Review:
Five advent and Christmas pieces based on American Folk Melodies make up this fresh offering of seasonal repertoire. The folk tunes used are: RISE UP SHEPHERD, PROSPECT, THE BABE OF BETHLEHEM, CONSOLATION and JEFFERSON. Optional chime tree and percussion are given for three of the selections. The measure count averages around 50 per title.
Published by:
Choristers Guild
Titles are listed below
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Composer:
Various
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Arranger:
Moklebust, C.
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Octaves:
2-3
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Level:
3
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Rating:
Medium
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Copyright:
1997
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Season:
Advent
, Christmas
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Classification:
Collection
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Technique:
Mallet
, Pl (Pluck)
, TD (Thumb Damp)
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Voicing:
Handbells, No Choral
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Instrument:
Percussion
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Bells Used:
Two Octaves: 19 Bells; Three Octaves: 27 Bells
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