Review:
Scored for 2-3 and/or 3-5 octaves of bells, optional organ and/or brass and percussion, this contemplative, plaintive, mysterious work conjures up images of monks in brown robes singing in stone hallways on their way to vespers. It is written in g minor with a definite Gregorian chant quality about it, only a bit more metered rhythmically. Martellatos play an important part in the work, first in appearing only occasionally to emphasize then in a full-fledged passage of mart and mart-lifts. At 132 measures it is a big work, but is accessible to level III choirs. Although the 3-5 octave part will stand alone, the 2-3 octave part will not. Brass ensemble consists of 2 trumpets, Horn in F, 2 Trombones, Tuba, Finger Cymbals and Tambourine.
Published by:
Red River Music
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Composer:
Sherman, A.
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Arranger:
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Octaves:
2-5
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Level:
3
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Rating:
Medium
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Copyright:
Varies by Piece
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Classification:
Full Score
, Concert
, Secular
, Instrument Part
, Church or Concert
, Antiphonal Music
, 2 Handbell Choirs
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Technique:
Pl (Pluck)
, Martellato Lift
, Sk (Shake)
, LV (Let Vibrate)
, Martellato
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Voicing:
Handbells, No Choral
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Instrument:
Organ
, Brass Ensemble
, Percussion
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Bells Used:
Two Octaves: 23 Bells; Three Octaves: 33 Bells; Four Octaves: 44 Bells; Five Octaves: 53 Bells
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