Additional information
Weight | 1 oz |
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Dimensions | 11 × 8.5 × 0.042 in |
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Instrumentation | Handbell Score, Full Score |
$4.95 – $12.95
Weight | 1 oz |
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Dimensions | 11 × 8.5 × 0.042 in |
Octave | |
Level | |
Composers and Arrangers | |
Instrumentation | Handbell Score, Full Score |
Set in the key of A minor and D minor, God Rest Ye Merry, Gentlemen begins with alternating measures in 4/4 and 6/8, and features a treble ostinato lending interest to the melody line in the first stanza. Optional parts for bass and drum set add uniqueness and pizzazz. As the piece progresses, a rhythmic bass pattern is introduced using complex jazz chords and a syncopated melody in the treble clef. An accelerated tempo leads ringers into a new key with much dynamic movement. Ringers will enjoy the challenge of ringing this fast-paced and energetic piece.