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A Mad Russian's Christmas
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A MAD RUSSIAN’S CHRISTMAS
Composers: Paul O’Neill, Robert Kinkel and Peter I. Tchaikovsky
Handbells used: 5 or 7 octaves
Handchimes used: n/a
Optional Percussion: Sus cym; bass drum, tom-tom
Level: 5
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Percussion Score is REPRODUCIBLE
Two demo sound files with different tempos are included below: q = 128 q = 138
This amazing, challenging and fun work based on ‘Trepak’ from Tchaikovsky’s “Nutcracker” was created by three Trans-Siberian Orchestra members and released on their 1996 debut album. Hart has created yet another amazing work for handbells with optional percussion. Techniques abound in this work and include quick changes between ring and ring touch, rung and malleted notes, plus martellatos, and shakes – all which add to the excitement! There are tempo and dynamic changes offering opportunities for expression, beginning with the introduction marked q=50, which includes barely-controlled hints of what is to come. The suggested tempo for the actual Trepak theme ranges from q=128 – 138.
This is certain to be a show-stopper and a fabulously rewarding challenge for bronze level ringers.
- Octave Ranges
- 5 Octaves
5-7 Octaves
6+ Octaves - Themes
- Classical Arrangements
Concert
Holiday (Secular)
Rhythmic
School and Youth
Secular - general usage - Level of Difficulty
- Level 5
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