The Metropolitan Bells
The Metropolitan Bells is an advanced community handbell ensemble consisting of
15 auditioned ringers from the greater Chattanooga area, plus the director. They perform on seven octaves of Malmark bells and seven 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 have performed with the Chattanooga
Symphony Orchestra, the Chattanooga Boys Choir, and the Chattanaooga 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 civic groups and community events. The group is currently under the direction of Gary Bynum.
Upcoming performances of the Metropolitan Bells are:
Tuesday, Dec. 13, 7:30 p.m.
Christ United Methodist Church
8645 East Brainerd Road, Chattanooga
Thursday, Dec. 15, 7:30 p.m.
Brainerd Baptist Church
300 Brookfield Ave., Chattanooga
Performances are free to the public, donations are accepted.