What is Concert Bells of Fort Worth?

Concert Bells of Fort Worth is an auditioned community handbell ensemble made up of advanced ringers from North Texas. Founded in 1998, the group performs a repertoire that ranges from classical transcriptions to original works, and it operates as a 501(c)(3) nonprofit supported entirely through donations. If you are looking for a regional handbell group to hear live, follow, or support, this is what the organization is and how it presents itself.

Who the group is

The ensemble describes itself as dedicated to musical excellence through artistic handbell performance, emphasizing precision and musical sensitivity. Two details define its structure:

• Auditioned membership — ringers join through an audition process rather than open sign-up.
• Advanced ringers from North Texas — the player base is regional and experienced.

The group has been active since 1998, which gives it a long continuous history in the Fort Worth area.

What it performs

The repertoire is intentionally broad. According to the organization, it spans:

• Classical transcriptions
• Innovative original works

That mix matters if you are deciding whether to attend: you are not limited to one style of handbell writing, and programs are built to show variety rather than a single genre.

Upcoming performances

The group has announced its Christmas 2026 season, with three scheduled events:

| Date | Venue | Location | Time | |---|---|---|---|---| | Dec 12, 2026 | Arlington Heights United Methodist Church | Fort Worth | 4:00 PM | | Dec 13, 2026 | Preston Hollow Presbyterian Church | Dallas | 4:00 PM | | Dec 19, 2026 | Hurst Public Library | Hurst | 4:00 PM |

All three start at 4:00 PM. The events page on the site carries the full details for each date.

How it is funded

Concert Bells of Fort Worth is a 501(c)(3) organization supported entirely through donations. There is no indication on the site of ticket pricing or paid admission, so if cost matters to you, check the individual event details rather than assuming a price either way. The site provides a donation option for anyone who wants to support the ensemble directly.

What others say

The site quotes Michael Joy, a handbell composer and clinician, on the group's 2023 HMA National Seminar program. He praised the performance under conductor Stephanie Rhoades for its variety of styles, technical expertise, and musical artistry. That reference is useful if you want an outside view of the group's performance level rather than the ensemble's own description.

Where to find more

The site organizes its content into a few sections worth knowing:

• About — background on who the group is
• Events — upcoming concert dates and details
• Media — photographs and recordings of past concerts

If you want to hear the group before attending, the media section is the place to start. If you want to attend, go straight to Events for the Christmas 2026 dates.