Formed in 2004, this auditioned community handbell ensemble is based in south-central Pennsylvania. They performed their inaugural concerts in Lebanon and Carlisle in Spring of 2004.  The fourteen member group performs seasonally in April and December (and as arranged) on seven octaves of Malmark Handbells, Handchimes, and assorted other instruments.

The ensemble was formed to fulfill the need for an auditioned community ensemble comprised of persons able to play advanced literature, interested in advancing the art of handbell ringing through education and performance, and interested in uniting people through this musical art.

The ensemble is under the direction of Artistic Director, Dr. Shawn Gingrich.

The Hershey Handbell Ensemble willl present their Spring 2013 concerts on April 26, 27, and 28. Click Events above for locations.

Program:

Capriccio - Michael Helman

Toccata Allegro - Mallory Frerraro & Julie Turner, & Jefferey A. Hall

Change Ring Prelude on Divinum Mysterium - Fred Gramann

Rondeau from Abdelazer Suite - Henry Purcell, arr. William Griffin

Farandole - Georges Bizet, arr. Kevin McChesney

INTERMISSION

Baroque Hoedown - Jean Jacques Perry and Gershon Kingley, arr. Rima Greer & Timothy Waugh

The Syncopated Clock - Leroy Anderson, arr. Martha Lynn Thompson

Crossroads - William Payn

Festival Sanctus - Cathy Moklebust

Rytmus - Tim Waugh