A five octave handbell set is part of the musical capability at FCC Charlotte. Two octaves, originally purchased in 1975 in memory of long time member, Marie Ripley, were augmented by church and music committee fundraisers allowing the purchase of the additional three octaves.
Here’s a selection of recent performances:
Mother Earth, Spirit Sky
Merle Peterson
November 5, 2017 Worship Service
Performed by the Celestial Bell Choir
Judi Cates – Director
For the Beauty of the Earth
Kocher/arr. Kauffman
May 14, 2017 Worship Service
Performed by the Celestial Bell Choir
Judi Cates – Director
It is Well with My Soul
P. Bliss / arr. Linker & McFadden
April 23, 2017 Worship Service
Performed by the Celestial Bell Choir
Judi Cates – Director
Pie Jesu
Faure/Sanders
March 19, 2017 Worship Service
Performed by the Celestial Bell Choir
Judi Cates – Director
Praise to the Lord, The Almighty
arr. K. McChesney
Nov. 6, 2016 Worship Service
Performed by the Celestial Bells