This wonderful arrangement by Sandra Eithun continues the tradition of challenging, advanced music for which the Raleigh Ringers series has become known. This is a work of great sophistication and beauty that can be used for Advent, general worship, or concert. Although optional, the use of handchimes, Petit & Fritzen handbells, and percussion (wind chimes, finger cymbals, orchestral chimes) greatly enhances the mood, musicality, and overall performance of the piece. Frequently changing tempos (including freely-performed sections and very brisk sections), sixteenth note runs, and accidentals are among the challenges in this composition. It is 121 measures long.
Composer:
Traditional
Arranger:
Eithun, Sandra
Octaves:
5-7
Copyright:
2011
Level:
4
Rating:
Med Adv
Less than a full Handbell Choir:
N/A
Classification:
Instrument Part Church or Concert Bell Tree Full Score Hymn Tune
Technique:
Mallet Sk (Shake) Echo LV (Let Vibrate) RT (Ring Touch)
Voicing:
Handbells, No Choral
Instrument:
Percussion Chimes(Choirchimes or Handchimes) Bell Tree
Season:
Advent All Year
Bells Used:
Five Octaves(50) Six Octaves(55) Seven Octaves(62)