Friday, May 10| 7 p.m. MI

Classical Bells | 40th Anniversary Celebratory Show

St. John’s Episcopal Church | 574 S. Sheldon Road, Plymouth, MI 48170​​​

Admission: Free and open to the public. A freewill offering will be collected.

This is our official 40th Anniversary Celebratory show and will feature a Classical Bells Alumni Choir playing with Classical Bells. All alumni in the audience will be recognized as well. A reception will follow the show.

Detroit Handbell Ensemble | My Favorite Things

Memorial Presbyterian Church | 1310 Ashman St., Midland, MI 48640

Admission: Free and open to the public. A freewill offering will be collected.

DHE is proud to present our 2024 spring concert titled “My Favorite Things” celebrating our 30th anniversary! The program features favorite handbell arrangements selected by the ensemble’s members plus new works commissioned specifically for this special occasion. Come and enjoy popular favorites, original compositions, and Motown magic.

Queen City Bronze | Gems of the Queen City

St. Paul’s United Church of Christ | 1 North Jefferson St., Alexandria, KY 41001

Admission: Free and open to the public. A freewill offering will be collected.

Detroit Handbell Ensemble | My Favorite Things

Chelsea First United Methodist Church | 128 Park St., Chelsea, MI 48118

Admission: Free and open to the public. A freewill offering will be collected.

DHE is proud to present our 2024 spring concert titled “My Favorite Things” celebrating our 30th anniversary! The program features favorite handbell arrangements selected by the ensemble’s members plus new works commissioned specifically for this special occasion. Come and enjoy popular favorites, original compositions, and Motown magic.

Friday, May 17 | 7:30 p.m. OH

Stow Heritage Ringers | The Story Behind the Music

Stow Presbyterian Church | 4150 Fishcreek Road, Stow, OH 44224

Admission: Free and open to the public. A freewill offering will be collected.

Saturday, May 18 | 7 p.m. MI

Kalamazoo Ringers | To the World: Peace

Sending peace to the world, featuring pieces by Gramann, Eithun, Sue, Payn, and more.

First United Methodist Church | 212 South Park St., Kalamazoo, MI 49007

Admission: Free and open to the public. A freewill offering will be collected.

Saturday, May 18 | 7 p.m. OH

Gem City Ringers | If I Were A Bell

St. John’s Lutheran Church | 122 W. National Road, Vandalia, OH 45377

Admission: Free and open to the public. A freewill offering will be collected.

Gem City Ringers will be joined by Oakwood Brass, a professional brass ensemble from the Dayton area.

Saturday, May 18 | 7 p.m. OH

Queen City Bronze | Gems of the Queen City

Church of the Saviour | 8005 Pfeiffer Road, Montgomery, OH 45242

Admission: Free and open to the public. A freewill offering will be collected.

Sunday, May 19 | 4 p.m. MI

Detroit Handbell Ensemble | My Favorite Things

First Presbyterian Church of Northville | 200 E. Main St., Northville, MI 48167

Admission: Free and open to the public. A freewill offering will be collected.

DHE is proud to present our 2024 spring concert titled “My Favorite Things” celebrating our 30th anniversary! Join us for a bell party! We’ll have photos, historical displays, special guests, and a post-concert reception. The program features favorite handbell arrangements selected by the ensemble’s members plus new works commissioned specifically for this special occasion. Come and enjoy popular favorites, original compositions, and Motown magic.

Friday, May 24 | 6:30 p.m. IN

Harmony Handbells | Harmony Handbells Extravaganza

Griffith First Christian Church | 202 W. Pine St., Griffith, IN 46319

Admission: Free and open to the public. A freewill offering will be collected.

Join Harmony Handbells for a concert featuring a variety of music performed by adult and youth choirs.

Sunday, June 9 | 3 p.m.WV

The Raleigh Ringers

The Robinson Grand Performing Arts Center | 444 W. Pike St., Clarksburg, WV 26301

Admission: Free. Presented by the Cultural Foundation of Harrison County and the Barbara B. Highland Fund for the Arts. No tickets are required, and all seating is general admission.

The Robinson Grand Performing Arts Center is ADA compliant. Wheelchair seating is available on the main floor level and rear balcony level of the hall. There is a loading/unloading lane directly in front of the theater that can be used for drop-off or pick-up services. Registered service animals are welcome.

Sunday, June 9 | 2 p.m. IN

Joyful Sound

St. Mark’s United Methodist Church | 4780 126th St., Carmel, IN 46033

Joyful Sound is a Bronze-level choir based in Indianapolis. Join us for a summer concert, featuring a variety of sacred and secular music!

Admission: Free and open to the public. A freewill offering will be collected.

Wednesday, June 12 | 7 p.m. IN

Joyful Sound

Grace United Methodist Church | 1300 E. Adams Drive, Franklin, IN 46131

Joyful Sound is a Bronze-level choir based in Indianapolis. Join us for a summer concert, featuring a variety of sacred and secular music! Part of the Franklin Symphonic Council Summer Concert Series.

Admission: Free and open to the public.

Thursday, Aug. 15 | 7:30 p.m. MI

Bay View Week of Handbells | Closing Concert

John M. Hall Auditorium | 1715 Encampment Ave., Petoskey, MI 49770

Admission: Free and open to the public. A freewill offering will be collected to benefit the Bay View Association Summer Music Academy.

Saturday, Aug. 17 | 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.OH

Community handbell workshop

St. Paul Community United Methodist Church | 8221 Miami Road, Cincinnati, OH 45243

Join clinician Eric Timerding for a handbell workshop — beginners to advanced players welcome! Skills covered will include techniques for brand new ringers, shelley/4-in-hand ringing, weaving, and chimes. The workshop will begin with a Level 1 piece and work up to a Level 4. Attendees are encouraged to attend the entire workshop, which will end with a mass ring of all songs learned.

Registration is $25 per person and includes lunch. More information on how to register will be available soon.

A music list will be provided at the time of regisration; attendees must provide their own music for the 5 pieces, which can be purchased from Stanton’s Sheet Music in Columbus. Attendees are welcome to bring their own bells/equipment.