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 enjoyed performances 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 numerous weddings, civic groups, and community events.
The group is currently under the direction of Gary Bynum.
Upcoming concerts include:
Tuesday, April 28 at 7:30 p.m.
Grove Level Baptist Church
2802 Cleveland Highway, Dalton, Ga.
Thursday, April 30 at 7:30 p.m.
Christ United Methodist Church
8645 East Brainerd Road, Chattanooga
Sunday, May 3 at 6 p.m.
Keith Memorial United Methodist Church
600 W. Madison Avenue, Athens, Tn.