Brasstown Ringers

Brasstown Ringers, a nondenominational community handbell choir for musicians interested in ringing exciting and fun handbell music, has been in existence since 1992.

The choir rings on six octaves of Schulmerich bells, five octaves of Whitechapel bells, and six octaves of Malmark choirchimes along with various percussion instruments. It annually presents Christmas and Spring concerts, and has become known across North Carolina and North Georgia for its dexterity and musicality with bells.

Brasstown Ringers concerts are free.
Donations to cover expense of music and
expendable supplies are appreciated.


Opportunities to present programs are scheduled by invitation. Please call 828.837.8822 if you wish to host a concert.

Brasstown Ringers is directed by Pat Meinecke of Brasstown, NC. Ms. Meinecke has directed and taught handbell ringing for over 20 years, and is currently active with American Guild of English Handbell Ringers.

For more information about Brasstown Ringers, including directions to the performance sites, call 828.837.8822.

Back Row: L-R: Steve Holcomb, Liza Lawrence, Carla Brown, Ted Adams, Valerie Garrett. Middle Row: Bruce Brunner, Elaine Bagley, Pat Meinecke, Lori Brunner. Front Row: Suzanne Major, Joan Marble, Glenda Wattenbarger, Robin Stevenson, Ida Mae Holcomb. Not pictured: Henry Meinecke

Performance Schedule

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Concert review by Franklin Press