About Us

Co-Founder C.J. Leoncini works as a Retail Services Manager for a major convenience retail distributor out of Salt Lake City.  Music has been a distinctive part of C.J.'s life, beginning at age 12 on the clarinet and then learning tenor saxophone.  He was an avid member of the University of Utah Marching Utes from 2003-2009, playing the sax before serving as a drum major for the 2006 through 2009 seasons.  Go Utes! His love of music expanded when he began playing handbells in 2010.  C.J. graduated in 2017 from Utah Valley University with a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Management.  He loves to travel, cheer on the Utes, and enjoy time with his spoiled cocker spaniel.

Co-Founder Paul Young began playing piano at the age of 5 and the trumpet at age 8.  He graduated from Weber State University with a Bachelor of Science degree in Accounting.  He currently works as a Financial Analyst for Salt Lake City Corporation.  Paul began ringing handbells in 2003.  He currently serves as Treasurer for the Bay View Week of Handbells event held annually in Petoskey, MI, as well as on the Donald E. Allured Composition Committee.  His musical taste is quite eclectic and Christmas is his favorite time of year.  

Jane Price has an eclectic musical background, having played French horn with the Austin Symphonic Band, the Salt Lake Symphonic Winds, trumpet in the Rough Drafts Polka band, and (currently), piano with the Offbeats Traditional Jazz Band. 

Jane started playing handbells in 2005 under the direction of Bob Nohavec, and served as the Mountain Sub-Area Chair for Area 11 of the Handbell Musicians of America for 3 years.  She is delighted to join the Salt City Bells and get back into ringing!

With degrees in Music, English, and Speech-Language Pathology, Jane decided to ignore her training and taught American pronunciation to international students in South Korea and several universities in the USA for 20 years.  She currently is the Instructional Designer for the College of Nursing here at the University of Utah.

Roy Attridge grew up next door to Christ UMC in Salt Lake City where he would occasionally slip in to peek at the bell choir.  It wasn’t until 20 years later, after he had moved to San Diego (to “be somewhere that wasn’t Utah for a while”), that he actually picked up a handbell – and he was hooked.  He learned the art at Faith Presbyterian Church and then grew to ring and hold board positions with San Diego Harmony Ringers and Timbré Ensemble. Not getting enough bell time already, he also served as Handbell Programs Director at First Unitarian Universalist Church, where he led two adult ensembles and inflicted periodic adventures on the children’s choir.  Roy holds Handbell Musicians of America certifications in Arrangement & Composition and Handbell Techniques (from back when HMA actually did such things), has taught Technique and Bass Bells/Chimes classes at Area 12 AGEHR/HMA events, and facilitated a Handbells in Worship workshop for the Unitarian Universalist Musicians Network.  After successfully “finding himself” in California, he moved back home to Utah several years ago to be closer to family, the mountains and fry sauce. 

Colleen Arrington answered an ad for bell ringers and instantly fell in love with the Heavenly tones of the bells.  She has rung in Utah Valley Handbell Choir and Bells of Joyful Sound.  She’s super-excited to help the Salt City Bells progress to a top-notch community bell group.  She’s a retired RN and lives in Saratoga Springs with her husband James and two cats.   

Christy Giblon began her musical journey playing clarinet at age 10. She picked up saxophone in high school band and went on to major in Music Education at Southern Utah University. After teaching in Utah for 1 year, she then taught in Texas for 6 years and completed her Master Degree at Texas A & M Kingsville. In 2007, she returned to Utah where she has been teaching band and guitar at Dixon Middle School in Provo ever since. 

Christy had her first taste of handbells while student teaching. She later used those skills to join the handbell choir at the Presbyterian Church in Alice, Texas. Upon her return to Utah, she rang with the Utah Valley Handbell Choir and the Bells of Joyful Sound. The business of life required her to take a break from handbells for several years, but she has been happy to rejoin the handbell community with the Salt City Bells.

Marianne Reynolds lives in Tooele, Utah and works as a nurse for Harmony Home Health. She began playing the piano when she was 6 years old and the flute at age 10. In high school, she played in the orchestra for plays and musicals and participated in the marching band. She played the flute and piccolo in the BYU Marching Band for 4 years while working toward her nursing degree.  As an adult, she has played the flute in several musical groups and performances including a local production of "The Messiah." Playing the piano for the primary children at church has also been a fun experience for her. 

This is her first experience with handbells and she is excited to learn about and be part of Salt City Bells. 

Ann Butt has fond memories of growing up with music including playing piano for as long as she can remember. Ann has practiced as a Registered Nurse for nearly 40 years and is currently an Associate Professor in the College of Nursing at the University of Utah. Ann works with Jane who encouraged her to join Salt City Bells, despite very little bell ringing experience--and it's been fun! 

Ann enjoys traveling and spending time with her husband outdoors just as much as curling up with a good book. She also spends a lot of time with Gracie, the Portuguese Water Dog, who goes to work with Ann daily, as the "official" therapy dog for students, staff and faculty at the College of Nursing. 

Ferris Derbidge began playing piano at 7 and trumpet in junior high. His mother, Karen, a talented Soprano, and father, Ross (nicknamed “Bongo” for his talent in drumming), were greatly responsible for his musical upbringing. Ferris sang in various Choirs and played in several bands throughout High School and College. It was at Utah State with the Sunburst Singers/Aggie Carolers under Derek Furch that Ferris was first introduced to handbells. After 2 years of missionary service in Korea (1987-1989) he returned home to form and direct the vocal Handbell choir “Accabella (1991-2015). ” 

Ferris graduated from the University of Utah College of Pharmacy in 1994, but always kept performing with his love for music/handbells. In 2005, he was an inaugural member of the Bells on Temple Square where he played until retirement in 2018, but has kept actively ringing. Ferris is excited for this new chapter ringing with the Salt City Bells! Ferris’s wife Heidi and their 4 fur babies (3 joint and 1 step baby) are his biggest fans! Yes, Ferris is a Ham! LOL, No, really he is a Ham radio operator (K9RPH). 73!  

Robert Coe-Jones has been immersed in music for most of his life. Starting with piano and dance lessons at a young age, Robert then fell in love with the French horn. This love took him to Utah State University where he completed a degree in French Horn performance. 

Currently, Robert is the brass coach for a high school marching band and teaches private music lessons. He also performs regularly with many ensembles in the community. 

Although he is fairly new to bell ringing, Robert is excited for the opportunity to spend time with a wonderful group of people and expand his musical horizons.

Karen Warner grew up in Sandy. Through her childhood, she learned to play the piano, violin, flute, and also took singing lessons. After her sister fell in love with playing the handbells in high school, Karen quickly followed suit and loved playing for a year in high school as well! Karen played with her sister in the Bells of Joyful Sound for a year, but decided to take some time off and moved to San Antonio, TX. After 8 1/2 years there, Karen has recently come back to Utah and needed some healing of the heart, and bells were just what the doctor ordered! She has been so happy to play with the Salt City Bells, and looks forward to practice every week. 

Karen works as a pharmacy technician and has loved learning to make IV medications at her current job. She spends most of her time with her pit bull, Samson. She also enjoys cross stitching, crochet, sewing, all things purple, and true crime.