"Your Christmas concert is my favorite holiday event! Very uplifting! Gorgeous! Well Done!"
About Tapestry
Tapestry is a spirited team of volunteer musicians who devote themselves to women's choral and English handbell music. Based in the East San Francisco Bay Area, this unique group was formed in 2006 by the merger of Heartsong Women's Chamber Chorus and Canto Bello Handbell Ensemble. We are a registered charitable non-profit corporation whose mission is to entertain, educate, and raise money for charity.
Audiences universally agree that Tapestry performs with high energy and gladsome musicality. We bring to our
performances a passion for the music we play and sing. Quite frankly, it makes us want to dance! And that creates a generous yet intimate bond between us and our audiences. We love what
we do, and it shows.
Tapestry performs throughout Northern California and abroad. A group of our singers has recently returned from a tour in Ireland. Tapestry also performs for private and civic organizations and for seasonal events.
We are excited to announce the beginning of a new season for Tapestry, under the direction of Tessique Houston. Tess brings a wealth of experience and enthusiasm to our group, and we look forward to working with her to continue some of our traditions while also creating new ones. Welcome, Tess!
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Artistic Director
TESSIQUE HOUSTON holds a Bachelor of Music in Music Education degree from the University of Nevada, Reno, where her main instrument was flute. She has been ringing handbells since she fell in love with them during her student teaching in 1995. She is the Director of Handbell Ministries at Walnut Creek UMC, teaches at handbell clinics throughout the area, and rings with Sonos Handbell Ensemble. Tessique taught Elementary General Music (K-6) for ten years, and now works as a substitute teacher. She is a member of Sigma Alpha Iota International Music Fraternity. She enjoys reading, crossword puzzles, and knitting. Tessique and her husband Brian enjoy get-a-ways with their 5th wheel, taking their cats along for the adventures.
Board of Directors
Tapestry is governed by a Board of Directors. Our board at present is staffed as follows:
Laurel Cleary: President
Carylon Van Essen: Treasurer
Susan Hogenson: Secretary
Unfilled at present: At large member
"Attended your performance at Rossmoor. What an OUTSTANDING show, especially your finale. Kudos to you all for your ever evolving style and choreography. ~ Paul