Review:
This peaceful interlude evokes a lush forest glade with dapples of sunlight. “Sylvan Glen” features an easy Bell Tree solo using 8 bells C6-C7, and accompaniment options including easy harp, piano, guitar, bell tree (G4-G6), bells or chimes – or even a lower C instrument like a viola or cello. Either or both parts can also be played on Cymbells™. A bonus score offers the two parts consolidated, playable by a small ringing ensemble G4-C7 or as originally intended - a simple harp solo (Kath wrote it while learning to play harp.) An excellent first or second piece for a new bell tree soloist, set in d minor and triple meter, it is perfect for any quiet moment in worship or as a lovely, calm transition piece in concert. The subtitle “Peace Be With You” can be used in any setting as well. Requiring only 18 or 19 bells, “Sylvan Glen” can also be rung by 6-10 ringers away from the tables.
Part of ringTrue’s First String Series (bell trees/duets/etc). Similar-level bell tree pieces from ringTrue: 8 Bells for Carols – 3 volumes (starting with RE5611C), Amazing Grace (RE56851ABR), Griffin’s Hornpipe 3/Praise God’s nName with Dancing (RE5019R), Jesus Loves Me (RE5604ABR), Quiet Prayer (RE5315AB), A Thankful Heart (RE5001), Trumpet Tune (RE5002), Twinkle Twinkle Little Star (RE5008R).
Also part of ringTrue’s little gems series (duet/trio/small ensemble pieces) which includes: Adventure (RE6205AB), Cool Cats/Praise Ye the Lord (RE6001), A Mighty Fortress (RE600412), Recueillir/Meditation (RE6003), Solo Time series (startig with RE6531ABR), Veni Emmanuel (RE6002R).
For bell tree set-up instructions, Kath recommends checking Barbara Brocker’s book, A Bell Tree “Keyboard” Manual (TO117).
84 measures D minor 2:40 performance
Published by:
ringTrue
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Composer:
Wissinger, Kathleen
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Arranger:
N/A
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Octaves:
3
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Level:
2+
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Rating:
Easy
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Copyright:
2022
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Season:
All Year
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Less than a full handbell choir:
Duet
, Ensemble
, Solo Ringer
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Classification:
Arranged more than once, same key
, Bell Tree
, Church or Concert
, Concert
, Instrument Part
, Original Composition
, Reproducible
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Technique:
No Special Technique, may go well with chimes
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Voicing:
Handbells, No Choral
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Instrument:
Harp
, C Instrument
, Guitar
, Piano
, Handbells OR Chimes
, Bell Tree
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Bells Used:
Three Octaves: 8 Bells
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