Bells
General Info
Year: 1981
Duration: c. 1:30
Difficulty: IV (see Ratings for explanation)
Publisher: Hal Leonard
Cost: Score and Parts - $60.00
Instrumentation
Full Score
Flute/Piccolo
Oboe
Bassoon
B-flat Soprano Clarinet I-II-III
E-flat Alto Clarinet
B-flat Bass Clarinet
E-flat Alto Saxophone I-II
B-flat Tenor Saxophone
E-flat Baritone Saxophone
B-flat Trumpet I-II-III-IV
Horn in F I-II-III-IV
Trombone I-II-III
Euphonium
Tuba
String Bass
Timpani
Percussion, including:
- Bass Drum
- Crash Cymbal
- Glockenspiel
- Snare Drum
- Tubular Bells
Errata
None discovered thus far.
Program Notes
This powerful work by Ian McDougall showcases all the brilliance and splendor of the brass sections in a setting that makes a distinctive opener for any performance. Given its festive nature and the options for antiphonal staging, it works especially well for holiday performances.
- Program Note from publisher
Media
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State Ratings
None discovered thus far.
Performances
To submit a performance please join The Wind Repertory Project
- San Luis Obispo (Calif.) Wind Orchestra (Jennifer Martin, conductor) – 3 December 2023
- West Valley High School (Yakima, Wash.) Wind Ensemble (Kirk Knight, conductor) - 5 January 2023
- North Pittsburgh (Penn.) Symphonic Band (Tad Greig, conductor) - 12 December 2021
- Ouachita Baptist University (Arkadelphia, Ark.) Chamber Winds (Craig V. Hamilton, conductor) – 21 October 2019
- New Orleans (La.) Concert Band (Charles Taylor, conductor) – 11 December 2016
- River Valley Wind Ensemble (Kankakee County, Ill.) (David Conrad, conductor) – 21 December 2014
- San Luis Obispo Wind Orchestra (Jennifer Martin, conductor) - 7 December 2014
- University of Toronto (Ont., Can.) Concert Band - 23 October 1993
Works for Winds by This Composer
- Bells (1981)
- Northern Lights
- Winner's Circle
Resources
- Heritage Encyclopedia of Band Music. "Ian McDougall." Accessed 12 October 2014
- Ian McDougall website
- McDougall, Ian (1981). Bells [score]. Ludwig Music Pub. Co: [s.l.]