Bells

Ian McDougall

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
Bb Soprano Clarinet I-II-III
Eb Alto Clarinet
Bb Bass Clarinet
Eb Alto Saxophone I-II
Bb Tenor Saxophone
Eb Baritone Saxophone
Bb Trumpet I-II-III-IV
Horn in F I-II-III-IV
Trombone I-II-III
Euphonium (Bass Clef & Treble Clef)
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 by publisher

Commercial Discography

None discovered thus far.

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

• Bells (1981)
• Northern Lights
• Winner's Circle

References

• 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.]