Holiday events need handbells! Well, we may be biased, but handbell music can bring a magical and festive atmosphere to any Christmas event. If you usually have Christmas carolers at your event, a handbell group could be an interesting change!

holiday events with handbell duo Larry and Carla

What can we bring to a holiday event?

The possibilities are endless! Well, maybe not endless, but there are a few different ways for us to bring handbell music to your event. We can provide background music to add that special, welcoming touch to your holiday gathering. Nothing says Christmas quite as well as the traditional sound of English handbells beside the Christmas tree. Our performances can bring the sounds of the season to hotel lobbies, airports, department stores and shopping boutiques.

The video below shows us rehearsing for a remembrance service at the Chapel of the Chimes in Oakland, California:

We can perform a concert of traditional Christmas carols, or play background music to provide a festive atmosphere. We can also prepare an entertaining and informative program for your community group. Our program combines Christmas music with a talk about the history of handbells and how we play them. We can even arrange for a “have a go” session for your group, using handchimes to play a simple Christmas song.

Here are just a few of the holiday performances we’ve given:

  • Kerstmarkt, Holland, Michigan
  • Burcham Hills Holiday Lights Festival, East Lansing, Michigan
  • Holiday handbell performance at the Grand Rapids Art Museum
  • Holiday parties at the Van Andel Institute, Grand Rapids, Michigan
  • Abrams Planetarium, East Lansing, Michigan
  • Sundar Shadi Holiday Display, El Cerrito, California
  • GISSV German Holiday Market, Mountain View, California
  • Annual Night of Remembrance – Chapel of the Chimes, Oakland, California
  • Mount Hermon Christmas Hymn Sing, California
  • Marin Country Mart, California
  • Zoo Lights, San Francisco Zoo, California
  • Macy’s, Sunnyvale, California
holiday events with Larry and Carla handbell duo

Interested in booking us for your event?

Read some reviews from previous customers, and contact us! We’re professional handbell ringers, and the holiday season is our busiest time, so we do recommend booking early. However, we can sometimes accept last-minute bookings, so don’t be afraid to ask! Get in touch using the form below, with details of your event. Alternatively, contact us to request our current fee schedule, ask questions, or share some ideas with us. Let us know what you have in mind, and we’ll see if we can help!

Please note that if you request a quote using the form below, you’ll receive an emailed reply from us via GigSalad. We use this online booking platform, so please look out for the email in your inbox (and check your spam folder, just in case!

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