Review:
This original work was the winner of the 2025 Area 3 Handbell Composition Contest premiered in March 2026 in Rehoboth Beach, Delaware. The contest required it be written for two compatible scores – one for 3-5 octaves the other for 2-3 octaves. Each score may also stand alone. It has an engaging melody, is lightly rhythmic, and sure to delight ringers and listeners alike! Techniques include Ring, LV, TD, RT, Mart-lift. Mart, and Shake. Robert has created a wonderfully upbeat and joyful work that is sure to become a staple in your group’s repertoire and an excellent work for massed ringing to include 2 – 5 octave groups!
Published by:
From the Top Music
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Composer:
Gardner, Robert W.
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Arranger:
N/A
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Octaves:
2-5
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Level:
3
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Rating:
Medium
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Copyright:
Varies by Piece
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Season:
All Year
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Classification:
Church or Concert
, Concert
, Instrument Part
, Original Composition
, Secular
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Technique:
TD (Thumb Damp)
, Martellato Lift
, Sk (Shake)
, LV (Let Vibrate)
, Martellato
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Voicing:
Handbells, No Choral
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Instrument:
Chimes(Choirchimes or Handchimes)
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