Ebenezer Brass Handbell Choir
At this time we do not have an active bell choir. We are hopeful that will change in the future as our youth show an interest in ringing and our numbers grow once again.
In the past, the handbell choir has provided special music during worship services once a month and also for other special occasions at Ebenezer, as well as other community events.
Anyone can ring bells. You do not need a music background–only a dedication and desire to cooperatively provide a music ministry. New ringers are always welcome.
The bell choir was founded in 1991 under the direction of Jeris Waldvogel and led by her for many years until her passing in 2003. A scholarship in Jeris’ name was established to continue the tradition of encouraging the love for music and the arts. Applicants for this music scholarship must embody the qualities that Jeris showed–a love for music and dedication to community, family and service to others. The scholarship is open to graduating high school seniors in the surrounding school districts.
To find out more details about the scholarship or to submit an application, contact Amy Puls (Jeris’ daughter) at jwmusicscholarship@gmail.com . Scholarship applications are due by March 15.
If you are interested in learning to play, or joining our choir, or just have some questions about bell ringing, contact Karen Cmejla at (920) 375-0244 or Ruth Aebischer at
(920) 849-9427.
