Review:
Alex Guebert’s original work, "Bulwarkana", is published in our Bay View Week of Handbells Series. The title Bulwarkana is a blending of 'bulwark' and 'arcana'. A bulwark is a fortifying wall. Arcana are mysteries; ancient truths that are not understood. In this piece, the strong and militant blends with the mysterious. Bulwark blends with arcana. The word bulwark is from German roots; arcana comes from Latin - another blending. The briefest glimpses of EIN FESTE BURG ("A Mighty Fortress Is Our God") are heard in the opening chorale; the text speaks of God being a bulwark who never fails. Near the end, the final strain of EIN FESTE BURG is proclaimed boldly: "His kingdom is forever!" How can we understand the ancient battle between God and the devil? The mysteries are profound.
Published by:
Choristers Guild
Part of the Series:
Bay View Week of Handbells - Choristers Guild
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Composer:
Guebert, Alex
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Arranger:
N/A
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Octaves:
5-7
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Level:
5
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Rating:
Advanced
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Copyright:
2020
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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
, Echo
, Martellato Lift
, RT (Ring Touch)
, Sk (Shake)
, LV (Let Vibrate)
, Martellato
, Mallet Lift
, Damp Sign
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Voicing:
Handbells, No Choral
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Instrument:
Chimes(Choirchimes or Handchimes)
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Bells Used:
Five Octaves: 58 Bells; Six Octaves: 67 Bells; Seven Octaves: 73 Bells
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