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Elysium, 3-5 oct.

3-5 oct. bells or chimes/opt. flute. My very first commission, contracted in 1996 by Laurie Sanders and Rusty Sanders (and named by him) for Crusader Bells, Pacific Beach Presbyterian Church, San Diego, CA.  Originally, it was written for 3 octaves, but they asked me to expand it to 5 oct. when they received the manuscript.  Rather than doubling the treble 8va, I decided to write a completely independent descant line for the trebles so the 2 versions would have a different character. This original composition is suitable for baptisms, weddings, or general. It also works great as an antiphonal or massed work for festivals, Tins (3 oct., Lvl. 2.) and Coppers (3-5 oct., Lvl. 3+). Cat. no. 4T42

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Campanelli Handbell Ensemble, Inna Lai, conductor, “Author’s Concert,” Tallinn, Estonia, 2013.  Graduate composition recital for the University of Valley Forge.