Concerts & Events in Area 5

Founded in 1978 by Donald E. Allured, the Bay View Week of Handbells has become a destination for advanced handbell ringers from throughout the world. The intensive five-day event, directed by Fred Gramann, 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. The rehearsals begin at noon on Monday and continue through Thursday afternoon, culminating in a final concert on Thursday evening.

Admission: Free and open to the public; donations collected will benefit the Bay View Summer Music Academy scholarship fund.

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.

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

Admission: Free and open to the public.

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 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.

Join Joyful Sound for a holiday concert at the Indianapolis Artsgarden!

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

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!

Details to come; watch our social media and website for announcements about registration, repertoire, lodging, and more!