CPU Handbell Choir

The Central Philippine University Handbell Ringers
Also known as	CPU Handbell Choir
Origin	Jaro, Iloilo City, Philippines
Genres	Handbell choir
Years active	1970-present
Members	Dr. Mailyn B. Jacar (Choir Director)

CPU Handbell Ringers (Central Philippine University Handbell Ringers) (formerly CPU Handbell Choir) is a Handbell choir founded at Central Philippine University. It is considered as the first handbell choir in the Philippines and also the only 5-octave handbell choir in the country. The group was organized by an American Baptist missionary named Elizabeth Taylor way back in the 1970s.^[1][2]

The Cultural Center of the Philippines has tapped the group for the Lakbay Sining Exchange Program since 2005, and had performed in various cultural concerts in the country.

The group has also performed in several television programs and events.

References

1. "CPU Handbell Choir: the only 5-octave handbell choir in the Philippines. The first group was organized by an American missionary named Elizabeth Taylor way back in the 1970's."
2. "I see a great potential in the CPU Handbell Choir, the only 5-octave handbell choir in the Philippines. The first group was organized by an American missionary named Elizabeth Taylor way back in the 1970's. Through the Cultural Affairs Office under the leadership of Dr. Anita Illenberger, a new group under my care was organized in 2005. Acquiring spare parts and musical pieces has been a challenge. I am thankful that the choir is composed of dedicated CPU students and alumni. The Cultural Center of the Philippines has tapped the group for the Lakbay Sining Exchange Program. With continued support, I am confident that there could be many more opportunities to glorify God through excellent handbell ringing. - By DR. MAILYN BERMEJO-JACAR, CPU Handbell Choir Director"