"Expedition" by Matthew Compton is one of the titles required for Distinctly Bronze West 2018 (Fred Gramann, Conductor). This is a temporary release and only available as a single-print individual license for DBW attendees.
CELESTIAL IMPRESSIONS - Scott Pfitzinger - 3-6 octave handbells - Level II
This original Level 2 piece has a celestial and nebulous feeling, a relaxed and free tempo with beautiful layers of sound. It is based on Psalm 148:2-4, calling on the heavenly hosts to praise God.
2 Praise him, all his angels; praise him, all his heavenly hosts.
3 Praise him, sun and moon; praise him, all you shining stars.
4 Praise him, you highest heavens and you waters above the skies.
CELESTIAL IMPRESSIONS - Scott Pfitzinger - 3-6 octave handbells - Level II
This original Level 2 piece has a celestial and nebulous feeling, a relaxed and free tempo with beautiful layers of sound. It is based on Psalm 148:2-4, calling on the heavenly hosts to praise God.
2 Praise him, all his angels; praise him, all his heavenly hosts.
3 Praise him, sun and moon; praise him, all you shining stars.
4 Praise him, you highest heavens and you waters above the skies.
JACOB'S LADDER - African-American Spiritual/arr. Kay M. Hessemer - handbell and handchime quartet
The beloved traditional song receives a fresh and unexpected setting in this challenging but accessible 4 octave quartet. Some fun musical twists and turns highlight this special arrangement.
UNTIL THE DAY BREATHES AND THE SHADOWS FLEE (PRAYER FOR THE HOLOCAUST) - Derek Hakes - 5 or 7 octave handchimes (or handbells) with handbell tree and optional cello - Level III
Subtitled "Prayer for the Holocaust", this ethereal and emotive original work bears the following dedication: "Written for the city of Carmel, Indiana, Holocaust Remembrance Ceremony - 'Legacies of Justice' April 24, 2006." Originally written for handbell solo with piano (see Related Products below), this piece has been expanded for 5 or 7 octave handbell or handchime choir and optional cello.
Until the Day Breathes and the Shadows Flee (handbell choir reproducible master score)
UNTIL THE DAY BREATHES AND THE SHADOWS FLEE (PRAYER FOR THE HOLOCAUST) - Derek Hakes - 5 or 7 octave handchimes (or handbells) with handbell tree and optional cello - Level III
Subtitled "Prayer for the Holocaust", this ethereal and emotive original work bears the following dedication: "Written for the city of Carmel, Indiana, Holocaust Remembrance Ceremony - 'Legacies of Justice' April 24, 2006." Originally written for handbell solo with piano (see Related Products below), this piece has been expanded for 5 or 7 octave handbell or handchime choir and optional cello.
Until the Day Breathes and the Shadows Flee (handbell choir individual license)
MASTERS IN THIS HALL - French Traditional/arr. DWMorgan - brass quartet - Level 4
A Level 4 arrangement for an Advent or Christmas Worship musical offering. This arrangement presents technical and range challenges, most notably playing a 2 against 3 pattern and range in the 1st trumpet and horn. Due to the horn range, there is not a trombone substitute for this part. The arrangement is in F minor but moves between F minor and F major with the use of accidentals. This arrangement is accessible to worship, school or community groups.
THE COVENTRY CAROL - English Traditional/arr. DWMorgan - brass quartet - Level 3
A Level 3 arrangement for an Advent or Christmas Worship musical offering. This arrangement is not technically challenging, but will require all performers to carry the melody and balance the ensemble. The arrangement is in Bb concert and is accessible for worship offerings and school or community groups.
