Handbells & ChoirChime

As part of the St. Joseph School music program there is a choirchime training choir open to 5th, 6th, and 7th graders, and the St. Joe Ringers Handbell Choir which is open to experienced ringers in grades 6 through 8. Each of these choirs plays for school Mass about once a month. The St. Joe Ringers play for the annual school Christmas concert and present other programs during the year. Both of these choirs are electives and classes are held once a week during the school day. Handbells and choirchimes are tools for music reading and understanding as well as for the enjoyment, teamwork, and sense of accomplishment of the ringers. Research has also found that learning to play a musical instrument has a positive influence on other learning skills. Mrs. Sherrol Shea is the Instructor and Director for both activities.

Choirchime and Handbell rehearsals are held during school hours:

Choirchime: Wednesday Activity Period: 1:20 to 2:00pm
Handbells: Thursday Activity Period: 1:20 to 2:00pm