Your choir will receive a real workout as you perform this lively Scott Joplin piece! Bass ringers get to pluck or mallet staccato notes throughout. A fair amount of accidentals keeps ringers on their toes.
This transcription of the famous Canon in D was done for the Handbell Ringers of Japan. It is written for five octaves, but the upper fifth-octave notes are used sparingly. For a change, the midrange bells
A commissioned, festive piece which demonstrates your choir's sensitivity to changing tempi and dynamics. Dexterity in ringing techniques a must!
A great treatment of an English folk tune, this piece will make a good addition to your program.
In this bell adaptation of Faure's In Prayer, the wonderful melody is supported by colorful arpeggios as only Faure can write. Set in G major, though with many accidentals.
This fantasia on two themes begins as a simple melody over harmonizing chords then moves to the second theme treated fugally followed by a set of variations. Highly recommended for the advanced choir!
Other than several repeating rhythmic patterns of 16th notes, this graceful selection for 4-in-hand ensemble or a 2-octave choir is very accessible.
Your choir will receive a thorough workout and a standing ovation when they perform this famous rhapsody.
Rhythmically challenge your ringers with this arrangement of Handel's music which is technically demanding yet would make a festive concert piece.
The first section of this piece uses a whole tone scale as its basis then continues using regular keys and more traditional harmonies. A variety of moods and bell ringing techniques used.
This selection has interesting rhythm patterns, several contrasting sections, and ends with a big flourish. Fine for festival or general use.
This arrangement from Vivaldi's The Four Seasons uses plucking which adds crispness to the selection. A good piece to add to bell literature.