I Heard the Bells (Choral Octavo)

I Heard the Bells (Choral Octavo)

Words by Henry Wadsworth Longfellow, music by Ruth Morris Gray

Familiar words, new melody. Ruth's cheerful a cappella setting of the yuletide text accentuates the "peace on earth" lyric, adding a harmonically rich bridge on just those words. Crisp choral "ding dong" entrances, a melodic twist in the middle, and a tuneful final descant decorate the otherwise strophic verses. Add to the festivity (and anchor the minor-key tonality) with optional tubular bells or chimes.

Item No:    00-51133
Format:    Choral Octavo
Pages:    8
Voicing:    SATB, a cappella
Series:    Alfred Choral Designs
Genre:    Secular
Season:    Winter
Holiday:    Christmas
Year Published:    2024


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