Classical Bells’ unique, lively style for performing handbell music has delighted audiences in the Midwest since 1983. Past performances include appearances with the Detroit Symphony Orchestra holiday concerts, at Orchestra Hall in 1990, 1994, and 2002, and in the 1992 Detroit Aglow benefit at the Fox Theater. The group has appeared locally with the Macomb Symphony Orchestra, Dearborn Symphony Orchestra, Lyric Chamber Ensemble, and Cantata Academy, as well as in many concert series, including Detroit Chamber Winds’ Nightnotes and Michigan Opera Theatre’s outreach productions.

Classical Bells has toured in Michigan, Ohio, Illinois, Wisconsin, Arizona, and New York, often in conjunction with a performance at a national American Guild of English Handbell Ringers event. The ensemble records new handbell music for Jeffers Handbell Supply.

Classical Bells’ primary instrument consists of 68 bronze plus 6 aluminum English handbells, a range of more than six octaves. In some pieces the tonal coloring is enhanced by the mellow sound of a six octave set of handchimes.

You can order our CDs and listen to samples from each on the Recordings and Listen sections of our web site.

For a schedule of upcoming concerts and join our mailing list, visit our web site.