I started playing the violin in fifth grade and added clarinet in sixth grade. I decided the violin wasn't for me, but I stuck with the clarinet all through high school and college. The Tigard High Marching Band was my life and kept me interested in school. I wanted to attend George Fox University (College, then) and almost opted for a much larger school that had a marching band. (Could you imagine how different my life would be if I hadn't gone to GFU?!?!)
I'm not sure when I started playing handbells. I got my feet wet when I was young when we'd have an occasional choir at my family's church. I organized a couple play dates and sort of arranged music for the events. I played in my college handbell choir, even earning elective credit by assisting Dr. Howard my senior year.
I heard about the Newberg Friends Handbell Choir shortly after Brad and I started attending NFC. I signed up immediately. That was about 10 years ago! I took a short break when we moved to Vancouver for less than a year. I haven't played my clarinet since graduation day at GFU. But I am so blessed to keep my musical skills tuned with my friends in the NFC handbell choir!
-Liz :)
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