Handbell - Level 3 - Digital Download
SKU: A0.1307875
Composed by Nicholas Jacques Lemmens. Arranged by Paul W. Allen - Bronze:FX. 19th Century,Classical,Romantic Period,Wedding. Score. 8 pages. Bronze:FX #897135. Published by Bronze:FX (A0.1307875).
“Endless Fanfare†is a transcription of an original organ toccata composed by the Parisian organist Nicolas Jacques Lemmens. In the style of a French suite, this piece may be condensed or expanded to fit nearly any performance situation. Played quickly and without repeats, it builds to a satisfying climax. Taken at a more moderate tempo and with all repeats (including an unwritten but implied optional DC from the end of measure 78), “Endless Fanfare†may continue forever.
The arrangement is for full choir using 3, 4, 5, or 6 octaves of handbells, and the piece is Level 3 when played with a full complement of ringers.
All stopped sounds are left to the director's discretion, depending on the performance context and personal taste. The bass must provide a solid foundation, but never be overbearing. Plucked sounds would create a sharp accent and quick decay; malletted sounds should be much softer; martellati would be quite harsh.
Exceptional skill and endurance is required of the F5+G5 and A5+B5 ringers, who must maintain a contant but subtle off-beat pulse throughout.
The tempo must remain steady and without rubato, until the final two measures.
Performance time: Â 4 minutes.
