Concerts & Events in Area 5
Handbell Musicians of America offers a wide variety of events on a national, regional and local level — festivals, seminars, masterclasses, etc. National events are planned and presented by the HMA national office. Regional and local events are planned and presented by Areas & Sub-Areas, or by a member or member organization of Handbell Musicians of America.
This page is intended to serve as a list of all handbell-related concerts and events occurring in Area 5.
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2026
Saturday, Feb. 28 | 8:30 a.m. – noon
Youth Handbell Workshop
Valparaiso University Chapel
1700 Chapel Drive
Valparaiso, IN, 46383
Youth ages 8-15 are invited to join Harmony Handbells at this free workshop! Each participant will have the opportunity to attend classes designed for all levels of ringers, including percussion, rhythm, and handbell techniques.
Registration: Free, but pre-registration is required and will be capped at 60 registrants. Email [email protected] to register.
Closing concert: There will be a closing concert at 11:15 a.m.; it is free and open to the public. The concert will feature the Lake Central High School handbell choir as a special guest, as well as any attending choir that wishes to perform a previously prepared piece.
March 20-21
2026 Area 5 Spring Ring
Horizon Convention Center
401 S. High St.
Muncie, IN 47305
Join Area 5 in Muncie, Ind., for a spring festival featuring Indiana’s own Jason Krug as conductor!
Registration is open! Visit the 2026 Spring Ring webpage for details about repertoire, registration, lodging, and more!
Sunday, May 5 | 3 p.m.
Lancaster Handbell Ensemble
“Voices of the Earth: A Folk Journey”
First Presbyterian Church
222 N. Broad St.
Lancaster, OH 43130
Join Lancaster Handbell Ensemble for its annual spring concert!
Admission: $10 for adults; $5 for youth under 18
Aug. 10-14
Bay View Week of Handbells
John M. Hall Auditorium
1725 Encampment Ave.
Petoskey, MI 49770
Founded in 1978 by Donald E. Allured, the Bay View Week of Handbells has become a destination for advanced handbell ringers throughout the world. Now directed by Fred Gramann, the intensive five-day event takes place in northern Michigan on the picturesque shores of Lake Michigan. Ringers are assigned positions in 10 choirs, using sets of handbells and chimes ranging from five to eight octaves.
Registration: Please see the Bay View Week of Handbells website for application information, pricing, and deadlines.
Closing concert: Thursday, Aug. 13 at 7:30 p.m. Free and open to the public, with a free-will offering taken to support the Bay View Summer Music Academy Scholarship Fund.