James River Ringers "Imagine"
2025-05-09 19:30 - 20:30 (America/New_York) | River Road Presbyterian Church, 8960 River Rd, Richmond, VA, 23229, United States
Join the James River Ringers for a Spring Concert! Friday, May 9, 2025, 7:30pm at River Road Presbyterian Church, 8960 River Road, Richmond VA. The event is free and no tickets are required.
What part does imagination play in our daily lives and in the world? Join the James River Ringers as we ponder this question in our Spring 2025 program entitled, “Imagine”. The varied musical selections offered will inspire, uplift, and ignite your imagination. Also, at this concert, JRR will premiere four new, never heard, handbell arrangements. Come, join us!

Wilmington Handbell Ensemble Concerts "Ringing in our 25th Season"
2025-05-10 16:00 - 17:00 | St. Paul’s UMC, Wilmington, DE, United States
Wilmington Handbell Ensemble Concerts “Ringing in our 25th Season”
Saturday, April 5/2 PM Jonathan Beech Memorial Concert, Kennett High School, Kennett, PA
Saturday, April 26/4 PM Ebenezer UMC, Newark DE
Saturday May 10,/ 4 PM St. Paul’s UMC, Wilmington, DE Guest Conductor Micheal Helman, Founder, Celebrating 25 Years of Ringing
Saturday, May 17/3PM St Nicholas Church, Egg Harbor City, NJ

The Blue Ridge Ringers present "Ring On! Celebrating 30 years"
2025-05-12 15:00 - 16:00 | Tryon Estates, Columbus, NC, United States
The Blue Ridge Ringers present “Ring On! Celebrating 30 years”

Westminster Ringers "From the Stage"
2025-05-12 19:00 - 20:00 | Homewood at Frederick (Chapel), 7407 Willow Rd., Frederick, MD, United States
Westminster Ringers, Inc. presents “From the Stage”
May 12, 2025 – Homewood at Frederick (Chapel) – 7407 Willow Rd., Frederick, MD – 7 pm
Come join Accelerando as we perform compositions from different stages – Symphonic, Broadway, Opera, Ballet, Rock, Jazz, Magic, Big Band and Handbell.

Bell Durham Flying High! Handbell Pops Concert
2025-05-13 18:00 - 19:00 | Durham Main Library, 300 N. Roxboro St., Durham, NC, United States
Bell Durham Artistic Director Mitchell Eithun has programmed a spring concert that is sure to keep your feet tapping and create an enjoyable evening for all. With the release of the movie “Wicked,” the music from the original musical is more popular than ever. We will premiere an arrangement of “Defying Gravity” along with performing an arrangement of “For Good” at the concert.
Arrangements of Piedmont blues guitarist Etta Baker’s “Carolina Breakdown” and Irving Berlin’s classic “Always,” which is dedicated to the memory of former Durham residents Fred and Nancy Welfare, will help round out an evening of wonderful music.
The performances will feature soprano Alissa Roca, providing vocals for “Defying Gravity,” “Always” and “Somewhere Over the Rainbow.” Particularly known for her work in contemporary music, Ms. Roca has premiered more than 20 works including several operas, a full-length concert drama and a set of songs of her own texts. She is also the proud founder and artistic director of the Triangle’s Paradox Opera and has worked as a soloist with the Dallas Symphony, The Dallas Winds, Opera on the James, Opera Fayetteville, the Meadows Symphony, the Miami Bach Society, Voices of Change, the University of Texas New Music Ensemble, Duke University and Mallarmé Music.
There is no admission fee and tickets are not required.
We hope you can join us for one or more of our concerts.
2025 Spring Concerts
May 3 @ 4 PM, Duke Memorial United Methodist Church
May 13 @ 6 PM, Durham County Main Library Auditorium

Westminster Ringers "From the Stage"
2025-05-15 19:00 - 20:00 | Homewood at Plum Creek, 425 Westminster Ave., Hanover, PA, United States
Westminster Ringers, Inc. presents “From the Stage”
May 15, 2025 – Homewood at Plum Creek (Auditorium) – 435 Westminster Ave., Hanover, PA – 7 pm
Come join the Westminster Ringers as we perform compositions from different stages – Symphonic, Broadway, Opera, Ballet, Rock, Jazz, Magic, Big Band and Handbell.

The Blue Ridge Ringers present "Ring On! Celebrating 30 years"
2025-05-15 19:00 - 20:00 | Carolina Village, Hendersonville, NC, United States

Wilmington Handbell Ensemble Concerts "Ringing in our 25th Season"
2025-05-17 15:00 - 16:00 | St. Nicholas Church, Egg Harbor City, NJ, United States

Westminster Ringers "From the Stage"
2025-05-17 15:00 - 16:00 | Asbury Methodist Village (Heffner Auditorium), 301 Odendhal Ave., Gaithersburg, MD, United States
Westminster Ringers, Inc. presents “From the Stage”
May 17, 2025 – Asbury Methodist Village (Heffner Auditorium) 301 Odendhal Ave.., Gaithersburg, MD – 3 pm
Come join the Westminster Ringers as we perform compositions from different stages – Symphonic, Broadway, Opera, Ballet, Rock, Jazz, Magic, Big Band and Handbell.

Music Made in Heaven - "The Gathering"
2025-05-18 14:00 - 15:00 | First Baptist Church Fellowship Hall, 99 N. Salisbury St, Raleigh, NC, United States
Music Made in Heaven cordially invites you to attend
“The Gathering” on Sunday, May 18, 2025, at 2:00 p.m.
in the First Baptist Church Fellowship Hall, 99 N. Salisbury St.
Raleigh, NC.
This annual concert will feature original compositions and arrangements of familiar tunes – including two premieres (one by Area 3’s own Kerry Johnston) – performed by our community handbell choir, along with the traditional reading of inscriptions in our bells honoring the children for whom they have been donated.
A reception will follow. The concert is free and open to all. Donation baskets will be available.

Westminster Ringers "From the Stage"
2025-05-18 16:00 - 17:00 | First Presbyterian Church, 65 Washington Rd., Westminster, MD, United States
Westminster Ringers, Inc. presents “From the Stage”
May 18, 2025 – First Presbyterian Church – 65 Washington Rd., Westminster, MD – 4 pm
Come join the Westminster Ringers & Accelerando as we perform compositions from different stages – Symphonic, Broadway, Opera, Ballet, Rock, Jazz, Magic, Big Band and Handbell. Tickets required.

A Patriotic Festival - First State Ringers
2025-05-31 12:00 - 13:00 | Appoquinimink Library, 204 E. Main St, Middletown, DE, United States
A Patriotic Festival – First State Ringers concert on Saturday, May 31st, 12:00 noon at Appoquinimink Library, 118 Silver Lake Road, Middletown, DE. Free.

James River Ringers "Imagine"
2025-06-01 16:00 - 17:00 | Metropolitan Community Church of Richmond, 2501 Park Ave, Richmond, VA, United States
Join the James River Ringers for a Spring Concert! Sunday, June 1st, 2025, 4:00pm at Metropolitan Community Church of Richmond, 2501 Park Ave, Richmond VA. The event is free and no tickets are required.
What part does imagination play in our daily lives and in the world? Join the James River Ringers as we ponder this question in our Spring 2025 program entitled, “Imagine”. The varied musical selections offered will inspire, uplift, and ignite your imagination. Also, at this concert, JRR will premiere four new, never heard, handbell arrangements. Come, join us!

A Patriotic Festival - First State Ringers
2025-06-03 19:00 - 20:00 | Hockessin Library, 1023 Valley Road, Hockessin, DE, United States
A Patriotic Festival – First State Ringers concert on Tuesday, June 3rd, 7:00 p.m. at Hockessin Library, 1023 Valley Road, Hockessin, DE. Free.

Summer Sight Reading and Score Study Workshop
2025-06-07 09:00 - 12:00 | River Road Presbyterian Church, 8960 River Rd, Richmond, VA, 23229, United States
The James River Ringers host a Summer Sight Reading & Score Study Workshop, Saturday June 7, 2025, 9:00am – noon, at River Road Presbyterian Church in Richmond, VA.
In this Sight Reading and Score Study workshop, participants will learn tips for score study, marking, and preparation to ring new music, and put ideas into practice by reading and ringing in a group setting through several pieces of newly composed music from major publishing houses and independent composers. Participants will go home with copies of the music reviewed in the workshop!
Advance registration is required and cost is $25. Online registration form and more information available at:
www.jamesriverringers.com/concerts/sight-reading-workshop

The Raleigh Ringers Spring Concert
2025-06-08 16:00 - 18:00 | Fletcher Opera Theater, 2 E. South St, Raleigh, NC, 27601, United States
The Raleigh Ringers Spring Concert
June 8, 2025
4:00PM
Fletcher Opera Theater
2 E. South St., Raleigh, NC 27601
Spring Concert – Raleigh, NC

The Joy and Payn of Ringing
2025-06-08 18:30 - 19:30 | Crescendo Studios, 8101a US 29, Falls Church, VA, 22042, United States
The Joy and Payn of Ringing – Virginia Bronze Handbell Ensemble Concert
Sunday, June 8, 2025
6:30pm
Crescendo Studios
8101a US 29
Falls Church, VA 22042
Tickets: $25/adults, $15 students with ID
Join us for a handbell concert featuring the works of Michael Joy and Dr. William Payn. The composers will be in attendance! We will also be featuring a group of students from Westlawn Elementary School playing a song on chimes. Tickets available at vabronze.org/events.

Arsis Handbell Ensemble (Estonia) on tour in the U.S.!
2025-07-07 19:00 - 21:00 | Church of the Resurrection, 11525 Greenspring Ave., Timonium, MD, 21093, United States
Arsis Handbell Ensemble (Estonia) on tour in the U.S.!
Join us for a truly unique musical experience as Estonia’s top handbell ensemble brings their shimmering sound “From Bach to Pärt” across the U.S. this July! The Baltimore concert will be held on Monday, July 7th at Church of the Resurrection in Timonium, MD. Expect dazzling arrangements of classical favorites (Bach, Chopin, Mendelssohn, Tchaikovsky) and powerful works by Estonian masters, including Arvo Pärt. Don’t miss this rare opportunity to hear one of Europe’s most celebrated handbell groups
live on stage! arsis.ee/en

Handbell Happy Hour with Virginia Bronze
2025-07-18 19:00 - 21:00 | Crescendo Studios, 8101a US 29, Falls Church, VA, 22042, United States
Virginia Bronze invited you to join us for a Handbell Happy Hour! Ringing Under the Influence will be held on Friday, July 18, at 7:00 pm at Crescendo Studios in Falls Church, VA. For more information and to purchase tickets visit vabronze.org/rui.

The Raleigh Ringers in Concert
2025-08-23 19:00 - 21:00 | First Presbyteria Church of Annandale, 7610 Newcastle Drive, Annandale, VA, 22003, United States
The Raleigh Ringers in Concert
Annandale, VA. |. August 23 | 7:00 pm
Tickets are available online for $30.00. Use the link below to purchase tickets. Tickets will also be available at the door for $35.00.
The First Presbyterian Church of Annandale
7610 Newcastle Drive
Annandale, VA 22003
https://rr.org/event/annandale-va-2/

The Raleigh Ringers in Concert
2025-08-24 16:00 - 18:00 | Epiphany Lutheran Church, 1400 Horsepen Rd, Richmond, VA, 23226, United States
The Raleigh Ringers in Concert
Richmond, VA | August 24 | 4:00 pm
Ticket are available for purchase:
$20.00 through July 31
$25.00 starting August 1 and at the door
$18.00 for groups of 10 or more
Epiphany Lutheran Church
1400 Horsepen Road
Richmond, VA 23226
https://rr.org/event/richmond-va-2/

Intermediate Handbell Skills Workshop
2025-10-04 09:00 - 12:00 | River Road Presbyterian Church, 8960 River Rd, Richmond, VA, 23229, United States
Intermediate Handbell Skills Workshop –
River Road Presbyterian Church – 8960 River Road, Richmond, VA, 23229
The James River Ringers are pleased to announce an Intermediate Handbell Skills Workshop for handbell ringers, Saturday, October 4, 2025 from 9am – noon at River Road Presbyterian Church (8960 River Road, Richmond, VA, 23229).
This is an excellent opportunity for ringers with some experience to improve their ringing, strengthen skills, and learn new techniques together with other handbell musicians. This workshop will address proper technique, musical ringing, rhythmic accuracy, tackling difficult passages, special bell techniques and more.
Cost: $20 per participant; capacity is limited.
Register: More information and the link to register by September 27th can be found in the attached flyer, and at our website: https://www.jamesriverringers.com/concerts/handbell-workshop

Capital Area Handbell Festival Weekend
2025-11-07 19:00 - 2025-11-09 17:30 | Raleigh, NC, Raleigh, NC, United States
Capital Area Handbell Festival Weekend
November 7-9, 2025 | Raleigh, NC
Workshop
Friday, November 7, 7-10 pm at the Kerr Scott Building.
Clinician Hart Morris will lead ringers through a sight-reading packet and workshop.
Festival
Saturday, November 8, 9am-5pm at the Kerr Scott Building. Join hundreds of other ringers to work with Hart Morris at the Capital Area Handbell Festival. Massed pieces (plus an optional piece) will be rehearsed in preparation of a concert at the end of the day. In addition to the massed ringing, choirs may choose to perform a solo. Registration includes lunch and a lunchtime concert by The Raleigh Ringers. Saturday’s activities begin with a downbeat at 9:00 am and conclude with a free massed choir concert at 4:00 pm.
Advanced Read & Ring
Sunday, November 9, 1:30-5:30 pm at Raleigh Ringer Central.
Director David Harris will lead this reading session of advanced handbell music.
Registration for these standalone events is done through the CAHF registration form (online or paper). Registration will begin in the late spring.
https://www.rr.org/CAHF

Area 3 Beach Festival
2026-03-06 - 2026-03-07 | Rehoboth Beach Convention Center, 229 Rehoboth Avenue, Rehoboth Beach, DE, 19971, United States
Area 3 Beach Festival
March 6-7, 2026
Kathryn Jurado, Guest Conductor
Rehoboth Beach Convention Center
229 Rehoboth Beach, DE 19971
For more information and Registration: area3.handbellmusicians.org/events/spring-festivals/
26 Beach Festival Brochure
Director’s Track Brochure

Area 3 Southern Festival
2026-04-17 - 2026-04-18 | Mt. Tabor United Methodist Church, 3543 Robinhood Rd., Winston-Salem, NC, 27106, United States
Area 3 Southern Festival
April 17-18, 2026
Brenda Austin, guest Conductor
Mt. Tabor United Methodist Church
3543 Robinhood Rd.
Winston-Salem, NC 27106
For more information and registration: area3.handbellmusicians.org/events/spring-festivals/
26 Southern Festival brochure

Ring in Spring Festival
2026-04-18 08:30 - 16:30 | Herndon United Methodist Church, 701 Bennett St, Herndon, VA, 20170, United States
Ring in Spring Festival
Saturday, April 18, 2026
Come for a fun-filled day of making ​friends and making music! Led by clinician Sandra Eithun, the Ring In Spring Festival includes ringing, lunch, and a free public concert in the afternoon to showcase the day’s work. Registration is open to both choirs and individual ringers. Visit https://www.vabronze.org/spring-festival for details and registration information.

Bell Durham and the Choral Society of Durham Chamber Choir
2026-04-19 15:00 - 17:00 | First Presbyterian Church (Durham), 305 E. Main St., Durham, NC, 27701, United States
Ring In the Thousand Years of Peace, Bell Durham and the Choral Society of Durham Chamber Choir
3 PM Sunday, April 19 First Presbyterian Church (305 E. Main St., Durham 27701)
The concert will include selections by each group and joint performances. The theme for the concert is “Ring In the Thousand Years of Peace,” a line from the poem “Ring Out, Wild Bells” by Alfred Lord Tennyson. The two ensembles will perform a piece by Daniel E. Gawthrop named for the poem, which uses the imagery of church bells to call for ringing in a new year filled with truth, love and peace. Another highlight of the repertoire is “The Bells,” a musical setting of the Edgar Allen Poe poem for handbells and chorus by David York. The piece evokes the changing stages of life – from joyous wedding bells to mournful funeral tolls. Selections performed by Bell Durham will include three new arrangements by Mitchell Eithun, the group’s artistic director. The first, “Total Praise,” is a handbell version of the popular composition by Richard Smallwood, the well-known gospel artist who died in December. The second, “What the World Needs Now Is Love,” captures the 1965 Burt Bacharach hit recorded by Jackie DeShannon. The third, “I Dream a World,” is based on the celebrated Langston Hughes poem and the choral music of André J. Thomas. Members of the Chamber Choir will join Bell Durham on “I Dream a World.” Tickets are $5 at the door and all payment types are accepted. This project was supported by the Durham Arts Council’s Annual Arts Fund and the North Carolina Arts Council, a division of the Department of Natural & Cultural Resources. Bell Durham is Durham’s first community handbell ensemble. Using six octaves of handbells, handchimes, and various other instruments, the ensemble plays advanced music from around the world and across the musical spectrum including traditional handbell music, classical music arranged for handbells, pieces by modern handbell composers, and seasonal classics with a handbell twist. The Choral Society of Durham Chamber Choir is a select 30-36 voice ensemble drawn from the main choir. Members are selected by audition from throughout the Triangle area. For more information, visit our website (https://belldurham.org/) or email us (ring@belldurham.org).

Bronze Unlimited - Songs of Many Lands
2026-05-01 20:00 - 21:30 | Stacy C. Sherwood Community Center, 3740 Blenheim Blvd, Fairfax, VA, 22030
Join Bronze Unlimited for an exciting Handbell Concert that invites you on a musical journey across cultures, landscapes, and traditions—each selection offering a distinct voice, yet all connected through the expressive color and versatility of handbells. Tickets required.

First State Ringers in Concert
2026-05-02 12:00 - 13:30 | Kirkwood Highway Library, 6000 Kirkwood Highway, Wilmington, DE, United States
First State Ringers in Concert
May 2, 2026, 12:00 p.m.
Join the First State Ringers as they present “Spotlight on Favorites”. Each ringer has chosen a favorite and will share why it was picked. If you think handbells are only for Christmas, think again! https://firststateringers.org/schedule

Songs of Hope, Bell Durham
2026-05-02 15:00 - 17:00 | Durham Main Library, 300 N. Roxboro St., Durham, NC, United States
Songs of Hope, Bell Durham
3 PM Saturday, May 2 Durham Public Library (300 N Roxboro St., Durham 27701)
The theme for our spring concert, “Songs of Hope,” is intended to inspire resilience, unity and healing through music. Selections will include three new arrangements by Bell Durham Artistic Director Mitchell Eithun. The first, “Total Praise,” is a handbell version of the popular composition by Richard Smallwood, the well-known gospel artist who died in December. The second, “What the World Needs Now Is Love,” captures the 1965 Burt Bacharach hit recorded by Jackie DeShannon. The third, “I Dream a World,” is based on the celebrated Langston Hughes poem and the choral music of André J. Thomas. Bell Durham will be joined by two accomplished vocalists, Imani McKoy and Tyra Scott, on “I Dream a World.” In addition, McKoy will be featured in “Come Sunday,” a Duke Ellington piece arranged for handbells and voice by Eithun. Another highlight of the repertoire is “The Bells,” a musical setting of the Edgar Allen Poe poem for handbells and chorus by David York. The piece evokes the changing stages of life – from joyous wedding bells to mournful funeral tolls. The concert also will include handbell music from Hong Kong and Puerto Rico. This family friendly event is free and will last about an hour. Bell Durham is Durham’s first community handbell ensemble. Using six octaves of handbells, handchimes, and various other instruments, the ensemble plays advanced music from around the world and across the musical spectrum including traditional handbell music, classical music arranged for handbells, pieces by modern handbell composers, and seasonal classics with a handbell twist.
