Review:
This versatile arrangement of Thomas A. Dorsey’s beloved hymn includes optional parts for B-flat clarinet, bass, and drum set. The introduction is very slow and free with the melody being played by handchimes and accompanied by singing bells. What follows is a relaxed, gospel treatment of the hymn, using a malleted bass line. The bass handchimes take the hymn in the next verse, accompanied by thumb-damped upper treble bells. A grand final verse uses plenty of LV in the bass, full chords and an improvisatory clarinet solo. A brief return to the singing bells and melody in the handchimes brings this soulful arrangement to its final rest. Begins in Eb Major, then modulates to F Major. 81 measures.
Published by:
Hope Publishing Co.
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Composer:
Dorsey, Thomas
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Arranger:
Moklebust, Cathy
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Octaves:
3-5
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Level:
3+
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Rating:
Medium
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Copyright:
Varies by Piece
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Season:
All Year
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Classification:
Church or Concert
, Full Score
, Hymn Tune
, Instrument Part
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Technique:
Mallet
, Pl (Pluck)
, TD (Thumb Damp)
, RT (Ring Touch)
, vib. (Vibrato)
, LV (Let Vibrate)
, SB (Singing Bell or Bowl)
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Voicing:
Handbells, No Choral
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Instrument:
Chimes(Choirchimes or Handchimes)
, Percussion
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Bells Used:
Three Octaves: 35 Bells; Four Octaves: 46 Bells; Five Octaves: 57 Bells
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