WELOVEHANDBELLS
United in Bronze and Genesis Ringers Handbell Choirs
GENESIS RINGERS
Meet our Ringers
HOLLY PARKER
Director (also currently rings in United in Bronze)
Other Positions Played: All bell positions except G6 / C7
Years with Genesis: 12+
Years playing handbells: 30+
Favorite Song: Seasame Street
"I have no formal training as a director - all on the job training / experience!"
~Holly
KELLEEN HUISING
B6 / B7
Other Positions Played: B6 / B7
Years with Genesis: 3+
Years playing handbells: 3+
Favorite Song: Don't have one
"Going to the senior's home and playing for the senior's there."
~Kelleen
KATHY HUTCHINSON
G6 / A6
Other Positions Played: A5 / B5
Years with Genesis: 5+
Years playing handbells: 5+
Favorite Songs: Yesterday
" A favorite memory was doing the Flash Mob with bells. It was fun watching the reaction we received when we just showed up and started playing bells."
~Kathy
PAT COXEN
G6 / A6
Other Positions Played: None
Years with Genesis: First Year
Years playing handbells: First Year
Favorite Songs: Celebration
" I love working with everyone together to make beautiful music."
~Pat
BRENDA BAKER
E6 / F6
Other Positions Played: F5 / G5
Years with Genesis: 1+
Years playing handbells: 6+
Favorite Songs: None
"Genesis is a warm and inviting group with an excellent conductor."
~Brenda
PHYLLIS HARLTON
E6 / F6
Other Positions Played: C5 / D5, G5 / A5
Years with Genesis: First Year
Years playing handbells: 5+
Favorite Songs: Celebration
" It is a pleasure playing in Genesis because everything is so organized and we start and end on time."
~Phyllis
WENDY POIRIER
C6 / D6
Other Positions Played: treble clef bells
Years with Genesis: 15+
Years playing handbells: 15+
Favorite Songs: O Holy Night, Memories (from Cats)
"I particulary enjoy our year end BBQ because it is the main opportunity where we get to know or fellow choir members."
~Wendy
PAM SUTHERLAND
A6 / B6
Other Positions Played: F5 / G5
Years with Genesis: 4+
Years playing handbells: 4+
Favorite Songs: Somewhere Over the Rainbow
"I enjoy the camaraderie of this lovely group of ringers. I color code my music notes to make it easier to play."
~Pam
JEAN BLOCK
F5 / G5
Other Positions Played: None
Years with Genesis: 2+
Years playing handbells: 2+
Favorite Songs: Celebration
"I always wanted to learn to play the handbells, even though I did not know how to read music when I started. I am trying my best and enjoying it."
~Jean
COLLEEN LAFORGE-GRIEBEL
D5 / E5
Other Positions Played: None
Years with Genesis: First Year
Years playing handbells: First Year
Favorite Songs: A Mighty Fortress is Our God
"I love being a part of this fun and welcoming group. It is amazing how our individual bells come together as a choir to create beautiful music."
~Colleen
JANET HUGHES
C4 / D4
Other Positions Played: None
Years with Genesis: First Year
Years playing handbells: 2+
Favorite Songs:
" In rehearsal, I’m always glad to be practicing the same piece as everyone else is playing."
~Janet
LEANNE OUIMET
B4 / C5 (also currently rings in United in Bronze)
Other Positions Played: B4 / C5
Years with Genesis: 3+
Years playing handbells: 5+
Favorite Songs: Over the Rainbow
" I love watching new ringers fall in love with handbells, and hear what amazing music we can make together. Monday night rehearsals have become a relaxing place to de-stress and make beautiful music."
~Leanne
LESLEY KENYON
G4 / A4
MARILYN GENTH
E4 / F4
Other Positions Played: C4
Years with Genesis: 2+
Years playing handbells: 3+
Favorite Songs: The Little Drummer Boy
"Someone found out that I read music so I was scooped up quickly. Only problem was I still had to learn how to play the bells. I was holding them backwards for the longest time."
~Marilyn
ALISA BOLSTER
Big Bass Bells (also currently rings in United in Bronze)
Other Positions Played: None
Years with Genesis: 4+
Years playing handbells: 4+
Favorite Songs: Don't really have one
"I only started handbells to spend time with my kid. They are no longer ringing but I still am."
~Alisa