Review:
At first glance the piece appears complex, but the repeated rhythmic-pentatonic ostinato is carefully patterned and can be quickly learned by beginning choirs. Additionally, children playing Orff instruments can be added to allow a "random" pentatonic feel in the 5/4 sections. Explore the textures of different bell sounds throughout the piece, even explore the possibility of other "ringing" percussion; tubular bells, chimes, various bell manufacturers, xylophones or glockenspiel and any other ringing percussion sounds! Explore ALL your options to make the piece more festive and exciting!
Published by:
Above the Line Publishing
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Composer:
Waugh, Tim
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Arranger:
N/A
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Octaves:
5
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Level:
2+
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Rating:
Easy Medium
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Copyright:
2004
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Classification:
Original Composition
, Secular
, Reproducible
, Reproducible
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Technique:
Sk (Shake)
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Voicing:
Handbells, No Choral
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Instrument:
Orff
, Glockenspiel
, Chimes(Choirchimes or Handchimes)
, Percussion
, Tubular Chimes
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Bells Used:
Five Octaves: 51 Bells
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