Review:
This is a delightful, fun-filled medley of five familiar Christmas carols. Written for 3-5 octave handbell choir and optional handchimes, it promises to be a favorite for any festive occasion during the Christmas season. The use of various articulations throughout the piece demands absolute precision and finesse. Pay close attention to dynamic changes and make the most of sudden changes for a sparkling, musical performance. Carols included: "Angels We Have Heard on High", "Gentle Mary Laid Her Child", "Angels From the Realms of Glory", "While By My Sheep We Watched at Night", and "Hark! The Herald Angels Sing."
Published by:
Alfred Handbell /
Jubilate Music Group
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Composer:
Various
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Arranger:
Stephenson, Valerie W.
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Octaves:
3-5
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Level:
4
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Rating:
Med Adv
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Copyright:
2004
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Season:
Christmas
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Classification:
Medley
, Church or Concert
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Technique:
Mallet
, TD (Thumb Damp)
, Echo
, Sk (Shake)
, Sw (Swing)
, vib. (Vibrato)
, LV (Let Vibrate)
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Voicing:
Handbells, No Choral
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Instrument:
Chimes(Choirchimes or Handchimes)
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Bells Used:
Three Octaves: 37 Bells; Four Octaves: 47 Bells; Five Octaves: 57 Bells
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