~ Leisl Jaberg ~Leisl joined Sonoran Bells in 2008. She started playing handbells at age 10 in a Wisconsin church group comprised of all ages, and learned right away to switch from position to position with each song. As an even younger child fascinated with bells, she was led to believe that to touch a bell without gloves would be akin to Sleeping Beauty touching the spindle (but has since found that, at least within Sonoran Bells, gloves are optional.) Since then, she has played bells nearly every year and in every place she's lived. She does not mind playing bells of any size, but must admit she prefers treble. Her musical background includes piano and flute, and some experience with the harp. Leisl is also a Drum & Bugle Corps fan and regrets never taking part personally. Leisl moved to Tucson for
her husband's career, an adventure after living most of her lifetime in various
Midwestern locations. She is currently a Substitute Librarian with the Pima County Public Library system. She was previously a Teen Services Librarian for several years in Illinois Besides bells, Leisl reads books, as often she can find the time. She hopes to finish writing a novel
herself someday. She loves swimming, working
on her family's genealogy, and working with computers on a variety of projects (including this website!)
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