Mu Süda Ärka Üles

The Estonian handbell ensemble Campanelli visited the eastern United States in 2017, performing in New York, New Jersey, and Pennsylvania. We had the privilege of tagging along with them for the week, and enjoyed their company and friendship. When we all went to the Malmark factory for a tour, Inna, their director, had us join their group picture, saying, “You are Campanelli now.” <3 We also had a chance to commission a piece for them to play. It's Susan Nelson’s arrangement of the Estonian song Mu Süda Ärka Üles, the title of which means Awake, My Heart. Sue even wrote an eight-bell part for us, which we subsequently filled out a bit and played with them on tour.