Review:
Thomas Blanton has done a masterful job of creating a handbell adaptation of this movement from Bizet’s 1872 orchestral work. The opening is immediately engaging with the mart-lift pattern of G#-E-F# scored in a separate staff – representing a carillon sounding its joyful tones. It should be noted there are ‘Rung’ notes occasionally included in this staff. This is written in A-B-A form with the joyous, contrasting melody which includes frequent TD notes – all of which shine above the bass foundation and the ongoing mart-lifts. The calm and lyrical ‘B’ section is a lovely contrast in tone and color – and the return of the ‘A’ section is exciting and fulfilling to the glorious end. This is certain to become a must-have addition to your group’s repertoire!
Published by:
From the Top Music
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Composer:
Bizet, Georges
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Arranger:
Blanton, M. Thomas
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Octaves:
5-7
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Level:
4
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Rating:
Med Adv
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Copyright:
2025
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Season:
All Year
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Classification:
Church or Concert
, Classical Composers
, Classical Music
, Concert
, Instrument Part
, Secular
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Technique:
Mallet
, TD (Thumb Damp)
, Echo
, Martellato Lift
, Sk (Shake)
, Martellato
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Voicing:
Handbells, No Choral
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Instrument:
Chimes(Choirchimes or Handchimes)
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