Cheryl Ulmer

I grew up and graduated from Hosmer High School in 1972 and Northern State University in 1975 with a B.S. degree in Elementary & Music Education. I became involved with handbells at Trinity Lutheran Church in Mobridge, SD in 1986 and have been the Director of the Good Shepherd Lutheran Exultation Bells since 1996.

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I retired in 2023 after teaching K-12 Music and private piano lessons for 40+ years in Mobridge, Aberdeen, & Eagle Butte, SD. This affords me the ability to devote more time to my love and dedication to anything to do with handbells! I also serve as substitute director for the Shepherd’s Choir when needed.

I’m currently serving as the South Dakota representative on the Area 7 Board (Minnesota, Wisconsin, North Dakota, Manitoba, South Dakota) of the Handbell Musicians of America. This position gives the opportunity for Good Shepherd and myself to provide communication and leadership to area & regional bells choirs.

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