At the end it may be asked, and in any case should be considered, whether there are any more worthwhile peals to be found. If composers expect to find one which will be well received and become popular, they are almost certain to be disappointed. Most conductors prefer safety first, and there seems nothing which will find more favour with them than twin bob peals. However, there is great joy in discovering something new, and there are regions to explore. There is a deal of scope for composers if expert ringers will ring peals on odd numbers by mixed sixes, otherwise than in Stedman. One can hardly believe a statement that it is too difficult for some surprise ringers, yet they seem to shy at it. This is strange, seeing that it gives qualities which are enjoyable, such as double-dodging throughout, and more of the most desirable music. Many excellent peals have been produced by Mr. A. J. Pitman, but once rung they remain forgotten.
Are there any others for which composers may search? Well there is a two-part with two singles already published, and a seven-part is also possible with two singles, but they have six-call sets. Can they be improved?
The writer's experience leads him to believe that a peal with isolated bobs, or pairs only and two singles, is not possible. However, he is now content to leave these questions to the younger generation of composers, who are clever and capable of finding what he and others may have overlooked.
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Last updated 01/09/96