Carol of the Bells

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The well-known Carol of the Bells is an endearing Christmas carol that was composed by the Ukrainian, Mikola Leontovich, and made popular in America by Peter Wilhousky. The English lyrics for this setting were written by Clarice Knight, the arranger. The principal characteristic of the piece is the familiar four-note ostinato found at the opening. The dynamics are very important to the effectiveness of the carol, beginning softly and gradually increasing to fortissimo then gradually dying away to the end.  This arrangement is most appropriate for early adolescents (SACB), but it may be sung by adults as SSAB voicing.

 

Click the Four-part Variable Chart to review how it may be sung with different ages and voicings. 

 

Text: Clarice Knight

Music: Mikcola Leontovich, 1877-1921

Arranger: Clarice Knight

Voicing: Four--part Variable with Piano

CP Catalog #U983176

 

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