This setting of "God Rest Ye Merry" is a lively, bright arrangement of the traditional Christmas favorite. The Level 2 rating makes this setting accessible for almost any choir. Stopped techniques such as marts and thumb damps make it fun to play and fun to hear. 73 measures in length, it is scored in c minor.
Composer:
Traditional English Carol
Arranger:
McChesney, Kevin
Octaves:
3-5
Copyright:
2010
Level:
2
Rating:
Easy Medium
Less than a full Handbell Choir:
N/A
Classification:
Church or Concert Concert Beginning Music - step 2, "Very Easy"
Technique:
Pl (Pluck) Mallet Martellato Sk (Shake) TD (Thumb Damp)
Voicing:
Handbells, No Choral
Instrument:
N/A
Season:
Christmas
Bells Used:
Three Octaves (25) Four Octaves(32) Five Octaves(39)