Hershey Handbell Ensemble to Perform Concert

Lancaster Church of the Brethren, 1601 Sunset Ave., Lancaster, will host the Hershey Handbell Ensemble in concert on Saturday, April 25, at 7 p.m. The concert is part of the church's Starlight Tea Concert Series.

Formed in 2004, the 15-member ensemble is based in southcentral Pennsylvania and performs under the direction of Shawn Gingerich. It was created to be an auditioned community ensemble made up of people able to play advanced literature and interested in advancing the art of handbell ringing through education and performance while uniting people through the musical arts. The group performs on seven and a half octaves of Malmark handbells, four octaves of Petit and Fritsen handbells, silver melody bells, handchimes, and other assorted instruments. In 2015, the ensemble performed at the White House.

Admission is free, and a freewill offering will be received. Tea and cookies will be served following the concert. For more information, contact planning committee chair Giny Mackey at 717-201-8450.

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