Old Joe Clark

Handbell Arrangement J.W. Pepper Editor's Choice

Handbell Arrangement J.W. Pepper Editor's Choice

Playful arrangement of a well-known American folk song.

Details

Bell Count Handbell Ensemble

Handbell Level Level 2+

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

Publisher GIA

Use AmericanaFolk MusicSecular

Description

The playful and perky arrangement of this well-known American folk song will bring a smile to your face and joy to your heart. This mixolydian modal tune has been sung as a mountain ballade, played as a southern fiddle tune, and danced to at parties in generations past. A variety of techniques are used throughout. Ringers will enjoy performing this fun piece at concerts! It would be ideal for festivals, as well. 78 measures.

 

Playful arrangement of a well-known American folk song.

Details

Bell Count Handbell Ensemble

Handbell Level Level 2+

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

Publisher GIA

Use AmericanaFolk MusicSecular

Description

The playful and perky arrangement of this well-known American folk song will bring a smile to your face and joy to your heart. This mixolydian modal tune has been sung as a mountain ballade, played as a southern fiddle tune, and danced to at parties in generations past. A variety of techniques are used throughout. Ringers will enjoy performing this fun piece at concerts! It would be ideal for festivals, as well. 78 measures.