Review:
Thaddeus Jones, a well-known trumpet player and composer, was one of 10 children born into a musical family in Detroit. His bio of achievements in both the U.S. and Europe is extensive and impressive. He wrote "A Child Is Born" as a gentle, jazz instrumental waltz in 1959. The English lyrics by Fred Jay were added a bit later.
Mitchell has penned a transcription faithful to the original and features handchimes introducing the tune in its entirety. A gentle segue to all bells repeats the tune and leads to a 4-measure ending – again all handchimes. The entire spirit of the piece is calm, peaceful, and gentle. The tempo should be relaxed and flowing - suggested is quarter note = 60-68.
Published by:
From the Top Music
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Composer:
Jones, Thaddeus J.
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Arranger:
Eithun, Mitchell
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Octaves:
3-6
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Level:
3
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Rating:
Easy Medium
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Copyright:
2023
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Season:
Christmas
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Classification:
Church or Concert
, Concert
, Jazz
, Secular
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Technique:
Echo
, LV (Let Vibrate)
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Voicing:
Handbells, No Choral
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Instrument:
Chimes(Choirchimes or Handchimes)
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