L.A. BRONZE
Handbell Ensemble
Handbell Workshop
by LA Bronze
August 24, 2024
L.A. Bronze was founded in 2010. We are an auditioned group of musicians creating music through the ability of handbells in an elegant style.
The mission:
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To inspire audiences through musical excellence
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Cultivate an atmosphere and culture where we can thrive and grow musically while sharing our passion for making music
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Be part of the movement of handbells into the musical mainstream
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Play a wide variety of musical styles
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Expand our regional base audience to new audiences beyond the handbell world
Spring 2024 Concerts
- Sat, May 11Emmanuel Lutheran ChurchMay 11, 2024, 4:00 PMEmmanuel Lutheran Church, 6020 Radford Ave, North Hollywood, CA 91606, USA
- Sat, May 18Red Hill Lutheran ChurchMay 18, 2024, 4:00 PMRed Hill Lutheran Church, 13200 Red Hill Ave, Tustin, CA 92780, USA
- Sun, May 19Faith United Methodist ChurchMay 19, 2024, 4:00 PMFaith United Methodist Church, 2115 W 182nd St, Torrance, CA 90504, USA
The Ringers
OUR MUSIC DIRECTOR
Lynn Atkins
Dr. Lynn Gary Atkins, Jr. was named Artistic Director of L. A. Bronze Handbell Ensemble in July 2022. A native of the Jersey Shore, Lynn enjoys a career as a conductor, a professional tenor, and a music educator. Lynn is a product of the Handbell training program of Westminster Choir College of Rider University with Kathleen Ebling Shaw. In 2005, He reinstated the Handbell Program at Ewing High School, a program that promotes musicianship through handbells for high school students. In addition to conducting ensembles for schools and churches, Lynn has been proud to serve as artistic director for the James River Ringers of Richmond, VA and the Philadelphia Handbell Ensemble.
Lynn received his Bachelor of Music degree in Music Education from Westminster in 2004. He is proud to be a member of the first cohort to be named Doctor of Musical Arts from James Madison University in 2012. Currently, Dr. Atkins serves as Assistant Professor of Music, Director of Choral Activities, and Voice Area Coordinator at California State University, Dominguez Hills in Carson, CA as well as Director of Music Ministries at Faith United Methodist Church in Torrance, CA. Lynn is honored to serve on the National Board of Handbell Musicians of America.
1. (2019) Fantasia on the "Dargason" with Greensleeves - Hollywood
2. (2019) Aria - Hollywood
3. (2019) Prelude on Herzliebster Jesu - Hollywood
CONTACT
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