Review:
This varied arrangement of the hymn tune DIX begins simply, with the melody in the treble bells, and the bass providing a flowing, LV eighth-note accompaniment. The handchimes play the second stanza in a slightly slower tempo, with the tune alternating between the upper and lower treble chimes. The piece’s final portion takes on an almost Celtic feel with a lilting, dancing section in 6/8 time, including malleted bass bells and a variety of techniques in the treble, with an upbeat and joyous ending. It is 134 measures and set in the keys of F Major and C Major.
Published by:
Choristers Guild
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Composer:
Kocher, Conrad
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Arranger:
Moklebust, Cathy
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Octaves:
3-5
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Level:
3
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Rating:
Medium
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Copyright:
2008
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Season:
Thanksgiving
, All Year
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Classification:
Church or Concert
, Hymn Tune
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Technique:
Mallet
, Martellato Lift
, RT (Ring Touch)
, Sk (Shake)
, LV (Let Vibrate)
, Martellato
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Voicing:
Handbells, No Choral
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Instrument:
Chimes(Choirchimes or Handchimes)
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Bells Used:
Three Octaves: 30 Bells; Four Octaves: 39 Bells; Five Octaves: 47 Bells
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