
Surprise Postlude - REPRODUCIBLE
Publisher Desc.
Only 16 bells required for a truly surprising postlude!
, This conceptual musical work uses "hidden" handbells to
surprise listeners. Most effective at events when handbells are
unexpected.
, The concept emerged while driving to church without a definite postlude
planned to conclude the service. No handbells were slated to perform that
particular Sunday, so no one was expecting to see or hear bells, which made
for a delightful surprise.
, Implementation: It is suggested that ringers be "planted"
throughout the congregation/crowd, making sure to hide the bells. At the end
of the service/event, and seemingly spontaneously, one ringer stands and
begins slowly pulsing the low C bell. Every two measures, another ringer is
"inspired" to add their bell to the growing quartal chord tension.
The low C's rhythmic change signals a more pleasing "resolution"
chord at the end.
, Eight or more ringers may participate. No director is needed to conduct
(no visual spoiler). The rhythms and/or pitches may be changed as needed for
each performance.
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