CGB1235 Starry Night (3-5 octaves)
Description
"Starry Night" combines familiar Christmas melodies and weaves in the special techniques of singing bell, echo, vibrato and malleted suspended bells. Optional wind chimes add to the ethereal atmosphere. Through the creative use of techniques, meter changes from 3 to 4 and back to 3 seem effortless, and provide excellent learning opportunities for developing ringers. An edition for 2 or 3 octaves is also available, code CGB1069.
Composer: Franz Gruber; French folk melody
Arranger: Brenda Austin
Season: Christmas
Voicing: 3-5 octave handbells
Level: 1+
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