Review:
This familiar piece has no notes shorter than quarter notes but offers some unique challenges. With its dynamic changes, shading, and shaping the musical line, ringers can work to develop expressive and musical ringing. Techniques include malleting or plucking, shakes, and swings. It is great for young choirs as well as more advanced choirs needing music they can learn quickly. Published in two compatible editions, the piece is ideal for festivals.
Published by:
Choristers Guild
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Composer:
Hopkins, John H. Jr.
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Arranger:
Stephenson, Valerie W.
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Octaves:
2-5
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Level:
1
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Rating:
Easy
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Copyright:
Varies by Piece
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Season:
Epiphany
, Christmas
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Classification:
Church or Concert
, Arranged more than once, same key
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Technique:
Mallet
, Pl (Pluck)
, TD (Thumb Damp)
, Sk (Shake)
, Sw (Swing)
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Voicing:
Handbells, No Choral
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Instrument:
Handbells OR Chimes
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Bells Used:
Two Octaves: 17 Bells; Three Octaves: 25 Bells; Four Octaves: 32 Bells; Five Octaves: 39 Bells
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