By: Angi Walkup
THE VILLAGE REPORTER
Kristine Stout sure does know her bells! Listening to her concert on Friday evening at the Fayette Opera House was an experience! The hand bells are a unique sound to hear as a hand bell choir, but to hear them played by a hand bell soloist is unlike anything seen or heard! She brings joyful sounds and humor to each and every performance!
Kristine started her career nearly 20 years ago after purchasing her hand bells in 1995. She and husband Kirt travel all over the United States playing a concert here and there. Together they opened a theatre in Indiana and played for 7 seasons before closing in 2009. Being her full time job, she does approximately 50-70 shows per year.
Behind Kristine in her shows is a full orchestra: brass, strings, woods, etc. BUT, she is alone on her stage. She programs a digital keyboard to her specifications and sounds and it allows her to perform a full concert with rich sounds of various instruments at her desire.
Kristine gathered inspiration from her mother, who was also a piano teacher as Kristine also is, and her father, who loved hearing her play.
Kristine loves to share her passion and can be contacted for a variety of venues. Visit her website at www.joybelltheater.com or check her out on YouTube. You won’t be disappointed!
Angi may be reached at
publisher@thevillagereporter.com