Concerts & Events in Area 5
Handbell Musicians of America offers a wide variety of events on a national, regional and local level — festivals, seminars, master classes, 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.
To see your event or concert listed here, please follow the instructions on the right. Each event must be entered separately. Please wait approximately one week for listings to appear on the Area 5 website. For questions or edits, please email our webmaster.
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2024
Fall Mountain Ring
United Methodist Temple | 201 Templeview Drive, Beckley, WV 25801
Join conductor Joe Galyon for the Fall Mountain Ring, a handbell festival for choirs and independent ringers in West Virginia and beyond! Independent ringers will be assigned a position and placed into a choir.
Closing concert: 3:15 p.m. Free and open to the public.
Registration: $20 per person. Table rental is $10 per 8ft table, and attendees should bring their own bells/chimes, foam, stands, music, etc. View a detailed schedule and more information at the link above, and register here. Registration deadline is Oct. 1.
Saturday, Nov. 16 | 9 a.m. – 4 p.m.MI
Eaton Rapids Fall Handbell Festival
First United Methodist Church | 600 S. Main St., Eaton Rapids, MI 48827
Join conductors Brenda Austin and Kyle Webber for the Eaton Rapids Fall Handbell Festival! Featuring tracks for Tins (Level ~1) & Coppers (Level ~3), classes for ringer and directors, and a concert by the Detroit Handbell Ensemble.
Closing concert: 3:30 p.m. Free and open to the public.
Registration: $20 per person or $150 per choir. Includes lunch. Tables will be provided if desired; attendees should bring their own bells/chimes, foam, and music. More information at the link above, and the registration form is here. Registration deadline is Oct. 15.
Friday, Dec. 6 | 7:30 p.m. MI
Detroit Handbell Ensemble | The Stars Are Brightly Shining
Holy Cross Lutheran Church | 30650 Six Mile Road, Livonia, MI, 48152
Admission: Free, although donations are welcome.
Come and be inspired this holiday season by songs and dulcet sounds spotlighting celestial phenomena. You, too, are a radiant and glimmering star. Come, join us in creating a magical light. Together, we are all brightly shining. Conducted by Kyle Webber and comprised of the finest handbell musicians from southeast Michigan, the Detroit Handbell Ensemble celebrates more than 30 years of outstanding performances showcasing the brilliance of the Motor City.
Saturday, Dec. 7 | 7 p.m. MI
Detroit Handbell Ensemble | The Stars Are Brightly Shining
First United Methodist Church | 777 West Eight Mile Road, Northville, MI 48167
Admission: Free, although donations are welcome.
Come and be inspired this holiday season by songs and dulcet sounds spotlighting celestial phenomena. You, too, are a radiant and glimmering star. Come, join us in creating a magical light. Together, we are all brightly shining. Conducted by Kyle Webber and comprised of the finest handbell musicians from southeast Michigan, the Detroit Handbell Ensemble celebrates more than 30 years of outstanding performances showcasing the brilliance of the Motor City.
Queen City Bronze | Christmas Kaleidoscope
Twin Towers Senior Living | 5343 Hamilton Ave., Cincinnati, OH 45224
Admission: Free, although donations are welcome.
Ring in the holidays with a festive program in three sections: Season of Light, Celebrate Around the World, and Holiday Classics.
Friday, Dec. 13 | 7 p.m. MI
Detroit Handbell Ensemble | The Stars Are Brightly Shining
Shepherd of the Lakes Lutheran Church | 2905 S. Commerce Road, Walled Lake, MI 48390
Admission: Free, although donations are welcome.
Come and be inspired this holiday season by songs and dulcet sounds spotlighting celestial phenomena. You, too, are a radiant and glimmering star. Come, join us in creating a magical light. Together, we are all brightly shining. Conducted by Kyle Webber and comprised of the finest handbell musicians from southeast Michigan, the Detroit Handbell Ensemble celebrates more than 30 years of outstanding performances showcasing the brilliance of the Motor City.
Queen City Bronze | Christmas Kaleidoscope
Ephipany United Methodist Church | 6635 Loveland-Miamiville Road, Loveland, OH 45140
Admission: Free, although donations are welcome.
Ring in the holidays with a festive program in three sections: Season of Light, Celebrate Around the World, and Holiday Classics.
Sunday, Dec. 15 | 4 p.m. MI
Detroit Handbell Ensemble | The Stars Are Brightly Shining
Dearborn First United Methodist Church | 22124 Garrison St., Dearborn, MI 48124
Admission: Free, although donations are welcome.
Come and be inspired this holiday season by songs and dulcet sounds spotlighting celestial phenomena. You, too, are a radiant and glimmering star. Come, join us in creating a magical light. Together, we are all brightly shining. Conducted by Kyle Webber and comprised of the finest handbell musicians from southeast Michigan, the Detroit Handbell Ensemble celebrates more than 30 years of outstanding performances showcasing the brilliance of the Motor City.
Queen City Bronze | Christmas Kaleidoscope
St. Paul’s United Church of Christ | 1 North Jefferson St., Alexandria, KY 41001
Admission: Free, although donations are welcome.
Ring in the holidays with a festive program in three sections: Season of Light, Celebrate Around the World, and Holiday Classics.
Friday, Dec. 20 | 7 p.m. OH
Columbus Rings
Worthington United Methodist Church | 600 High St., Worthington, OH 43085
Admission: Free, although donations are welcome.
2025
2025 Area 5 Spring Festival
Greater Columbus Convention Center | 400 N. High St., Columbus, OH 43215
Join us in Ohio’s capital city as we welcome conductor Fred Gramann to lead us in a weekend of handbell ringing, fellowship, and fun! More information here.