Review:
This energetic arrangement of a traditional Catalonian carol, LO DESEMBRE CONGELAT, employs percussion and mallet techniques to convey the anticipation of the season. Following two statements of the melody in D Major, a slow handchime section in b minor reflects the hymn stanza
"In the hopeless time of sin shadows deep had fallen." A modulation to C Major and 6/8 meter bring the setting to a vibrant close. The instrument parts are included in the full score with permission to reproduce. This arrangement is 109 measures.
Published by:
Choristers Guild
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Composer:
Catalonian carol
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Arranger:
Boyer, Douglas R.
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Octaves:
3-5
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Level:
3
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Rating:
Medium
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Copyright:
Varies by Piece
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Season:
Christmas
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Classification:
Full Score
, Instrument Part
, Church or Concert
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Technique:
Mallet
, TD (Thumb Damp)
, Martellato Lift
, RT (Ring Touch)
, Sk (Shake)
, Martellato
, Mallet Lift
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Voicing:
Handbells, No Choral
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Instrument:
Percussion
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Bells Used:
Three Octaves: 35 Bells; Four Octaves: 46 Bells; Five Octaves: 55 Bells
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