Review:
From Joel Raney, here is a dynamite arrangement of this popular Epiphany hymn for bells and optional handchimes, synthesizer and orchestral percussion. The depiction of the three kings journeying to Bethlehem on camelback is skillfully captured as the musical forces join together to paint the familiar text and conjure images of long ago wise men following yonder star. The separate instrumental packet contains a Conductor's Score and parts for keyboard/synth and percussion (finger cymbals, tambourine, cymbal, bongos or conga, windchimes, suspended cymbal, triangle, timpani, and snare drum). Scored in d minor, g minor, and c minor, this piece is 124 measures.
Published by:
Hope Publishing Co.
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Composer:
Hopkins, John H.
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Arranger:
Raney, Joel
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Octaves:
3-6
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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:
Epiphany
, Christmas
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Classification:
Concert
, Full Score
, Instrument Part
, Church or Concert
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Technique:
Mallet
, TD (Thumb Damp)
, RT (Ring Touch)
, Sk (Shake)
, LV (Let Vibrate)
, Martellato
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Voicing:
Handbells, No Choral
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Instrument:
Keyboard
, Chimes(Choirchimes or Handchimes)
, Percussion
, Synthesizer
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Bells Used:
Three Octaves: 35 Bells; Four Octaves: 47 Bells; Five Octaves: 58 Bells; Six Octaves: 64 Bells
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