Review:
Based on a Swedish folk tune, this opens with the straight-forward feel of a hymn, breaking into an energetic 7/8 meter, giving it an exciting flow throughout. Addition of suspended bells and marts add interest. The bass line is mostly malleted, providing an opportunity for bass ringers to fine-tune their technique and pay careful attention to dynamics while supporting the rest of the tune – and ringers. An alternate title could be used for community and school concerts. This will be an audience-pleaser! Begins in C Major, then modulates to D Major and finally to G Major. 105 measures.
Published by:
From the Top Music
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Composer:
Swedish Folk Melody
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Arranger:
Boatright, Linda
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Octaves:
5-6
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Level:
4
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Rating:
Med Adv
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Copyright:
2015
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Season:
All Year
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Classification:
Church or Concert
, Concert
, Folk Music
, Hymn Tune
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Technique:
Mallet
, Martellato
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Voicing:
Handbells, No Choral
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Bells Used:
Five Octaves: 49 Bells; Six Octaves: 53 Bells
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