for 3-5 octaves handbells or handchimes
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An arrangement of a lovely Epiphany song, which is also known as “Saw You Never, In the Twilight?” The music is based on the 15th century French melody CHARTES.
AGEHR Level: 2+
Time: ~2½ min.
composed in 2007; contact Matthew Prins for information
for bell tree solo, handbell duet or handbell trio with piano
An original bell tree solo; can also be played as normal duet or trio.
Time: ~2 min.
to be published in 2009
for 3-5 octaves handbells and optional 2 octaves handchimes
A dark arrangement of the dark Johann Cruger hymn.
AGEHR Level: 3
Time: ~3 min.
to be published in 2009
for bell tree solo, handbell duet or handbell trio with piano
An original bell tree solo; can also be played as normal duet or trio.
Time: ~2 min.
to be published in 2009
for 4-6 octaves handbells
A harmonically inventive arrangement of the classic 19th century hymn.
AGEHR Level: 3
Time: ~3 min.
to be published in 2009
for 3-5 octaves handbells
An arrangement of the famous hymn tune.
AGEHR Level: 3
Time: ~3 min.
to be published in 2009
for 2-3 octaves or 3-5 octaves handbells (compatible scores)
An enjoyable original piece written in honor of one of the unheralded men who rode with Paul Revere that fateful night. Compatible scores makes it a good selection for festivals.
AGEHR Level: 3
Time: ~3 min.
to be published in 2009
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 2 octaves handbells
Three short original sacred pieces, all written for two octaves of handbells.
AGEHR Level: 2+
Time: ~2 min. each
to be published in 2009
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