Handbell Happenings – at the Bay View Association!

As you’ll probably be aware, the 2021 Bay View Week of Handbells concert had to be canceled/postponed because of COVID-19 concerns. An event of this type and size has to be planned months in advance. With the uncertain nature of the virus, travel restrictions, and the need to keep the musicians and audience safe, the wisest decision was to postpone the event for another year. However, some of the usual participants are making plans for a small gathering in the big events tent at Bay View instead.

Handbell duo (and Bay View Association members) Larry and Carla will play handbell duets, from around 3:30pm in the big tent near the John M. Hall Auditorium on Thursday, August 19th. You’re welcome to come and listen, see the bells at close range, and ask us any burning questions about handbells.

A little later, some of the ringers who usually participate in the annual Week of Handbells will be joining us. From around 5:00pm, we’ll all play some handbell music together. This part of the event is designed primarily
as a gathering for the handbell people, but anyone is welcome to drop by at any point to meet the ringers and listen to the music. It won’t be the same as the usual annual handbell concert, because the music will be completely
unrehearsed, but it’s a chance to see and hear handbell ringing in an informal setting at Bay View this summer. We all hope to be able to participate in the usual handbell concert in August 2022!

We’ll be observing COVID-19 safety measures for this event. Please bring a mask with you, and be aware of the need for social distancing where possible.

Any questions?

Please contact us if you need more information, or have any questions about this event. You’re welcome to come and chat with us, if you see us on the porch at the corner of Woodland and Pine!