Review:
Newcomer Mitchell Eithun gives us this rousing arrangement of a song by Percy Grainger. Not for the faint of heart, the driving tempo and intricate rhythmic elements will keep all ringers on their toes. Multiple layers of intricate textures abound, making the ensemble sound more like a symphonic band than a handbell choir. Optional orchestral chimes can be added in the last verse to help bring the piece to its glorious, thunderous conclusion. 145 measures.
Published by:
Beckenhorst Press, Inc.
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Composer:
Grainger, Percy Aldridge
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Arranger:
Eithun, Mitchell
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Octaves:
4-7
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Level:
4
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Rating:
Med Adv
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Copyright:
2016
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Season:
All Year
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Classification:
Church or Concert
, Concert
, Folk Music
, Instrument Part
, Medley
, Secular
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Technique:
Mallet
, Pl (Pluck)
, TD (Thumb Damp)
, Sk (Shake)
, Martellato
, Mallet Roll
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Voicing:
Handbells, No Choral
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Instrument:
Chimes(Choirchimes or Handchimes)
, Tubular Chimes
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Bells Used:
Four Octaves: 31 Bells; Five Octaves: 37 Bells; Six Octaves: 44 Bells; Seven Octaves: 48 Bells
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