The Metropolitan Bells, an advanced community handbell ensemble, will perform at two more stops on their holiday schedule, in advance of an appearance at the CSO’s “Home for the Holidays” concerts next weekend.
Tonight, the Bells play at 7:30 at First United Methodist Church, 3425 N. Ocoee St., in Cleveland. Thursday, the performers will be at Brainerd Baptist Church, 300 Brookfield Ave.
Admission is free for the 7:30 p.m. program, though donations will be accepted. Call 899-3543 for more information.
The Bells will be among the guest artists Dec. 18-19 as the Chattanooga Symphony & Opera presents its annual holiday concert. Tickets are available by calling 267-8583.
The nonprofit group of auditioned ringers performs on six octaves of Malmark bells and four octaves of Malmark choir chimes. Members must reaudition every year. They play a wide variety of music. The group is directed by Gary Bynum, a charter member.