Review:
Here is a fresh and exciting setting of the hymn tune BEECHER that is sure to be that perfect piece for a special celebration or worship service. The main theme is nicely established from the beginning but immediately, the creative style of this work appears featuring rhythms and a variety of perfectly placed techniques that add excitement, while all the time maintaining the familiar hymn tune.
A variety of moods are created by tempo and dynamic changes leading to excited anticipation, introspection, and then a return to the main style of this work. Handchimes add to the lovely texture and style. Optional alternate bells such as Petit & Fritsen or Silver Melody Bells will add a brief bit of interest, plus a lovely, optional violin (or C-instrument) part is available.
This mostly rings a Level 3 but is rated as Level 4 due to Vivace and Presto sections near the end; several sections which include accidentals at a fast pace might prove to be a bit of a challenge for some Level 3 groups although it might be the perfect piece to stretch your group's skills.
Published by:
From the Top Music
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Composer:
Zundel, John
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Arranger:
Childers, Brian
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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:
Varies by Piece
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Season:
All Year
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Classification:
Church or Concert
, Hymn Tune
, Instrument Part
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Technique:
Mallet
, Pl (Pluck)
, TD (Thumb Damp)
, Echo
, Gyro
, Martellato Lift
, Sk (Shake)
, LV (Let Vibrate)
, Selective Damp
, Martellato
, Damp Sign
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Voicing:
Handbells, No Choral
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Instrument:
Chimes(Choirchimes or Handchimes)
, C Instrument
, Violin
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