Scott Barker
Scott has been ringing handbells for more than 50 years, starting as a young person on the same set of bells that Bells of the Sound currently uses as a 2nd set. In his work life Scott works for AristaPoint as Finance Director, and occasional sound engineer. Scott lives in lower Queen Anne, overlooking Puget Sound and his longtime home, West Seattle.
Robin Ethridge
Robin has been ringing with Bells of the Sound since 2010. She is originally from Mississippi and began ringing in elementary school. Robin enjoys participating in advanced ringing events around the country, including Virtuoso, Zenith and Distinctly Bronze. When not playing bells, she works in systems management by day and hikes her way around the PNW.
Margaret Fulton
Margaret fell for handbells at age 11 and still isn't over it. And while she's rung with many groups over the years, she's amused that her first and current choirs are half a mile apart and, 40 years on, she's in West Seattle once again. She also likes books, cooking with friends, city hiking, quilting, gaming, old sci-fi tv, and travel, especially where bells are involved.
Kathy Haase
Kathy’s musical journey began in the 4th grade playing the flute. During HS, she added piano, bassoon and handbells. She continued her musical pursuits at Purdue playing in symphony band and Purdue Bells. Kathy has continued playing the flute and handbells with various community groups and joined Bells of the Sound in 2022. She is married to Scott (group 'roadie') with two adult daughters.
Kathy Haase
Kathy’s musical journey began in the 4th grade playing the flute. During HS, she added piano, bassoon and handbells. She continued her musical pursuits at Purdue playing in symphony band and Purdue Bells. Kathy has continued playing the flute and handbells with various community groups and joined Bells of the Sound in 2022. She is married to Scott (group 'roadie') with two adult daughters.
Katie Harris
Katie moved to Seattle in 2010 after spending her early years living around the eastern half of the US. She began ringing at age 10 and has been a member of Bells of the Sound since 2014. When not making music, Katie tries to keep up with two young kids and a job in public health evaluation, and enjoys traveling, snowboarding, hiking, and exploring the Northwest.
Erin Hersey
Erin enjoys hiking, biking and round dancing with her husband, Devin. Besides ringing with Bells of the Sound, Erin directs handbells at Kent United Methodist Church and helps to run a chime program at a Wesley Lea Hill.
Lisa Kim Bartin
Originally from South Korea, Lisa has lived in many parts of the US - Michigan, Mississippi, Texas, Missouri and Washington. While growing up playing the piano and clarinet, Lisa’s introduction to handbells in high school was an instant love for its unique collaborative aspect. Lisa practices Architecture to support travel, cooking and eating with her husband and two kids. Lisa is currently on sabbatical for the 2026 Spring Season.
Karen Klemetson
Karen has been ringing handbells for over a quarter of a century. Handbells have been life-changing for her, as she met her husband in her first bell choir! Karen is a Seattle native, and in her non-musical life, she works as a psychotherapist. She also enjoys travelling, good food and wine, and honing her baking skills.
Emily Kubischta
Emily is a Los Angeles, California native and started playing handbells with Liberty Bells at Pilgrim School. She has since played with Bellissima at St. Louise Catholic Church in Bellevue, WA, as well as with Rocky Mountain Ringers in Denver, CO. Emily joined Bells of the Sound in 2009 and again in 2022, after taking some time off to start a family. She recently achieved her handbell dream and participated in Virtuoso, an advanced handbell event hosted by the Raleigh Ringers. She enjoys traveling, trying new restaurants, yoga, and volleyball.
Emily is a Los Angeles, California native and started playing handbells with Liberty Bells at Pilgrim School. She has since played with Bellissima at St. Louise Catholic Church in Bellevue, WA, as well as with Rocky Mountain Ringers in Denver, CO. Emily joined Bells of the Sound in 2009 and again in 2022, after taking some time off to start a family. She recently achieved her handbell dream and participated in Virtuoso, an advanced handbell event hosted by the Raleigh Ringers. She enjoys traveling, trying new restaurants, yoga, and volleyball.
Rebekah Lacy
Born and raised near Louisville, KY, music has always been a large part of Rebekah’s life, including ringing handbells since the age of 12. Before moving to the Pacific NW in 2013, Rebekah rang with Music City Bronze in Nashville, TN, and she currently directs handbells at BelPres Church in Bellevue, WA. Rebekah joined Bells of the Sound in 2014, then again in 2022, after taking a break to focus on family. When not ringing, directing, or spending time with her husband and two daughters, Rebekah can be found with a well-brewed cup of tea and a good book.
Born and raised near Louisville, KY, music has always been a large part of Rebekah’s life, including ringing handbells since the age of 12. Before moving to the Pacific NW in 2013, Rebekah rang with Music City Bronze in Nashville, TN, and she currently directs handbells at BelPres Church in Bellevue, WA. Rebekah joined Bells of the Sound in 2014, then again in 2022, after taking a break to focus on family. When not ringing, directing, or spending time with her husband and two daughters, Rebekah can be found with a well-brewed cup of tea and a good book.
David Lindberg
David was born and raised in Seattle and began ringing with the Tibbetts United Methodist kids' choir at the young age of 5. He later rang with the adult choir at the same church at the age of 13 and finally joined Bells of the Sound as a substitute at the age of 17. In his free time, David enjoys cooking and the outdoors, along with traveling to 16 countries and counting.
Shirley Lindberg, Musical Director
Shirley has been involved with music all of her life, starting the piano at a young age. Besides Bells of the Sound, she directs four bell choirs at Forest Ridge School of the Sacred Heart and Tibbetts UMC. She and her husband also spend much of their free time traveling and immersing themselves in cultures across the globe.
Clifford Reilly
Clifford began playing handbells at the age of eight with Bethany United Methodist Church in San Francisco. He graduated with a Bachelor of Arts in Music in 2011 from Bucknell University where he was a member of the Rooke Chapel Ringers and Rooke Chapel Choir under the direction of Dr. William Payn. Clifford received his MBA from Syracuse University in December 2023 while living in San Diego, CA. He currently resides in Renton, WA with his wife and two dogs, Sappho and Chiquita. He is excited to be ringing with Bells of the Sound!
Clifford began playing handbells at the age of eight with Bethany United Methodist Church in San Francisco. He graduated with a Bachelor of Arts in Music in 2011 from Bucknell University where he was a member of the Rooke Chapel Ringers and Rooke Chapel Choir under the direction of Dr. William Payn. Clifford received his MBA from Syracuse University in December 2023 while living in San Diego, CA. He currently resides in Renton, WA with his wife and two dogs, Sappho and Chiquita. He is excited to be ringing with Bells of the Sound!
Lyn Tober
Lyn was born and raised in Anchorage, Alaska and currently works for the Northwest Clean Air Agency in Mount Vernon. Lyn is fond of international travel (she’s visited 17 countries) and enjoys playing with kittens while volunteering at the local humane society. She’s also a great baker, spoiling the group with many delicious treats.
Long-Term Subs
When additional ringing personnel are needed for a concert season, Bells of the Sound utilizes auditioned long-term subs to help us make the music we all love. Long-term sub for our 2026 Holiday Concert Series is former member, Lisa Mjorud.
Former Members
Through the years, Bells of the Sound has had many talented ringers help bring memorable handbell music to the Puget Sound and beyond. We appreciate and honor their talents and contributions. Former members include: Jonathan Acker, Carol Anway, Anne Barnard, Patrice Briggs, Pat Cooke*, Martin Culbert, Laura Farr*, Rebekah Hahn, Lynn Hall, Christi Howitz*, Rich Irish, Malia Johnson, Jackie Kendall, Elliot Lewis, Jillian Lewis, Chris Madsen, Karen Martin-Keller, Kristie McBride, Wendy McPhetres, Jill McVey, Loren Milliman, Brenda Mix, Lisa Mjorud, Liesl Mordhorst, Amy Neer, Connie Okasaki, Sue Perkins, Meighan Pritchard, Marion Querro*, Jeff Ricco, Phyllis Rowland, Ron Ryan*, Alex Shepard, Arlene Sommers*, Geri Soucek, Steve Soucek* (founding director), Judy Stanton, Tamara Steinhouse, Julia Sutherland, David Tarico, Brian Tervo, Donna Timbrook, Margaret VanGasken*, Jennifer Vangolen, Don Walstead, Nan Beth Walton, Ben Wearn*, Bryant Wilkie, Vanessa Wilkie, Matt Winningham, Carolyn Wise*, Ryan Yeo, Jun Zihye
*Founding Member
When additional ringing personnel are needed for a concert season, Bells of the Sound utilizes auditioned long-term subs to help us make the music we all love. Long-term sub for our 2026 Holiday Concert Series is former member, Lisa Mjorud.
Former Members
Through the years, Bells of the Sound has had many talented ringers help bring memorable handbell music to the Puget Sound and beyond. We appreciate and honor their talents and contributions. Former members include: Jonathan Acker, Carol Anway, Anne Barnard, Patrice Briggs, Pat Cooke*, Martin Culbert, Laura Farr*, Rebekah Hahn, Lynn Hall, Christi Howitz*, Rich Irish, Malia Johnson, Jackie Kendall, Elliot Lewis, Jillian Lewis, Chris Madsen, Karen Martin-Keller, Kristie McBride, Wendy McPhetres, Jill McVey, Loren Milliman, Brenda Mix, Lisa Mjorud, Liesl Mordhorst, Amy Neer, Connie Okasaki, Sue Perkins, Meighan Pritchard, Marion Querro*, Jeff Ricco, Phyllis Rowland, Ron Ryan*, Alex Shepard, Arlene Sommers*, Geri Soucek, Steve Soucek* (founding director), Judy Stanton, Tamara Steinhouse, Julia Sutherland, David Tarico, Brian Tervo, Donna Timbrook, Margaret VanGasken*, Jennifer Vangolen, Don Walstead, Nan Beth Walton, Ben Wearn*, Bryant Wilkie, Vanessa Wilkie, Matt Winningham, Carolyn Wise*, Ryan Yeo, Jun Zihye
*Founding Member