At Peace

Writing This Piece

This original composition was written for the Jubilate Bells of Metropolitan United Church in London, Ontario, Canada. “At Peace” was written as a corollary to “Conflicted.” In “Conflicted” there are chaotic themes which occur throughout the piece. In the middle, however, there is a calm, peaceful section alluding to what might be if the conflict goes away. “At Peace” expands on the nature of that peacefulness.”The Peace of Christ” is the alternate title that may be used for church service performances.

This 5-Octave version is dedicated to Terry Head. Terry was the director of music at First St. Andrew’s United Church in London, Ontario. He tragically passed away in November of 2019. It was the intention of Terry and Rob to perform this piece with both the Laudamus Bell Choir (First St. Andrew’s United Church) and the Jubilate Bells (Metropolitan United Church) however, they did not have the opportunity to do so.

5 Octave

3 Octave

This 3 octave version was arranged for the handbell choirs of Aurora United Church under the direction of Lisa Kyriakides. At AUC there are three different performing groups: Faith-A-Peal and Bellissimo Handbell Ensembles as well as EmBellished, their Handbell Quartet.

The links below are to a performance by Faith-a-Peal.

• Faith-a-Peal Handbell Ensemble Link: auroraunitedchurch.ca/programs/handbell-choirs

• Direct YouTube link: https://youtu.be/4PR6ufS3VZk

Score

Both the 3 & 5 octave versions are presented here for group bell ringing.