Review:
This Level 2 collection of three patriotic titles includes "The Star-Spangled Banner", "America", and the trio section of "The Stars and Stripes Forever". Although it requires the full range of a 2-octave set of bells, it is playable by 6 ringers. The straightforward arrangement of the national anthem in the key of C is suitable for an opener but too high to be comfortable as a sing-a-long. America works for 5, 6, 7 or 8 ringers. The famous Sousa march is sure to be a winner! There are no page turns within any individual title.
Published by:
Dare Team Press
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Composer:
Various
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Arranger:
Dare, Carol
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Octaves:
2
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Level:
2
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Rating:
Easy Medium
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Copyright:
2013
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Season:
All Year
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Less than a full handbell choir:
Ensemble
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Classification:
Church or Concert
, Secular
, Collection
, Patriotic
, Concert
, Beginning Music - step 2, "Very Easy"
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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:
Two Octaves: 20 Bells
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