TWBR TOUR BLOG: June 2026

Thursday, June 25, 2026

~ 4th, 5th, and 6th YEAR RINGER SPOTLIGHT ~

Marysia

Terry’s Question – What’s the most significant thing you have learned about yourself?

I have learned how impactful the relationships I’ve made in bells are on my life. I am the person I am today because of how major of a role bells plays in my life.

Kelly’s Question – What will be the thing you will miss the most?

The friendships/seeing everyone so often and going on tour.

Kelly Bonus Question – What experience or moment has made you most proud of yourself?

Probably every time I play a song on percussion really well.

Karen’s Question – What’s your favorite tour memory?

The night in Slatersville, RI. That was the best concert we played, the audience was incredible and so loving, the pastor bought us all Dunkin, and we watched How to train your dragon!!

Lace’s Question – What Bells lesson do you think you will take with you in life?

Being late costs you a lot of money.

CP’s Question – What’s your favorite activity you have done on tour?

Zip-Lining in SLC, whale watching in Friday Harbor, or Dollywood in Tennessee

Molly’s Question – If you could give one piece of advice to a younger ringer what would it be?

Prioritize making friends in the choir and having fun together!!!

Liz’s Question – Of all the places you have visited on tour where would you like to go back to the most?

Anywhere in New England and Friday Harbor, WA

Brett’s Question – How have you helped the less experienced ringers become a better ringer?

Tough love and throwing them in the deep end (they’re far more capable than they think)

Bonus ?’s

What’s your favorite piece to play?

The Swan

What’s your lucky/favorite number?

What do you want to be when you grow up?

A Bell Ringer

What’s your dream car?

Super decked out VAN!

Jonas

Terry’s Question – What’s the most significant thing you have learned about yourself?

I don’t give myself credit for what I do.

Kelly’s Question – What will be the thing you will miss the most?

The jokes and the busy schedule.

Kelly Bonus Question – What experience or moment has made you most proud of yourself?

Being appreciated for having the most hours spent at Fall rummage.

Karen’s Question – What’s your favorite tour memory?

Seeing the Redwoods for the first time on my first tour (June 2022).

Lace’s Question – What Bells lesson do you think you will take with you in life?

Goldfish Memory.

CP’s Question – What’s your favorite activity you have done on tour?

River Rafting near Leavenworth Washington or Mopop in Seattle. Both were on my first tour.

Molly’s Question – If you could give one piece of advice to a younger ringer what would it be?

Try to make tour fun for yourself, even when it’s difficult.

Liz’s Question – Of all the places you have visited on tour where would you like to go back to the most?

New Orleans, Louisiana.

Brett’s Question – How have you helped the less experienced ringers become a better ringer?

By telling them what to do when packing/setting up.

Bonus ?’s

What’s your favorite piece to play?

Oblivion.

What’s your lucky/favorite number?

27.

What do you want to be when you grow up?

Director.

What’s your dream car?

1996 Suzuki Servo.

Madi

Terry’s Question – What’s the most significant thing you have learned about yourself?

I feel like I have learned to be more patience with others but mostly myself.

Kelly’s Question – What will be the thing you will miss the most?

The friends I get to see twice a week because of this experience.

Kelly Bonus Question – What experience or moment has made you most proud of yourself?

My proudest moment is being voted by my fellow Ringers for the Marsha Vilven Award in 2025 it really made realize how much I mean to my friends.

Karen’s Question – What’s your favorite tour memory?

1st tour - South - would be walking around New Orleans and exploring and eating my first Beignet.

2nd tour - Figure 8 - would be my 4 way high five with my Bass Row Babes - Jonas, Zooey, and Cian.

3rd tour - Midwest - would be House on the Rock.

4th tour - Pacific Northeast - would be seeing Hadestown on Broadway in New York City.

Lace’s Question – What Bells lesson do you think you will take with you in life?

How to be a better communicator when talking to my friends and other people.

CP’s Question – What’s your favorite activity you have done on tour?

Walking around the city and exploring and going to museum.

Molly’s Question – If you could give one piece of advice to a younger ringer what would it be?

“Suck it up, be nice and get over it”

Liz’s Question – Of all the places you have visited on tour where would you like to go back to the most?

1st tour - South - Savannah, Georgia

2nd tour - Figure 8 - Kalispell Montana (Glacier National Park)

3rd tour - Midwest - Milwaukee, Wisconsin

4th tour - Pacific Northeast - New York City and Portland, Maine.

Brett’s Question – How have you helped the less experienced ringers become a better ringer?

I have helped evolve the tenors into Bass Life Forms.

Bonus ?’s

What’s your favorite piece to play?

My favorite piece this year is Oblivion and my favorite piece of all time is Suite Gothique

What’s your lucky/favorite number?

What do you want to be when you grow up?

I don’t even know but I am in school for Cosmetology - I also want to go to Glass blowing school.

What’s your dream car?

I have my dream car and that is a Mini Cooper

Sophi

Terry’s Question – What’s the most significant thing you have learned about yourself?

I learned that I do really well when things change and can think fast on my feet.

Kelly’s Question – What will be the thing you will miss the most?

Laughing over the stupidest things.

Kelly Bonus Question – What experience or moment has made you most proud of yourself?

When new ringers or parents trust me and feel comfortable enough to ask me questions or seek advice.

Karen’s Question – What’s your favorite tour memory?

Cable

Lace’s Question – What’s Bells lesson do you think you will take with you in life?

How to be friends with people who are different from you.

CP’s Question – What’s your favorite activity you have done on tour?

Touring the Plantation.

Molly’s Question – If you could give one piece of advice to a younger ringer what would it be?

Just be patient and flexible.

Liz’s Question – Of all the places you have visited on tour where would you like to go back to the most?

Savanna or Charleston.

Brett’s Question – How have you helped the less experienced ringers become a better ringer?

I’ve helped ringers learn Tink’s and always been kind and empathetic.

Bonus ?’s

What’s your favorite piece to play?

South Carolina

What’s your lucky/favorite number?

What do you want to be when you grow up?

In N Out Burger

What’s your dream car?

2021 Green Toyota Tacoma

Ani

Terry’s Question – What’s the most significant thing you have learned about yourself?

Even though I can be really dumb sometimes, I make it a priority to work on myself and gain back trust and respect.

Kelly’s Question – What will be the thing you will miss the most?

What I will miss most is probably practice every week. Getting to see my fellow ringers weekly is what it’s really about and I am going to miss the routine of going every week.

Kelly Bonus Question – What experience or moment has made you most proud of yourself?

When I play a really hard part in a song correctly during a concert, I can’t help but smile and the look on the director’s face is unforgettable, I am always so proud of myself when I get it right.

Karen’s Question – What’s your favorite tour memory?

After the concert in Cable Wisconsin.

Lace’s Question – What’s Bells lesson do you think you will take with you in life?

Give people grace and understanding, you don’t see everything in someone’s life so it’s not your place to judge.

CP’s Question – What’s your favorite activity you have done on tour?

House on the Rock.

Molly’s Question – If you could give one piece of advice to a younger ringer what would it be?

DON’T TAKE IT FOR GRANTED!! It’s over before you know it, enjoy not only being in the choir because they will age out and it could be a completely different choir by the time you join to end.

Liz’s Question – Of all the places you have visited on tour where would you like to go back to the most?

Glacier National Park.

Brett’s Question – How have you helped the less experienced ringers become a better ringer?

Encouraging them to help out during set up/take down or during rummage when they don’t have a job and don’t know what to do.

Bonus ?’s

What’s your favorite piece to play?

Intermezzo.

What’s your lucky/favorite number?

28.

What do you want to be when you grow up?

A Cosmetologist.

What’s your dream car?

Just a good car with good gas mileage with a sunroof.

Isa

Terry’s Question – What’s the most significant thing you have learned about yourself?

I take naturally to bells and pick up new techniques quickly, but this means I get bored even quicker. I quickly progressed to sight reading my second year but I realized I have to find good coping mechanisms for myself to keep finding joy in ringing bells, which translates to the rest of my life. Because I think and operate differently, I have to be cognizant of how to accommodate myself and not burden others with my problems.

Kelly’s Question – What will be the thing you will miss the most?

Performing. Joining this choir was to fill the hole that dancing left, and I'll miss that "spotlight" feeling and high-pressure environment. Plus, learning small silly things about the ringers around me is always a fun bonus!

Kelly Bonus Question – What experience or moment has made you most proud of yourself?

Karen’s Question – What’s your favorite tour memory?

The first time I fell for a Terry Fact my first year! We were at Oak Alley Plantation- who knew he grew up there!

Lace’s Question – What’s Bells lesson do you think you will take with you in life?

CP's Goldfish mentality! When you make a mistake, you have to focus on moving forward and learning from it. Don't get caught up on the "I should've..." talk.

CP’s Question – What’s your favorite activity you have done on tour?

Going to Dollywood and touring Malmark are definitely tied for first!

Molly’s Question – If you could give one piece of advice to a younger ringer what would it be?

Have patience with those around you and try to the positives of your personal trials. Once you come out on the other side, your relationships with those around you and your faith in yourself will be stronger.

Liz’s Question – Of all the places you have visited on tour where would you like to go back to the most?

I personally loved Boston the most and could totally see myself living there. It's the perfect mix of city and history, and the flora there was so beautiful. However, I really want to visit the Mall of America again! It was so much fun and I'd love to go back once I have even more disposable income.

Brett’s Question – How have you helped the less experienced ringers become a better ringer?

I strongly believe in focusing on the little things to support a better foundation. Back when I played surrounded by newer ringers, I focused on ringing technique. Appropriate cut offs, that perfect flick of the wrist, and having those final notes follow the director's hands. Now that I'm a 4th year, a lead ringer, and surrounded with 7 first years, I've focused on interpersonal skills, that patience and understanding, and always moving and keeping busy.

Bonus ?’s

What’s your favorite piece to play?

Oblivion! Or Transitions of the Heart.

What’s your lucky/favorite number?

What do you want to be when you grow up?

An Accountant.

What’s your dream car?

A Mazda Miata

~ 3rd YEAR RINGER SPOTLIGHT ~

Cambria

Terry’s Question – What has been the most difficult time in the bell choir and the most rewarding time.

Most difficult time is being consistent when outside life changes, The most rewarding time was when I was asked to be lead ringer.

Kelly’s Question – What is the one spot you don’t ever want to play?

I never want to play anything in the middle row ever again. No offense. Bass life forms do it best.

Karen’s Question - What do you hope to do in the upcoming years that you haven’t done yet?

I hope to get closer with everyone and stray from my friend group.

Lace’s Question – What is your favorite Bells Tradition?

The campfire and s’mores where we talked about tour during spring retreat.

CP’s Question – What has been your favorite host home experience?

When it was me, Kat, Sophi, Will and Marysia, with the sweetest woman who made us chicken nuggets and had a cute dog named Max.

Molly’s Question – Do you have an “I did it” moment? If so what would it be?

When I got my cross crosslet.

Liz’s Question – What advice would you give new ringers to have a good tour experience?

Be happy, get to know everyone. You never know who you will grow so close with.

Brett’s Question – How have the things you have learned in the Wesley’s helped you in your life?

You learn to converse with people you never would’ve met outside of Bells, punctuality and consistency.

Bonus ?’s

What’s your favorite piece to play?

How to train your dragon.

What’s your lucky/favorite number?

What do you want to be when you grow up?

An Esthetician

What’s your dream car?

1994 Acura NSX (but my mom has it so DREAM COME TRUE)

Paige

Terry’s Question – What has been the most difficult time in the bell choir and the most rewarding time.

The most difficult times are those periods of tour where everyone's tried and frustrated and sick of each other, but it's all worth it when we get back home and play an amazing home concert.

Kelly’s Question – What is the one spot you don’t ever want to play?

I never want to play in the tenors. The lowest I've ever played is the D5 and E5 spot, so I'm used to playing higher bells.

Karen’s Question - What do you hope to do in the upcoming years that you haven’t done yet?

Record songs!

Lace’s Question – What is your favorite Bells Tradition?

The birthday dinner and rose dinner!

CP’s Question – What has been your favorite host home experience?

I still remember my very first host home. It was on the boarder of Nevada, Utah, and Arizona (if I remember right) and you could see all three states! they also had a really nice pool.

Molly’s Question – Do you have an “I did it” moment? If so what would it be?

During the Christmas season my first year. there was a section in Christmas Kaleidoscope that I always messed up (it was a sequence of 16th notes) and I nailed it my first concert.

Liz’s Question – What advice would you give new ringers to have a good tour experience?

Pack light and set multiple alarms if you have trouble getting up!

Brett’s Question – How have the things you have learned in the Wesley’s helped you in your life?

Bells has instilled a "go-no-stop" mentality in me, by which I mean work hard, and if you don't know what to do, find something to do.

Bonus ?’s

What’s your favorite piece to play?

It came upon a midnight clear and O Come, O Come, Emmanuel.

What’s your lucky/favorite number?

What do you want to be when you grow up?

Some sort of engineer, unsure of what specifically.

What’s your dream car?

I don't know a lot about cars, but I want something that doesn't look stupid but also has a big carrying capacity.

~ 2nd YEAR RINGER SPOTLIGHT ~

Jacob

Terry’s Question – What have you learned about taking care of yourself?

Bells has taught me when something goes wrong not to dwell on it and learning to talk to people and work ethic.

Kelly’s Question – What would you say is the easiest and hardest part about being a Wesley Bell Ringer

Easiest part is going on Tour it’s so enjoyable and the hardest part is watching some ringers work half as hard behind the scenes and then getting credit and getting to go on tour for free.

Karen’s Question – What would you go back and tell yourself as a 1^st year have you learned anything that would be helpful?

I would have told myself who I trust with what. Keep thinks to yourself and have close friends.

Lace’s Question – How is 2^nd year different than 1^st year?

People know who I am. I have more respect and people listen to me.

CP’s Question – What’s the hardest thing on Tour that you have done?

Going a few days without showering and sleeping in hot churches.

Molly’s Question – What piece of experience last year has been most important/helpful to you this year?

My conversation with Terry.

Liz’s Question – What are you looking forward to this tour most?

Eating food in New York and Home Concert.

Brett’s Question – Why did you come back for a second year?

It’s so fun and I actually enjoy playing Bells.

Bonus ?’s

What’s your favorite piece to play?

My favorite piece is Intermezzo or Oblivion they are both very fun in the bass row.

What’s your lucky/favorite number?

What do you want to be when you grow up?

IDK Pilot or Lawyer or something that makes me a tons of money.

What’s your dream car?

Lamborghini Reventon or Ferrari Laferrari

Daphne

Terry’s Question – What have you learned about taking care of yourself?

I have learned that sometimes the best thing to do for yourself is to take a break, even when you feel guilty for not helping enough

Kelly’s Question – What would you say is the easiest and hardest part about being a Wesley Bell Ringer

The easiest part about being a Wesley is having all the support from everyone as you’re learning new things. Everyone is really supportive and always helps each other out. The hardest part of being a Wesley is being on tour with everyone for 2 weeks. By the end, everyone is so sick of each other.

Karen’s Question – What would you go back and tell yourself as a 1^st year have you learned anything that would be helpful?

I would tell myself it’s ok to ask for help. You’re not going to know it all (probably ever) and the best thing you can do is keep good relationships with the people around you so that you can get the help you need when you need it.

Lace’s Question – How is 2^nd year different than 1^st year?

Second year for me has been different for me in that I feel a lot more confident in what I am doing I’m more comfortable asking for help and just talking to people in general.

CP’s Question – What’s the hardest thing on Tour that you have done?

The hardest thing on tour for me this year was learning to let things go and not hold grudges against people, as well as trying to being kind to everyone.

Molly’s Question – What piece of experience last year has been most important/helpful to you this year?

Not specifically from last year but the experiences that have helped me the most are when the directors give everyone an encouraging tal, and remind us that we al love each other and have each other’s backs. These are always very reassuring to me and make me feel like it’s okay to make mistakes.

Liz’s Question – What are you looking forward to this tour most?

I am really looking forward to talking to all the ringers even more and becoming better friends with them. I am also really looking forward trying a whole bunch of food in New York, as well as all the other places we are going.

Brett’s Question – Why did you come back for a second year?

I came back to bells for a second year because this was the first youth group that I felt fully accepted by. From the first day that I came to the ice cream social I felt so welcomed and like everyone wanted me to be there.

Bonus ?’s

What’s your favorite piece to play?

I love playing O Come O Come Emmanuel as well as How to train your dragon.

What’s your lucky/favorite number?

What do you want to be when you grow up?

A Food Scientist

What’s your dream car?

No idea what my dream car is but Honda Civics are nice.

Will

Terry’s Question – What have you learned about taking care of yourself?

I have learned that it is easier to keep a routine when others do it with you and how to be more open and trust others.

Kelly’s Question – What would you say is the easiest and hardest part about being a Wesley Bell Ringer

I think the easiest part of being a Wesley Bell Ringer is spending time with the other ringers and just getting to talk to them. The hardest part is probably also the social part because on tour sometimes we get tired and don’t fully want to be around people.

Karen’s Question – What would you go back and tell yourself as a 1^st year have you learned anything that would be helpful?

I would tell myself to be more open and try to talk to people. I had a hard time getting out of my shell, but I now know just how much the choir cares.

Lace’s Question – How is 2^nd year different than 1^st year?

There is a lot less uncertainty with not knowing what was going on most the time last year and not knowing anyone last year there was a lot of unknowns, and it is nice to know how everything works.

CP’s Question – What’s the hardest thing on Tour that you have done?

The hardest thing I have done on tour is allowing myself to take breaks. Especially with my knee I have pushed myself a lot and ow am trying to take better care of myself.

Molly’s Question – What piece of experience last year has been most important/helpful to you this year?

Last year me and Ani had a talk, and she brought up that everyone is this group cares about each other and you can lean on them and to help each other and I think that really made a difference or me this year and has helped me be more open and at home in Bells.

Liz’s Question – What are you looking forward to this tour most?

I am really looking forward to getting to spend time with everyone and going to New York and getting to see Hades Town.

Brett’s Question – Why did you come back for a second year?

I came back for a second year because I really love ringing bells its honestly really fun and it is nice to have a group of people who care so much about me.

Bonus ?’s

What’s your favorite piece to play?

How to train your dragon.

What’s your lucky/favorite number?

19.

What do you want to be when you grow up?

I want to be a teacher either for high school English or Art.

What’s your dream car?

My dream car is a Maroon 1987 Toyota Tacoma.

~ 1st YEAR RINGER SPOTLIGHT ~

Kat

Terry’s Question – Is all the work proving to be worth it?

Yes, all the work is very much worth it for all the exciting activities we get to do and the places we get to see.

Kelly’s Question – How will you help new Ringers be incorporated into the group and make them feel welcome?

I want to be as accepting as possible, giving constructive criticism and showing them the ropes while showing them how to make their own friends as well.

Karen’s Question – What spot do you want to play next year?

I want to move high up and start feeding into the Tink spots.

Lace’s Question – How will you describe what it means to be in Bells to a friend?

I would explain it as a big group of nerds making excuses to travel with all their friends.

CP’s Question – What is one part of Tour that has been unexpected or that you didn’t plan for?

I didn’t plan for how easily drained my social battery can get during tour.

Molly’s Question – What experience or moment has made you most proud of yourself?

Being able to treat other ringers with kindness and respect.

Liz’s Question – What is your favorite and least favorite part of a typical tour day so far?

My favorite part is my bus naps after getting little sleep and my least favorite part is how often we stop and interrupt my bus naps.

Brett’s Question – Who encouraged you to join bells? And what have you learned about yourself this year with joining the Wesley’s?

My sisters Ani and Sam convinced me to join. I have learned to have a good attitude about everything I can.

Bonus ?’s

What’s your favorite piece to play?

Allegro.

What’s your lucky/favorite number?

28.

What do you want to be when you grow up?

A Good Person.

What’s your dream car?

Porsche 911 GTS.

Scarlet

Terry’s Question – Is all the work proving to be worth it?

I would say yes.

Kelly’s Question – How will you help new Ringers be incorporated into the group and make them feel welcome?

By sitting with them and talking to them when they are alone.

Karen’s Question – What spot do you want to play next year?

I don’t really know.

Lace’s Question – How will you describe what it means to be in Bells to a friend?

Finding a good and nice community with so many friends and kind people.

CP’s Question – What is one part of Tour that has been unexpected or that you didn’t plan for?

Having this much Fun!!

Molly’s Question – What experience or moment has made you most proud of yourself?

By learning and getting to understand bells better.

Liz’s Question – What is your favorite and least favorite part of a typical tour day so far?

I really enjoy the bus days and sleeping, and I hate waking up early.

Brett’s Question – Who encouraged you to join bells? And what have you learned about yourself this year by joining the Wesley’s?

Kat asked me to join, and I learned how to improve myself along with my playing.

Bonus ?’s

What’s your favorite piece to play?

Allegro Con Moto.

What’s your lucky/favorite number?

What do you want to be when you grow up?

A Good Person.

What’s your dream car?

A Jeep.

Brijn

Terry’s Question – Is all the work proving to be worth it?

Yep, it’s proving to be worth it.

Kelly’s Question – How will you help new Ringers be incorporated into the group and make them feel welcome?

Talking and helping new ringers is a great way to get to know them.

Karen’s Question – What spot do you want to play next year?

I don’t know. I really would love to try any spot.

Lace’s Question – How will you describe what it means to be in Bells to a friend?

A lot of labor and a lot of fun.

CP’s Question – What is one part of Tour that has been unexpected or that you didn’t plan for?

I didn’t expect tour to be so fun. I didn’t know we had such awesome and interesting activities.

Molly’s Question – What experience or moment has made you most proud of yourself?

Probably being able to play a piece confident is a good experience.

Liz’s Question – What is your favorite and least favorite part of a typical tour day so far?

My favorite part is the bus naps, and my least favorite part is setting up and taking down the bells.

Brett’s Question – Who encouraged you to join bells? And what have you learned about yourself this year by joining the Wesley’s?

My cousin and family. That I enjoy music a lot more than I thought I did.

Bonus ?’s

What’s your favorite piece to play?

O come O come Emmanuel.

What’s your lucky/favorite number?

12 is a pretty good number.

What do you want to be when you grow up?

I wan to be a Veterinarian.

What’s your dream car?

A Volkswagens Beetle.

Serenity

Terry’s Question – Is all the work proving to be worth it?

Yes

Kelly’s Question – How will you help new Ringers be incorporated into the group and make them feel welcome?

I would be kind and be positive about the things they do right and help them improve.

Karen’s Question – What spot do you want to play next year?

Probably up to Tinks.

Lace’s Question – How will you describe what it means to be in Bells to a friend?

It’s a handbell choir that I play in that’s based at a Methodist Church. We raise all of our own money so we can go on a summer tour each year. It’s really fun and the people there are really nice.

CP’s Question – What is one part of Tour that has been unexpected or that you didn’t plan for?

The bus window breaking.

Molly’s Question – What experience or moment has made you most proud of yourself?

I only made one mistake in Beach Spring during one of our Performances.

Liz’s Question – What is your favorite and least favorite part of a typical tour day so far?

My favorite part is being in the host homes or church at night and hanging out with the other ringers. My least favorite part is packing up/setting up.

Brett’s Question – Who encouraged you to join bells? And what have you learned about yourself this year by joining the Wesley’s?

It was Daphne and my parents. I’ve learned that I am good at getting people to come out of their shells apparently.

Bonus ?’s

What’s your favorite piece to play?

I like Prelude on Thaxted.

What’s your lucky/favorite number?

What do you want to be when you grow up?

Maybe a teacher?

What’s your dream car?

No Idea.

George

Terry’s Question – Is all the work proving to be worth it?

No, not really.

Kelly’s Question – How will you help new Ringers be incorporated into the group and make them feel welcome?

I would probably talk to the new ringers and say that it gets a lot harder.

Karen’s Question – What spot do you want to play next year?

I would probably want to do percussion or the next spot down.

Lace’s Question – How will you describe what it means to be in Bells to a friend?

A group of who play handbells and go around the country.

CP’s Question – What is one part of Tour that has been unexpected or that you didn’t plan for?

Having to stay up so late.

Molly’s Question – What experience or moment has made you most proud of yourself?

Probably when I finally was able to start playing Swan

Liz’s Question – What is your favorite and least favorite part of a typical tour day so far?

My favorite part is probably the time on the bus, and my least favorite part is setting up and taking down.

Brett’s Question – Who encouraged you to join bells? And what have you learned about yourself this year by joining the Wesley’s?

My mom encouraged me to do Bells.

Bonus ?’s

What’s your favorite piece to play?

Allegro

What’s your lucky/favorite number?

13 or 11

What do you want to be when you grow up?

Aerospace Engineering

What’s your dream car?

I don’t really care what car I have so long as its big.

Maggie

Terry’s Question – Is all the work proving to be worth it?

I think all of the work has mostly been worth it and I have really enjoyed being apart of this group.

Kelly’s Question – How will you help new Ringers be incorporated into the group and make them feel welcome?

I would try to talk to them as much as possible.

Karen’s Question – What spot do you want to play next year?

I would want to go to Canada but I know that 's not possible.

Lace’s Question – How will you describe what it means to be in Bells to a friend?

Mean not being late to practice

CP’s Question – What is one part of Tour that has been unexpected or that you didn’t plan for?

Losing my headphones.

Molly’s Question – What experience or moment has made you most proud of yourself?

Finally, being able to figure out how to play a song successfully.

Liz’s Question – What is your favorite and least favorite part of a typical tour day so far?

Least Favorite is waking up in the morning. Most favorite is talking to other Ringers.

Brett’s Question – Who encouraged you to join bells? And what have you learned about yourself this year with joining the Wesley’s?

My mom encouraged me to join bells I’ve learned much more about music after joining.

Bonus ?’s

What’s your favorite piece to play?

O Come Emmanuel

What’s your lucky/favorite number?

What do you want to be when you grow up?

An Artist.

What’s your dream car?

A car that works well enough.

Lily

Terry’s Question – Is all the work proving to be worth it?

Bells h

Kelly’s Question – How will you help new Ringers be incorporated into the group and make them feel welcome?

Be kind to them. Try to socialize with them the best I can. If they have questions, I would answer them and I’d just be friendly.

Karen’s Question – What spot do you want to play next year?

The spot I would like to move to next is bass row.

Lace’s Question – How will you describe what it means to be in Bells to a friend?

That I play hand bells, and I play a song with a group of them (and I usually send them what bells I play) and I say it’s just a piano with a lot of people.

CP’s Question – What is one part of Tour that has been unexpected or that you didn’t plan for?

Spending 100 sum bux in Salem. And realizing how much I missed the beach.

Molly’s Question – What experience or moment has made you most proud of yourself?

Being able to play Beach Spring.

Liz’s Question – What is your favorite and least favorite part of a typical tour day so far?

My least favorite is loading and unloading my favorite part is playing. Playing makes me extremely happy.

Brett’s Question – Who encouraged you to join bells? And what have you learned about yourself this year with joining the Wesley’s?

I joined because of Scarlet, she wanted me to join as soon as I could, so I did. I learned that I am good at playing in groups and I can socialize with everyone.

Bonus ?’s

What’s your favorite piece to play?

Allegro

What’s your lucky/favorite number?

What do you want to be when you grow up?

A producer or mechanical engineer.

What’s your dream car?

Vitucci Falcon200cc EFI

Day 16 - June 21 - Salt Lake City - HOMECOMING CONCERT

Today is the last day of Tour we had a wonderful nights sleep at our host homes and Thanks to Lucy Anderson who reserved Evergreen Park for us for the day we had a wonderful place to hang out and base our day out of.

We met at 9:45 at Evergreen Park and hung out until 10:30 to go to Smash it Rage Rooms for our Activity.

We came back to the Park and had a great lunch provided by Josh one of our Dads - We had smoked tri-tip, smoked meatloaf, funeral potato's, roasted potato's, roasted veggies and asiago bread. Dave our bus driver came to hang out and have lunch with us also before we said goodbye and he headed back to Florida.

Then it was time to sign our tour manuals and vote for the Marsha Vilven Award.

CP and Molly gave some back ground and then all Ringers found a quiet place to reflect on the year and decided who they should vote for.

We came back together and started signing Tour Manuals, anyone who has done this in the past knows this is a lengthy process but fun to talk about and write fun things and memories of the tour and year.

Then we headed to the Church to meet our bus and start to unpack and clean the bus to set up for our Home Concert. We had one more devotional by Terry and handed out our Juneteenth Pins.

We then got ready to have dinner with our families, every ringer let their parents know what they missed food wise during tour and then all the parents bring food and we have a HUGE potluck dinner. Its so fun to see how excited everyone is to reunited.

We filled out belly's and our souls and then got ready to have our final concert for our home Congregation and Families. We played and amazing concert. Honor Bells were handed out, Marsha Vilven award was announced, and we ended our tour on a high note!

Honor Bells were handed out to

Jonas Nelson, Madi Oaks, Sophi Arlen, Marysia McGill, and Isa Barker.

The Marsha Vilven Award went to

Sophi Arlen