“Sweet Little Jesus Boy” is a modern Christmas classic and Jefferey Hall's setting is both haunting and beautiful. The handbell part, with optional chimes, can stand alone; however, adding the optional voices will enhance the presentation. The choral score is written for solo with SATB choir, but a variety of suggested vocal/choral combinations makes this a versatile addition to any repertoire. Set at an adagio tempo, much feeling should be put into this one. "Sweet Little Jesus Boy" is arranged in e minor and is 56 measures.
Composer:
MacGimsey, Robert
Arranger:
Hall, Jefferey
Octaves:
3-6
Copyright:
2010
Level:
3
Rating:
Medium
Less than a full Handbell Choir:
N/A
Classification:
Instrument Part Church or Concert Full Score
Technique:
LV (Let Vibrate)
Voicing:
SSA TTBB SSAA Multiple voicings
Instrument:
Chimes(Choirchimes or Handchimes)
Season:
Christmas
Bells Used:
Three Octaves (30) Four Octaves(39) Five Octaves(47) Six Octaves(52)