Handbell Happy Hour with Virginia Bronze
2025-07-18 19:00 - 21:00 (America/New_York) | 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.

The Raleigh Ringers in Concert – Culpeper, VA
2026-05-02 18:30 - 20:30 | Culpeper Baptist Church, 318 S West Street, Culpeper, VA, 22701, United States
The Raleigh Ringers in Concert
May 2 | 6:30 pm Culpeper, VA
See The Raleigh Ringers live in concert at Culpeper Baptist Church.

Pop! Go the Handbells Concert Series
2026-05-03 16:00 - 17:30 | Trinity Presbyterian Church, 900 Blythe Street, Hendersonville, NC, 28791, United States
The Blue Ridge Ringers, a premier community handbell ensemble, is thrilled to announce their upcoming spring concert series, “Pop! Go the Handbells.” This season’s performances will celebrate the vibrant world of popular music through the years, showcasing the versatility and dynamic range of the handbell instrument. The “Pop! Go the Handbells” series will appeal to all ages, as we are featuring popular music both old and new. From the rhythmic complexity of modern pop to the nostalgic melodies of classic favorites, the Blue Ridge Ringers will demonstrate that bells aren’t just for the holidays.

The Raleigh Ringers in Concert – New Bern, NC
2026-05-03 16:00 - 18:00 | Centenary United Methodist Church, 646 W. 5th St., Winston-Salem, NC, 27101, United States
The Raleigh Ringers in Concert New Bern, NC
May 3 | 4:00 pm
See The Raleigh Ringers live in concert at Centenary United Methodist Church. This concert will be free as a gift to the New Bern community. Free-will donations will be accepted following the performance.

Bronze Unlimited - Songs of Many Lands
2026-05-03 17:00 - 18:30 | Arlington Church of the Brethren, 300 N. Montague St., Arlington, Virginia, 22203, United States
Join us 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.

First State Ringers in Concert
2026-05-05 19:00 - 20:30 | Bear Library, 101 Governors Place, Bear, DE, United States
First State Ringers in Concert
May 5, 2026, 7:00 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

First State Ringers in Concert
2026-05-09 12:00 - 13:30 | Chapel Street Theater, 643 Creek View Road, Newark, DE, 19711, United States
First State Ringers in Concert
May 9, 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

Pop! Go the Handbells Concert Series
2026-05-10 16:00 - 17:30 | St. John in the Wilderness Episcopal Chuch, 1895 Greenville Highway, Flat Rock, NC, 28731, United States

First State Ringers in Concert
2026-05-12 19:00 - 20:30 | Hockessin Library, 1023 Valley Road, Hockessin, DE, United States
First State Ringers in Concert
May 12, 2026, 7:00 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

The Raleigh Ringers in Concert – Cary, NC
2026-05-16 14:30 - 16:30 | White Plains United Methodist Church, 313 SE Maynard Road, Cary, NC, 27511, United States
The Raleigh Ringers in Concert
Cary, NC May 16 | 2:30 pm
See The Raleigh Ringers live in concert at White Plains United Methodist Church.

Pop! Go the Handbells Concert Series
2026-05-17 16:00 - 17:30 | VA

The Raleigh Ringers in Concert - Conover, NC
2026-05-17 16:00 - 18:00 | Mt. Zion Lutheran Church, 4420 County Home Road, Conover, NC, 28613, United States
The Raleigh Ringers in Concert
Conover, NC May 17 | 4:00 pm
See The Raleigh Ringers live in concert at Mt. Zion Lutheran Church.

Pop! Go the Handbells Concert Series
2026-05-18 19:00 - 20:30 | Holy Cross Episcopal Church, 150 Melrose Avenue, Tryon, NC, 28782, United States

First State Ringers in Concert
2026-05-19 19:00 - 20:30 | Jenner’s Pond Retirement Community, 2000 Greenbriar Lane, West Grove, PA, United States
First State Ringers in Concert
May 19, 2026, 7:00 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! firststateringers.org

Bronze Unlimited - Songs of Many Lands
2026-06-06 15:00 - 16:30 | King of Kings Lutheran Church, 4025 Kings Way, Fairfax, VA, 22033, United States

The Raleigh Ringers Spring Concert with Virtuoso
2026-06-07 15:00 - 17:00 | Meymandi Concert Hall, Raleigh, NC, United States
The Raleigh Ringers Spring Concert with Virtuoso
Raleigh, NC June 7 | 3:00 pm
In addition to The Raleigh Ringers’ unique interpretations of sacred, secular, and popular music, including a little bit of rock ‘n’ roll, our Spring Concert will feature Virtuoso, a group of advanced handbell ringers under the direction of Dr. William Payn. Virtuoso is a unique three-and-a-half-day performance event sponsored by The Raleigh Ringers to challenge advanced ringers from across the country and give them the opportunity to increase their skills and perform on stage. You won’t be disappointed by their virtuosity!

Bronze Unlimited - Songs of Many Lands
2026-06-07 17:00 - 18:30 | Ox Hill Baptist Church, 4101 Elmwood St., Chantilly, VA, 20151, United States

Bells of the Cascades Cruise Eastern Caribbean
2027-01-17 - 2027-01-24 | VA
Bells of the Cascades Cruise Eastern Caribbean
January 17 – 24, 2027
As they set sail for the captivating Caribbean, our journey will resonate with the harmonious tones of handbells. Joining us is esteemed clinician Brenda Austin, whose expertise will enrich our musical experience. Prepare to be mesmerized by the artistry of handbell ringing against the backdrop of the tranquil Caribbean and awe-inspiring vistas. Here’s to creating harmonies amidst nature’s grandeur and crafting melodies that echo through the proud islands of this region.
Prices start at $1821 per person based on double occupancy. Your fare includes the 7-day cruise, all Bells of the Cascades’ activities, a hosted cocktail party, meals, entertainment onboard the ship, standard taxes and gratuities, and the Have It All Package. This package includes the Signature Beverage Package, Surf WiFi package, on shore excursion up to $100 (or a $100 shore excursion discount), and one night of specialty dining. Prices can increase the closer to departure so please validate the current prices with TravelPerks.
