This confident setting of the hymn tune "Forest Green" combines 3 or 5 octaves of handbells with C instrument and optional keyboard. Flute is preferred but any C instrument will do. The bell part is fully scored and is skillfully woven with the other instruments. In measure 43 Handel's "The Rejoicing" appears with imitation between the flute/keyboard and bells. This piece provides a good opportunity to ring a familiar hymn in a fresh ensemble setting for bells. Measures total 81.
Composer:
Traditional
Arranger:
McKechnie, Linda
Octaves:
3 or 5
Copyright:
2006
Level:
2
Rating:
Easy Medium
Less than a full Handbell Choir:
N/A
Classification:
Instrument Part Church or Concert Classical Composers Classical Music Full Score Hymn Tune
Technique:
Mallet Martellato Sk (Shake) LV (Let Vibrate) RT (Ring Touch)