Great River Resonance

About Great River Resonance

Great River Resonance (GRR) is the premier community handbell ensemble in the greater St. Cloud, MN area. Established in 2021 under the direction of Jordan Goodwater, GRR plays on 5 octaves of Schulmerich Handbells and 5+ octaves of Malmark Choirchimes and draws ringers from throughout Central Minnesota. GRR's repertoire ranges from secular to sacred, both cutting edge and classic.

In addition to our regular concert offerings, GRR is proud to host sight-reading sessions for those interested in new handbell music as well as handbell techniques classes several times a year.

Recent Events

Great River Resonance Collaboration Concert with the St. John's Boys' Choir

Saturday, October 12, at First Lutheran Church in St. Peter, MN

Sunday, October 13, at First United Methodist Church in Sartell, MN

We had a great time ringing with the St. John's Boys' Choir for their Fall concert series. We played a few solo pieces and supported many of their songs as well!

Great River Resonance Concert – Gather at the River

Sunday, August 25, at 1pm at Trinity Lutheran Church in Sauk Rapids, MN

Our concert featured selections related to rivers and from our recent HMA Area 7 Festival Conference in La Crosse, WI.

After the concert, we hosted another handbell "fun ring", as we usually do after concerts. If you're new to bells or if you've played for a while, these "fun rings" provide the opportunity to try your hand at some new pieces. Bell enthusiasts of all skill levels are always welcome to join!

Location of Trinity Lutheran Church in Sauk Rapids, MN

2163 Mayhew Lake Rd NE, Sauk Rapids, MN

Get In Touch!

Want to hear us ring?
Want to ring with us?
Want us to ring at your event?
Find us via email or social media using the links below!

info@greatriverresonance.org

@greatriverresonance

Friends of Great River Resonance

A few acknowledgements from Great River Resonance – these folks deserve recognition too!

Our bells and chimes are a combination of Schulmerich and Malmark. We get the best of both worlds!

We're a part of the Handbell Musicians of America, and we proudly represent Area 7 (MN, WI, ND, and SD).

Finally, thanks to Bethlehem Lutheran Church and Atonement Lutheran Church in St. Cloud for providing the bells, chimes, and rehearsal facilities.