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Music To Free

Our handbell programs are offered at no cost to the participants.

We are a 501(c)(3) organization with a mission to lead handbell programs at low/fixed income senior living centers, Veteran rehabilitation programs, and addiction treatment programs.

06/22/2026

It is hard to believe that we started our handbell teaching programs at low/fixed-income senior facilities 5 years ago. It all started with an idea after doing a Christmas concert at the Fellowship House in Reston, VA. Last week we celebrated another successful and fun year of weekly handbell rehearsals and as a token of accomplishment we gave every ringer a handmade crocheted handbell. These wonderful people bring me such joy every week with their enthusiasm, dedication, and hard work. The 'baby' of the group is 85 and our most senior is a sassy 92 (with comments like "Teacher - you need to check your hearing...."). You cannot help but feel the love in this group!

06/17/2026

June 17th and the Christmas repertoire and program is set!!

06/02/2026

Take a break from the heat and yardwork this weekend and come hear a handbell concert that celebrates music from around the world. Bronze Unlimited performs Songs of Many Lands 2 more times before our Spring season ends. Don't miss these last two performances!!

05/21/2026

We have 2 performances left the first weekend in June. We would love to have you join us as we highlight some wonderful music from around the world!

04/29/2026

Bells are polished & packed! Our first performance is this Friday evening in Fairfax, Virginia and part of Fairfax City Parks and Recreation Spotlight on the Arts!! We hope to see you at one of our performances.

04/15/2026

🌍✨ Take a journey around the world—no passport required!

Join us for Songs of Many Lands, a vibrant handbell concert celebrating music from across cultures and traditions. From the lively energy of American folk tunes to the haunting beauty of international melodies, this program showcases the incredible versatility and artistry of handbells.

04/10/2026

Please join us at one (or more...) of our upcoming concerts as we celebrate not only our country's 250th but some of the other cultures that make us one people!

04/02/2026

This group of ringers continues to amaze me, and today’s rehearsal provided yet another example.

For context, when they began ringing five years ago, none of them had ever played a musical instrument, and none could read music. We started from the very fundamentals. This semester, however, they have progressed so quickly on their primary piece that I introduced two additional pieces just a couple of weeks ago.

When preparing for rehearsal, I typically set out the bells in advance—pulling them from their cases and giving each ringer their appropriate bells (naturals, flats, sharps) to minimize stress. Up to this point, only one piece—last semester—has included an accidental.

This semester, two of our pieces are in the key of C (no sharps or flats), and one is in the key of G (with F-sharps). During rehearsal this afternoon, as we transitioned between pieces, those ringers responsible for F naturally switched to F-sharp—before I even had a chance to say anything.

As I began to remind them, they responded almost in unison:
“Yes, Teacher—F-sharps.”

A small moment, but a powerful reminder of just how far they’ve come.

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Fairfax, VA
22030

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http://www.MusicToFree.org/

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