This joyful spiritual conjures up images of young David bouncing along playing his harp. The engaging melody is enhanced by an ostinato accompaniment that introduces a new technique with each return. Mallets, plucks, thumb damps, martellatos and shakes add to the lively nature of the work. The piece is appropriate anytime and is a perfect choice for youth festivals
The most familiar of Gershwin's piano preludes (No. 2 from Three Preludes) sounds both jazzy and rich on handbells. Ringers will love learning it, and listeners will find it both interesting and beaut...