CHARLESTON CHILDREN'S HANDBELL CHORUS

During November 2012, the first phase of the Smalls Institute's Charleston Children's Handbell Chorus began.  In partnership with the James Island Community Education office and the Kaleidoscope After-School Program at James Island Elementary School, Phase I was off to a successful start with twenty (20) students. 

The vision is to create a Handbell Chorus utilizing students throughout Charleston County who attend schools that we serve, particularly Title I schools. The Music Mobile will travel to the various areas and at least once per year this energetic group of students will come together in a single performance.

The first performances for Phase I were held on Thursday, December 13, 2012.  See below for times and location.


3:45 pm     Lowcountry Senior Center
                 865 Riverland Drive
                 Charleston, SC 29412      
                 (James Island near James Island County Park)

4:30 pm     Bishop Gadsden Retirement Community - Assisted Living
                 2 Bishop Gadsden Way
                 Charleston, SC 29412      (James Island)

2013 Handbell Performances

                Thursday, December 19, 2013
1:00 pm    Lowcountry Open Land Trust Opening of the 
                Angel Oak Preserve               
                Johns Island, SC


                 Saturday, December 7, 2013
11:30 am   Holiday Market & Craft Show 
                 Farmer’s Market Pavilion @ Moultrie Middle School
                 Mt. Pleasant, SC.  

                 The public is invited to attend.




2014 Handbell Performances

              Saturday, December 13, 2014

11:45 am   Holiday Market & Craft Show 
                   Farmer’s Market Pavilion @ Moultrie Middle School
                  Mt. Pleasant, SC.  

                 The public is invited to attend.



                 Saturday, March 15, 2014
12:15pm    Mt Pleasant ArtFest   - Belk Drive Stage
                Hwy 17 North and Isle of Palms Connector  
                Mt. Pleasant, SC



                 Thursday, May 15, 2014
6:00pm      James Island Community Education Volunteer Banquet 
                 James Island Charter High School - 1000 Ft. Johnson Rd
                 James Island, SC

                 The public is invited to attend.



2015 Handbell Performances


Saturday, March 14, 2015
Mt. Pleasant ArtFest
Hwy 17 North and Isle of Palms Connector
Mt. Pleasant, SC
Towne Centre


Wednesday, May 20, 2015
Edith L. Frierson Elementary School
Wadmalaw Island, SC
Spring Gala


Thursday, May 21, 2015
James Island Community Education Volunteer Banquet
James Island Charter High School Cafe - 1000 Ft. Johnson Rd
James Island, SC
The public is invited to attend




Saturday, December 12, 2015
12:00 pm     Holiday Market & Craft Show 
                   Farmer’s Market Pavilion @ Moultrie Middle School
                   Mt. Pleasant, SC.  

                 The public is invited to attend.




2016 Handbell Performances
Please see the "EVENTS" tab for 2016 Handbell performances.