Review:
"A Winter Scene" is based on the Gustav Holst tune CRANHAM and Christina Rossetti’s poem “In the Bleak Midwinter" - beginning as an impressionistic and literal presentation of the poem's first stanza: yearning for the Savior to be born. This lovely, gentle piece finishes in a major key in celebration of the prophecy fulfilled. Orchestrated for 4-6 octaves handbells with many optional instruments: 3 oct. handchimes, 3 oct. Petit & Fritsen or Whitechapel handbells, and percussion (gong, windchimes, suspended cymbal), this ethereal Level 3+ piece will add some delicate frosting to your Advent and Christmas services and concerts. 82 measures. Begins in G Major (with hints of E minor) then modulates to F Major.
Published by:
ringTrue
Part of the Series:
True Music - ringTrue
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Composer:
Holst, Gustav
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Arranger:
Reese, Alan
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Octaves:
4-6
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Level:
3+
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Rating:
Medium
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Copyright:
2015
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Season:
Christmas
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Classification:
Church or Concert
, Concert
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Technique:
Martellato Lift
, LV (Let Vibrate)
, Damp Sign
, SB (Singing Bell or Bowl)
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Voicing:
Handbells, No Choral
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Instrument:
Chimes(Choirchimes or Handchimes)
, Percussion
, Tubular Chimes
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Bells Used:
Four Octaves: 47 Bells; Five Octaves: 53 Bells; Six Octaves: 57 Bells
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