Review:
Bells and optional handchimes are called for in this medley of "Once in Royal David's City" and "Angels We Have Heard on High." The first tune is introduced with soft, lush harmonies. A bright section follows with a plucked accompaniment and treble melody. Measure 47 returns to tempo I and introduces the handchimes on the "Royal" melody while the bells play the "Angel" tune. Performance notes and learning suggestions are given on the last page along with a bio of the arranger, Anna Laura Page.
Published by:
Alfred Handbell /
Jubilate Music Group
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Composer:
Various
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Arranger:
Page, A. L.
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Octaves:
3-5
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Level:
4
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Rating:
Medium
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Copyright:
1996
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Season:
Christmas
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Classification:
Medley
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Technique:
Mallet
, TD (Thumb Damp)
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Voicing:
Handbells, No Choral
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Instrument:
Chimes(Choirchimes or Handchimes)
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Bells Used:
Three Octaves: 36 Bells; Four Octaves: 48 Bells; Five Octaves: 59 Bells
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