I’ve Been Working on the Railroad

Handbell Arrangement

Handbell Arrangement

All aboard for a rollicking good time ringing this arrangement of the classic American folk song.

Details

Bell Count Handbell Ensemble

Handbell Level Level 2

Handbell Octaves 2-3 Octaves

Handbell Technique EchoLV (Let vibrate / laissez vibrer)Mallet liftMartellato (Mart.)Martellato lift (Mart Lift)Ring touch (RT)Shake (Sk)TD (Thumb damp)

Year 2020

Publisher Composers Music Co.

Use AmericanaCommunityFolk MusicSchoolSecular

Description

Sure to bring back fond memories, this setting chugs along with a variety of fun techniques mimicking the clickety-clack of the wheels on the rails and the whistle of the horn. All octaves of bells get a chance to play the melody. Lyrics are included for a vocalist or audience sing-along, making this a perfect choice for school choirs and community concerts.

Bells used:

  • Two Octaves: 25 Bells
  • Three Octaves: 33 Bells

All aboard for a rollicking good time ringing this arrangement of the classic American folk song.

Details

Bell Count Handbell Ensemble

Handbell Level Level 2

Handbell Octaves 2-3 Octaves

Handbell Technique EchoLV (Let vibrate / laissez vibrer)Mallet liftMartellato (Mart.)Martellato lift (Mart Lift)Ring touch (RT)Shake (Sk)TD (Thumb damp)

Year 2020

Publisher Composers Music Co.

Use AmericanaCommunityFolk MusicSchoolSecular

Description

Sure to bring back fond memories, this setting chugs along with a variety of fun techniques mimicking the clickety-clack of the wheels on the rails and the whistle of the horn. All octaves of bells get a chance to play the melody. Lyrics are included for a vocalist or audience sing-along, making this a perfect choice for school choirs and community concerts.

Bells used:

  • Two Octaves: 25 Bells
  • Three Octaves: 33 Bells