SKU: PL.9709

Here is a wonderful concert work for handbells that takes three beloved American tunes (America, Steal Away, and The Battle Hymn of the Republic) and develops their expressive possibilities in an engaging way. Mr. Betteridge captures the flavor of each melody in his triptych for bells. America is treated richly and majestically, while the simplicity of Steal Away is relected in the use of fewer bells. The Battle Hymn is given a stirring and rhythmically varied setting, and the piece ends with the full range of bells, giving a rich sonority. This Fantasy will find its place in the repertoire of bell choirs everywhere.