If your browser does not automatically take you to our new site in 10 seconds, please click on the link below. This page is no longer being updated. Led by their director Janet L. Van Valey, the ringers have rung for churches, businesses, and civic organizations thoughout the Midwest as well as in Canada and England. The choir performs a combination of sacred and secular music, and is noted for the sensitivity and musicianship that it displays. The choir has produced a cassette tape which includes favorite Christmas carols, hymns, and songs to enjoy thoughout the year.
Tapes are available from the director and members of the choir.
We encourage all handbell choirs to become members, and to take advantage of the many workshops and massed ringing events sponsored by the Guild. She has taught public school vocal music at both the middle school and high school levels, and has served a number of churches as director of music. She also owns Handbell Educational Resources, a company dedicated to providing quality training and support for handbell directors. And, of course, she is founder and director of the Kalamazoo Ringers.