Review:
Piae Cantiones, 1582 is the basis of this cheerful setting by Hart Morris. Optional percussion parts call for muffled snare drums and finger cymbals. A nice antiphonal section sets up the melodies entrance. Light and airy with open spacing the texture exudes a sense of joy.
Published by:
Concordia Publishing House
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Composer:
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Arranger:
Morris, H.
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Octaves:
3-5
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Level:
3
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Rating:
Medium
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Copyright:
2000
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Season:
Christmas
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Voicing:
Handbells, No Choral
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Instrument:
Percussion
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Bells Used:
Three Octaves: 36 Bells; Four Octaves: 47 Bells; Five Octaves: 57 Bells
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