Patriotic songs are the songs of summer and Prairie Carillon, north central Oklahoma’s community handbell choir under the direction of Marta Sullivan, will present many of your favorite “American” songs on July 2 at 6 pm in the cool, air-conditioned sanctuary of First Christian Church. This will be Ponca City’s first-ever Patriotic Handbell concert, “Let Freedom Ring”. The program contains some of our most beloved Patriotic songs such as, “My Country ‘Tis of Thee”, “Star Spangled Banner”, and “Battle Hymn of the Republic”. Other titles include those by American Composers and a sing-along Cowboy Ballad set featuring vocalist Joe Lessert, ukuleles, and handbells.

Handbell Choir personnel include Rebecca Blakeburn, Bob Corbin, Terry Heyer, Chad Keilman, Joe Lessert, Marsha Moore, Bonnie Otto, Sandy Pendergraft, Ann Powell, Claire Scott, Mark Southard, Nancy Stevenson, Marcy White, and Pattie Ziegenhain The Ponca City Area Federated Music Club Ukulele Club members include Elaine Armstrong, Amanda Cook, Bill Hamilton, Marsha Moore, and Marta Sullivan There is no admission charge and all are welcome. Come join Prairie Carillon and “Friends” as we “Let Freedom Ring”.

Prairie Carillon is an Associate Member of the Ponca City Federated Music Club.