In this arrangement of the beautiful Christmas song, the 6/8 melody is accompanied by arpeggios, sixteenth-note ostinato-like patterns, and, briefly, by triplet figures in 4/4 meter. A great opportunity for expressive ringing, this score is set in the key of Bb Major and is 76 measures.
Composer:
Adam, Adolphe
Arranger:
Childers, Brian
Octaves:
3-5
Copyright:
2008
Level:
3
Rating:
Medium
Less than a full Handbell Choir:
N/A
Classification:
Church or Concert
Technique:
Mallet Roll Sk (Shake) LV (Let Vibrate)
Voicing:
Handbells, No Choral
Instrument:
Chimes(Choirchimes or Handchimes)
Season:
Christmas
Bells Used:
Three Octaves (28) Four Octaves(35) Five Octaves(42)