Posted by: School of Music
Michèle Sharik is raising bronze bells to the level of high art. Internationally renowned for her graceful and flowing style, she is an emerging artist in the growing genre of English handbell performance; an art that began as a popular pub activity some 400 years ago and from this humble beginning has developed into a concert performance instrument.
A visual as well as musical performer, a handbell soloist must combine the fluid grace of a dancer, the musicality of a virtuoso, and the precision of an athlete to perform on this demanding instrument. During each concert, Michèle will lift more than 250 lbs. of bronze in her own dance-like choreography combining both grace and strength.
No admission charge and no tickets required.