Danvers Teacher To Lead Debut Handbell Concert

DANVERS, MA – Highlands Elementary School teacher and Salem State University Handbell Ensemble leader Griff Gall will lead the Back Bay Ringers handbell concert at the Shalin Liu in Rockport on Sunday. Gall is the founder and artistic director of the group.

The Ringers are also scheduled to make their guest debut with the Boston Symphony Orchestra's Holiday Pops on Wednesday night.

"I’m looking forward to sharing this season's BBR repertoire,” said Gall. "The ensemble has been working hard, preparing repertoire that highlights the musical possibilities of our beautiful handbells. Audiences will enjoy the variety of music, including a new arrangement of ‘Hark the Herald Angels Sing’ and a spirited arrangement of ‘God Rest Ye Merry, Gentlemen.’"

The Back Bay Ringers will play six concerts of "An English Christmas" this season, with four more to go in West Barnstable, Scituate, Rockport, and Boston. Tickets for the show are $20 for adults, and $15 for seniors and students. They can be purchased online here and at the door.

The remaining concert schedule is as follows:

• Saturday, Dec. 10, 1:30 p.m., West Parish Church, 1049 Meetinghouse Way, West Barnstable
• Saturday, Dec. 10, 7:30 p.m., First Parish Church, 330 First Parish Road, Scituate
• Sunday, Dec. 11, 3 p.m., Shalin Liu Performance Center, 37 Main St., Rockport
• Friday, Dec. 16, 7:30 p.m., First Church Boston, 66 Marlborough St., Boston

The Back Bay Ringers have already played the United Church of Christ in Medfield, and the Amazing Things Arts Center in Framingham.

Image via Stephen Onan