The Corpus Christi Handbell Choir provides a unique opportunity to participate in liturgy through music.
This choir rings our four octaves of Malmark English handbells and three octaves of chimes at mass throughout the year and is open to any adult or advanced student.
Prior musical knowledge and/or ringing experience is helpful, but not necessary.
Email: Elizabeth Nowik
The Angel Chime Choir provides focus on early note reading through chime playing.
We expand on simple rhythms that come naturally to children.
No prior musical experience is necessary.
This program is designed to work as a supplement to the Cherub Choir or as a stand alone introduction to participating in a bell choir in a fun and low pressure environment.
Email: Elizabeth Nowik
The Junior Bell Choir is open to children starting in third grade.
Prior musical experience is helpful, but not necessary.
Children in this choir will learn to ring both handchimes and English handbells.
Rehearsals will focus on learning to read music, developing ringing techniques and preparing for participation in the liturgy throughout the year, including Christmas Eve and Easter Sunday.
Email: Elizabeth Nowik
Orchestra is an instrumental ensemble that encourages students to participate in church using instruments they study privately or through school.
This group also incorporates the church's extensive collection of Orff and percussion instruments, including the bells and chimes, making participation accessible to anyone interested, even if they do not play instruments at school.
Prior musical experience is helpful, but not necessary.
Harmonia participates in liturgy throughout the year, indcluding Christmas Eve and Easter.
As the rehearsals overlap, children are encouraged to participate in both Youth Bell Choir/Harmonia.
Email: Elizabeth Nowik
Email: Elizabeth Nowik