This is a new printing of the original edition on sturdy acid-free paper. “Bell Movement” was originally the middle section of the Sortie written in 1896 by Ropartz. This section was chosen by Dr Archibald T Davison (Appleton Chapel organist) as one of three pieces of music for Harvard University’s production of the play "Why the Chimes Rang" by Elizabeth Apthorp McFadden, published in 1915. This edition with its organ registration is taken from the 1903 G Schirmer edition by John White of the complete Sortie. 4 pages. All markings are original. Highest quality guaranteed. Size of music is 9.5" x 12.5". $4.00.

Joseph Guy Marie Ropartz (1864-1955) in Guingamp, a town in Brittany in northwestern France. The son of a lawyer, he wanted to become a writer, especially of poetry. Acquiring an interest in music, Ropartz became a student at the Paris Conservatoire in 1885, where he studied with Théodore Dubois (harmony), Jules Massenet (composition), and César Franck (organ). He was director of the Conservatoires in Nancy (1894-1919) and Strasbourg (1919-1929). In addition to 13 organ pieces, his compositions include five symphonies, chamber music, over 100 songs, piano and choral music. He was inspired in his compositions by Franck, by Brittany and the sea, and by his faith. Ropartz died in Lanloup (Brittany region) on St Cecilia's Day, November 22, 1955. Easy.