Northern Bell Orchestra
The Northern Bell Orchestra is an advanced handbell ensemble which provides the opportunity
to develop your handbell ringing skills in an environment different to your local team.
The NBO performs under the direction of Kate Sawallisch with associate directors Louise Cowton & Robert Pettener.
It currently performs with up to three x five octave sets of bells
together with chimes and, occasionally, other instruments.
The season runs from September through to the following June
with usually two concerts at the end of season.
Rehearsals are held monthly at mostly at Ashover Parish Hall in north Derbyshire
and the schedule for the current season is:
2024
25 May - Concert in Sleaford see poster
1 June Concert in Chester
29 June
20 July
24/25 Season
14 September
12 October
16 November
2025
18 January
8 February
8 March
5 April
17 May
14 June Concert in Sale
19 July
For further details contact our correspondent - details below
Contact Details
Musical Director - Kate Sawallisch
Leader - Rona Gager 07963 091121 - northernbellorchestra@ntlworld.com
Correspondent - Judy Gees 07969 768001 - hsocello1@gmail.com