Review:
The ancient Advent hymn "O Come, O Come Emmanuel" is flexibly arranged for 8, 10 or 12 handbells and optional keyboard, playable by 4, 5 or 6 ringers. Open bell peals in the first stanza and syncopated, pulsing eighth-notes in the second stanza propel this accessible and thoughtful setting. The bells used are within the 2 octave range, and may easily be rung with music stands rather than tables. An mp3 accompaniment track is also available for purchase. 59 measures. Key of e minor.
Published by:
Choristers Guild
Part of the Series:
CG Digital Resources - Solo, Bell Tree or Small Ensembles
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Composer:
French Melody
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Arranger:
Eithun, Mitchell and Eithun, Sandra
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Octaves:
2
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Level:
2
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Rating:
Easy
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Copyright:
Varies by Piece
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Season:
Advent
, Christmas
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Less than a full handbell choir:
Ensemble
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Classification:
Reproducible
, Hymn Tune
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Technique:
Sk (Shake)
, vib. (Vibrato)
, LV (Let Vibrate)
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Voicing:
Handbells, No Choral
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Instrument:
Piano
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Bells Used:
Two Octaves: 12 Bells
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