Westminster’s English handbell choir rehearses Thursday evenings from 5:30 p.m. to 6:45 p.m. in the Patio Room.

The Westminster Ringers perform during Sunday worship and for outside groups from September through June. The art of English handbell ringing is carried on with a five-octave set of Whitechapel handbells and a three-octave set of hand chimes. This unique tradition is an excellent introduction to playing in a musical ensemble.

Westminster’s set of Whitechapel bells were recently extensively refurbished back at their home in England. Information about Whitechapel handbells can be found at the Whitechapel Foundry website.

Handbell ringing is a unique musical art that has grown in popularity worldwide. The choir comprises players each ringing a handful of bells combining to play several octaves of notes.

General information about handbells can be found at the Handbell Musicians of America website.