Review:
These arrangements are dedicated to the Pilgrim Congregational (UCC) handbell choir.
"Slane" begins in the key of Bb Major, then modulates to C Major and is 77 measures in length. The 3 octave arrangement uses 28 bells and 11 optional chimes (F5-Bb6), while the 5 octave arrangement uses 45 bells and 11 optional chimes (F5-Bb6).
"St. Columba Suite" is in the key of C Major, uses 21 bells for 3 octave choirs, 34 bells for 5 octave choirs and 20 optional chimes (C4-C7). 83 measures.
"Clonmel" uses 24 bells for 3 octave choirs and 38 bells for 5 octave choirs. This piece is 56 measures in the key of C Major.
Techniques listed are for all three pieces and vary by piece.
Published by:
Cape Side Music
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Composer:
Various
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Arranger:
Dutton, Thom
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Octaves:
3 or 5
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Level:
NA
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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:
Irish Titles
, Full Score
, Collection
, Instrument Part
, Church or Concert
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Technique:
Mallet
, Echo
, Sk (Shake)
, Sw (Swing)
, LV (Let Vibrate)
, Martellato
, Mallet Roll
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Voicing:
Handbells, No Choral
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Instrument:
Keyboard
, Harp
, Chimes(Choirchimes or Handchimes)
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