2-3 octaves of bells, rung in chordal texture with lots of "spicy" techniques thrown in are only part of the overall "sound ensemble" of this tune originally written by T. Susato. Keyboard, percussion, and brass contribute as well in the joyful mood. Brass ensemble is 2 trumpets, French horn, trombone, tuba and timpani. Measures total 72.
Composer:
Susato, Tielman
Arranger:
McChesney, Kevin
Octaves:
2-6
Copyright:
2001
Level:
1
Rating:
Easy
Classification:
Instrument Part Church or Concert Classical Composers Secular
Technique:
Martellato Lift Martellato Sk (Shake)
Voicing:
Handbells, No Choral
Instrument:
Percussion Brass Ensemble Keyboard
Season:
N/A
Bells Used:
Two Octaves(15) Three Octaves ( 22) Four Octaves( 29) Five Octaves( 36) Six Octaves( 38)
Stock Number:
MJHS9228B inst parts (2 Bb trumpets, Horn in F, Trombone, Tuba, Timpani)
MJHS9228 2-3 oct HB with keyboard, brass, and timpani
MJHS9228P percussion part
MJHS9422 4-6 oct HB with keyboard, brass, and timpani