Monday, June 11, 2018

The Wesley Bell Ringer 2018 Summer Bell Tour - Day 4 Mitchell South Dakota to Des Moines Iowa


Today The Wesley Bell Ringers went crossed into Iowa from South Dakota but not before partaking in a bit of Mitchell fun.  After the concert a couple lucky groups of ringers got the chance to see the World Famous Corn Palace which they had hears so much about throughout the day & it was incredible.

If you ask any ringer, they will say that going to the host families houses each night is truly the favorite part of tour & in Mitchell, this was exactly the case.  The choir & chaperones learn more about the local color & culture from our host families than we would if we spend days touring each stop & are fortunate to have such wonderful support.

As usual, it the choir was on the bus bright & early to get to West Des Moines for the concert.  Today's adventure stop was at the University of South Dakota & the National Music Museum.  Room after room of instruments dating as far back as the 1500's of every variety, make, model, and size.  The Wesely's were treated to a private tour & would have spent the entire day there if there was available time.  The toughest part was not touching any of the instruments.

The afternoon proved to be eventful as a ringer fell ill, maybe too much excitement at the museum?  Thank goodness for Anna & for probably the first time ever in Wesley history, the director, Katie filled in to play for the sick ringer while Anna directed her part.  Making memories & Wesley Bell Ringer history in Iowa!

In Iowa we saw the return of Dave Haun, ringer # 56.  The choir counts on & appreciates seeing Dave every summer.   Also in Iowa, we had our first family come to see the performance.  Holden's family from Lincoln Nebraska took a road trip to see The Wesley Bell Ringers.  Knowing that we have friends & family each summer willing to drive far distances to support the choir fills our hearts more than anyone can know.  Thank you Dave & Wahl family!

The World Famous Corn Palace, Mitchell South Dakota

The Wesley's & the Corn Palace

Can't beat a night on the town at The Corn Palace

The current theme at The Corn Palace is WEATHER

Enjoying time with our host family in Mitchell.  Thank you so much! 

We have begun to see a theme on this tour- getting & sharing our favorite meals & sides.  Today egg & cheese casserole

National Music Museum at The University of South Dakota was incredible

If only the choir could touch the instruments as the tour guide was allowed to. 

Captive audience

All smiles here

Thank you for the great tour!  

It isn't a summer Wesley Bell Ringer tour without a night with Dave!  
West Des Moines United Methodist Church
Despite a rocky start, they performance was great as usual! 

Holden & family from Nebraska - Corey, Taylor, Shirley, & Felix down front.  You are the best! 






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