Review:
A delightful arrangement of the traditional English carol. Bells in the 3-octave range are active. The ceremony of the wassail bowl is an English Christmas custom that has been commemorated in this song - a brief history is included on the inside cover. While not technically difficult, the meter changes back and forth between 6/8 and 2/2, so ringers (and the director!) need to have a good sense of rhythm.
Published by:
Laurendale Associates
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Composer:
Traditional English carol
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Arranger:
Merrett, Fred A.
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Octaves:
3-5
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Level:
NA
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Rating:
Medium
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Copyright:
1990
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Season:
Christmas
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Classification:
Folk Music
, Secular
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Technique:
Sk (Shake)
, LV (Let Vibrate)
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Voicing:
Handbells, No Choral
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Bells Used:
Three Octaves: 28 Bells; Four Octaves: 35 Bells; Five Octaves: 42 Bells
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