Bells

Ian McDougall

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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

(percussion detail desired)

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

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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

Works for Winds by This Composer

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.]