The Handbell Ensemble of Royal Oak (H.E.R.O.) was established in 1988 through the Recreation Department of the City of Royal Oak. H.E.R.O. is an active participant of
Handbell Musicians of America events both locally and nationally. We perform a variety of intermediate to difficult secular and sacred music published for modern Handbell Ensembles. The ensemble rings four and a half octaves of Schulmerich Handbells with occasional use of Hand Chimes, Percussion and other instruments. The 12 ensemble ringers and the director live in and around the Royal Oak area. The Ringers represent the following organizations and churches within Southeast Michigan. Classical Bells Detroit Handbell Ensemble Bellissima Adele Thomas Ringers Orchard Lake Community Church Greenfield Presbyterian church First Presbyterian Church of Northville Pilgrim Congregational UCC of Lansing Christ Church Cranbrook First Baptist Church of Birmingham |
Director
Donna Hughes (Clawson) Ringers Donna Bartley (Metamora) Sandra Deneka (Warren) Lori Dixson (Royal Oak) Marla Ewing (Bloomfield Township) Rose French (Southfield) Brian Fuller (Hazel Park) Denise Huebner (Royal Oak) Deb Navin (Royal Oak) Tammy Nott (Canton) Larry & Judy Phillips (Waterford) Nancy Ratajzcak (West Bloomfield) The Handbell Ensemble of Royal Oak (H.E.R.O.) rehearses once a week on Monday nights under the direction of Donna Hughes. We perform at a variety of venues throughout Oakland, Wayne, and Macomb Counties. If you are interested in booking a performance please contact [email protected]. |