Description

Michael Helman’s energetic Variations on The Church’s One Foundation is arranged for three to five octaves of handbells, with optional D8 bell, and optional 3 octaves of handchimes. Starting from a straightforward statement of this beloved hymn, this piece transitions through a dramatic minor iteration, a lyrical variation in three-quarter time, and finally a spirited jig. With enough martellatos, thumb damps, mallets, and shakes to keep all your ringers happy, this piece will also delight your audience. This piece makes a wonderful offertory for your church service, or an expanded work during a concert.