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 What is Chicago Bronze? Chicago Bronze is a talented community English handbell ensemble from the Chicago area. Membership in Chicago Bronze is by audition. The ensemble was established in May of 1999 by a group of directors and advanced ringers who were seeking a challenging ringing experience. Chicago Bronze uses a five octave set of bells and four octaves of handchimes from the Malmark bell foundry. Chicago Bronze is an active supporter of the American Guild of English Handbell Ringers (AGEHR). Chicago Bronze is a registered 501(c)(3) Illinois corporation.Chicago Bronze members have an average of over 10 years of ringing experience, as well as additional musical experience from vocal to a wide variety of instruments. The group is dedicated to musical excellence, as well as sharing their technical knowledge of the handbell instrument and helping to create a greater understanding and enjoyment of handbell music. Chicago Bronze performs a variety of music including sacred, secular, classical, jazz and old favorites, with a repertoire that includes pieces appropriate throughout the year. Chicago Bronze has performed for a wide variety of audiences, including churches, synagogues, holiday celebrations and business and civic organizations. The performances are family-friendly and entertaining for listeners of all ages. Chicago Bronze members have represented the United States by performing at International Handbell Symposiums in various countries. |