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CAROL OF THE BELLS

by Mykola Dmytrovych Leontovych (Composer) Difficulty: 2.5 Pit
Phillip Ginn (Arranger)

A playful take on the Christmas classic for the front ensemble.

Price: $30.00

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Difficulty:
2.5
For 3/4 time played at about 160 BPM (Presto); minor time signature changes; multiple layering of parts requiring independent proficiency; wide contrast of dynamics and an emphasis on phrasing.

Duration:
2:48

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  • Score
  • Parts
  • mp3 file
  • Notation key
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    Written in:
    December 2009 (arrangement)

    Description:

    A concert percussion arrangement with a bit of dramatic playfulness. Phillip Ginn’s version of this classic Christmas carol features interesting counter melodies and percussive color in this theme-and-variation-styled piece.

    Originally commission by the 2009 West Campus High School Pit Ensemble, under the direction of John Ousley

    Instrumentation:

  • Glockenspiel
  • Vibraphones (3)
  • Marimba – 2 parts, designed to be played on a single marimba if need be
  • Chimes
  • Timpani (2)
  • Suspended cymbals, sleigh bells, triangle
  • Concert Bass