Review:
This timeless tune by Mykola Leontovych is based on a folk chant called “shchedryk” which means ‘bountiful,’ and originally had nothing to do with Christmas but was a ‘winter well-wishing song.” However, there are now hundreds of arrangements of this beautiful, standard Christmas tune. Kay and Nicholas have created a unique, haunting, and fascinating arrangement that is never rushed or frantic. There are some unexpected moments and abrupt dynamic changes sprinkled throughout -- which only add to the interest. Ultimately, it all resolves in a very satisfying and calm ending which will leave everyone smiling. 107 measures. Key of g minor.
Published by:
From the Top Music
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Composer:
Leontovych, Mykola
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Arranger:
Barnard, Nicholas & Hessemer, Kay
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Octaves:
4
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Level:
NA
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Rating:
Medium
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Copyright:
2019
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Season:
Christmas
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Less than a full handbell choir:
Quartet
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Classification:
Church or Concert
, Concert
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Technique:
Mallet
, LV (Let Vibrate)
, Mallet Lift
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Voicing:
Handbells, No Choral
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