Review:
From Joshua 1:9: “…Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged, for the Lord your God will be with you wherever you go.” ”Resilience" is a musical painting of the journey of life, and of a resilient soul. We hear the serenity of sure comfort at the beginning, and then a melody appears--it emanates peacefulness, but also challenge. Major seventh and minor seventh chords are used back-to-back to portray the juxtaposition of light and darkness. When the minor chords take over and the melody begins to fall, a contemplative, tearful section begins, only to be interrupted by a confident rhythm. The 11/8 time signature conveys unsteadiness, but as it continues and grows, it becomes steady and powerful. Finally, the main theme returns in exuberance--the true form of a resilient spirit. As the music comes to a close, the final chord is a major seventh, not minor--good has triumphed over evil--and the notes float up heavenward to the final resting place--it is finished; having persevered, the soul has earned its peaceful rest. 82 measures.
Published by:
Choristers Guild
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Composer:
Guebert, Alex
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Arranger:
N/A
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Octaves:
3-7
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Level:
4+
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Rating:
Med Adv
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Copyright:
2017
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Season:
All Year
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Classification:
Church or Concert
, Concert
, Original Composition
, Secular
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Technique:
Mallet
, Sk (Shake)
, LV (Let Vibrate)
, SB (Singing Bell or Bowl)
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Voicing:
Handbells, No Choral
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Instrument:
Chimes(Choirchimes or Handchimes)
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Bells Used:
Three Octaves: 34 Bells; Four Octaves: 43 Bells; Five Octaves: 53 Bells; Six Octaves: 54 Bells; Seven Octaves: 55 Bells
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