Review:
A "call and response" approach, characteristic of the style of spirituals, is used in this upbeat arrangement. The piece offers plenty of stopped sounds, as well as the option of a new technique in which ringers mallet the handles of the bells. All ringers have an opportunity to share in playing the melody, which is featured in the treble, mid-range and bass bells. 3- and 4-octave choirs will appreciate the minimal number of parentheses and brackets. Arranged in Eb Major, measures total 64.
Published by:
Choristers Guild
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Composer:
Traditional Spiritual
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Arranger:
Sylvester, Susan (Nelson)
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Octaves:
3-5
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Level:
2+
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Rating:
Easy Medium
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Copyright:
2007
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Season:
All Year
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Classification:
Church or Concert
, Spiritual
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Technique:
Mallet
, TD (Thumb Damp)
, Martellato Lift
, RT (Ring Touch)
, Sk (Shake)
, Martellato
, Mallet Click
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Voicing:
Handbells, No Choral
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Bells Used:
Three Octaves: 26 Bells; Four Octaves: 33 Bells; Five Octaves: 40 Bells
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