Announcing the December 2020 release from the BellTree Duo & Friends:
CD | Immanuel: Gott mit uns
Posted by RoundtreeMusic on December 27, 2022
Bells with Strings
This handbell arrangement includes playing Dona nobis pacem as a 2-part round, rung with only 8 bells played 4-in-hand without needing any tables. It requires advanced 4-in-hand technique.
Each of the 3 verses of this duet feature the same notes, but in different octaves and on chimes to highlight different timbres. This makes it easier to learn and interesting to listen to. Advanced duet techniques required.
This 4-in-hand bell duet was written for the Liya Music Camp-USA Orchestra at McLean Bible Church. It can be performed without tables, and uses simple 4-in-hand technique.
This is a favorite German Christmas carol about the sweet sound of bells. This arrangement is accompanied by Trumpet/Flute, Bassoon, and Cello or Voice. See also the version for unaccompanied Handbells.
This 17th century English folksong (a.k.a. O Waly, Waly) uses handbells rung off the table as well as chimes. It is accompanied by string quartet.
This traditional Ukrainian Christmas carol (Ukrainian: “Темненькая нічка тьмою світ закрила”) is arranged as a for handbell trio with Piccolo Trumpet and String Quartet.
This German Advent hymn is known in English as an Easter hymn, “Thine Be the Glory.” It comes from Handel’s oratoria, “Judas Maccabaeus.” This arrangement is for handbell trio to accompany singing or together with trumpet and trombone. An optional cello part works with any combination of brass or singing.