Review:
This delightfully rhythmic original composition is very flexible. It may be played as a double-choir piece for handbell and handchime choirs or by handbell choir alone. The up-tempo meter alternates between 4/4 and 6/8, and the handbell part includes the use of mallets, ring touch, martellato, and martellato lift. A restful, lyrical middle section follows, using a new melody that begins softly then blossoms into a rich and glorious sound. The piece concludes in its original up-beat, rhythmic style. "Te Deum Laudamus" is translated as "We Praise Thee, O God," making this piece suitable throughout the church year, as well as for festival or concert use. It is 117 measures long.
Published by:
Choristers Guild
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Composer:
Moklebust, Cathy
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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:
Varies by Piece
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Season:
All Year
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Classification:
Full Score
, Original Composition
, Church or Concert
, Instrument Part
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Technique:
Mallet
, Martellato Lift
, RT (Ring Touch)
, LV (Let Vibrate)
, Martellato
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Voicing:
Handbells, No Choral
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Instrument:
Chimes(Choirchimes or Handchimes)
, Percussion
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Bells Used:
Three Octaves: 37 Bells; Four Octaves: 49 Bells; Five Octaves: 61 Bells
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