Bells of the Sound

08/20/2026

08/17/2026

Our final Summer Ringing Session of 2026 will be Wednesday, August 19, in Bellevue, hosted by Emerald City Ringers!

https://www.bellsofthesound.org/summer-ringing-sessions.html

Summer Ringing Sessions are open to ringers of all ages and skill levels and a great opportunity to ring different positions, work on new techniques, sharpen sight reading skills, and meet other members of our local handbell community.

This year we are pleased to be coordinating again with Emerald City Ringers and Rainier RingersRainier Ringers to offer ringing sessions throughout the summer season. No registration required and all equipment is provided, but bringing gloves is recommended. Whether you come to one, to all, or any number in between, grab a friend and come ring with us this summer!

August Session (hosted by Emerald City Ringers)
7 - 8:30 pm PT
Wednesday, August 19, 2026 @ Cross of Christ Lutheran
411 156th Ave NE, Bellevue, in the fellowship hall

08/12/2026

We had another great Summer Ringing Session, hosted by Emerald City Ringers! Our final session for 2026 will be Wednesday, August 19, in Bellevue.

https://www.bellsofthesound.org/summer-ringing-sessions.html

Summer Ringing Sessions are open to ringers of all ages and skill levels and a great opportunity to ring different positions, work on new techniques, sharpen sight reading skills, and meet other members of our local handbell community.

This year we are pleased to be coordinating again with Emerald City Ringers and Rainier Ringers to offer ringing sessions throughout the summer season. No registration required and all equipment is provided, but bringing gloves is recommended. Whether you come to one, to all, or any number in between, grab a friend and come ring with us this summer!

August Sessions (hosted by Emerald City Ringers)
7 - 8:30 pm PT

Wednesday, August 19, 2026 @ Cross of Christ Lutheran
411 156th Ave NE, Bellevue, in the fellowship hall

08/11/2026

In Aberdeen, we said a bittersweet farewell to Alex, who’s moving out of the Seattle area 😭

08/08/2026

Bells of the Sound members following a successful performance at the International Handbell Symposium in Aberdeen, Scotland!

08/08/2026

Members of Bells of the Sound before this morning’s International Handbell Symposium in Aberdeen, Scotland!

08/08/2026

The International Handbell Symposium final concert is live now! https://www.youtube.com/live/xMRDALSfd5Y

Hosted by HRGB, the handbell world has come to the P&J Live in Aber...

08/07/2026

Press coverage of the 800 (!) ringers at the International Handbell Symposium in Aberdeen, Scotland

Around 800 people from across the world have come to the Granite City for the Handbell Symposium. We went along to see what they think of Aberdeen. Read more: https://ebx.sh/j7Eio3

08/07/2026

Members of Bells of the Sound are hard at work preparing for the International Handbell Symposium’s final concert in Aberdeen, Scotland. The livestream will be at 6:30 am Pacific time on Saturday, August 8 (link in comments)!

08/06/2026

Tonight (Thursday, August 6) in Bellevue is our first Summer Ringing Session for August! Our final session for 2026 will be Wednesday, August 19.

https://www.bellsofthesound.org/summer-ringing-sessions.html

Summer Ringing Sessions are open to ringers of all ages and skill levels and a great opportunity to ring different positions, work on new techniques, sharpen sight reading skills, and meet other members of our local handbell community.

This year we are pleased to be coordinating again with Emerald City Ringers and Rainier Ringers to offer ringing sessions throughout the summer season. No registration required and all equipment is provided, but bringing gloves is recommended. Whether you come to one, to all, or any number in between, grab a friend and come ring with us this summer!

August Sessions (hosted by Emerald City Ringers)
7 - 8:30 pm PT

Thursday, August 6, 2026 @ Cross of Christ Lutheran
411 156th Ave NE, Bellevue, in the Fellowship Hall

Wednesday, August 19, 2026 @ Cross of Christ Lutheran