Cathy Moklebust

Cathy Moklebust is one of today’s most popular handbell composers, clinicians, and conductors, her music being represented on the majority of concerts and festivals nationwide. Her ringing experience began in 1970, and she attended her first National Festival in 1975 as a high school student. Her first piece was published in 1987, and she now has nearly 500 pieces in print or in process. Ms. Moklebust is also a professional percussionist, having earned her undergraduate and graduate degrees in instrumental music at South Dakota State University, Brookings. Cathy and her husband David reside in Brookings, South Dakota, where they operate a successful music preparation service. They have four grown children, and eight grandchildren.