Arranged for 4 to 7 octave handbell choir, 4 to 7 octaves of handchimes and optional orchestral chimes.  Level 4.  Newcomer Mitchell Eithun gives us this rousing arrangement of a song by Percy Grainger. Not for the faint of heart, the driving tempo and intricate rhythmic elements will keep all ringers on their toes. Multiple layers of intricate textures abound, making the ensemble sound more like a symphonic band than a handbell choir. Optional orchestral chimes can be added in the last verse to help bring the piece to its glorious, thunderous conclusion.

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