Connect 6

Connect 6 is a versatile original work for handbells. The piece begins and ends with a joyous rhythmic idea built on the malleted bass line with a lyrical and melodic middle section. The piece shifts between 6/8 in 2 and 6/8 in 3 as well as 9/8 and 3/4 time. Originally conceived as a sextet, Connect 6 may be used in multiple ways: (1) as a 5 octave Handbell ensemble; (2) as a 5 octave Handbell sextet; (3) as a 3 octave Handbell ensemble with Piano; or (4) as a 3 octave Handbell quintet with Piano. All performance possibilities also include optional 3 octaves of Handchimes. The alternate title Joyously Resound is provided. For 3 or 5 octaves of Handbells and optional 3 octaves of Handchimes or 3 octaves of Handbells and Piano with optional 3 octaves of Handchimes - L3. Headless Mallets Publishing HM011.