In 1892, Pyotr Tchaikovsky was commissioned to write the music for The Nutcracker, a Christmas story about a girl named Maria and her magical gift from Drosselmeyer, a party guest and family friend. We’re thrilled to bring you a collection of eight of the pieces from this ballet: Miniature Overture March The Kingdom of Sweets …
Tag: classical
Classical pieces are the source material for many incredible handbell pieces. They come with technical and expressive challenges which are augmented by the need to negotiate playing the handbell techniques written to go with content from the original work.
Tchaikovsky – Nutcracker – Dance of the Reed Flutes – Eight handbells
You might also know this one as The Merlitons (another word for the type of flute that Tchaikovsky had in mind when he wrote this piece). The pastoral color of the original comes out well in this eight-bell adaptation, and we know you’ll enjoy playing it! Standard Version: ”Dual-Range”™ Score Package: $ US G5-based practice …
Tchaikovsky – Nutcracker – Trepak – Eight handbells
The Russian dancers in the Kingdom of Sweets put on a display of “power dancing” for Clara and the Prince (or is he Drosselmeyer’s nephew?). This arrangement will dazzle and amaze your audience! Standard Version: ”Dual-Range”™ Score Package: $ US G5-based practice track: $ US F5-based practice track: $ US This arrangement is also included …
Tchaikovsky – Nutcracker – Chinese Dance – Eight handbells
The lovely flute solo from the Nutcracker works beautifully with eight bells! Standard Version: ”Dual-Range”™ Score Package: $ US G5-based practice track: $ US F5-based practice track: $ US This arrangement is also included in Larry and Carla’s Eight-Bell Nutcracker Collection. But wait! If you’d rather get the whole set of eight-bell Nutcracker pieces and …
Tchaikovsky – Nutcracker – Arabian Dance – Eight handbells
Mysterious… sinuous… exotic… we were amazed at how effortlessly Arabian Dance made the transition from full orchestra to eight bells. The amazing part is that even when six of the eight bells are sounding, the melody is still clear as… well, it’s clear. You’ll love this wonderfully playable duet! Standard Version: ”Dual-Range”™ Score Package: $ …
Tchaikovsky – Nutcracker – Spanish Dance – Eight handbells
This lively waltz takes on a charming music box-like flavor in eight-bell form. Chocolate addicts, enjoy! Standard Version: ”Dual-Range”™ Score Package: $ US G5-based practice track: $ US F5-based practice track: $ US This arrangement is also included in Larry and Carla’s Eight-Bell Nutcracker Collection. But wait! If you’d rather get the whole set of …
Tchaikovsky – Nutcracker – Kingdom of Sweets – Eight handbells
Clara has helped the Nutcracker win his battle with the Mouse King, and as a reward, she’s ushered into the magical Kingdom of Sweets. It’s an ethereal journey with the anticipation of incredible wonders… or is it a dream? Standard Version: ”Dual-Range”™ Score Package: $ US G5-based practice track: $ US F5-based practice track: $ …
Tchaikovsky – Nutcracker – March – Eight handbells
It’s the party scene from the Nutcracker, and the boys are behaving (for now, of course). They’re showing off the toy trumpets they’ve been given, and are putting on a military display for the guests. Standard Version: ”Dual-Range”™ Score Package: $ US G5-based practice track: $ US F5-based practice track: $ US This arrangement is …
Tchaikovsky – Nutcracker – Miniature Overture – Eight handbells
Here’s the opening piece from Tchaikovsky’s Nutcracker! We were amazed that it could be put into eight-bell form, and have loved playing it! Standard Version: ”Dual-Range”™ Score Package: $ US G5-based practice track: $ US F5-based practice track: $ US This arrangement is also included in Larry and Carla’s Eight-Bell Nutcracker Collection. But wait! If …
Tchaikovsky – The Nutcracker – Eight handbells
We thought it would be fun to see whether something from Tchaikowsky’s Nutcracker could be played with eight bells. Imagine our surprise when we found that eight pieces from his masterpiece worked!
