Jovano Jovanke
Michael Joy has arranged this lighthearted and merry tale about two young lovers separated by their disapproving parents. Ringers will rise to the challenge and listeners will delight in this unique and fascinating Embellish Series edition. Written for and premiering at the 2015 Area 7 Anthornis Event, Minneapolis, Minnesota, this Macedonian folk song in 7/8 time is structured for 5 to 6 octaves handbells with an option for 3 or 4 octaves handchimes. 108 measures. Key signature is one sharp, however the piece is in the Phrygian dominant mode instead of G Major.