Announcements for 2026-2027!
We are looking for new, dedicated ringers to join us for the 2026-2027 season.
Columbus Rings is an auditioned, community handbell ensemble composed of advanced ringers in Central Ohio. We foster knowledge, love, and appreciation of handbell ringing through performance, educational events, and community enrichment. The ensemble performs challenging repertoire (Levels 3–5) and commits to continually striving for greater artistry.
Welcome Marie Clyatt-Larson as New Artistic Director 2026-2027
Please join Columbus Rings in giving a warm welcome to our new Artistic Director, Marie Clyatt-Larson!
Marie brings an incredible wealth of experience as a handbell musician, percussionist, educator, conductor, and clinician. She began ringing handbells at just five years old and has gone on to become a nationally and internationally recognized leader in the handbell community. She currently serves as the Director of National Events for Handbell Musicians of America and has taught and conducted ensembles across the United States and around the world, including Hong Kong, Singapore, and Macau. Most recently, she participated in the final Virtuoso with Dr. Bill Payn and the Raleigh Ringers.
We are beyond excited to begin this new chapter with Marie at the helm and cannot wait to grow, learn, and make beautiful music together!
Thank You…
At the end of our Spring 2026 concert season, our founder and Artistic Director, Jarod Ogier, stepped down from his roles with the organization. Jarod’s vision led to the formation of Columbus Rings in 2018 and Ring Out! in 2021 as brand-new handbell ensembles. We are deeply grateful for Jarod’s dedication, musicianship, and perseverance leading us through the myriad challenges that musical nonprofits face. His efforts have laid the foundation for our group and enabled us to share great music with Columbus and the surrounding communities. His ongoing contributions have made our members better musicians, enhanced our knowledge of handbell ringing, organized exciting collaborations, and produced dozens of concerts, cherished by our community, over the last eight years. We sincerely thank him for his time and leadership.
Columbus Rings is an auditioned, community handbell ensemble composed of ringers from Central Ohio. We foster knowledge, love, and appreciation of handbell ringing in Central Ohio through handbell performance, educational events, and community enrichment.
Columbus Rings is generously supported by grant funding from the Ohio Arts Council and the Greater Columbus Arts Council.