Review:
“Sweet Little Jesus Boy” is a modern Christmas classic and Jefferey Hall's setting is both haunting and beautiful. The handbell part, with optional chimes, can stand alone; however, adding the optional voices will enhance the presentation. The choral score is written for solo with SATB choir, but a variety of suggested vocal/choral combinations makes this a versatile addition to any repertoire. Set at an adagio tempo, much feeling should be put into this one. "Sweet Little Jesus Boy" is arranged in e minor and is 56 measures.
Published by:
Ringing Word Publications
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Composer:
MacGimsey, Robert
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Arranger:
Hall, Jefferey
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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:
Christmas
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Classification:
Church or Concert
, Instrument Part
, Full Score
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Technique:
LV (Let Vibrate)
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Voicing:
SSA
, TTBB
, SSAA
, Multiple voicings
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Instrument:
Chimes(Choirchimes or Handchimes)
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Bells Used:
Three Octaves: 30 Bells; Four Octaves: 39 Bells; Five Octaves: 47 Bells; Six Octaves: 52 Bells
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