The opening of Brian Childers’ arrangement of this well-known melody builds slowly in intensity and complexity to the introduction of the tune, which appears in a fantasia-like setting. The accompaniment gives the lilting feeling of being on the sea, and the harmonies keep everyone on their toes. After a playful iteration of the theme, a slower, ethereal section appears with “Joy to the World” played delicately on optional auxillary bells such as Whitechapels or Silver Melody Bells. The main theme returns in triumphant style at the end for a grand and glorious conclusion!

Published by: Beckenhorst Press, Inc.

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I Saw Three Ships Come Sailing In

Composer: Various	Arranger: Childers, Brian	Octaves: 3-7	Level: 5	Rating: Advanced	Copyright: 2020
Season: Christmas
Classification: Classical Music , Medley , Church or Concert , Concert
Technique: Mallet , TD (Thumb Damp) , Echo , Martellato Lift , Sk (Shake) , LV (Let Vibrate) , Martellato , Mallet Lift
Voicing: Handbells, No Choral
Instrument: Chimes(Choirchimes or Handchimes) , Multiple Instruments
Bells Used: Three Octaves: 37 Bells; Four Octaves: 48 Bells; Five Octaves: 60 Bells; Six Octaves: 66 Bells; Seven Octaves: 70 Bells