This delightful danza was one of many written by gifted Puerto Rican pianist and composer Jose Ignacio Quinton. Elegant and graceful, the melody is engaging and the gentle rhythmic accompaniment does make
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
A 'galop' is best described as "a lively ballroom dance in duple time, popular in the mid-18th century." Dances such as the waltz, schottisch and galop were immensely popular. This was a time rich
This delightful and creative setting of four Christmas favorites are in Mixolydian mode. The rhythmic opening section sets the basis of a melodic accompaniment pattern that weaves throughout the work while
Inspired by orchestra and organ music, the opening is modeled after the opening of Louis Vierne’s Final to his Organ Symphony #1. This concert work in sonata-allegro form will delight your
Written in memory of Dwight K. Menard and appropriately named. Modal melody, repeated sections. There is an interesting effect at the end - 2 note groupings are played LV for several measures before the
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 creative adaptation of a favorite spiritual is lively, rhythmic, and will add to your Christmas and holiday programs. A malleted bass line and nicely placed accented chords add character and style. A
This rhythmic, expressive and elegant setting of the hymn tune, TO GOD BE THE GLORY, is the perfect arrangement for your advanced ringers to show their technical and musical skills. It is crafted for seven
Starting with an ethereal opening, the tune appears first in fragments supported by singing bells and bass choir chimes until finally moving forward in a driving presentation of this Christmas spiritual.
A minimum quantity of 6 is required on this title.
This Brubeck-inspired setting of the familiar English carol is a challenge for your ringers and a delight for your audience! After a deceptively lyric introduction, the piece explodes with rhythmic energy
Favorite carols are combined in this masterful arrangement with creatively woven melodies and quick-changing rhythms. Beginning with an optional layered processional featuring Here We Come
Beautiful, haunting, and reflective, this well-crafted arrangement of the Welsh hymn tune ABERYSTWYTH will be appropriate for Advent, Lent, or any reflective time in community handbell programs. Low chimes
Written in reaction to the composer watching an advanced bell choir rehearse, this piece features a driving 6/8 rhythm and interest-grabbing modulations. The piece moves through various moods filled with
This amazing composition by Claude T. Smith, a revered composer of choral and band works, is based on the hymn tune, LOBE DEN HERREN, and was originally commissioned for concert band. This masterful
“Invictus" (meaning undefeated or unconquerable) is a tour de force original composition. Moments of struggle, reflection, celebration, and triumph in this piece tell a story throughout this concert
This 1963 pop standard was released by Andy Williams for his first Christmas record and is a celebration and description of the many and varied activities associated with the holiday season. It focuses on
This sparkling rendition of the hymn tune BEECHER features the melody in a syncopated 5/4 with martellato accents at the end of each phrase. The middle verse moves to 4/4, with the melody rung in the bass
This delightful and familiar minuet has been beautifully arranged for handbell quartet. The elegant melody is rung while being supported by graceful LV sixteenth-note passages. There is a brief minor
Camille Saint-Saëns was a gifted musician, performer, and composer, writing more than 300 works for a variety of instruments. He did much to develop and solidly establish the French style of music in
A concert piece not for the faint of heart! The opening bass section is played with mallets. Ringing begins at measure 17 with bass swings. The prelude then builds in intensity, ending with big chords and a
Will Gross has created a funky' piece, true to the style in the title! The introduction tempo notes that it should be rung "With Emotion." Then the fun begins with a Funky Groove tempo, featuring a single
This programmatic work is inspired by the vivid descriptions found in the writings of Scottish-American naturalist, John Muir. Melodic and lyrical, tender yet dynamic, the work is filled with expression and