Review:
"God's Merry Gentlemen" are "strongly encouraged" to "rest" in this lively rendition of the 18th century English carol. A bell peal sets the work up then lets loose with staccato mallet articulation upon eighth-note chords in the bass register. A section of echo technique on whole notes gives one a chance to breath before venturing on to syncopated accompaniment against an optional 2-octave chime melody. The end is big, full and joyful with a shake or two thrown in for good measure!
Published by:
Hope Publishing Co.
|
Composer:
|
Arranger:
Stephenson, V.
|
Octaves:
3-5
|
Level:
3
|
Rating:
Medium
|
Copyright:
2002
|
| |
|
Season:
Christmas
|
|
Technique:
Mallet
, TD (Thumb Damp)
|
|
Voicing:
Handbells, No Choral
|
|
Instrument:
Chimes(Choirchimes or Handchimes)
|
|
Bells Used:
Three Octaves: 28 Bells; Four Octaves: 35 Bells; Five Octaves: 42 Bells
|