Instrumentation includes: Full Score, Piano (4-Hand), Handbells, Timpani, Percussion (Brake Drum, Orch. Chimes, Sus. Cymbal). The larger-size score is formatted for clarity and ease of page turns for the pianists. The text by Charles Anthony Silvestri traces the formation of a bell: bronze, mined from earth, first formed into weapons of war, then melted down and recast as a bell to toll for vespers, and eventually pealing out in victory and joy. The accompaniment of four-hand piano optional handbells and percussion vividly paints the metallic sounds and bell imagery of the text. The metaphor for turning from war to peace makes the piece suitable for patriotic occasions, earth day, world peace day, and others.

Composer: Dan Forrest

This is a fifteen minute work in three movements - the text to each penned by different lyricists in diverse styles dealing with the stars. Scored for mixed chorus (div.) with percussion ensemble, the texts come alive in Dan Forrest's lush harmonic writing and colorful use of the percussion.

Composer: Dan Forrest

This is a fifteen minute work in three movements - the text to each penned by different lyricists in diverse styles dealing with the stars. Scored for mixed chorus (div.) with percussion ensemble, the texts come alive in Dan Forrest's lush harmonic writing and colorful use of the percussion.

Arranger: Dan Forrest | Composer: Dan Forrest