Review:
"Firefest Polka" (Feuerfest!-Polka Francaise) is an exciting transcription of the orchestral piece written by Josef Strauss (1827-1870) toward the end of his musical career. It was written to celebrate the completion of the 20,000th safe manufactured by the Wertheim firm. It is set for 3-5 octave handbell choir and anvil; however, there have been suggestions for substitutions that replicate the metal sound of an anvil if one is not available. This piece is an exceptional idea for festivals and concerts.
Published by:
Alfred Handbell /
Jubilate Music Group
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Composer:
Strauss, J.
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Arranger:
Thompson, M. L.
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Octaves:
3-5
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Level:
4
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Rating:
Med Adv
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Copyright:
2003
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Classification:
Classical Composers
, Church or Concert
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Technique:
Mallet
, Pl (Pluck)
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Voicing:
Handbells, No Choral
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Instrument:
Percussion
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Bells Used:
Three Octaves: 34 Bells; Four Octaves: 43 Bells; Five Octaves: 50 Bells
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