A Touch of Brass Handbell Ringers (2003)

A Touch of Brass Handbell Ringers is from Rideau Park United Church. The group represents one of four bell choirs that practice on a weekly basis at the church. Community outreach is a major factor in the life of this group and they voluntarily ring bells in many different places and events throughout the year. A Touch of Brass has been in existence for the past 17 years and accentuates a vital source of teamwork and music appreciation across the years represented by the members. Experience in this group reflects one to 25 years of the love of handbells. With the motto "Have Bells Will Travel," this group has performed in Rideau Park on a regular basis, as well as many of the area churches, senior citizens homes, weddings, rehabilitation centres, etc.

The Director for A Touch of Brass, Marcia Gosse, was born in Ottawa, Ontario, and has conducted handbells since 1986 at Rideau Park United Church.   She is the director for three handbell choirs: two adult choirs, and one teen choir.   She has been employed with Bell Canada for the past 26 years and co-ordinates handbells in her "spare" time.

Visit their website: A Touch of Brass Handbell Ringers