Review:
"Someone to Watch Over Me" is a timeless jazz standard composed by George Gershwin, with lyrics by his brother Ira Gershwin. Originally written for the musical Oh, Kay! in 1926, it has since become a beloved classic, covered by countless artists across various genres. The song's tender melody and heartfelt lyrics express a longing for companionship and protection, as the singer expresses a desire for someone to watch over them in life's journey. With expressive elements and rich harmonic structure, this setting for handbells captures the universal yearning for love and security and is sure to resonate with audiences.
Published by:
Choristers Guild
Part of the Series:
Community Ensemble Series
(Choristers Guild)
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Composer:
Gershwin, George
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Arranger:
Eithun, Sandra
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Octaves:
4-8
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Level:
4
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Rating:
Med Adv
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Copyright:
2024
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Season:
All Year
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Classification:
Concert
, Jazz
, Musical - Not Broadway
, Secular
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Technique:
Pl (Pluck)
, Echo
, RT (Ring Touch)
, vib. (Vibrato)
, LV (Let Vibrate)
, Selective Damp
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Voicing:
Handbells, No Choral
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Instrument:
Chimes(Choirchimes or Handchimes)
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Bells Used:
Four Octaves: 48 Bells; Five Octaves: 60 Bells; Six Octaves: 68 Bells; Seven Octaves: 75 Bells
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