The familiar early American tune "Arise" is creatively arranged for 3 or 5 octaves of bells. The use of syncopated accompaniment rhythms give the piece a dance-like lilt, while the use of bell techniques create further interest.
Commissioned by the Nebraska State Handbell Musicians of America in memory of Mary Kettelhut, one of the pioneers of American handbell ringing, the "Southern Harmony" hymn Restoration is arranged for ...