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.
See your event listed here!
To have a concert listed on this page, please fill out this form.
To have your festival/workshop/other event listed, please email our webmaster with the following: Event name, date and time of event, venue name & address, registration information & cost, and the event website (if applicable).
Holding an event? Apply for HMA endorsement!
One of the benefits of membership in Handbell Musicians of America is the opportunity to have an event endorsed by HMA. The benefits of having an event endorsed can include marketing opportunities, coverage of ASCAP royalty fees, and more.
2024
Lexington Ringers | Christmastime!
Tates Creek Christian Church | 3150 Tates Creek Road, Lexington, KY 40502
Admission: Suggested donation: $10 per person, or $25 per family. Donations may be made here.
Ring in the season with us! Under the direction of Jeff Marsh, the Lexington Ringers present their annual holiday handbell concert. Join the Ringers for a fabulous evening of handbell music, singing, and other surprises!
Tuesday, Dec. 17 | 7:30 p.m.MI
Embellish Handbells | Journey to Joy
Mayflower Congregational Church | 2345 Robinson Road SE, Grand Rapids, MI 49506
Admission: $12
Join Embellish for our celebration of the holidays! This year, our concert theme will be “Journey to Joy.”
Friday, Dec. 20 | 7 p.m. MI
Classical Bells | Ringing in the Season with Classical Bells
First Congregational Church of Ann Arbor | 608 E. William St., Ann Arbor, MI 48104
Admission: TBA
Please join the First Congregational Church of Ann Arbor and the American Center of Church Music for an evening filled with Classical Bells. This program is sure to please an audience of all ages!
Friday, Dec. 20 | 7 p.m. OH
Columbus Rings | ‘Twas the Night Before Christmas
Worthington United Methodist Church | 600 High St., Worthington, OH 43085
Admission: Free, although donations are welcome.
Columbus Rings returns to Worthington United Methodist Church to ring in the holiday season! Join us for a program packed with classic carols, songs of peace and joy, and exciting new arrangements – all played on five octaves of handbells and handchimes. Our concert will feature Collin Richardson on the organ and piano, along with guest percussionists and brass. It’s certain to be an exciting and engaging event for the whole family. We hope you’ll join us!
Saturday, Dec. 21 | 3 p.m.MI
Embellish Handbells | Journey to Joy
Rush Creek Bible Church | 2334 76th St. SW, Byron Center, MI 49315
Admission: $12
Join Embellish and Campana for our celebration of the holidays! This year, our concert theme will be “Journey to Joy.”
2025
Sunday, March 9 | 3 p.m.IN
Purdue Bells | Space Bells
Wells Community Cultural Center | 638 North St., Lafayette, IN 47901
Admission: Free.
A concert of out-of-this-world music, including a galactic premiere!
Sunday, March 16| 3 p.m. OH
Lancaster Handbell Ensemble | Spring Concert
W.D. Packard Music Hall | 1703 Mahoning Ave. NW, Warren, OH 44483
Admission: Free.
Join the Lancaster Handbell Ensemble and the W.D. Packard Band for a joint performance!
Friday-Saturday, April 25-26OH
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.
Sunday, May 4 | 3 p.m.MI
Embellish Handbells | There’s No Place Like Home
Matthews Performing Arts Center at Cornerstone University | 3000 Leonard St NE, Grand Rapids, MI 49525
Admission: $12
Join Embellish Handbells as we perform songs around the theme of “There’s No Place Like Home” for our spring concert!
Sunday, May 4| 3 p.m. OH
Lancaster Handbell Ensemble | Cascades of Sound, Handbells & Guest Artists Unite
First Presbyterian Church | 222 North Broad St., Lancaster, OH 43130
Admission: $10 for adults; $5 for youth under 18
TBA
Postponed: Date/Time TBA
WVSaturday, Nov. 2, 2024 | 9 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Fall Mountain Ring
United Methodist Temple | 201 Templeview Drive, Beckley, WV 25801
Join conductor Joe Galyon for the West Virginia 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: 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.