Three Rivers Ringers

Bells of the 'Burgh - Mt. Lebanon, PA
2023-05-21 18:00 - 19:30 (America/New_York) | Mt. Lebanon United Methodist Church, 3319 W. Liberty Ave, Pittsburgh, PA, 15216, United States
Hello neighbor! This May, Three Rivers Ringers presents their Spring 2023 concert series, Bells of the ‘Burgh. At these Pittsburgh themed concerts, you’ll hear a variety of songs which tell the story of the neighborhood including Singin’ In the Rain as performed by Gene Kelly and arranged by Brian Tervo; Pennsylvania Polka arranged by Caleb Onstead; a new original work, Champaca, by TRR’s own Elizabeth Peters; and nods to the beloved Fred Rogers, John Philip Sousa, and the three rivers. Mark your calendars and bring the whole family!
FREE, donations encouraged.
Sunday, May 21, 2023 at 6:00 PM
Mt. Lebanon United Methodist Church
3319 West Liberty Ave, Pittsburgh, PA 15216

Ringing In Christmas - Elizabeth PA
2023-12-02 18:00 - 19:30 | Central Highlands Community United Methodist Church, 100 Timothy Dr, Elizabeth, PA, 15037, United States
Saturday, December 2nd, 2023 at 6:00 PM
Central Highlands Community United Methodist Church
100 Timothy Dr, Elizabeth, PA 15037
Join Three Rivers Ringers, Pittsburgh’s premiere handbell ensemble, as we Ring In Christmas. Our live concerts will include favorites like Sing We Now of Christmas, Jingle Bell Rock, and The Snow Lay on the Ground as well as music from TV and movies including You’re A Mean One, Mr. Grinch White Christmas, and Somewhere In My Memory.
FREE, donations encouraged.

Ringing In Christmas - Washington, PA
2023-12-03 16:00 - 17:30 | First Presbyterian Church, 1793, 100 E. Wheeling St, Washington, PA, 15301, United States
Sunday, December 3rd, 2023 at 4:00 PM
First Presbyterian Church 1793
100 East Wheeling St, Washington, PA 15301
Join Three Rivers Ringers, Pittsburgh’s premiere handbell ensemble, as we Ring In Christmas. Our live concerts will include favorites like Sing We Now of Christmas, Jingle Bell Rock, and The Snow Lay on the Ground as well as music from TV and movies including You’re A Mean One, Mr. Grinch White Christmas, and Somewhere In My Memory.
FREE, donations encouraged.

Ringing in Christmas - Allison Park, PA
2023-12-09 19:00 - 20:30 | St. Paul’s United Methodist Church, 1965 Ferguson Rd, Allison Park, PA, 15101, United States
Saturday December 9th, 2023 at 7:00 PM
St. Paul’s United Methodist Church
1965 Ferguson Rd, Allison Park, PA 15101
Join Three Rivers Ringers, Pittsburgh’s premiere handbell ensemble, as we Ring In Christmas. Our live concerts will include favorites like Sing We Now of Christmas, Jingle Bell Rock, and The Snow Lay on the Ground as well as music from TV and movies including You’re A Mean One, Mr. Grinch White Christmas, and Somewhere In My Memory.
FREE, donations encouraged.

Ringing In Christmas - Mt. Lebanon, PA
2023-12-10 18:00 - 19:30 | Mt. Lebanon United Methodist Church, 3319 W. Liberty Ave, Pittsburgh, PA, 15216, United States
Sunday, December 10th, 2023 at 6:00 PM
Mt. Lebanon United Methodist Church
3319 West Liberty Ave, Mt. Lebanon, PA 15216
Join Three Rivers Ringers, Pittsburgh’s premiere handbell ensemble, as we Ring In Christmas. Our live concerts will include favorites like Sing We Now of Christmas, Jingle Bell Rock, and The Snow Lay on the Ground as well as music from TV and movies including You’re A Mean One, Mr. Grinch White Christmas, and Somewhere In My Memory.
FREE, donations encouraged.

Bell Changes - Bethel Park, PA
2024-04-12 19:30 - 21:00 | Resurrection Parish (St. Thomas More Church), 126 Fort Couch Rd, Pittsburgh, PA, 15241, United States
This spring, Three Rivers Ringers presents a series of concerts showing the evolution of handbell music. In Bell Changes, you will hear arrangements of sacred music to modern compositions showcasing handbells as a musical instrument in their own right. The repertoire ranges from the dramatic Toccata on King’s Weston, to Pirates of the Caribbean to an exciting original handbell composition, Exultate.
Concerts are FREE, donations encouraged.

Bell Changes - North Versailles
2024-04-13 19:30 - 21:00 | St John’s Lutheran Church, 715 Lincoln Highway (Rt 30), North Versailles, PA, 15137, United States

Bell Changes - Washington
2024-04-21 16:00 - 17:30 | Faith United Presbyterian Church, 900 East Beau St, Washington, PA, 15301, United States

Bell Changes - Sewickley
2024-04-28 16:00 - 17:30 | St. Stephen’s Church, 405 Frederick Ave, Sewickley, PA, 15143, United States

Bell Changes - Butler
2024-05-05 16:00 - 17:30 | Trinity Lutheran Church, 120 Sunset Dr, Butler, PA, 16001, United States

June Ring!
2024-06-08 09:00 - 13:00 | Mt. Lebanon United Methodist Church, 3319 W. Liberty Ave, Pittsburgh, PA, 15216, United States
Join Three Rivers Ringers for a morning of handbell classes and massed ringing! This event is geared toward ensembles and individuals ringing mostly levels 1 and 2 music. The morning will include your choice of a variety of classes, including Techniques, Bell Changes, and Four-in-Hand/Shelley, as well as some massed ringing with TRR and workshop participants. For more information and to register, please email managingdirector@threeriversringers.org.

TRR Auditions
2024-07-27 09:00 - 12:00 | Mt. Lebanon United Methodist Church, 3319 W. Liberty Ave, Pittsburgh, PA, 15216, United States
Photo by Sally Bozzuto
Three Rivers Ringers auditions musicians for all positions every 2 years. The next audition date is Saturday, July 27, 2024. See below for an application form that must be completed if you wish to audition.
Audition Structure

Technical exercises intended to gauge rhythmic accuracy and technical proficiency
An informational interview with the directors of the ensemble
Prepared group piece: Auditionees are asked to prepare in advance for 2 separate positions for Thundersnow (click to purchase from Jeffers), by Elizabeth Peters.
Sightreading in a group setting at several different positions

Auditionees are responsible for providing their own sheet music (for the prepared piece), pencil, gloves, and music folder. All auditionees are expected to have the prepared piece at performance level.
Three Rivers Ringers rehearses at Mt. Lebanon United Methodist Church and performs on a variety of handbell instruments, including 7 octaves of Schulmerich handbells, 6 octaves of Schulmerich & Malmark handchimes, 2 octaves of Schulmerich Silver Melody Bells and 3 octaves of Whitechapel handbells. Rehearsals are held on Sunday evenings from 6:00-9:00 pm with other rehearsals scheduled as needed based upon the ensemble’s performance schedule. Three Rivers Ringers repertoire covers a wide range of musical styles and genres, including original compositions written for the ensemble. The budget for the Three Rivers Ringers is primarily supported through financial contributions from the general public, the Board of Directors, and the Ringers themselves. Ringers selected for the ensemble are asked to make a suggested contribution towards the budget for the season. Auditionees must confirm and reserve availability for all concert “hold” dates for the coming year. All dates that must be held are listed on the Audition Application. Please note that Three Rivers Ringers only accepts musicians age 18 or older.
To audition for the Three Rivers Ringers, please download one of the Audition Applications below and email Linda Boice, Artistic Director (artisticdirector@threeriversringers.org).
2024-2025 Audition Application (DOCX version)
2024-2025 Audition Application (PDF version)
The deadline to submit the audition application is July 14, 2024.
If you have any questions, please contact Linda Boice, Interim Artistic Director (artisticdirector@threeriversringers.org).

Noel! - Johnstown
2024-11-17 16:00 - 17:30 | First Presbyterian Church – Johnstown, 309 Lincoln St, Johnstown, PA, 15901, United States
Join Three Rivers Ringers, Pittsburgh’s premier handbell ensemble, to celebrate the season with Noel! These live concerts will feature a variety of styles, from African Noel to the magnificent The First Noel. You will also hear favorites such as Fum, Fum, Fum, We Need A Little Christmas,
Gaudete and more.
Sunday, Nov. 17 at 4:00 PM
First Presbyterian Church
309 Lincoln St
Johnstown, PA 15901

Noel! - Mt. Lebanon
2024-12-06 20:00 - 21:30 | Mt. Lebanon United Methodist Church, 3319 W. Liberty Ave, Pittsburgh, PA, 15216, United States
Join Three Rivers Ringers, Pittsburgh’s premier handbell ensemble, to celebrate the season with Noel! These live concerts will feature a variety of styles, from African Noel to the magnificent The First Noel. You will also hear favorites such as Fum, Fum, Fum, We Need A Little Christmas,
Gaudete and more.
FREE, donations encouraged.
Friday, Dec. 6 at 8:00 PM
Mt. Lebanon United Methodist Church
3319 West Liberty Ave
Pittsburgh, PA 15216

Noel! - Elizabeth
2024-12-07 18:00 - 19:30 | Central Highlands Community United Methodist Church, 100 Timothy Dr, Elizabeth, PA, 15037, United States
Join Three Rivers Ringers, Pittsburgh’s premier handbell ensemble, to celebrate the season with Noel! These live concerts will feature a variety of styles, from African Noel to the magnificent The First Noel. You will also hear favorites such as Fum, Fum, Fum, We Need A Little Christmas,
Gaudete and more.
FREE, donations encouraged.
Saturday, Dec. 7 at 6:00 PM
Central Highlands Community United Methodist Church
100 Timothy Dr
Elizabeth, PA 15037

Noel! - North Versailles
2024-12-08 16:00 - 17:30 | St John’s Lutheran Church, 715 Lincoln Highway (Rt 30), North Versailles, PA, 15137, United States
Join Three Rivers Ringers, Pittsburgh’s premier handbell ensemble, to celebrate the season with Noel! These live concerts will feature a variety of styles, from African Noel to the magnificent The First Noel. You will also hear favorites such as Fum, Fum, Fum, We Need A Little Christmas,
Gaudete and more.
FREE, donations encouraged.
Sunday, Dec. 8 at 4:00 PM
St. John’s Lutheran Church
715 Lincoln Highway
North Versailles, PA 15137

Noel! - Allison Park
2024-12-14 19:00 - 20:30 | St. Paul’s United Methodist Church, 1965 Ferguson Rd, Allison Park, PA, 15101, United States
Join Three Rivers Ringers, Pittsburgh’s premier handbell ensemble, to celebrate the season with Noel! These live concerts will feature a variety of styles, from African Noel to the magnificent The First Noel. You will also hear favorites such as Fum, Fum, Fum, We Need A Little Christmas,
Gaudete and more.
FREE, donations encouraged.
Saturday, Dec. 14 at 7:00 PM
St. Paul’s United Methodist Church
1965 Ferguson Dr
Allison Park, PA 15101

Noel! - Washington
2024-12-15 19:00 - 20:30 | First Presbyterian Church, 1793, 100 E. Wheeling St, Washington, PA, 15301, United States
Join Three Rivers Ringers, Pittsburgh’s premier handbell ensemble, to celebrate the season with Noel! These live concerts will feature a variety of styles, from African Noel to the magnificent The First Noel. You will also hear favorites such as Fum, Fum, Fum, We Need A Little Christmas,
Gaudete and more.
FREE, donations encouraged.
Sunday, Dec. 15 at 7:00 PM
First Presbyterian Church, 1793
100 East Wheeling St
Washington, PA 15301

The Rhythm of Life - Mt. Lebanon
2025-04-25 19:30 - 21:00 | Mt. Lebanon United Methodist Church, 3319 W. Liberty Ave, Pittsburgh, PA, 15216, United States
Join Three Rivers Ringers for the Spring 2025 Concert Series — featuring a rhythmic exploration of music-making. Pittsburgh’s premier handbell ensemble performs a fun and enlightening program of works shaped by musical masters, past and present, from a beautiful setting of Bach, to the propulsive Dorian Dance and the endearing music from Pixar’s Up. Mark your calendars for this exciting evening of classic and contemporary pieces, in The Rhythm of Life!

Concerts are FREE, donations encouraged.

Friday, Apr. 25 at 7:30 PM Mt. Lebanon United Methodist Church 3319 West Liberty Ave Pittsburgh, PA 15216

The Rhythm of Life - West Mifflin
2025-04-26 19:00 - 20:30 | Lebanon Presbyterian Church, 2800 Old Elizabeth Rd, West Mifflin, PA, 15122, United States
Join Three Rivers Ringers for the Spring 2025 Concert Series — featuring a rhythmic exploration of music-making. Pittsburgh’s premier handbell ensemble performs a fun and enlightening program of works shaped by musical masters, past and present, from a beautiful setting of Bach, to the propulsive Dorian Dance and the endearing music from Pixar’s Up. Mark your calendars for this exciting evening of classic and contemporary pieces, in The Rhythm of Life!

Concerts are FREE, donations encouraged.

Saturday, Apr. 26 at 7:00 PM
Lebanon Presbyterian Church
2800 Old Elizabeth Rd
West Mifflin, PA 15122

The Rhythm of Life - Coraopolis
2025-05-03 19:00 - 20:30 | Coraopolis United Methodist Church, 1205 Ridge Ave, Coraopolis, PA, 15108, United States
Join Three Rivers Ringers for the Spring 2025 Concert Series — featuring a rhythmic exploration of music-making. Pittsburgh’s premier handbell ensemble performs a fun and enlightening program of works shaped by musical masters, past and present, from a beautiful setting of Bach, to the propulsive Dorian Dance and the endearing music from Pixar’s Up. Mark your calendars for this exciting evening of classic and contemporary pieces, in The Rhythm of Life!
Concerts are FREE, donations encouraged.
Saturday, May 3 at 7:00 PM
Coraopolis United Methodist Church
1205 Ridge Ave
Coraopolis, PA 15108

The Rhythm of Life - Glenshaw
2025-05-17 16:00 - 17:30 | Elfinwild Presbyterian Church, 3200 Mt. Royal Blvd, Glenshaw, PA, 15116, United States
Join Three Rivers Ringers for the Spring 2025 Concert Series — featuring a rhythmic exploration of music-making. Pittsburgh’s premier handbell ensemble performs a fun and enlightening program of works shaped by musical masters, past and present, from a beautiful setting of Bach, to the propulsive Dorian Dance and the endearing music from Pixar’s Up. Mark your calendars for this exciting evening of classic and contemporary pieces, in The Rhythm of Life!
Concerts are FREE, donations encouraged.
Saturday, May 17 at 4:00 PM
Elfinwild Presbyterian Church
3200 Mt. Royal Blvd
Glenshaw, PA 15116

Carols of Christmas - Wexford
2025-12-06 19:00 - 20:30 | Perry Highway Lutheran Church, 11403 Perry Highway, Wexford, PA, 15090, United States
Ring in the holiday season with Pittsburgh’s premier handbell ensemble! Three Rivers Ringers performs its Winter Concert Series, Carols of Christmas, this December, filled with memorable tunes including the nostalgic music from Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer, a popular tune from How the Grinch Stole Christmas, the traditional O Come All Ye Faithful and a breathtaking setting of It Came Upon the Midnight Clear. Bring the whole family to celebrate the magic of the holiday season with Three Rivers Ringers!
FREE, donations encouraged.
Saturday, December 6 at 7:00 PM
Perry Highway Lutheran Church
11403 Perry Highway
Wexford, PA 15090

Carols of Christmas - Mt. Lebanon
2025-12-12 20:00 - 21:30 | Bower Hill Community Church, 70 Moffett St, Pittsburgh, PA, 15243, United States
Ring in the holiday season with Pittsburgh’s premier handbell ensemble! Three Rivers Ringers performs its Winter Concert Series, Carols of Christmas, this December, filled with memorable tunes including the nostalgic music from Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer, a popular tune from How the Grinch Stole Christmas, the traditional O Come All Ye Faithful and a breathtaking setting of It Came Upon the Midnight Clear. Bring the whole family to celebrate the magic of the holiday season with Three Rivers Ringers!
FREE, donations encouraged.
Friday, December 12 at 8:00 PM
Bower Hill Community Church
70 Moffett St
Pittsburgh, PA 15243

Carols of Christmas - Allison Park
2025-12-13 19:00 - 20:30 | St. Paul’s United Methodist Church, 1965 Ferguson Rd, Allison Park, PA, 15101, United States
Ring in the holiday season with Pittsburgh’s premier handbell ensemble! Three Rivers Ringers performs its Winter Concert Series, Carols of Christmas, this December, filled with memorable tunes including the nostalgic music from Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer, a popular tune from How the Grinch Stole Christmas, the traditional O Come All Ye Faithful and a breathtaking setting of It Came Upon the Midnight Clear. Bring the whole family to celebrate the magic of the holiday season with Three Rivers Ringers!
FREE, donations encouraged.
Saturday, December 13 at 7:00 PM
St. Paul’s United Methodist Church
1965 Ferguson Rd
Allison Park, PA 15101

You may also watch the livestream on TRR’s YouTube Channel (see below) and view the digital program here.

Carols of Christmas - Washington
2025-12-19 19:30 - 21:00 | First Presbyterian Church, 1793, 100 E. Wheeling St, Washington, PA, 15301, United States
Ring in the holiday season with Pittsburgh’s premier handbell ensemble! Three Rivers Ringers performs its Winter Concert Series, Carols of Christmas, this December, filled with memorable tunes including the nostalgic music from Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer, a popular tune from How the Grinch Stole Christmas, the traditional O Come All Ye Faithful and a breathtaking setting of It Came Upon the Midnight Clear. Bring the whole family to celebrate the magic of the holiday season with Three Rivers Ringers!
FREE, donations encouraged.
Friday, December 19 at 7:30 PM
First Presbyterian Church, 1793
100 East Wheeling St
Washington, PA 15301

Carols of Christmas - Sewickley
2025-12-21 19:00 - 20:30 | Sewickley United Methodist Church, 337 Broad St, Sewickley, PA, 15143, United States
Ring in the holiday season with Pittsburgh’s premier handbell ensemble! Three Rivers Ringers performs its Winter Concert Series, Carols of Christmas, this December, filled with memorable tunes including the nostalgic music from Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer, a popular tune from How the Grinch Stole Christmas, the traditional O Come All Ye Faithful and a breathtaking setting of It Came Upon the Midnight Clear. Bring the whole family to celebrate the magic of the holiday season with Three Rivers Ringers!
FREE, donations encouraged.
Sunday, December 21 at 7:00 PM
Sewickley United Methodist Church
337 Broad St
Sewickley, PA 15143

Far and Wide – Sewickley
2026-04-24 19:30 - 21:00 | St. Stephen’s Church, 405 Frederick Ave, Sewickley, PA, 15143, United States
Join Three Rivers Ringers as we journey Far and Wide to encounter the expansive and varied repertoire of handbells. We will explore the Land of Make Believe, witness the Japanese cherry blossoms, climb the Stairway to Heaven, and traverse Yorkshire on our way to Scarborough Fair. With other titles including Champaca, Moon Over the Ruined Castle, and Rant and Rave, this program is sure to demonstrate the versatility and accessibility of this art form.
Concerts are FREE, donations encouraged.
Far & Wide
Spring 2026 Concert Series
Friday, April 24 at 7:30 PM
St. Stephen’s Anglican Church
405 Frederick Ave
Sewickley, PA 15143

Far and Wide – Elizabeth
2026-04-26 18:30 - 20:00 | Central Highlands Community United Methodist Church, 100 Timothy Dr, Elizabeth, PA, 15037, United States
Join Three Rivers Ringers as we journey Far and Wide to encounter the expansive and varied repertoire of handbells. We will explore the Land of Make Believe, witness the Japanese cherry blossoms, climb the Stairway to Heaven, and traverse Yorkshire on our way to Scarborough Fair. With other titles including Champaca, Moon Over the Ruined Castle, and Rant and Rave, this program is sure to demonstrate the versatility and accessibility of this art form.
Concerts are FREE, donations encouraged.
Far & Wide
Spring 2026 Concert Series
Sunday, April 26 at 6:30 PM
Central Highlands Community United Methodist Church
100 Timothy Dr
Elizabeth, PA 15037

Far and Wide – Mt. Lebanon
2026-05-01 19:30 - 21:00 | Mt. Lebanon United Methodist Church, 3319 W. Liberty Ave, Pittsburgh, PA, 15216, United States
Join Three Rivers Ringers as we journey Far and Wide to encounter the expansive and varied repertoire of handbells. We will explore the Land of Make Believe, witness the Japanese cherry blossoms, climb the Stairway to Heaven, and traverse Yorkshire on our way to Scarborough Fair. With other titles including Champaca, Moon Over the Ruined Castle, and Rant and Rave, this program is sure to demonstrate the versatility and accessibility of this art form.
Concerts are FREE, donations encouraged.
Far & Wide
Spring 2026 Concert Series
Friday, May 1 at 7:30 PM
Mt. Lebanon United Methodist Church
3319 West Liberty Ave
Pittsburgh, PA 15216
