Beer Barrel Polka
Composer: Jaromir Vejvoda
Arranger: Hart Morris
Octaves Handbell: 5 - 7
Octaves Handchimes: n/a
Level: 3
This catchy polka-style piece was written in 1927 by Czech composer Jaromir Vejvoda, while he worked as a bartender in his father-in-law’s pub in Zbraslav, Czechoslovkia. It was an immediate hit and has since become a world-wide favorite. The New England Ringers commissioned Hart Morris to arrange this piece – and dedicated it to The Raleigh Ringer’s Director, David Harris – for their Oktobellfest event in October 2022. It begins in C-major with a segue to F-major. The addition of perfectly placed stopped sounds – Sk, RT, mallets, and mart-lift – plus a few LVs make this piece sparkle! It is sure to become a ‘must-have’ for your group’s concert repertoire! Click here to view/listen to this title and more on our YouTube channel Click here to view the video recording of World Premiere Performance at "Octobellfest 2022" courtesy HMA Area 1. Thank you!
- Octave Ranges
- 5-7 Octaves
- Themes
- Big Band and Dance
Concert
Festivals
Rhythmic
School and Youth
Secular - general usage - Level of Difficulty
- Level 3