Boston's "Back Bay Ringers" Spread Musical Joy Through Handbells

New England Weekend

English - December 30, 2023 14:35 - 14 minutes - 20.1 MB - ★★★★★ - 6 ratings
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This time of year, we hear all kinds of bells - jingle bells, sleigh bells, so on and so forth - but handbells are a beautiful instrument that never goes out of season. The Back Bay Ringers have had a busy holiday season, but they're gearing up for something big in 2024: their 20th anniversary! Griff Gall, the group's Artistic Director, joins Nichole on the show this week to explain this dynamic instrument and how it's played, and talk about the group's mission to uplift members of the LGBTQIA+ community.