Alba

"Alba", an original composition by Enrique Granados, is sub-titled "Song Without Words". Arranger Kevin McChesney uses layers of sound to bring out the Spanish flavor inherent in the melody. First, flowing eighth notes set up an inner-voice pattern then open fifths in sustained note values are added in the bass range. Finally the melody enters in thirds, doubled at the octave. This texture is found throughout most of the work with contrasting elements of technique to add "just a little more spice". Flutes or other C instruments are optional, but preferable. Set in c minor, this piece is 98 measures.

Composer:

Granados, E.

Arranger:

McChesney, K.

Octaves:

3-5

Copyright:

1997

Level:

Rating:

Medium

Less than a full Handbell Choir:

N/A

Classification:

Instrument Part Classical Composers Classical Music International Music Secular

Technique:

Pl (Pluck) Mallet Sk (Shake) LV (Let Vibrate)

Voicing:

Handbells, No Choral

Instrument:

C Instrument Flute

Season:

N/A

Bells Used:

Three Octaves (24) Four Octaves(31) Five Octaves(36)

Stock Number:

MJHS9205I Flute or C Instrument Part

MJHS9205 Handbell Part