Linda R. Lamb brings us a fun and energetic arrangement of this traditional French carol. Great for introducing 3/8 time to your handbell ensemble, this short piece incorporates various stopped techniques, ring touch, LV, and chimes, as well as a statement of the melody in the relative minor key. It is available in compatible versions for 2 or 3 octaves and 3, 4, or 5 octaves. 102 measures. Keys of C Major and a minor.
Composer: Carol French
Octaves: 3-5
Level:3
Difficulty: Medium
Season: Christmas
Classification: Church or Concert , Arranged more than once, same key
Technique: Mallet , Pl (Pluck) , TD (Thumb Damp) , RT (Ring Touch) , LV (Let Vibrate) , Martellato
Voicing: Handbells, No Choral
Instrument: Chimes(Choirchimes or Handchimes)
Bells Used: Three Octaves: 25 Bells; Four Octaves: 32 Bells; Five Octaves: 40 Bells