If you have never had the opportunity to hear a handbell choir, you need to do so. Yes, it may sound quaint or old-fashioned to some of you, but believe me, you will be enchanted by the sounds from these instruments.

A handbell is just what it sounds like, bell that can be rung using one hand. Handbell choirs normally perform (or ring) music that has been composed with these instruments in mind. They have a unique sound, so the music needs to be formatted in a  certain way. It is written an octave lower than the bells’ actual sound.

This Sunday you will be able to hear a handbell choir perform at no cost to you, so take advantage of this opportunity. The Gosbell Handbell Choir will perform on Sunday, June 1 at 7pm at the Utica United Methodist Church. In addition to musical selections performed by the handbell choir, the program includes duets for organ and piano, an organ solo and a vocal solo that will be accompanied by the handbell choir.

Utica United Methodist Church 8650 Canal Road Sterling Heights, MI 48314