Review:
Brian Childers’ arrangement of the well-known “It Came Upon the Midnight Clear” is a fresh take on an old classic. An ethereal opening gives way to an off-beat treatment of the tune, which manages to be both traditional and innovative at the same time. A more serene middle section assigns the bass handchimes to the lower treble ringers, providing an interesting visual and aural experience. The piece builds into a powerful final verse before floating away to a gentle final chord. Not to be missed this holiday season! 101 measures. Key of Bb Major.
Published by:
Beckenhorst Press, Inc.
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Composer:
Willis, Richard Storrs
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Arranger:
Childers, Brian
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Octaves:
3-6
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Level:
3+
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Rating:
Medium
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Copyright:
2019
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Season:
Christmas
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Classification:
Church or Concert
, Concert
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Technique:
Mallet
, Martellato Lift
, Rolled Chord
, Sk (Shake)
, vib. (Vibrato)
, LV (Let Vibrate)
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Voicing:
Handbells, No Choral
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Instrument:
Chimes(Choirchimes or Handchimes)
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Bells Used:
Three Octaves: 30 Bells; Four Octaves: 38 Bells; Five Octaves: 48 Bells; Six Octaves: 49 Bells
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