Bells Angels

Bells Angels is a handbell performance ensemble of high-school age musicians co-sponsored by South Congregational Church and St. Johnsbury Academy. New members are welcomed in September, but students with musical background may be added at any time. Membership is open to all high-school aged students regardless of school or religious affiliation. Regular attendance at rehearsals and performances is expected

Rehearsals:

Wednesdays from 5:00 - 6:30 pm, September through the first week of June. Rehearsals that fall during school vacation periods are cancelled. Choir rehearsals are open and observers are always welcome.

Equipment

Bells Angels perform with 3-octaves of Malmark ® bronze handbells and 3-octaves of Malmark Choirchimes®. The ringing equipment, rehearsal space and music direction are provided as a ministry to youth by South Congregational Church. Most of the bells were purchased as memorial gifts and each bell has a dedication inscription inside the handle.

Affiliations

Bells Angels are members of the Vermont Handbell Association and the Handbell Musicians of America (formerly AGEHR) and participate regularly at the annual Area 1 High School Ring-Out, a regional event that is chaired by music director, Phil Brown.