Review:
This is a strong setting of the traditional patriotic tune, AMERICA. The first verse is enhanced by a malleted rhythmic accompaniment. It is followed by a straight-forward verse rung on handchimes in the relative minor key. Verse three features the melody in the base and low treble with an arpeggiated accompaniment in the higher treble bells. A modulation into a new key leads to the dramatic setting of the final verse. Arranged in Eb Major, c minor, and F Major, this majestic rendition is 84 measures.
Published by:
From the Top Music
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Composer:
Traditional
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Arranger:
Hakes, Derek
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Octaves:
3-7
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Level:
3
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Rating:
Medium
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Copyright:
2011
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Season:
All Year
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Classification:
Church or Concert
, Secular
, Patriotic
, Concert
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Technique:
Mallet
, Pl (Pluck)
, Sk (Shake)
, LV (Let Vibrate)
, Martellato
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Voicing:
Handbells, No Choral
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