Welcome

Welcome to the website of the Bay View Week of Handbells. Founded in 1978 by Donald E. Allured, this event has become a destination for advanced handbell ringers from throughout the world. The intensive five-day event takes place in northern Michigan on the picturesque shores of Lake Michigan. Ringers are assigned positions in ten choirs, using sets of handbells and chimes ranging from five to eight octaves. The rehearsals begin at noon on Monday and continue through Thursday afternoon. The closing concert is held at 7:30 pm on Thursday evening and is professionally videotaped. The week concludes with a farewell breakfast on Friday morning.

Our Concert

The 2025 concert will take place on Thursday, August 14 at 7:30pm in the John M. Hall Auditorium. We would be delighted to have you join us!

APPLICATIONS FOR THE 2025 EVENT

If you are a bronze-level handbell musician interested in attending the 2025 event, you will find the application form on this website as of October under “2025 Information.” The application deadline for selecting the ten ringers new to the event is December 1, 2024.

YOUNG RINGER TUITION SCHOLARSHIPS FOR 2025

We consider that encouraging young adult ringers to attend the BVWOH is essential to our future. Thanks to the Carl Wiltse Scholarship Fund, tuition scholarships are offered to bronze-level ringers between the ages of 18 and 30. The application form will be available on this website as of October under “2025 Information.” The application deadline is December 15, 2024.

HAVE QUESTIONS?

You are encouraged to seek answers to your questions by contacting Fred Gramann at gramannfred@gmail.com

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