| Product ID | SON00001857 |
| Composer | Traditional |
| Arranger | David Lee Grossman |
| Duration | 01:00 min |
| Genre | Christmas |
| Instrumentation | Ensemble |
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We Wish You a Merry Christmas
| SKU | SON00001857 |
| Composer | Traditional |
| Arranger | David Lee Grossman |
| Genre | Christmas |
| Instrumentation | Ensemble |
| Free description | 3 - 4 octaves of handbells (3 octaves with an optional G3) |
| Grade | 2 |
| Duration | 01:00 min |
| Year | 2022 |
Program Notes
3 - 4 octaves of handbells (3 octaves with an optional G3)
A straightforward arrangement of the traditional English carol, this version features the melody in the lower treble bells accompanied by block chords. It's written for 3 octaves of handbells (C4 to C7), with an optional G3 bell. Positions 1, 4, 5, and 8 have some relatively easy chromatic movement, and are the only ones with bell changes.
This arrangement started as a request from the director of the Heath Village handbell choir for a chordal accompaniment and melody, and was performed during their 2022 Christmas concert. The version here has been expanded slightly, with some additional notes added.
Techniques used: let vibrate, ring, shake
Level: 2
Duration: 1 minute
3 - 4 octaves of handbells
Handbells used: 3 octaves (28), 4 octaves (29)