for 5-7 octaves handbells and handchimes, string orchestra and piano in 12 movements
A large-scale, multi-instrument work composed about London’s subway system, with each movement developing a different Tube line. Audio recording to come.
AGEHR Level: 5
Time: ~27 min.
to be published in 2009
for 5 octaves of handbells, 2 octaves of handchimes, and piano in 3 movements
honorable mention, 2006 SoundPrint Handbell Composition Contest
A musical representation of the only two numbers known as “sublime numbers,” as well as detailing the search for a third sublime number.
AGEHR Level: 6+
Time: ~10 min.
Published in 2007 by ring-Press
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for 4-5 octaves handbells (plus optional C2) and 3 octaves handchimes
A haunting arrangement of Lowell Mason’s famous hymn tune. Includes option to use singing bell technique in the bass clef. Non-traditional assignment necessary for some positions.
Premiered by the Bells of Dundee, March 16, 2008; St. Catherine of Siena Catholic Church, West Dundee, Ill.
AGEHR Level: 3
Time: ~3 min.
composed in 2008; contact Matthew Prins for information