About Bells of the Rockies

Bells of the Rockies is an auditioned community handbell choir comprised of handbell ringers from the Northern Colorado area. Our mission is dedicated to musical excellence and service to the community through artistic handbell performances. Our goal is to increase our educational and community/charity outreach.

Founded in 1996 by Michael Kastner, we are a 501(c)(3) and governed by a Board of Directors. We own 5 1/2 octaves of Schulmerich handbells and 6 octaves of Malmark chimes and the accessories that come with handbell ringing. We average 4-6 performances per year. Our performance year is August through June. We currently rehearse on Tuesday nights in the Northern Colorado area (Loveland, South Fort Collins, North Longmont, or West Windsor).

Our ringers come from many communities throughout the Colorado and Wyoming Front Range. Ringers audition annually to earn the right to join this group of seasoned handbell musicians in challenging music.