Repertoire for Advanced Ensembles

This cheeky concert piece is full of surprises and playful techniques! The melody skips and jumps, with unexpected rhythms and cleverly placed rests that keep the listener on their toes. With lots of

Love is one of the most impactful experiences in life, and this piece celebrates the passion, excitement, and pure joy that love can bring to our lives! Commissioned in honor of a thirty-year relationship,

Thundersnow is descriptive of a typical snowstorm - the first section is soft, light and Christmasy, but the beauty turns to discord as an impending storm begins to materialize. A blizzard rages,

The hymn JERUSALEM is sung so extensively in England that it is sometimes referred to as England's second national anthem. The text by William Blake was set to music by Sir Hubert Parry and later

A repeated ground bass sets the tone for this complex and rewarding work in the style of one of the masters. Each variation grows rhythmically and dynamically until the final, full statement of the theme,

Brian has created a delightful arrangement of the American folk tune, Dan Tucker, first published in 1843. A variety of techniques are used throughout: mallet, mallet lift, mart, TD, plus hand claps,

The gopak originated as a folk dance among Cossack dancers and is known as the National Dance of Ukraine. Also called "hopak," the corresponding exclamation "hop!" is said during a jump or as an expression

This exciting original concert work tells the story of a sailor's first voyage! After a foggy sunrise and busy preparations in the morning, the ship sets sail for a grand adventure. Moments of intensity

"Oh, the shark, babe, has such teeth, dear, and it shows them pearly white" are the opening lyrics of one of the most famous songs from the 1928 Threepenny Opera, a groundbreaking work that blends elements

This compelling and creative work features a variety of moods, beginning with an ethereal rubato section which will immediately engage the audience. A flowing LV accompaniment supports the lovely main

Pulsing with excitement and energy, this original work is sure to be an audience favorite. A driving 7/8 dominates most of the piece, propelling it ever onward. More laid-back dance-like sections are

Using tone painting to depict creation from the abyss to the full beauty of the world, this creative and original arrangement challenges ringers and requires musical skills to interpret and fully realize

This sparkling original piece is crafted in the style of a big band era song and uses multiple timbres to replicate the sax, trombone, and trumpet sections. One section is expanded to four staves for easier

Try something different for your Thanksgiving service with this jazzy setting of ROYAL OAK - and listen for Now Thank We All Our God. Great for concerts or to liven up your worship service,

A song with shepherds that's not about Christmas? Yes! Here is one of Percy Grainger's most famous British folk song arrangements for piano which has been arranged for handbells. Shepherd's Hey is

Energetic, catchy, and just pure fun, this well-crafted arrangement of a Norse folk tune will become a favorite of both your ringers and your audiences. Filled with rhythmic variety, this piece gives all

This original composition was inspired by childhood memories of sitting on the porch in the summertime, sipping lemonade and helping to make dandelion wine. The piece reflects a child's contentment and

This high-spirited polka by Strauss may have been entitled "chit-chat" since the Viennese people of his time apparently had a passion for gossip! This delightful arrangement is filled with perfectly placed