THE BELLS OF WESTMINSTER
Become a “Ringer” — no experience required!
The Bell groups start up each September and practice every week. Senior members of the group lead handbell/chime workshops at other churches and within most of the local Dufferin County schools. Also, Mono Amaranth Public School has previously included them in their Arts Day.
The Bells ring for Westminster United Church as well as the Dufferin County community and beyond.
Over the years, they have performed at a variety of venues:
The Headwaters Health Care Candy Cane Fair (several times)
Local nursing and senior homes
Special events (including weddings)
Other Churches including the Corbetton Church located at the Dufferin County Museum and Archives
Community Living Dufferin Christmas Show; as well as provided workshops at CLD
The opening of the Alder Recreation Center
Probus Club performances
An Ontario Registered Music Teachers Association (ORMTA) Concert performance at the Rose Theatre
Alton Mill Art Gallery (Visiting Artist)
Casa Loma (Visiting Artist)
The Bells have 5 performance groups:
The Bells of Westminster
Adults (16+) playing 3 octaves of bells and chimes!
Heavenly Metal
Children aged 11 - 16, playing 2 octaves of bells and chimes!
Charming Chimers
Children aged 5 - 10, playing 1 - 2 octaves of chimes!
EmBellish
A quartet who ring and sing!
Soloist
Barbara Cooper
Each group practices on Tuesdays at the church.
Times for 2022 TBD.
For more information on any of the Bell choirs, please contact Shirley Jemmett at sjemmettringon@gmail.com or (519) 940-1364.