Review:
After an emotive opening by the solo cello (may substitute alto sax), the choir enters with rich chords against an original chant melody sung by a soloist. Handbells or handchimes then enter with random pitches that add to the mysterious and meditative nature of this piece. The choir takes the text, in time, and with a gentle lilt, with the cello adding elaborative phrases. A soprano descant soars above all for a rapturous climax on “Alleluia” before the texture dissipates to a sublime ending. No additional handbell part needed. The instrument parts are available as a free download on the publisher's website.
Published by:
Morning Star Music Publishers
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Composer:
Highben, Zebulon M.
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Arranger:
N/A
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Octaves:
4
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Level:
NA
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Rating:
N/A
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Copyright:
2017
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Season:
All Saints/Souls Day
, All Year
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Classification:
Church or Concert
, Instrument Part
, Original Composition
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Technique:
No Special Technique, may go well with chimes
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Voicing:
SATB
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Instrument:
Cello
, Vocal Solo
, Handbells OR Chimes
, Saxophone
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Bells Used:
Four Octaves: 8 Bells
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