KidsRing 2019

by Jessica Haeder
Area 7 Youth Events Planner

KidsRing 2019 was a wonderful success! It was held November 2nd under the direction of Sandy Mullaney at Church of the Epiphany in

Plymouth, MN. Over 40 youth ringers from 7 different choirs attended the event that included ringing, playing games, a service project and food. The day started with “getting to know you” games (and candy) and moved on to rehearsal. Each choir came having all practiced one song, “Come Christians Join to Sing”. They received a new song to learn, “Away In a Manger” They also learned a new method of how to ring handbells using a Lead Sheet of chords & lyrics. In between practicing all this music, the young ringers had time to make 300 sandwiches in support of the Minneapolis Recreation Development, also known as 363days – founded by Allan Law. The day was capped off with a concert that included the songs worked on during the day, a bell tree solo by Krista Riedel, a solo piece provided by Hennepin Ave UMC and a surprise piano solo written and performed by one of the youth. It was a great event and I can’t wait to do it again!

   KidsRing was such a success last fall that we are bringing it back in 2020!! We look forward to seeing all your youth bell choirs November 7th, 2020 at Church of the Epiphany in Plymouth. Sandy Mullaney has agreed to be our guest conductor again. The event will have the same format: each choir will prepare on piece for the event and one piece they will sight read at KidsRing. The sight-reading piece will be Advent/Christmas appropriate. And more guitar chord chart songs, games and food! Keep checking the website for more information!