Review:
This title is a tender, accessible handbell arrangement of “Away in a Manger” by Chris Peck with the tune CRADLE SONG for 3–5 octave handbells. Everyone gets a chance to ring the melody and help move the piece from a light and airy feel at the beginning to a fuller, richer sound toward the end. This arrangement requires no bell changes, so it is a nice piece for those concerts without tables. Add this piece to your repertoire for Christmas. 71 measures. Key of Eb Major.
Published by:
Concordia Publishing House
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Composer:
Kirkpatrick, William J.
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Arranger:
Peck, Chris
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Octaves:
3-5
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Level:
3
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Rating:
Easy Medium
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Copyright:
2015
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Season:
Christmas
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Classification:
Church or Concert
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Technique:
Mallet
, No Special Technique, may go well with chimes
, LV (Let Vibrate)
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Voicing:
Handbells, No Choral
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Instrument:
Handbells OR Chimes
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Bells Used:
Three Octaves: 22 Bells; Four Octaves: 29 Bells; Five Octaves: 36 Bells
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