Review:
Peter Tchaikovsky's beloved "Nutcracker" is visited again by arranger Kevin McChesney. In the mysterious "Arab Dance" a good job is done of simulating the orchestral effects of differing instruments. The mallet-on-suspended-bells technique appears frequently, adding a shimmering quality. Unlike the "hang-on-to-your clappers" speed of other Nutcracker selections, this one actually lets you relax and enjoy the music! Set in c minor, this work is 102 measures.
Published by:
Jeffers Publishing
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Composer:
Tchaikovsky, P.
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Arranger:
McChesney, K.
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Octaves:
3-5
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Level:
3
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Rating:
Medium
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Copyright:
1998
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Season:
Christmas
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Classification:
Classical Composers
, Secular
, Classical Music
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Technique:
Mallet
, Sk (Shake)
, LV (Let Vibrate)
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Voicing:
Handbells, No Choral
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Bells Used:
Three Octaves: 37 Bells; Four Octaves: 45 Bells; Five Octaves: 50 Bells
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