Review:
This delightful and creative arrangement of this Christmas favorite features a musical motif unique for each of the 12 days. Techniques are representative of each 'day' such as suspended mallets for calling birds; mart-lifts for lords a-leaping; waltz time (3/4) for ladies dancing and more. There are even a few snippits of unexpected tunes such as “La Marseillaise” and “The Swan” plus a ‘bit of Scotland” for good measure. Techniques abound making this a delight to ring as well as listen to! Many creative non-musical additions could be included in the performance to make this even more fun and engaging for the audience! This is definitely a ‘must-have’ for your group’s holiday repertoire.
https://youtu.be/xp1k80F5GjE
Published by:
From the Top Music
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Composer:
Traditional
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Arranger:
Gardner, Robert W.
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Octaves:
5-6
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Level:
4-
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Rating:
Medium
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Copyright:
2025
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Season:
Christmas
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Classification:
Church or Concert
, Concert
, Instrument Part
, Secular
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Technique:
Mallet
, Pl (Pluck)
, TD (Thumb Damp)
, Echo
, Martellato Lift
, Sk (Shake)
, LV (Let Vibrate)
, Martellato
, Damp Sign
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Voicing:
Handbells, No Choral
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Instrument:
Chimes(Choirchimes or Handchimes)
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