Review:
"A Merry Christmas" is a fun-filled Christmas medley for 3-5 octave handbell choir with optional handchimes, incorporating "Ding Dong, Merrily on High", "Masters in This Hall" and "God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen." It is a delightful choice for school, church and concerts during the Christmas season. There are many articulations that demand absolute precision throughout this piece. The staccato dots may be played with mallets or Pluck/TD, or you may choose to mix up the stopped sounds at will. May this cheerful arrangement bring you Christmas joy!
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:
Med Adv
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Copyright:
2003
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Season:
Christmas
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Classification:
Medley
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Technique:
Mallet
, Pl (Pluck)
, TD (Thumb Damp)
, Echo
, Martellato Lift
, Pluck Lift
, RT (Ring Touch)
, Sk (Shake)
, Martellato
, Mallet Lift
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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: 47 Bells; Five Octaves: 58 Bells
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