Columbus Rings was formed in 2018 by six ringers from the Central Ohio area with the goal of creating a performing handbell ensemble that would bring handbell music to a broader audience. Our first concert at Worthington United Methodist Church has become an annual holiday tradition. We have also performed in many local venues including the Columbus Metropolitain Library, Franklin Park Conservatory, Columbus Museum of Art, the James Cancer Hospital at the Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center, public libraries in McArthur (Vinson County) and Homer (Licking County), and a Columbus Blue Jackets game.

Columbus Rings is committed to handbell and handchime ringing education which has led to partnerships with Columbus City Schools, Reynoldsburg City Schools, and Area 5 (Regional Chapter) of the Handbell Musicians of America. Columbus Rings is supported by grants and from donations from individuals.

Looking towards the future, we continue to seek grant funding and donations of support to expand our concert offerings, build our own cache of handbell equipment, and explore broader collaborations with other arts and culture institutions and organizations throughout Central Ohio.

Columbus Rings is generously supported by grant funding from the Ohio Arts Council and the Greater Columbus Arts Council.