Review:
This arrangement is written for two choirs, with the less-advanced group playing the level two part for handchime choir. If two choirs are not available, a keyboard may substitute for the handchime choir. The 65-measure piece begins and ends in C Major with a bell peal gaily quoting “Joy to the World.” The middle section modulates to a new key (Eb Major) with a dance-like arrangement for handbells alone and then moves back to the original key as the handchimes join for the closing section.
Published by:
Choristers Guild
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Composer:
Calkin, J. Baptiste
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Arranger:
Krentz, Anne
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Octaves:
3 or 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:
Christmas
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Classification:
Full Score
, Instrument Part
, Church or Concert
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Technique:
Mallet
, Pl (Pluck)
, TD (Thumb Damp)
, Martellato Lift
, LV (Let Vibrate)
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Instrument:
Keyboard
, Chimes(Choirchimes or Handchimes)
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Bells Used:
Three Octaves: 35 Bells; Five Octaves: 56 Bells
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