This lullaby from the opera "Jocelyn" is effectively arranged for handbells or handchimes. The piece involves only straight ringing of easy rhythms, with a few dotted quarter/eighth notes offering the only challenge. There are a few accidentals and one meter change. This is a good teaching example for achieving balance between single-line melody and accompanying chords.
Season: All Year
Classification: Classical Composers , Opera titles , Secular , Church or Concert , Classical Music , Concert
Technique: No Special Technique, may go well with chimes
Voicing: Handbells, No Choral
Instrument: Handbells OR Chimes
Bells Used: Two Octaves: 19 Bells; Three Octaves: 21 Bells