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.
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2024
Thursday, April 25 | 7 p.m. IN
Joyful Sound and University of Indianapolis handbell ensembles
Christel DeHaan Fine Arts Center: Ruth Lilly Performance Hall | 1230 Greyhound Lane, Indianapolis, IN 46227
Join Joyful Sound, a Bronze-level choir based in Indianapolis, for a joint concert with the University of Indianapolis’s handbell ensembles!
Admission: Free and open to the public.
Friday, April 26 | 7:30 p.m. OH
Kalamazoo Ringers | To the World: Peace
Sending peace to the world, featuring pieces by Gramann, Eithun, Sue, Payn, and more.
Epworth United Methodist Church | 4855 Central Ave, Toledo, OH 43615
Admission: Free and open to the public. A freewill offering will be collected.
Saturday, April 27 | 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. OH
Ring Cincinnati Handbell Festival
Faith Community United Methodist Church| 8230 Cox Road, West Chester, OH 45069
A handbell festival for choirs and independent ringers in the metro-Cincinnati area, with conductor Joe Galyon. View this PDF for more information, including festival repertoire and a full schedule. Registration is now full. Please join us for the closing concert at 3:15 p.m.!
Contact: Joe Galyon
Saturday, April 27 | 1 p.m. IN
Joyful Sound
Greenwood Village South | 295 Village Lane, Greenwood, IN 46143
Joyful Sound is a Bronze-level choir based in Indianapolis. Join us for a spring concert, featuring a variety of sacred and secular music!
Admission: Free and open to the public.
Saturday, April 27 | 2 p.m.OH
Columbus Rings | Watercolors
Columbus Rings presents Watercolors: vibrant and varied handbell music for the spring.
Watercolor paintings represent human emotion, inform our appreciation of nature, and illuminate the interplay between illusion and reality. Similarly, music encourages the exploration of dynamic and stylistic contrasts, varying textures from thick to thin, and representations of the real and the surreal. Using 5 octaves of handbells and handchimes, Columbus Rings will present arrangements of works by Debussy, Satie, and Offenbach alongside bold original compositions and familiar favorites.
Columbus Metropolitan Library – Main Campus | 96 S. Grant Ave., Columbus, OH 43215
Admission: Free and open to the public.
Saturday, April 27 | 7 p.m. MI
Kalamazoo Ringers | To the World: Peace
Sending peace to the world, featuring pieces by Gramann, Eithun, Sue, Payn, and more.
Three Rivers Presbyterian Church | 320 N. Main St., Three Rivers, MI 49093
Admission: Free and open to the public. A freewill offering will be collected.
Sunday, April 28 | 3 p.m. MI
Kalamazoo Ringers | To the World: Peace
Sending peace to the world, featuring pieces by Gramann, Eithun, Sue, Payn, and more.
Christ Memorial Church | 595 Graafschap Road, Holland, MI 49423
Admission: Free and open to the public. A freewill offering will be collected.
Saturday, May 4 | 1 p.m. MI
Classical Bells | 40 Years of Ringing in Color: Appetizers & Wine Event
Historic Trinity Lutheran Church | 1345 Gratiot Ave., Detroit, MI 48207
Admission: $25 for premium seating; $15 for general seating. Tickets available on the Classical Bells website.
Sunday, May 5 | 3 p.m. OH
Lancaster Handbell Ensemble | The Masters and the Movies!
First Presbyterian Church | 222 N. Broad St., Lancaster, OH 43130
Admission: $10 at the door.
Sunday, May 5| 4 p.m.OH
Columbus Rings | Watercolors
Columbus Rings presents Watercolors: vibrant and varied handbell music for the spring.
Watercolor paintings represent human emotion, inform our appreciation of nature, and illuminate the interplay between illusion and reality. Similarly, music encourages the exploration of dynamic and stylistic contrasts, varying textures from thick to thin, and representations of the real and the surreal. Using 5 octaves of handbells and handchimes, Columbus Rings will present arrangements of works by Debussy, Satie, and Offenbach alongside bold original compositions and familiar favorites.
St. Paul Lutheran Church | 4686 E. Walnut St., Westerville, OH 43081
Admission: Free and open to the public.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.