Handbell Choir
The St. Thomas More Cathedral Parish has 3 octaves of handbells and 3 octaves of choir chimes. The Handbell Choir provides music throughout the year and for special concerts and diocesan liturgies.
Be a Ringer
The Handbell Choir rehearses on Tuesday evenings from 7:00 – 8:30 PM. Being a ringer entails the serious commitment of each member to the ensemble’s rehearsal and liturgical schedule.
For more information on the Handbell Choir, please contact the Music Office at 703-524-2815.
Saint Thomas More Cathedral Ringers
2017-2018 Schedule
Practices are on Tuesdays 7:30-8:30pm.
2018 | ||
September 29 | Parish Picnic | |
October 16 | No Rehearsal (Confirmation) | |
* | October 22 | Confirmation – Monday at 7:00 PM (6:30 warm-up) |
October 23 | No Rehearsal | |
November 9 | Cathedral Concerts: Broadway Chamber Players | |
November 22 | Annual Bake Sale | |
* | December 9 | Lessons and Carols – 7:30 pm (6:30 warm-up?) |
* | December 24 | Christmas Mass – Monday at 10:00 pm (9:00 warm-up?) |
2019 | ||
January 31 | Annual Pot Luck Supper | |
February 8 | Cathedral Concerts: Oakcrest School | |
March 5 | No Rehearsal | |
* | April 14 | Palm Sunday – 11:00 a.m. Mass (10:30 warm-up) |
* | April 21 | Easter Sunday – 9:30 a.m. Mass (9:00 warm-up) |
* | May 11 | First Communion |
* | May 12 | Mother’s Day – Bell choir plays at 11:00 a.m. Mass (10:30 warm-up) |
* | June 1 | Deacon Ordination – Saturday, Mass at 11 a.m. (10:30 warm-up) |
June 14 | Cathedral Concerts: Anniversary Concert | |
* | June 22 | Feast of Saint Thomas More – Saturday 5:30 p.m. Mass (5:00 warm-up) |
* = BELL CHOIR PLAYS