Hershey Handbell Ensemble to perform

CROSS KEYS/NEW OXFORD, PA - The sound of bells will fill Nicarry Meetinghouse at Cross Keys Village - The Brethren Home Community when the Hershey Handbell Ensemble gives a free, public performance on Saturday, April 28, at 7 p.m.

A 14-member community group, the Hershey Handbell Ensemble performs sacred and secular music, both classical and contemporary. Shawn Gingrich, director of music ministry for First United Methodist Church of Hershey, directs the ensemble. Members come from a variety of professional backgrounds, and many also perform with church handbell choirs or other community groups.

The performance is part of the 2007 Fine Arts Concert Series at Cross Keys. The next of this year's eight concerts will feature jazz pianist Joe Holt on Saturday, May 19.

Cross Keys Village - The Brethren Home Community is located at the intersection of U.S. 30 and PA 94 (Cross Keys), less than two miles east of New Oxford's town circle. Nicarry Meetinghouse is best accessed via the Route 30 entrance, which is at the northwest corner of the campus. Directional signage is available at other entrances. Ample free parking is available.

For more information about this or other events at Cross Keys Village - The Brethren Home Community, call 717-624-5203.