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.

To hear a demo of this piece: Audio Demo
To view the first few pages: Preview