Events in Area 5
As a service to our members, 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.
For more information and application forms to host your own event please visit the national HMA website.
Be sure to check our schedule of workshops, and take a look at our concert calendar to find other events and performances in your area.
2024
Feb. 17-18, 2024
Inspiring! 2024
Christel DeHaan Fine Arts Center | 1230 Greyhound Lane, Indianapolis, IN 46227
Area 5 invites ringers ages 18-29 for a weekend of socializing, ringing, and performance. Conductor Kyle Webber brings creative experience as a conductor and composer in choosing repertoire and thematic programming for this event. Details about repertoire, lodging, and registration are available here.
April 13, 2024 | 9:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Masterclass 2024
Stonybrook United Methodist Church | 485 Cherry Bottom Road, Gahanna, OH 43230
Area 5 invites community handbell ensembles of all levels to participate in this one-day educational workshop. Clinician Dean Wagner will work with each ensemble as they perform 3-4 pieces of their own prepared repertoire. More details and registration information are available here.
April 14, 2024 | 12:30 – 5 p.m.
Tuesday Musicale of Greater Pontiac Massed Ring
Clarkston United Methodist Church | 6600 Waldon Road, Clarkston, MI 48346
Contact: Judy Phillips
April 20, 2024 | 9 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.
Central Indiana Handbell Festival
Second Presbyterian Church | 7700 N. Meridian St., Indianapolis, IN 46260
Handbell choirs in Indiana and beyond are invited to gather in Indianapolis for a day of fellowship and ringing with conductor Kyle Webber. The closing concert is at 3 p.m. and is open to the public. More information is available here.
Contact: Susan Oxley
April 27, 2024 | 9 a.m. – 4 p.m.
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. Register to attend here.
Contact: Joe Galyon
2025
April 25-26, 2025
2025 Area 5 Spring Festival
Greater Columbus Convention Center | 400 North High St., Columbus, OH 43215
Area 5 presents its 2025 spring festival, with conductor Fred Gramann! More information coming soon.