Founded in 2024, Ring Out is a handbell ensemble created by and for LGBTQIA+ ringers and allies. We are one of the first handbell groups in the nation dedicated to LGBTQIA+ inclusivity. Handbells are a powerful medium for building strong connections, and we aim to make this art form accessible and welcoming to people who may not feel comfortable or be welcomed in a church setting where the majority of handbell ensembles are based. Together, we explore the rich world of secular handbell music and support the composition of more inclusive and representative music through commissions and collaborations.
Logan Olson (he/him) is the artistic director and founder of Ring Out! He is a graduate of Luther College where he studied Environmental Science and was a member of Luther Ringers and the Nordic Choir. He has a strong passion for environmental protection and justice which inspired his path to working as an ecological restoration project manager for Friends of the Mississippi River. Logan is also the Director of Handbells at Holy Trinity Lutheran Church in Minneapolis. Handbells have been an enriching part of Logan’s life from an early age, and he is passionate about increasing inclusivity in this unique art form for the LGBTQIA+ community and all people.
Katie Schroeder (she/her)
Andrew Winfield (he/him)
Kenny Niemeyer (he/him)
Paige-Erin Wheeler (she/her)
Allison Hawley-March (she/her)