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The First Christmas. Handbell sheet music. Percussion sheet music. Intermediate.

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The First Christmas. Handbell sheet music. Percussion sheet music. Intermediate.

Original

The First Christmas composed by Traditional English Carol, Thomas Helmore, Geistliche Kirchengesang, Michael Praetorius, Henry T. Smart. Arranged by G. R. Adkison. For Handbell Choir. Christian,Sacred,Christmas. Early Intermediate. Sheet Music Single. Published by Praising God Publications. S0.41935. "The First Christmas" is an 84 measure, 4-5 octave, handbell choir medley of the Christmas carols. “The First Nowell”, “O Come, O Come” Emmanuel”, “Lo, How a Rose E’er Blooming”, and “Angels from the Realms of Glory” Parts of “O Come, O Come Emmanuel”, and “Lo, How a Rose E’er Blooming” are scored for OPTIONAL 3 octaves of handchimes, but handbells can be substituted, if desired. Those two carol selections are reserved, reverent, soft and slow, in contrast to the first and last selections, which are much more exuberant in nature. This medley varies in tempo, volume levels, and style, throughout. Towards the end, there are tolls. swings. and a shake. It includes a brief introduction and an extended half-timed ending. Occasionally, there are descant lines and bass runs. I believe that this would be a level 2. 2 plus. arrangement. The MP3 audio file provided is in a piano voice. patch. but suffices to demonstrate how this arrangement is generally meant to sound. Digital Print is printable sheet music available anytime, anywhere. Just purchase, print and play. View your online sheet music at home, school, work or anywhere you have a computer connected to the Internet. Use our iPad app to view your digital sheet music on the go. With Digital Print, you can print your digital sheet music immediately after purchase, or wait until its convenient. And our software installation is easy - we'll guide you through the simple steps to make sure you have Adobe Flash Player, Adobe AIR and the Sheet Music Plus AIR application.

Translation

The First Christmas composed by Traditional English Carol, Thomas Helmore, Geistliche Kirchengesang, Michael Praetorius, Henry T. Smart. Arranged by G. R. Adkison. For Handbell Choir. Christian,Sacred,Christmas. Early Intermediate. Sheet Music Single. Published by Praising God Publications. S0.41935. "The First Christmas" is an 84 measure, 4-5 octave, handbell choir medley of the Christmas carols. “The First Nowell”, “O Come, O Come” Emmanuel”, “Lo, How a Rose E’er Blooming”, and “Angels from the Realms of Glory” Parts of “O Come, O Come Emmanuel”, and “Lo, How a Rose E’er Blooming” are scored for OPTIONAL 3 octaves of handchimes, but handbells can be substituted, if desired. Those two carol selections are reserved, reverent, soft and slow, in contrast to the first and last selections, which are much more exuberant in nature. This medley varies in tempo, volume levels, and style, throughout. Towards the end, there are tolls. swings. and a shake. It includes a brief introduction and an extended half-timed ending. Occasionally, there are descant lines and bass runs. I believe that this would be a level 2. 2 more. arrangement. The MP3 audio file provided is in a piano voice. patch. but suffices to demonstrate how this arrangement is generally meant to sound. Digital Print is printable sheet music available anytime, anywhere. Just purchase, print and play. View your online sheet music at home, school, work or anywhere you have a computer connected to the Internet. Use our iPad app to view your digital sheet music on the go. With Digital Print, you can print your digital sheet music immediately after purchase, or wait until its convenient. And our software installation is easy - we'll guide you through the simple steps to make sure you have Adobe Flash Player, Adobe AIR and the Sheet Music Plus AIR application.