for 4-octave bell tree trio or handbell sextet
An entirely LVed arrangement of the French Christmas tune. Only bells from E5-G7 are used. Sextet can either be played mallet suspended or by using four-in-hand.
Time: ~4 min.
composed in 2008; contact Matthew Prins for more information
for 2-4 octaves handbells or handbell trio, quartet, or quintet
A meditatative handbell piece that lets the bells ring from beginning to end — the bells don’t damp until the very last note. Last page gives playing instructions to perform as a handbell trio, quartet, or quintet with various levels of difficulty.
Premiered by the Bells of Dundee, January 27, 2008; First Congregational Church of Dundee, West Dundee, Ill.
AGEHR Level: 2+
Time: ~2 min.
Published in 2008 by High Meadow Music Publishing
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for handbell trio (2 octaves)
A short, fast, relatively easy handbell trio; some 3 against 2 adds interest.
Time: ~1 min.
composed in 2004; contact Matthew Prins for information