Based on a beautiful theme by Brahms, this piece is well-suited for worship, concert or festival settings. The 2-3 and 3-5 octave versions are compatible, making it an ideal choice for situations involving multiple bell choirs. It is a wonderful teaching piece including martellatos, malleting, thumb damps and echoes, with melodic material shared by both the treble and bass ringers.
Voicing: 2-3 octaves handbells
Composer/Arranger: Johannes Brahms; Michael Helman
Season: Consecration, General
Level: 2
Additional Resources:
CGB424 Variations on a Theme by Brahms (2 or 3 octaves)