Wallowa County residents will have the opportunity to enjoy the blend of handbells and piano at a Ring Praise concert on Friday, February 20 at 7:00 pm at Lostine Presbyterian Church, 134 Highway 82, Lostine. Handbell soloist Phyllis Tincher and pianist and organist Sean Rogers will weave hymn history and scripture in a variety of songs focusing on praising God.

In addition to accompanying, Sean will also play a few piano solos. Phyllis rings three octaves of handbells and mixes in two octaves of handchimes.

The concert will include opportunities for members of the audience to ring handchimes as everyone sings. No music experience is needed – young and old enjoy this portion of their program.

There is no charge for the concert; which is sponsored by First United Presbyterian Church, Nampa, and a grant from the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.)..

Phyllis and Sean have made three CDs together which will be available at the concert. The cost of each CD is $15 and all proceeds help fund Ring Praise Music Ministry.

Sean Rogers is Minister of Music at Nampa First United Presbyterian Church.

Phyllis Tincher has been solo ringing since 1997 and directs two handbell choirs at First United Presbyterian Church in Nampa, Idaho. She has served as guest conductor at festivals, and taught many classes at handbell conferences and workshops. She is very active in the Northwest area of the American Guild of English Handbell Ringers and served as Chair for the area in 2000-2002.