Review:
Kurt describes this work as “cabaret rhythm meets Joplin rag” and it is thoroughly engaging, clever, delightful, and beautifully crafted. It has many stopped sounds including table mallet, mart, mart-lift, and RT, all of which should be executed cleanly and without too much force so the music just dances along – somewhat like a child happily skipping through the carnival that came to town. Dynamics add important expression to this work as do nicely placed LVs and Sk, while the addition of handchimes with the occasional vibrato all add to the magic. This music will fascinate the audience, and ringers are certain to enjoy playing this delightful work! This is a sequel to Kurt's amazing "Carousel Funhouse" which was released in 2023.
Published by:
From the Top Music
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Composer:
Meyer, Kurt
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Arranger:
N/A
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Octaves:
5-7
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Level:
4+
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Rating:
Advanced
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Copyright:
2025
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Season:
All Year
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Classification:
Concert
, Original Composition
, Secular
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Technique:
Mallet
, Echo
, Martellato Lift
, RT (Ring Touch)
, Sk (Shake)
, vib. (Vibrato)
, LV (Let Vibrate)
, Selective Damp
, Martellato
, Mallet Roll
, Damp Sign
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Voicing:
Handbells, No Choral
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Instrument:
Chimes(Choirchimes or Handchimes)
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