The Metropolitan Bells
The Metropolitan Bells is an advanced community handbell ensemble consisting of 13 auditioned ringers from the greater Chattanooga area. They perform on six 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 10 years of leadership, the Metropolitan Bells enjoyed performances with the Chattanooga Symphony Orchestra, the Chattanooga Boys Choir, and the Chattanooga 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 numerous weddings, civic groups, and community events. The group is currently under the direction of Gary Bynum.
Here is the lineup of Christmas concerts. The concerts are free to the public and donations are accepted.
Tuesday, Dec. 8, 7:30 p.m.
Christ United Methodist Church
8645 East Brainerd Road
Thursday, Dec. 10, 7:30 p.m.
First United Methodist Church
3425 Ocoee St. North; Cleveland
Thursday, Dec. 17, 7:30 p.m.
Brainerd Baptist Church
300 Brookfield Ave.
Monday, Dec. 21, 7:30 p.m.
Grove Level Baptist Church
2802 Cleveland Hwy.; Dalton
Other Holiday Appearances:
Home for the Holidays with the Chattanooga Symphony
Saturday, Dec. 19, 7:30 p.m.
Sunday, Dec. 20, 3 p.m.
Tivoli Theater
Tickets Available through CSO Box Office at 267-8583