3-5 octaves – Level 2
Duration: 4:29

by Scott Pfitzinger

This is a lovely, poignant piece that paints a musical picture of a quiet sunrise in the mountains. Can be used as a meditative piece for a church service or as a concert piece. Try it on all chimes for an especially gentle feel.

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4-6 octaves – Level 4
Duration: 2:55

by Scott Pfitzinger

This original piece has a modern rock style, with a driving bass and syncopated rhythms that get more complex as the piece progresses.

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3-7 octaves – Level 4
Duration: 2:50

by Scott Pfitzinger

This original piece (the title means “Blue Rondo” in Italian) has a jazzy, syncopated feel with several “tricky spots” loaded with accidentals. The strong, driving rhythms continue all the way to the end!

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4-6 octaves – Level 4
Duration: 4:43

by Scott Pfitzinger

Is there a talented treble ringer in your handbell choir? This original piece features a six-in-hand soloist who is accompanied by the rest of the ensemble. It is rated level 4 for the ensemble and a level 5 for the soloist.

This piece should be treated like a classical concerto, with the soloist at their own music stand in front of the ensemble. No extra bells are needed for the soloist—they can be taken from the main ensemble while the other ringers play the remaining notes, which are all lower. The ending is to be taken very freely (not necessarily slowly), almost jazz-like and at the pace of the soloist, with the ensemble changing chords in accompaniment to the soloist.

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4-7 octaves – Level 5
Duration: 3:01

by Scott Pfitzinger

Summer Storm is a very non-traditional piece that uses graphic notation and a variety of techniques to paint a musical picture of a storm in the summertime. A bit more dissonant than most handbell pieces, it is a joy and challenge to play!

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