The five-member Quintessence Handbell Ensemble grew out of the handbell program at St. Andrew’s, Scarborough, Ont.
They recently released their first CD—available now through their website.
Here’s some sample tunes:
Song Title: Joyful, Joyful
Composed by: Ludwig van Beethoven
Arranged by: Lorie Line; handbell duet arranged by David Jordan
Performed by: Heather Keith and David Keith (handbells), Linda Wilson (piano)
Additional Comments: This track is featured on the recent release by Quintessence Handbell Ensemble, A Ring of Bronze. Visit quintessencebells.ca for more information.
Song Title: Veni, Veni Emmanuel (O Come, O Come, Emmanuel)
Composed by: James MacMillan
Arranged by: Mannheim Steamroller, handbell solo arranged by Heather Keith
Performed by: Heather Keith (handbells), Lona Richardson (piano)
Additional Comments: This track is from the video recording of a live performance in December 2005.
Song Title: The Angel Gabriel
Composed by: Traditional Basque Christmas Folk Carol
Arranged by: Heather Keith
Performed by: Naomi Goslinski, David Keith, Heather Keith, Charlene Lyn and Linda Wilson
Additional Comments: This track is from the video recording of a live performance in December 2008.
Song Title: Come, Thou Long Expected Jesus
Composed by: Rowland Prichard
Arranged by: Kevin McChesney
Performed by: Heather Keith and David Keith (handbells), Joanna McLennan (piano)
Additional Comments: This track is featured on the recent release by Quintessence Handbell Ensemble, A Ring of Bronze. Visit quintessencebells.ca for more information.
Song Title: What Child is This?
Composed by: Traditional tune
Arranged by: Susan Nelson
Performed by: Heather Keith and Kevin McChesney (guitar)
Additional Comments: This track is featured on the recent release by Quintessence Handbell Ensemble, A Ring of Bronze. Visit quintessencebells.ca for more information.
