CGB1265 Music to Make Us Smile (2-3 Octaves)
Description
Crowd-pleasing music for 2 or 3 octaves to be played individually or as a complete concert
Reproducible • The eight varied yet accessible pieces in this reproducible collection can be performed separately or as an entire half-hour mini concert. With an entertaining combination of upbeat original compositions, classical and well-known arrangements, hymns and patriotic favorites, each piece has been arranged with no accidentals, shared bells, or required table techniques, so that only music stands are needed. Compatible 2 or 3 octave and 3, 4, or 5 octave editions are available.
Voicing: 3, 4 or 5 octaves handbells
Composer: Cathy Moklebust | Ludwig van Beethoven | Euphemia Allen | Traditional English folk song | Traditional Irish melody | African American spiritual | Henry Carey
Arranger: Cathy Moklebust
Tune source: Original | HYMN TO JOY | O WALY, WALY | LONDONDERRY AIR | AMERICA (Thesaurus Musicus) | Traditional English folk song | Traditional Irish melody | African American spiritual
Season: General
Level: 2+
Contents: Festive Day | Theme from Symphony No. 9 (Joyful, Joyful, We Adore Thee) | Chopsticks (The Celebrated Chop Waltz) | The Water Is Wide (When Love Is Found) | Celebration and Dance (Hosanna! Hosanna!) | Londonderry Air (O Danny Boy | O Christ the Same | I Cannot Tell) | When the Saints Go Marching In | My Country, ’Tis of Thee
Available:
CGB1265 (2-3 Octaves) Score
CGB1265e (2-3 Octaves) Digitial Edition
CGB1266 (3-5 Octaves) Score
CGB1266e (3-5 Octaves) Digital Edition
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