Bell Choir is a group that produces beautiful music using handbells and chimes. Practices for the bell choir are every Tuesday evening at 7:15pm beginning September 13th. New people are always welcome to attend and consider their desire to play and learn.
Contact Leah Wilson at LWilson372@aol.com
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Leah Wilson is a native Olympian who attended local schools in both the Olympia and North Thurston School Districts. She has been ringing handbells for over 25 years, and directing for 15 years. She also rings in and directs ensembles, teaches ensemble and solo skills, and rings as a soloist. Now retired from public service, Leah devotes more time to bringing handbells and handchimes into the community. She directs Alleluia! Handbell Ensemble of Olympia First Christian Church. Throughout the year the ensemble performs for various events including Arts Walk, Downtown for the Holidays, Sing from the Heart, senior center programs in addition to it musical offerings for worship services. Leah organized and directs a handchime ensemble at The Firs Retirement Community, and is developing a plan to offer the program to other retirement communities in the area.
As the new director of the Westminster Presbyterian Handbell Choir, Leah looks forward to participating in the music ministry at WPC. The choir, as with any other aspect of the church, accepts new ringers regardless of experience. Together we will help each one learn, develop skills and grow in appreciation of God’s gift of music.
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