A community-based auditioned handbell ensemble in Northern Virginia Virginia Bronze is a community-based auditioned handbell ensemble in Northern Virginia/DC Metro area. The mission of Virginia Bronze is to support and grow the music and handbell community of Northern Virginia. Virginia Bronze promotes and showcases handbell ringing in Northern Virginia through programs that: ● Entertain audiences with advanced handbell performances ● Inspire individuals to learn the art of handbell ringing ● Motivate composers to create new and innovative handbell music ● Support the performing arts community through collaborative efforts