The original instrumentation for this addition to The Raleigh Ringers Series includes 5-7 octaves of handbells, 4 octaves of handchimes, finger cymbals, a chime/mark Tree, and triangle. All these instruments are combined to produce a melancholy mood through flowing rhythms and colorful textures. After the beginning thirty-second notes (in slow rhythm), ringers may find this one of the more accessible of this series. Note: Recording begins at measure 14.
NEW for 2023! Cathy has scored orchestra parts to further enhance this familiar favorite. The orchestration pack includes: flute 1 & 2; oboe; Bb clarinet 1 & 2; English horn; bassoon; bass clarinet; F horn 1, 2, 3, & 4; Bb trumpet 1 & 2; trombone 1 & 2; tuba; timpani (G, A, C, D); percussion (triangle, chime tree, finger cymbals); harp; violin 1 & 2; viola; cello; contrabass; and director's score.
Composer:
Traditional
Arranger:
Moklebust, Cathy
Octaves:
5-7
Copyright:
2001
Level:
4
Rating:
Med Adv
Classification:
Secular
Voicing:
Handbells, No Choral
Instrument:
Percussion Chimes(Choirchimes or Handchimes)
Season:
Christmas
Bells Used:
Five Octaves(50) Six Octaves(53) Seven Octaves(62)
Stock Number:
MJHS9293 5-7 oct HB with opt 4 oct HC and percussion and Orchestration
MJHS9293P Orchestra parts and Director's score (see inst list above)