Review:
An easy handbell line using ten bells accompany this original SATB Christmas anthem. With the success of his SATB version of this work (50-1022), Carl Schalk was prompted to adapt it for men's voices. While he specifies organ and handbells (3 octaves) or celesta, we can see a variety of performance options (harp and/or piano playing the handbell and/or organ parts for example). The part-writing is approchable and engaging (although a brief part of it is a cappella) and will ensure an effective result with either a large or small men's group. 133 measures.
Handbell Part:
Published by:
Morning Star Music Publishers
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Composer:
Schalk, Carl
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Arranger:
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Octaves:
3
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Level:
NA
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Rating:
Easy
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Copyright:
Varies by Piece
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Season:
Christmas
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Classification:
Reproducible
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Technique:
No Special Technique, may go well with chimes
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Voicing:
SATB
, TTBB
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Instrument:
Organ
, Handbells OR Chimes
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Bells Used:
Three Octaves: 10 Bells
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