Shepherd Institute of Music

Handbell Department

The Celebration Handbell Ensemble is an Advanced Handbell choir of High School through Adult Ringers playing on five octaves of Schulmerich Handbells. Previous musical training in note reading and rhythms is required and handbell technique preferred.

The Bells ring classical, contemporary, and carol literature and are an outreach performing arts program of the Institute in Community Concerts.

The Handbell Department Season includes three terms and several yearly performances at Nursing Homes, malls, churches and social events.