Review:
This exciting arrangement may stand alone as a piece for handbells only, or it may be enhanced with optional organ, brass, timpani, choir and/or congregation. A fanfare introduction leads into a joyous opening stanza, followed by a lighter second stanza featuring rhythmic, malleted bass bells and a playful upper treble line. The third stanza uses LVs to create a more legato sound, then an interlude precedes the final stanza, which includes a treble-bell descant. There are no bell changes in this festive addition to the Christmas repertoire. Scored in C Major, it is 96 measures.
Published by:
Choristers Guild
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Composer:
Handel, G. F.
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Arranger:
Moklebust, Cathy
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Octaves:
3-5
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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
, Classical Composers
, Classical Music
, Church or Concert
, Instrument Part
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Technique:
Mallet
, Sk (Shake)
, LV (Let Vibrate)
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Voicing:
SATB
, Congregation
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Instrument:
Organ
, Brass Ensemble
, Timpani
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Bells Used:
Three Octaves: 22 Bells; Four Octaves: 28 Bells; Five Octaves: 35 Bells
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