Review:
"Sing We Now of Christmas" is the alternate title to this tune. However, the energetic nature of this entire work suggests the vigorous growth of Spring, when the grass turns green. This energy is set up with a driving bass clef-rhythm pattern played by mallets on tabled bells.
The Orchestra Parts include parts for: Flutes, Oboes, Bb Clarinets, Bassoons, Horns in F, Bb Trumpets, Trombone, Tuba, Timpani, Percussion, Tubular Bells, Handbells, Violin I & II, Viola, Cello & Double Bass.
The Band Parts include parts for: Flutes, Oboes, Bb Clarinets, Bb Bass Clarinet, Alto Saxophone, Tenor Saxophones, Baritone Saxophone, Bassoons, Horns in F, Bb Trumpets, Trombone, Euphonium, Tuba, Timpani, Percussion, Tubular Bells & Handbells.
The Festival Part is a simplified handbell part to be used with either the orchestra or the band; it can not stand alone. Item # MHP1892 is the stand-alone handbell version.
Recording of Handbells with SATB Choir
Published by:
Hope Publishing Co.
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Composer:
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Arranger:
McChesney, Kevin
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Octaves:
3-6
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Level:
3
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Rating:
Medium
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Copyright:
Varies by Piece
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Season:
Christmas
, Easter
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Classification:
Hymn Tune
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Technique:
Mallet
, Martellato Lift
, Sk (Shake)
, Martellato
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Voicing:
SATB
, Handbells, No Choral
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Instrument:
Keyboard
, Handbells & Voices
, Orchestra
, Band/Concert Band
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Bells Used:
Three Octaves: 30 Bells; Four Octaves: 36 Bells; Five Octaves: 45 Bells; Six Octaves: 47 Bells
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