3, 4, or 5 octaves handbells - Level 2 - Digital Download SKU: C7.CGB925 Hymn to Joy. Composed by William Moats. Arranged by William Moats. General. Score. 8 pages. Chorister's Guild - Digital #CGB925. Published by Chorister's Guild - Digital (C7.CGB925). UPC: 749193022191.Commissioned for the Handbell Musicians of America, Area 8 2016 Festival/Conference, Despite the Storm is dedicated to the memory of Cheryl Abney, longtime Area 8 board member. This original composition for handbells, optional handchimes, and optional flute (or violin) features a nautical, Celtic-flavored melody in G minor, with a gentle LV accompaniment. The second section is in C minor, and includes a repetitive, turbulent 16th-note handbell ostinato played over the bass and lower treble handchime melody. The next section returns to the original melody, but now in G major, it is full and chordal, with a soaring flute descant. The work ends with calming singing bells. The two editions for 2-3 and 3-6 octaves are compatible for massed ringing.
