Concerts & Events in Area 5

Join members of Classical Bells for our final FREE workshop this summer, featuring 4-in-hand treble and low bass techniques, plus a reading session.

Admission: Free. Please contact Classical Bells for more details.

Gather with area church choir and handbell directors, worship leaders, sound technicians, and pianists/organists for an inspirational three days of input from nationally recognized music composers and educators. This year’s Sacred Music Workshop covers handbell and keyboard strategies, church sound, and choral content selection, plus an evening concert that many consider to be the event’s highlight.

Brenda Austin and Joel Raney will teach two handbell workshops:

“Bring the Ring!” (Friday, Aug. 22 | 9 a.m. – Noon) — designed for both ringers and directors, topics include enhancing musical technique for expressive playing, elevating performances through effective rehearsal methods, and inspiring musicality.

“Ringing 101” (Friday, Aug. 22 | 1-5 p.m.) — includes instruction about recruiting and revitalizing music ministries, treble techniques, and a Hope Publishing music-reading session.

For more information, including more details about schedule and registration fees, please visit the Sweetwater event page.

Registration: Varies, depending on sessions attended.

HMA’s Into the Forest event is for bell tree ringers of all levels, beginner to advanced. Attendees spend three days learning, sharing, and socializing with fellow bell tree ringers. The event concludes with a concert on Saturday, which will also be livestreamed.

Admission: Free and open to the public.

Join Harmony Handbells for “Ringing in the Breeze,” a casual ringing session for those who would like to give handbells a try! September’s theme is “music from movies.”

Registration: Free and open to the public! Please RSVP to Linda Haddix at [email protected] and bring gloves if you have them.

Calling all youth handbell ringers, ages 8-17! Conductor Andrew McElhaney and Harmony Handbells present a one-day workshop, featuring music from the movies, ringing instruction, workshops, and a final public concert at 2:30 p.m.

Registration: $10 per person, or $50 per choir. Please RSVP to Linda Haddix at [email protected]. Payment may be made in advance via mail, or the day of the event.

Join conductors Brenda Austin and Kyle Webber for the annual Eaton Rapids Handbell Festival! This year’s repertoire features two massed pieces, one Tins piece, and one Coppers piece, which attendees should plan to prepare prior to the festival. Tables are provided on a first-come, first-served basis, but attendees should plan to bring foam, bells, chimes, mallets, etc.

The closing concert will also feature the Detroit Handbell Ensemble, and attending choirs are invited to play a solo piece as well.

Registration: $20 per ringer, or $150 per choir. Lunch is included. Click here for the registration form.

Closing concert admission: Free and open to the public.

Join Circle City Ringers for a holiday concert at the Carmel Clay Public Library.

Admission: Free and open to the public.

Join Circle City Ringers in worship at Living Stone Church.

Admission: Free and open to the public.

Join Circle City Ringers for a holiday concert at Old Union Church.

Admission: Free and open to the public.

Join Circle City Ringers for a holiday concert at Hamilton East Public Library.

Admission: Free and open to the public. Reservations suggested: 317-579-0300

Join Circle City Ringers in worship at Peru Church of the Brethren.

Admission: Free and open to the public.

Founded in 1999, Joyful Sound is an Indianapolis-based community handbell choir that plays a variety of secular and sacred music. Join us for a holiday concert at the Indianapolis Artsgarden!

Admission: Free and open to the public; donations are gratefully accepted.

Join Lancaster Handbell Ensemble for its annual winter concert!

Join Circle City Ringers for a holiday concert at First Baptist Church.

Admission: Free and open to the public.

Join Circle City Ringers for a holiday concert at Sunrise Senior Living.

Admission: Free and open to the public.

Join Circle City Ringers in worship at United Family Wesleyan Church.

Admission: Free and open to the public.

Join Circle City Ringers for a holiday concert at John Knox Presbyterian Church.

Admission: Free and open to the public.

Founded in 1999, Joyful Sound is an Indianapolis-based community handbell choir that plays a variety of secular and sacred music. Join us for a holiday concert at First Christian Church of Morgantown!

Admission: Free and open to the public; donations are gratefully accepted.

Experience the sounds of the season at Indiana Landmarks’ popular annual concert, featuring singers, the Circle City Ringers, and instrumentalists in Indiana Landmarks Center’s Grand Hall.

Admission: Tickets will be available via Indiana Landmarks.

Join Circle City Ringers for a holiday concert at Crossroads Community Church.

Admission: Free and open to the public.

Join Area 5 in Muncie, Ind., for a spring festival featuring Indiana’s own Jason Krug as conductor!

More details to come; watch our social media and 2026 Spring Ring webpage for announcements about registration, lodging, and more!