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: 3:38

by Scott Pfitzinger

Late Night Blues is an original piece written in a standard 12-bar blues style. The bass section gets a chance to shine as the rhythm section playing a foundation that has been compared to ZZ Top’s “La Grange.”

The ending is very jazzy, with chords held while some of the bells play pseudo-improvisatory solo lines. Since jazz pieces are still seldom heard in handbell repertoire, Late Night Blues is sure to be a crowd pleaser.

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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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4-6 octaves – Level 2-4 (see below)
Total Duration: ~11:20

by Scott Pfitzinger

This suite combines original melodies with familiar hymn tunes. The three movements can be played all together or individually. A performance suggestion is to use all three during a church worship service. The three short pieces can be used for the Prelude, Offertory, and Postlude.

1. Exaltation – Level 3 (for 4-6 octaves)
2. Reverence – Level 4 (for 4-6 octaves)
3. Worship – Level 2 (for 4-5 octaves)

This Suite may be purchased all together or in individual movements. To preview or purchase individual movements, click on their titles above.

4-6 octaves – Level 3
Duration: 2:17

by Scott Pfitzinger

The opening movement of this suite, “Exaltation” is full of life and energy. Just right for a prelude, opening a worship service, uplifting both God and the listening congregation.

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4-6 octaves – Level 4
Duration: 4:30

by Scott Pfitzinger

“Reverence” is the middle movement of Triad. It opens with a syncopated melody and rhythm, transitions to a more marchlike section, then combines the two to be played at the same time. This combination winds down, becoming more meditative and reverent, leading to a verse of “Holy, Holy, Holy.”

If using all three movements during a worship service, this middle movement is ideal for use as an offertory or special number.

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4-5 octaves – Level 2
Duration: 4:21

by Scott Pfitzinger

“Worship” is the final movement of Triad. After a unique opening that has a long single LV section, an original melody is combined with the Crusader’s Hymn (also known as “Fairest Lord Jesus”) and a short descant melody on chimes. The end builds to a majestic and worshipful conclusion.

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