian Church has a five-octave set of Schulmerich handbells. Since every bell is important in a composition, regular attendance is highly desirable, though planning allows substitutes to cover when attendance is not possible.

The repertoire grows as more music written for handbells becomes available each year. New pieces are challenging and a wide variety of playing techniques add variety to the music.

Gayle Stepp leads the group. The handbells play one Sunday a month, September through May.

Rehearsals are 4:45-5:30 Wednesday afternoons before the weekly church dinner.