The Hershey Handbell Ensemble will present its annual spring concert at First United Methodist Church, 64 W. Chocolate Ave., Hershey, on Sunday, April 23, at 3 p.m.

The ensemble was formed in 2004 and is based in southcentral Pennsylvania. It is an auditioned community ensemble consisting of persons able to play advanced literature and interested in advancing the art of handbell ringing through education and performance while uniting people through the musical arts. The 15-member group under the direction of Shawn Gingrich performs on seven and a half octaves of Malmark handbells, four octaves of Petit & Fritsen handbells, handchimes, silver melody bells, and other assorted instruments.