Join DHE for our 2025 holiday concert, Christmas on Stage and Screen, a dazzling celebration of the most beloved Christmas music ever written for theatre and film.
DHE invites you to enjoy scenes from The Nutcracker and the Broadway stage along with heartwarming moments from holiday movies. This concert brings together the spirit, nostalgia, and sparkle of the season.
Selections include “We Need a Little Christmas” from the musical Mame, “What’s This?” from the movie Nightmare Before Christmas, “Believe” from The Polar Express, “Russian Dance” from The Nutcracker, “Somewhere In My Memory” from Home Alone, and more!
Add these dates to your calendar and relive these iconic moments through music!
- December 12, 2025, in Livonia
- December 14, 2025, in Pinckney
Full details are on our Events page. See you there!
We Heart Detroit!
Juletide, a Holiday Collage Concert
DHE is pleased to be the featured guest artist at Juletide, a holiday collage concert presented by the Central Michigan University School of Music. DHE joins CMU's choirs, orchestra, and other musicians to celebrate the holiday spirit.
Concerts will be held at the Staples Family Concert Hall in Mt. Pleasant, MI, on December 6 and 7, 2025. Visit our Events page for more information. Ticket information is coming soon.
Fall Happenings: Bells On Your Lawn and Eaton Rapids Handbell Festival
Would you like DHE to perform on your lawn? You can support our fall fundraiser by purchasing tickets for a chance to have a mini concert on your property. We had such a great time last year and we're ready to do it again! Three winners will be drawn. Concerts will be about 15-20 minutes long and will take place on Saturday, October 11, 2025, between 9:00 am and noon. Contact your favorite DHE ringer or email us at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.. We'd love to perform for you! Visit our Facebook page for full details. The deadline for tickets is September 30.
DHE will again participate in the Eaton Rapids Handbell Festival on Saturday, November 8, 2025, under the batons of Brenda E. Austin and our very own Kyle Webber. The festival is a day-long workshop that includes a variety of courses for handbell musicians of all skill levels as well as massed ring rehearsals. The closing concert is free and open to the public. Click here for more information or contact Brenda at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it., (517) 663-3524.
New Season, New Digs!
This summer we packed up all our equipment and moved to our new rehearsal home at Holy Cross Lutheran Church in Livonia, MI. DHE called Holy Cross home for many years under the direction of Michael Burkhardt, and now, under the direction of Kyle Webber, we're back! We're quickly settling in and rehearsals are underway.
We'd like to extend our sincerest gratitude to Celebration Lutheran Church in Westland, MI, for being our home these last eight years. They have been exceptionally welcoming, generous, and kind. We'll certainly be back for future performances.
Getting all our equipment moved to Holy Cross. You never know how much stuff you have until you have to move it!
Looking Ahead
We have big plans for 2026 and beyond, and we will need your continued support to bring those plans to fruition. Share our concerts with your friends, family, and coworkers, and please consider making a tax-deductible donation to DHE. We have a wish list of instruments, equipment, workshops, and events, and we can’t do it all without your help. Contributions help us continue to make music in and around the Motor City. Thank you!
