The BA Symphony Orchestra is a 30-member intergenerational ensemble (7th graders through adults) that rehearses and performs during three concentrated periods each year. This orchestra offers a stimulating learning experience that joins together professionals with talented adult and youth players. The orchestra is open to all interested musicians and is conducted by Rob Reck.
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The Festival Brass Ensemble performs numerous times throughout the year in worship and concert settings. This talented group is conducted by Dr. Joel Panciera and Rob Reck.
The Festival Ringers is an advanced 5-octave “plus” adult handbell ensemble that performs in services, concerts, and festivals throughout the school year. They rehearse on Wednesday evenings from 5:50 to 6:50 and are conducted by Dr. Susan Panciera.
The Celebration Ringers is an entry-level, 3-octave ensemble that performs in worship throughout the school year. They rehearse on Thursday evenings from 5:30 to 6:30 and are conducted by Dr. Joel Panciera.
The Jubilation Ringers is an ensemble of experienced ringers (9th-12th) that perform in services and concerts throughout the school year. This group utilizes a wide range of moderate to advanced ringing techniques. They rehearse on Wednesday evenings from 5:00 to 5:45 and are conducted by Dr. Susan Panciera. Check out their February 15, 2009 performance of "Down by the Riverside" on YouTube (one of the posted comments is from Tammy Waldrop, the composer/arranger of the piece!).
The Capriccio Ringers is an ensemble of experienced ringers (6th-10th grades) that perform in services and concerts throughout the school year. This group utilizes a wide range of moderate to advanced ringing techniques. They rehearse on Wedneday evenings from 5:00 to 5:45 and are conducted by Dr. Joel Panciera.
The Chorister Ringers is an ensemble of intermediate players (6th-8th grades) that perform in services throughout the school year. They rehearse on Wednesday evenings from 7:00 to 7:45 and are conducted by Frieda Reck.
The Carillon Ringers is an ensemble of beginners (4th-6th grades) that perform in services throughout the school year. They rehearse on Wednesday evenings from 7:00 to 7:45 and are conducted by Debbie Pascoe. All interested children are welcome to participate.
