Review:
The original instrumentation for this addition to The Raleigh Ringers Series includes 5-7 octaves of handbells, 4 octaves of handchimes, finger cymbals, a chime/mark Tree, and triangle. All these instruments are combined to produce a melancholy mood through flowing rhythms and colorful textures. After the beginning thirty-second notes (in slow rhythm), ringers may find this one of the more accessible of this series.
Note: Recording begins at measure 14.
NEW for 2023! Cathy has scored orchestra parts to further enhance this familiar favorite. The orchestration pack includes: flute 1 & 2; oboe; Bb clarinet 1 & 2; English horn; bassoon; bass clarinet; F horn 1, 2, 3, & 4; Bb trumpet 1 & 2; trombone 1 & 2; tuba; timpani (G, A, C, D); percussion (triangle, chime tree, finger cymbals); harp; violin 1 & 2; viola; cello; contrabass; and director's score.
Published by:
Jeffers Publishing
Part of the Series:
Raleigh Ringer Series
(Jeffers Handbell Supply)
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Composer:
Traditional
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Arranger:
Moklebust, Cathy
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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:
Varies by Piece
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Season:
Christmas
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Classification:
Secular
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Voicing:
Handbells, No Choral
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Instrument:
Chimes(Choirchimes or Handchimes)
, Percussion
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Bells Used:
Five Octaves: 50 Bells; Six Octaves: 53 Bells; Seven Octaves: 62 Bells
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