CGB1065 Rhapsody in Bb minor

Description

Starting with a small and simple idea, this virtuosic work evolves into an intense toccata using a fiery malleted line with flying arpeggiated chimes. This is followed by an abrupt shift of character using chimes layered over singing bells and a much more intimate, flowing section. The calm is interrupted by the return of the bass ostinato which pervades the entire range of handbells to the end.

Voicing:  5, 6 or 7 octaves handbells with optional 5 octaves handchimes

Composers:  Jacob Erdman & Matthew Compton

Tune:  Original

Level:  4+

Season:  General

Series:  Master Ringer series

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$6.95

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Music Sample:

CGB1065.pdf

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