Four years ago, five handbell musicians got together after a rehearsal to talk about a dream—forming Three Rivers Ringers, Pittsburgh’s premier handbell ensemble. We wanted to expand the boundaries of our instrument’s repertoire, enhance handbell education throughout the region, and share our love of performing with the community. We also placed an emphasis on creating […]
We have only one week until the start of Three Rivers Ringers’ spring concert series, Shall We Dance?, which explores the varied world of dance music. The concert will feature music covering a variety of dance styles, including Johann Strauss II’s Blue Danube Waltz, a tour de force when arranged for handbells. The program will […]
It’s not too late to register for the 2014 Western PA Handbell Festival! We’ve just extended the registration deadline to next Friday, March 14th. Space is still available; come join us for this exciting event!
Presented by Three Rivers Ringers, the Robert Morris University Band program, and Musik Innovations, this year’s WPA Festival will […]
This spring, Three Rivers Ringers is thrilled to present Shall We Dance?, a concert exploring the varied world of dance music. Transport yourself to Vienna and waltz along The Beautiful Blue Danube. Strike up the mariachi band and whirl to the Mexican Hat Dance. Swing in the 1940s jazz clubs with Duke Ellington, then […]
You are invited to the 2014 Western PA Handbell Festival! Presented by Three Rivers Ringers, the Robert Morris University Band program, and Musik Innovations, we’re thrilled to invite you to a day-long event of massed ringing and classes taught by the musicians of Three Rivers Ringers. Space is still available; so register now to guarantee […]
We had such a great time performing in Ingram for the first time, and returning to Greentree. You folks gave us a rousing response to kick off our Silver Bells series! Thanks to everyone for the warm welcome despite the cold elements. We’ve heard all kinds of wonderful comments, and we want to make […]
Our Winter Concert Series, Silver Bells, begins this week! We’re extremely excited to present this assortment of holiday favorites in true Three Rivers Ringers style. From the beautiful In the Bleak Midwinter, to the fireworks of Bizet’s Farandole, to Liszt’s majestic setting of Adeste Fideles, this concert is the perfect way to “ring” in […]
We are thrilled to announce an amazing gift we received from an anonymous donor: a set of Schulmerich Silver Melody Bells! These rare instruments were produced only for a short time in the 1980s, and prior to this year only a couple dozen sets were in existence. Schulmerich Carillons has just relaunched […]
Please consider making a gift to Three Rivers Ringers today via Pittsburgh’s Day of Giving! Thanks to generous support from the Pittsburgh Foundation, charities all across Allegheny and Westmoreland counties receive extra dollars for donations given via pittsburghgives.org before 11:59pm tonight. Now is the time to make each dollar go further in support of […]
Three Rivers Ringers is proud to announce another great Winter Concert Series! We’ve begun our preparations and look forward to seeing you and your family at Silver Bells this December. Hear Pittsburgh’s premier handbell ensemble bring your favorite holiday songs to life, including Silver Bells, one of the most popular and most recorded songs […]
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