The Metropolitan Bells is an advanced community handbell ensemble consisting of
13 auditioned ringers from the greater Chattanooga area. They perform on 6 octaves
of Malmark bells and six octaves of Malmark choir chimes. Established in 1993,
The Metropolitan Bells was the vision of founding director, Ken Cochrane. Under his ten
years of leadership, The Metropolitan Bells performed with the Chattanooga
Symphony Orchestra, the Chattanooga Boys Choir, and the Chattnaooga Girls Choir.
The goal of the organization is to bring advanced sacred and secular handbell music to
the community and to promote the art and enjoyment of handbell ringing. Over the years, the
group has performed for weddings, civic groups, and community events. The group is currently under the direction of Gary Bynum.
This year's free holiday performances include:
Thursday, Dec. 11, 7:30 p.m.
Christ United Methodist Church
8645 East Brainerd Road, Chattanooga
Thursday, Dec. 18, 7:30 p.m.
First United Methodist Church
3425 Ocoee St. North, Cleveland, Tn,
Sunday, Dec. 21, 6:30 p.m.
Brainerd Baptist Church
300 Brookfield Ave., Chattanooga
Donations are accepted. For additional information on these events, call 423-504-4679
Other Holiday Appearances:
Friday, Dec. 5th - 7:30 p.m.
Saturday, Dec. 6th - 7:30 p.m.
Bryan College Music Department Concerts, Dayton, Tn.
Saturday, Dec. 20th - 7:30 p.m.
Sunday, Dec. 21st - 3:00 p.m.
Home for the Holidays, Chattanooga Symphony
Tivoli Theater - Chattanooga
Tickets available through CSO Box Office - 423-267-8583