African Bell Carol

From Wind Repertory Project
Robert W. Smith

Arranged by Robert W Smith


Subtitle: For Percussion and Winds


General Info

Year: 2001
Duration: c. 1:46
Difficulty: II (see Ratings for explanation)
Publisher: Alfred Music Publishing
Cost: Score and Parts (print) - $62.00; (digital) - $62.00   |   Score Only (print) - $10.00


Instrumentation

Full Score
Flute
Oboe
Bassoon
B-flat Soprano Clarinet I-II
B-flat Bass Clarinet
E-flat Alto Saxophone
B-flat Tenor Saxophone
E-flat Baritone Saxophone
B-flat Trumpet I-II
Horn in F
Trombone
Euphonium
Tuba
Timpani
Percussion I-II, including:

  • Beaded Gourd (optional)
  • Congas
  • Crash Cymbals
  • Djembe (optional)
  • Low Tom
  • Shakers


Errata

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Program Notes

African Bell Carol is a multicultural setting of the traditional Ukrainian Bell Carol for concert band. Featuring the percussion section throughout, the arrangement explores the traditional carol through ethnic tone colors and dynamic contrast.

African Bell Carol is dedicated to Madison Windham Smith, the arranger's daughter. In her very first duet at the piano with her father, she chose the four descending notes A through E. The stylistic variations of the bell carol followed to the delight of both father and daughter!

- Program Note from score


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