Celebrate the wonder and joy of Christmas with Noel, a heartwarming Christmas concert featuring the rich, resonant artistry of the Detroit Handbell Ensemble.
This festive program invites audiences on a musical journey through beloved carols and reflective seasonal melodies that capture the spirit of the season.
Featuring songs such as The First Noel, Sing We Now of Christmas (Noel Nouvelet), Noel (Noel X, Grand jeu et Duo), Carol of the Bells, and Hark! The Herald Angels Sing, DHE’s 2026 holiday concert Noel showcases the artistry, precision, and sound of handbell music. Join us for a magical performance!
Add these dates to your calendar:
- December 11, 2026 in Livonia
- December 12, 2026 in Dearborn
Full details are on our Events page. See you there!
Fall Happenings: Eaton Rapids Handbell Festival
DHE will again participate in the Eaton Rapids Handbell Festival on Saturday, November 14, 2026, 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..
DHE on the National (Seminar) Stage
DHE’s Spring 2026 program, Seasons of Love, concluded in style! We had a fantastic time performing at Handbell Musicians of America National Seminar in Cincinnati, OH, in July. Thank you to everyone in our audience, both in person and virtual, for your support and kind words. We had so much fun!
If you missed our National Seminar performance, we will have selections available on our YouTube channel soon. Keep an eye on our social media for updates.
Performing at our handbell community’s annual event was a wonderful experience and we remain ever so grateful for the opportunity. Yay bells!
Looking Ahead
We have big plans for 2027 and beyond, and we will need your continued support to bring those plans to fruition. Share our concerts with your friends, family, and colleagues, 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!
Artwork by Kelly Johns/Stablemate Creative; Photos by Nancy Kindraka, April Welliver, David Zuchowski, and Kyle Webber.
