Mallets, martellato, and shakes all bring new life to this traditional Christmas melody. The optional handchimes provide a welcome change of timbre after the more percussive opening section. Easy to learn and full of contrast for listeners, this piece is well-suited to both holiday concerts and Christmas services. 98 measures. Key of c minor.
Arranger: Brenda Austin
Octaves: 3-5
Level:2+
Difficulty: Easy Medium
Copyright: 2018
Season: Christmas
Classification: Church or Concert , Concert
Technique: Mallet , TD (Thumb Damp) , Martellato Lift , RT (Ring Touch) , Sk (Shake) , Martellato
Voicing: Handbells, No Choral
Instrument: Chimes(Choirchimes or Handchimes)
Bells Used: Three Octaves: 25 Bells; Four Octaves: 32 Bells; Five Octaves: 40 Bells