Handbell - Level 3 - Digital Download
SKU: A0.1308211
Composed by Peter I. Tchaikowsky. Arranged by Cheryl (Sutton) Baker - Bronze:FX. 19th Century,Christmas,Classical,Romantic Period. Score. 4 pages. Bronze:FX #897450. Published by Bronze:FX (A0.1308211).
This Russian dance is always a familiar favorite with audiences and performers. Although it has many accidentals and some quick rhythms, the clearly laid out arrangement is easy to read and interpret. The tempo is quick although the written note values never exceed an eighth note value, and all rhythmic patterns are reinforced with many ringers playing block chords. When the dynamics are performed, this arrangement is a showstopper.
This arrangement is for 5, 6, or 7 ringers using two octaves of handbells, and the piece is Level 3 when played with seven ringers. Assignments are included according to the quantity of ringers.
The arrangement is very true to the orchestral score by Tchaikowsky. The arranger recommends listening to an orchestral recording of the composition to gain insight into interpreting the piece with handbells.
Performance time:
• 1 minutes, 15 seconds.