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 listed on this page. 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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2025
Thursday, July 17 | 7 p.m.
Summer Ringing with Classical Bells: Workshop #2
St. Matthew’s United Methodist Church
30900 Six Mile Road
Livonia, MI 48152
Join members of Classical Bells for our second of three FREE workshops this summer, featuring “Techniques A-Z” and a reading session.
Admission: Free. Please contact Classical Bells for more details.
Handglockenchor Gotha Ohio Concert Tour
Various dates & locations; see the blurb for more information.
Join the Handglockenchoir Gotha (Handbell Choir of Gotha, Germany) for their Ohio concert tour! Founded in 1987, Handglockenchoir Gotha consists of ~50 members in 6 different groups, ringing 6.5 octaves of bells, 5 octaves of chimes, and various other percussion instruments.
Concert tour schedule:
Tuesday, July 22 at 2 p.m. | Bethany Village, Dayton
Tuesday, July 22 at 6:30 p.m. | Emmanuel Lutheran Church, Dayton
Wednesday, July 23 at 7 p.m. | Abiding Christ Lutheran Church, Columbus
Thursday, July 24 at 7 p.m. | St. Luke Lutheran Church, Columbus
Friday, July 25 at 7 p.m. | St. Paul Lutheran Church, Westerville
Sunday, July 27 at 10 a.m. (worship) | Holy Trinity Lutheran Church, Columbus
Sunday, July 27 at 4 p.m. | Holy Trinity Lutheran Church, Columbus
Monday, July 28 at 7 p.m. | First Presbyterian Church, Lancaster
Tuesday, July 29 at 7 p.m. | Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, Cincinnati (Kennwood)
Wednesday, July 30 at 7 p.m. | Lord of Life Lutheran Church, West Chester
Thursday, July 31 at 7 p.m. | St. John’s Lutheran Church, Vandalia
Saturday, Aug. 2 at 7 p.m. | Epiphany Lutheran Church, Dayton
Thursday, Aug. 14 | 7:30 p.m.
Bay View Week of Handbells Concert
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 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.
Thursday, Aug. 21 | 7 p.m.
Summer Ringing with Classical Bells: Workshop #3
St. Matthew’s United Methodist Church
30900 Six Mile Road
Livonia, MI 48152
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.
Saturday, Aug. 23 | 4 p.m.
HMA “Into the Forest” Closing Concert
Holy Cross Lutheran Church
30650 Six Mile Road
Livonia, MI 48152
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.
Sunday, Nov. 23 | 3 p.m.
Circle City Ringers
Carmel Clay Public Library
425 E. Main St.
Carmel, IN 46032
Join Circle City Ringers for a holiday concert at the Carmel Clay Public Library.
Admission: Free and open to the public.
Saturday, Nov. 8 | 9 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Eaton Rapids Handbell Festival
First United Methodist Church
600 S. Main St.
Eaton Rapids, MI 48827
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.
Sunday, Nov. 30 | 9:30 a.m.
Circle City Ringers
Living Stone Church
69 West Main St.
Rossville, IN 46065
Join Circle City Ringers in worship at Living Stone Church.
Admission: Free and open to the public.
Friday, Dec. 5 | 7 p.m.
Circle City Ringers
Old Union Church
5681 South 500 West
Jamestown, IN 46147
Join Circle City Ringers for a holiday concert at Old Union Church.
Admission: Free and open to the public.
Saturday, Dec. 6 | 1 p.m.
Circle City Ringers
Hamilton East Public Library
5 Municipal Drive
Fishers, IN 46038
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
Sunday, Dec. 7 | 10:30 a.m.
Circle City Ringers
Peru Church of the Brethren
134 E. Fifth St.
Peru, IN 46970
Join Circle City Ringers in worship at Peru Church of the Brethren.
Admission: Free and open to the public.
Sunday, Dec. 7 | 3 p.m.
Joyful Sound
Indianapolis Artsgarden
110 W. Washington St.
Indianapolis, IN 46204
Join Joyful Sound for a holiday concert at the Indianapolis Artsgarden!
Admission: Free and open to the public; donations are greatefully accepted.
Sunday, Dec. 7 | 3 p.m.
Lancaster Handbell Ensemble
First Presbyterian Church
222 N. Broad St.
Lancaster, OH 43130
Join Lancaster Handbell Ensemble for its annual winter concert!
Sunday, Dec. 7 | 6 p.m.
Circle City Ringers
First Baptist Church
2107 S. Park Ave.
Alexandria, IN 46001
Join Circle City Ringers for a holiday concert at First Baptist Church.
Admission: Free and open to the public.
Thursday, Dec. 11 | 7 p.m.
Circle City Ringers
Sunrise Senior Living
12130 Old Meridian St.
Carmel, IN 46032
Join Circle City Ringers for a holiday concert at Sunrise Senior Living.
Admission: Free and open to the public.
Sunday, Dec. 14 | 10:30 a.m.
Circle City Ringers
United Family Wesleyan Church
210 Washington Ave.
Cicero, IN 46034
Join Circle City Ringers in worship at United Family Wesleyan Church.
Admission: Free and open to the public.
Sunday, Dec. 14 | 3:30 p.m.
Circle City Ringers
John Knox Presbyterian Church
3000 N. High School Road
Indianapolis, IN 46224
Join Circle City Ringers for a holiday concert at John Knox Presbyterian Church.
Admission: Free and open to the public.
Thursday, Dec. 18 | 7:30 p.m.
Circle City Ringers: The Holly & the Ivy Concert
Indiana Landmarks
1201 Central Ave.
Indianapolis, IN 46202
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.
Friday, Dec. 19 | 7 p.m.
Circle City Ringers
Crossroads Community Church
14885 Southeastern Parkway
Fishers, IN 46037
Join Circle City Ringers for a holiday concert at Crossroads Community Church.
Admission: Free and open to the public.
2026
March 20-21, 2026
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!
Details to come; watch our social media and website for announcements about registration, repertoire, lodging, and more!