Review:
Commissioned by the American Guild of English Handbell Ringers for the 13th International Handbell Symposium in Orlando, Florida, this arrangement of the spiritual "Down by the Riverside" is the third installment in "An American Tapestry." This accessible piece has the option of a wind ensemble, vocal ensemble and four-hand piano, which are available in a separate score - catalog No. 30/2364AG. A total of 138 measures, this work is set in C Major, F Major and G Major. Instruments utilized in this composition are: 2 flutes, 3 Bb clarinets, bass clarinet, 2 alto saxophones, tenor saxophone, baritone saxophone, 3 Bb trumpets, 3 trombones, tuba, cymbals, snare drum, tambourine, bass drum, bass guitar, and a piano.
Published by:
AGEHR Publishing
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Composer:
Traditional Spiritual
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Arranger:
Sherman, Arnold
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Octaves:
3-7
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Level:
3
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Rating:
Medium
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Copyright:
Varies by Piece
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Classification:
Full Score
, Concert
, Instrument Part
, Church or Concert
, Spiritual
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Technique:
Mallet
, Martellato Lift
, RT (Ring Touch)
, Sk (Shake)
, Martellato
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Voicing:
SATB
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Instrument:
Handbells & Voices
, Woodwinds
, Guitar
, Piano
, Band/Concert Band
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Bells Used:
Three Octaves: 34 Bells; Four Octaves: 44 Bells; Five Octaves: 55 Bells; Six Octaves: 59 Bells
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