Sonos Handbell Ensemble Holiday Concert Tickets

Sonos Handbell Ensemble was founded in 1990 by James Meredith in the San Francisco Bay Area and has since become a nationally recognized force in concert handbell music. Their approach spans from Baroque masterworks to contemporary commissions, placing handbells in main-stage concert programming rather than keeping them relegated to seasonal performances. The ensemble has collaborated with major orchestras, arts councils, and media, earning a reputation for artistry, clarity, and expressive nuance.

We’ve got you covered with reliable information on their biography, discography, and how to secure seats for their next engagements. If you’re looking to experience a thoughtful, high-caliber handbell concert, Sonos Handbell Ensemble is a dependable choice for genuine live music moments.

Biography highlights include premiering the first major handbell and orchestra work with Michael Morgan and the Oakland Symphony, and commissioning Gaia Sophia, a handbells opera supported by the SF Arts Council. Notable early performances featured the 1993 World Ice Championships and United Nations 50th Anniversary Celebrations, plus a broadcast appearance on Garrison Keillor’s A Prairie Home Companion.

Discography (most recent first): Very Classical Christmas (2001) with Timothy Day, Classical Sonos (1996), Christmas with Sonos Handbell Ensemble (1995), Sonos Handbell Ensemble (self-titled, 1994), and an earlier 1988 release. While upcoming 2025 tour dates are not publicly listed on the official site, Knudsen Productions remains the contact for bookings and tour information. For booking inquiries and updates, reach out via the links below.

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