The Jubilation Ringers are offering two spring concerts at local churches:
Sunday, April 26, at 4 PM at Redeemer Lutheran Church, 822 North 19th Street, Allentown
Sunday, May 3, at 4 PM at Jordan United Church of Christ, 1837 Church Road, Allentown
About the Concert
The Jubilation Ringers are proud to announce “We’ve Got Rhythm,” their annual spring concert, featuring handbell arrangements of well-known rhythmic music.
Director Jackie Grove says: “from our neighbors to the south, we bring you calypso, bossa nova, and tango. From Africa, we bring the intensity of cross- and poly-rhythms, all tied together with the beat of a Djembé. Central European influences are evident in a popular American polka (hint: used by the Milwaukee Brewers for their 7th-inning stretch). Not to be outdone, our own great country offers its unique share of fascinating rhythms, from African-American influences (gospel, folk) to diverse elements originating in the American South (blues, country, cabaret). And we end it all with a nod to America’s 250th year! Intrigued? We sincerely hope so! Please join us as we explore the excitement of rhythm!”
About the Jubilation Ringers
The Jubilation Ringers make music on one of the world’s largest church-owned collection of bells and related instruments: seven full octaves of English handbells, two octaves of Silver Melody Bells, three octaves of Dutch handbells, and six octaves of handchimes. That is 220 instruments in all!
In addition to worship services and annual Christmas concerts at Asbury, the Jubilation Ringers have offered music at other church services, handbell festivals, weddings, and formal concert engagements both in the Lehigh Valley and out of state.
