Review:      From the 14th International Handbell Symposium Composition, this tune starts with a motive taken from the Harmony of Peace from "The Bells in My Heart" rung by all the mass ringers at the 13th International Handbell Symposium in the USA. After harmonies by handbells and chimes, the vigorous rhythms of Japanese drums enter, featuring "Omatsuri"--a unique Japanese festival. The middle section reflects the magnificent feelings that "Mt. Fugi", the mountain of our hearts, evokes in all Japanese people. The composer writes, "If the beautiful harmonies of handbells unite our hearts and make us feel the pleasure of making music together, I would be very happy."

Published by: Seibunsha International

Composer: Okamoto, Kazuko	Arranger: N/A	Octaves: 3-6	Level: NA	Rating: Advanced	Copyright: 2010
Season: All Year
Classification: Original Composition , Concert , Secular , International Music
Technique: Mallet , RT (Ring Touch) , Sk (Shake) , LV (Let Vibrate) , Martellato , Damp Sign , Mallet Click
Voicing: Handbells, No Choral
Instrument: Chimes(Choirchimes or Handchimes) , Percussion
Bells Used: Three Octaves: 37 Bells; Four Octaves: 49 Bells; Five Octaves: 61 Bells; Six Octaves: 66 Bells