The triumphant American national anthem is arranged, first with the bells/chimes carrying the melody and then with the bells alternating the melody with the CD accompaniment. The tempo is not too fast, but multiple bell changes will require much preparation. It is scored in D Major.
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Composer:
Francis Scott Key
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Arranger:
Tim & Price Betty Doran
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Octaves:
3
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Level:
NA
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Rating:
Medium
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Copyright:
2011
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Season:
All Year
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Less than a full handbell choir:
Solo Ringer
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Classification:
Church or Concert
, Compact Disc
, Patriotic
, Secular
, Concert
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Technique:
No Special Technique, may go well with chimes
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Voicing:
Handbells, No Choral
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Instrument:
Handbells OR Chimes
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Bells Used:
Three Octaves: 16 Bells
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