Bells of the Lakes

08/23/2026

Thanks to everyone who attended our 2026 Seminar!

08/22/2026

Seminar 2026 is under way and our morning sessions have been so much fun!

08/21/2026

Last chance to show off your skills and join us in a new era with Bells of the Lakes for an exciting season this Monday, August 24th, from 6-8 PM at Hennepin Ave UMC! Don't forget to fill out this form by Sunday. https://forms.gle/7WzhVx3MReVgscr79. We hope to see you there!

08/18/2026

Notice: Bells of the Lakes is seeking skilled handbell enthusiasts to elevate their performance! 🎵 If you're an experienced musician/advanced ringer with a passion for creating harmonious sounds, we invite you to audition and help us share the joy of handbell music! 🎶

If you are interested in auditioning, please have this form filled out by August 23rd!
https://forms.gle/7WzhVx3MReVgscr79

08/14/2026

We invite you to join us for the upcoming ringing season! Auditions will be held on Monday, August 24th at Hennepin Ave UMC in Minneapolis, MN from 6-8 PM. Prospective candidates are requested to complete the audition form by August 23. We look forward to your participation. For any audition-related inquiries, please contact our director, Jennifer, at [email protected].

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeS_KW3df7kACJttDL-Qn8k6lHdy7w9QFk_R5FJaqxi9T6NMw/viewform

08/10/2026

08/05/2026

Get ready to shine! 💫 Auditions for our 2026-2027 season are just around the corner! Mark your calendars for August 24th, from 6-8 PM, as we hold auditions at the beautiful Hennepin Ave United Methodist Church. This is your chance to showcase your talents and be a part of our amazing team! To secure your spot, simply email [email protected] to register. Don't miss this opportunity to take your skills to the next level and be a part of something truly special. We can't wait to see you there! 💫

08/02/2026

Congrats to current members, Krista Riedel and Kristyn Irene Svoboda and alum, Josh Billings and Amy Maakestad on a fantastic concert ringing with Zenith! If you missed it, here's the live stream link.
https://www.youtube.com/live/2Am5yjb3dRo?is=9V_YyGQsaxXHyyTo

07/30/2026

Both Krista and Kristyn are ringing in this ensemble this Saturday. The concert is free so come and hear some amazing handbell pieces!

Zenith, a unique auditioned handbell ensemble, will present its 2026 concert, "Mirrors of Humanity," this Saturday, August 1, 4:00 PM Central. It will be livestreamed at https://www.youtube.com/live/2Am5yjb3dRo

“Mirrors of Humanity,” is a concert of resilience, reflection, and hope! Conducted by Alex Guebert and Matthew Compton, 35 ringers from around the world come together to present this powerful concert featuring local musicians on classic and brand new original handbell compositions and well as premieres of arrangements of video game music (“Clair Obscur: Expedition 33”) and film scores (“How to Train Your Dragon” and “My Neighbor Totoro”).

You can attend the concert in person at Westminster Presbyterian Church, Minneapolis.

Note that Zenith is an event independent of HMA.

07/22/2026

Have you registered for Seminar yet? If not, registration is open until August 1st. There are classes available for both ringers and directors, new and experienced, so don't miss out.
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdNu9mWqqPhFq2C3RXkD3LMqzgxnSkeWB5px4W2qUzcXTakrQ/viewform?pli=1