Brells

Johnson, Matt, Dolce & Nuit Productions

This original work is a musical dialogue between a Brass ensemble and a Handbell choir. Their bantering with changing time signatures and unexpected harmonic choices ultimately produces a rousing opening concert piece. The title was created using letters from Brass and Handbells.

Christmas Carol Medley

Multiple, arr. Johnson, Matt, Dolce & Nuit Productions

This arrangement incorporates four familiar Christmas carols, presented simply ... with some harmonic variations for interest.

Every Time I Feel the Spirit

Traditional Spiritual, arr. Johnson, Matt, Dolce & Nuit Productions

The traditional spiritual is given a contemporary, slow swing treatment in this arrangement for 8 ringers. Syncopated rhythms, unusual harmonies, and the use of martellatos, martellato lifts, and shakes make this a fun arrangement for ringers and audiences alike.

First Noel

Hymn Tune, arr. Johnson, Matt, Dolce & Nuit Productions

This intimate adaptation features melodic handbells floating above the harmonic swirls of the piano. On the recording, elegantly sparse orchestration frames the hypnotic rhythm and lulls the listener into a peaceful mood.

Handbell Processional

Johnson, Matt, Dolce & Nuit Productions

Intended as a dramatic musical opening for a service or concert, the first 16 measures may be repeated as a processional until all ringers are at the tables and ready to perform the rest of the piece.

Night in a Manger

Multiple, arr. Johnson, Matt, Dolce & Nuit Productions

This arrangement overlaps two familiar carols, "Silent Night" and "Away in a Manger", thus the title.

Silent Night

Gruber, Franz, arr. Johnson, Matt, Dolce & Nuit Productions

This arrangement of "Silent Night" is written as a piano solo with optional handbells doubling the melody; however, it would be equally as effective as a from-the-table handbell solo. The flowing piano part supports the elongated melody while the gentle ebb and flow of the tempo allows for interpretive freedom in both the piano part and the handbell part.

Surprise Postlude

Johnson, Matt, Dolce & Nuit Productions

This conceptual musical work uses 'hidden' handbells to surprise listeners and is most effective at times when handbells are unexpected. Eight or more ringers may participate. No director is needed to conduct so there is no visual spoiler. The rhythms and/or pitches may be changed as needed for each performance.

World Communion Handbells

Multiple, arr. Johnson, Matt, Dolce & Nuit Productions

This medley for handbell quartet with piano accompaniment contains the hymns "Let Us Break Bread Together" and "One Bread, One Body".