Three selections from Warlock's "Capriol Suite" are included in this one title. Danse No. 1 reflects a renaissance county dance style. Danse No. 5 translates as "feet in air" to suggest dancers glide across
Created for the 20th International Handbell Symposium in 2022 with the theme "Out of Many, One," this joyous original work by an English composer begins with a delightful melody that is creatively
Written in 6/8, the lively melody is particularly engaging and the addition of nicely-placed stopped sounds will delight the listener and the ringers. A brief, more introspective and freely-rung section
One of the early American folk hymns published in a shape-note tunebook, this simple, almost plaintive pentatonic melody has been arranged using bright rhythms (10/8) and techniques that create an
This lovely original work will be a wonderful fit for a variety of occasions in worship, for Christmas, or in any secular setting. The melody is plaintive yet uplifting, and the overall makeup of the
Beginning with singing bass bells, and ethereal A9(sus4) chord is heard while handchimes ring the musical theme: E D A B (LOVE). That sets the tone that is developed nicely as the melody shifts to the bells
Inspired by Isaiah 40:30-31, "those who hope in the Lord will soar on wings like eagles," the lovely but simple melody is established immediately and is creatively expanded through different ranges,
Karl Jenkins is a contemporary composer who was inspired to write Palladio in honor of the Renaissance architect Andrea Palladio, who observed "harmonious proportions and mathematics" in his
This beautiful setting features the melody in both treble and bass clefs with the option for auxiliary bells to ring brief segments of the melody. Accompaniment features LV lines and handchime chords, some
This lively Latin American folk tune contains lyrics based on Matthew 17:20: "If you have faith as small as a mustard seed … nothing will be impossible for you." The rhythm is strong and central to
Hyfrydol is a Welsh term which translates to 'beautiful, melodious, and pleasing' and is a favorite hymn tune appearing in many hymnals. Kurt has given this tune a more introspective nuance, keeping the
This popular Christmas carol, originally composed in 6/8 time, lends itself nicely to a jazzy 5/4 time signature. For added interest, 3/4, 4/4, and 6/4 meters are interspersed throughout. It features a
Here is an amazingly creative and exciting setting of the Ukrainian folk tune Shchedryk which will be a fun challenge for your advanced group. The repetitive ostinato four-note pattern is present