Review:
This spirited original composition is written in ABACA form. Tempo changes, accidentals, plucking, swings, and martellato lifts in the A sections will challenge bass ringers, while treble ringers will enjoy fast-paced eighth notes in alternating 4/4 and 6/8 meters. Modulating into A minor, the B section features a slower, poignant melody accompanied by treble-bell chimes and echoes in the bass. The third section introduces yet another melody as it modulates to A flat major. This section features flowing eighth notes and rich melodic harmonies. “Chanson Joyeuse” brings the listener through a multitude of emotions and surely evokes the passion of life’s journey. 105 measures long, it is primarily scored in C Major.
Published by:
Choristers Guild
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Composer:
Stitt, Julie
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Arranger:
N/A
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Octaves:
3-5
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Level:
3+
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Rating:
Medium
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Copyright:
2010
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Season:
All Year
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Classification:
Church or Concert
, Concert
, Original Composition
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Technique:
Pl (Pluck)
, Echo
, Martellato Lift
, Pluck Lift
, RT (Ring Touch)
, Sk (Shake)
, Sw (Swing)
, 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: 48 Bells; Five Octaves: 58 Bells
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