Din-don-dan

This ATB vocalise from Velthur Tognoni offers a delightful exploration of onomatopoeia, with its title reflecting the ringing of bells. The composer uses simple, repeated sounds such as 'Din', 'Don', and 'Dan' to create a lively and engaging texture. This secular madrigal, suitable for a choir seeking something light-hearted and rhythmically interesting, invites singers to play with the percussive qualities of the human voice. It is a charming piece that would fit well into a concert programme seeking variety and a sense of playful invention, allowing the choir to focus purely on rhythmic precision and vocal colour.