Using tone painting to depict creation from the abyss to the full beauty of the world, this creative and original arrangement challenges ringers and requires musical skills to interpret and fully realize
A commissioned, festive piece which demonstrates your choir's sensitivity to changing tempi and dynamics. Dexterity in ringing techniques a must!
This original composition was inspired by childhood memories of sitting on the porch in the summertime, sipping lemonade and helping to make dandelion wine. The piece reflects a child's contentment and
A minimum quantity of 6 is required on this title.
This compelling and creative work features a variety of moods, beginning with an ethereal rubato section which will immediately engage the audience. A flowing LV accompaniment supports the lovely main
Intertwining contrapuntal lines and rich chromaticism convey a sense of buoyant optimism. A middle section in a minor key implies a time of struggle before returning to a major tonality for a joyful
This piece is a programmatic piece about waking up in the morning. It begins with morning bells ringing followed by theme and variations on Are You Sleeping? Later you will hear snippets of
The gopak originated as a folk dance among Cossack dancers and is known as the National Dance of Ukraine. Also called "hopak," the corresponding exclamation "hop!" is said during a jump or as an expression
Love is one of the most impactful experiences in life, and this piece celebrates the passion, excitement, and pure joy that love can bring to our lives! Commissioned in honor of a thirty-year relationship,
The hymn JERUSALEM is sung so extensively in England that it is sometimes referred to as England's second national anthem. The text by William Blake was set to music by Sir Hubert Parry and later
Rhythmically challenge your ringers with this arrangement of Handel's music which is technically demanding yet would make a festive concert piece.
"Oh, the shark, babe, has such teeth, dear, and it shows them pearly white" are the opening lyrics of one of the most famous songs from the 1928 Threepenny Opera, a groundbreaking work that blends elements
This cheeky concert piece is full of surprises and playful techniques! The melody skips and jumps, with unexpected rhythms and cleverly placed rests that keep the listener on their toes. With lots of
Energetic, catchy, and just pure fun, this well-crafted arrangement of a Norse folk tune will become a favorite of both your ringers and your audiences. Filled with rhythmic variety, this piece gives all
Pulsing with excitement and energy, this original work is sure to be an audience favorite. A driving 7/8 dominates most of the piece, propelling it ever onward. More laid-back dance-like sections are
Brian has created a delightful arrangement of the American folk tune, Dan Tucker, first published in 1843. A variety of techniques are used throughout: mallet, mallet lift, mart, TD, plus hand claps,
A repeated ground bass sets the tone for this complex and rewarding work in the style of one of the masters. Each variation grows rhythmically and dynamically until the final, full statement of the theme,
This sparkling original piece is crafted in the style of a big band era song and uses multiple timbres to replicate the sax, trombone, and trumpet sections. One section is expanded to four staves for easier
Seven folk tunes of the time are compressed into this work, which is the second of two suites written for concert band by Gustav Holst. Each of these suites is unique in character and delightfully arranged
This original composition is full of complex and contrasting ideas and themes. Advanced ensembles will have ample opportunity to showcase musical phrasing and sensitivity.
A song with shepherds that's not about Christmas? Yes! Here is one of Percy Grainger's most famous British folk song arrangements for piano which has been arranged for handbells. Shepherd's Hey is