ARC Bell Choir Music

The ARC Hand Bell Choir
The ARC English Hand Bell Choir began in 1985 when Founders Dixie Henrikson & Mary Schallert saw this special style of music performed in Missouri. Thanks to a grant from HR Textron in the San Fernando Valley, we purchased 24 hand bells. Originally, beginning by just learning one bell at a time, with practice and dedication our abilities grew and now we perform special music using 4 1/2 octaves—that’s 42 hand bells.
The Hand Bell Choir has performed at many functions and for many groups for more than twenty years averaging about 60 public performances annually:

The ARC Chime Choir
The Chime Choir has been performing since 1999 and their audiences are growing and growing! They practice weekly for two hours during the ARC Activity Day Program. The choir was developed to extend the opportunity of community outreach to more individuals at ARC. The Chime Choir members practice and perform using Schulmerich Hand Chimes. The choir members are very proud of their success within the community.

The purpose of the ARC Hand Bell Choir & the ARC Chime Choir is not only to provide artistic expression for the musicians but also to let the world know that people with developmental disabilities have many abilities; and that they are ready, willing and able to be part of the community. The ARC English Handbell and Chime Choirs are filled with amazing musicians. Each of the players do there best, to the best of there ability, and together they make beautiful music. And each and every time we entertain, the Bell & Chime Ringers shine with success as they are recognized for their talents and contributions to the community. The ARC Choirs play at a variety of locations though out the year. Including schools, senior centers, places of worship, businesses, clubs...even KCET.

If you would like the ARC English Handbell or Chime Choir to play at your next event, call (818)762-4365 and ask for Pat or Carol.

ARC Handbell Choir

Ring In The Holidays - ARC's Original CD

1. White Christmas - Courtesy of Wililamson Music Company

2. Jingle Bells

3. Hark The Herald Angels Sing

4. The Impossible Dream - Courtesy Of Alan Honig

5. Deck The Halls

6. Ave Maria

7. Ringing Bells - Original song by Jane Sarture

8. Silver Bells - Courtesy Of Famous Music

9. Oh Tannenbaum