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Concert & Festival | Popular Music for the Advanced Ensemble
Soul Search
Poor Wayfaring Stranger
arr. Fred Gramann.
This unique and creative setting of the American
folk hymn Poor Wayfaring Stranger begins with
only a hint of the tune in quarter notes while
using the swing technique on sustained notes
as the foundation for a gradual increase in
energy. The piece becomes more compelling
as dynamics and rhythmic intensity increase,
culminating in three against two rhythms
depicted on three staves. The main theme is
not heard until midway through and is joined
by a handchime countermelody that echoes
and then inverts the bell melody. A return to the
opening material brings the piece to an exciting
and dynamic ending.
11607460 5 Octave Handbells . . L3-L4 6.25
Take the "A" Train
Billy Strayhorn/arr. Hart Morris.
This jazz standard creatively set for handbells
features the melody in different voicings with
judicious use of stopped sounds that make this
into a must-have title for your bronze group.
The rhythms are tricky, and clean execution
of the ring touches and precise damping will
make this setting sparkle. Jazz chords and
accidentals abound, yet this is very accessible
to advanced groups.
11607461 5 Octave Handbells . . . . .L5 5.95
11626199 5-7 Octave Handbells . . .L5 5.95
Threnody
William A. Payn.
Threnody (meaning "lament" or "elegy") is an
outpouring of grief intermixed with celebration
of a life well lived. Written in honor of a member
of the Raleigh Ringers who lost her battle with
cancer, it is a fitting challenge for any advanced
group looking to stretch their musicality.
11595343 5-7 Octave Handbells . . .L5 6.95
11595344 Instrumental Parts
Orchestral Chimes . . . . . . . . . 7.50
With Heart and Hand and Voices
Cruger & Bach/arr. Fred Gramann.
Johann Cruger's NUN DANKET ALLE GOTT
combined with J.S. Bach's "Sinfonia" from
Cantata 29 create a stellar musical interplay in
the ultimate classical style. Rung throughout,
this is a tour-de-force for advanced groups. The
Sinfonia is made up of extended passages of
16th notes while
NUN DANKET shines through
in quarter and half notes. The contrapuntal
interplay between the two unique titles is
beautifully scored and groups will enjoy
emphasizing the various distinctive lines as they
weave in and out. The absence of articulations
and a minimal number of accidentals belies the
flawless technique and sheer musicianship this
piece requires to be rung with clarity at tempo.
A complex and fabulously gorgeous setting.
11583323 5 Octave Handbells . . . .L5+ 5.25
11583324 7 Octave Handbells . . . .L5+ 5.25
With Hearts and Hands and Voices
arr. Brian Childers.
A showstopping number for Thanksgiving and
beyond!
NUN DANKET ALLE GOTT is given a
modern setting with a syncopated rhythm pattern,
chromatic interludes, mixed meters, and varying
treatments of the main melody. handchimes
(3-6 octaves) both accompany and highlight the
melody. A fun romp for the advanced choir.
11620207 3-7 Octave Handbells . . .L4 5.95
See more accessories on p.31
Gloves, binders, risers,
cleaning supplies and more.
Handbell
Accessories
Wipe the bells off after each rehearsal, even
when wearing gloves.
Sunshine cloths do a great job of removing
moisture and marks left from fingers.
When it's time to polish, remember to polish
only the outside of the bells.
