by Tammy Waldrop Sacred and Secular (with different narration words) Level 2: 2-3 Octaves 2003, Choristers Guild This is clever, cute piece for elementary/middle school youth choirs, telling a story that pictures animals with the visuals and sounds of handbells Five short arrangements with narrator; keys of C and G, all 4/4 time signature. Each section is introduced by a proverb or a bible verse: they include -- All Things Bright and Beautiful using the hymn tune, then The Lion with big shakes, then The Ants with mallets in a march style, then The Whales with large echoes and LVs, then finally The Eagle with rapid 8ths and gyros to simulate flight. One hymn tune and four original compositions; each selection features one or more techniques with which to teach •All Things Bright And Beautiful: an introduction to the other four original pieces; very easy Level 2; teaches LV with 8th notes •The Lion: teaches shakes and mart-lifts •The Ants: teaches staccato (mallets, plucking, TD) with quarter notes •The Whales: teaches echo and LV in block chords •The Eagle: teaches gyro, with 8th notes and quarter notes Good piece for a youth choir! Tammy is the best at this style of mini-musical presentations Availability: Usually ships in 3-4 business days. CGB304$4.25 Click on an image to display a larger version. Back to main Home Page All information, images, products and services on this website are � 2005 Handbell Services, Inc. All rights reserved. All unauthorized use for any purpose, whether public or private, is not allowed.