Bells of the Lakes handbell ensemble

Bells of the Lakes Members

Amy Maakestad

Amy started ringing handbells in fourth grade and has been hooked ever since. She rang in choirs under the direction of her mom, Patty VanLandschoot, through college. Amy has a Bachelors Degree in Piano Performance from the University of Wisconsin-Superior and a Master of Sacred Music Degree from Luther Seminary in St. Paul. She is currently Director of Music Ministries at White Bear Lake United Methodist Church where she is the organist, directs two handbell choirs, the cherub choir and does worship planning. In her free time, Amy enjoys gardening, baking, eating and parenting her two young children with husband, Matthew.