About us
Performing music at the highest level. Under the direction of Joe Galyon, Queen City Bronze concerts offer an eclectic mix of musical styles featuring jazz, folk, classical, spiritual, and original compositions. The ensemble has commissioned three works for advanced handbell choirs including arrangements of For Good from Wicked, Thriller, Fly Me to the Moon, and an original work called Queen City Portrait.
The group was founded in October of 2008 under the direction of Jennifer Cauhorn. To increase awareness, understanding, and appreciation for the art of handbell ringing, Queen City Bronze has performed concerts presenting full-length programs in concert venues and churches. The ensemble has also appeared with the Cincinnati Pops, Cincinnati Men’s Chorus, Blue Ash Symphony, and Cincinnati Camerata. Performances have also been requested by Handbell Musicians of America Area 5 and Music Teachers National Association. In addition to performances, Queen City Bronze offers educational and training events throughout the tri-state for individuals and groups.
QCB's Director
Joe Galyon engages people from all walks of life in music ministry at Church of the Saviour United Methodist. With a passion for developing church musicians of any age, he oversees a comprehensive program of choral, handbell, and instrumental ensembles that enhance weekly worship and unique liturgical services. The handbell program includes three graded children’s choirs, a youth choir, and two adult choirs. He generated ongoing interest in ringing through leadership training, community performance, festival participation, and commission premieres.
As a handbell conductor, Joe leads festivals, masterclass, and training sessions for large-scale events and individual congregations. In 2024, he assumed the role of Music Director for Queen City Bronze, Cincinnati’s Premiere Handbell Ensemble. As a composer, his handbell works are published by Jeffers Ringing World Publications, Hope Publishing, From the Top Music, and Sonology Music. His first Alfred Music publication is scheduled for release in 2025.
Joe earned music degrees in piano at Samford University, the University of Missouri-Kansas City, and the University of Cincinnati. As a pianist, he has held teaching positions at Earlham College and Northern Kentucky University, and his performances have taken place throughout the eastern United States and in the United Kingdom.
Meet Our Members
Paul Rich
QCB Board President
Linda Allen
QCB Board Vice President
Greg Bayless
QCB Equipment Manager
Gretchen Bradburn
QCB Board Treasurer
Jenny Chapel
QCB Publicist
Sandy Greeb
Founding Member
and Music Librarian
Wendy Ransom
Concert Coordinator
and Founding Member
Kaitlin Scott
Handbell Ringer
Abby Wentzel
Handbell Ringer
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Mailing Address
c/o Hyde Park Community United Methodist Church, 1345 Grace Ave. Cincinnati, OH, 45208
