Kansas City Bronze
William O. Baker, DMA, Music Director
Eighth concert season, 2026–2027
“…one of Kansas City’s elite handbell ensembles”
Est. 2019
Kansas City Bronze, now in its 8th year, plays six octaves of Malmark handbells, five octaves of Whitechapel handbells, and five octaves of Malmark hand chimes with 12–15 Principal Ringers chosen by competitive audition from across the Kansas City region. The ensemble rehearses at the Jane Sullivan Choral Resource Library in Roeland Park, Kansas, under the direction of Dr. William Baker and associate director Robert Abbott.
The ensemble performs 5–6 concerts across the KC Metro, seeking to bring the highest levels of artistry and repertoire to community bell ringing, playing challenging concert repertoire by modern composers and thrilling arrangements of favorite hymns. Kansas City Bronze also gives back to the community every season with a fundraiser concert for Human Need.
Faculty and Staff
Audition information
Audition required
Principal ringers are chosen by competitive audition from across the Kansas City region. For audition dates and upcoming appearances, contact the Foundation.
Upcoming concerts
November 2026
- 6:00 PM
Kansas City Bronze
Fall Concert
First Baptist Church, Kansas City, MO
Kansas City Bronze opens its eighth season of handbell artistry under Music Director Dr. William Baker and Associate Music Director Robert Abbott at First Baptist Church in Kansas City. General admission is free.
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