Jing Jing Jingle Bells

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Voice 1, Voice 2, Piano — Emerging mixed choirs love to singxa0Jingle Bells,xa0so it is my hope that this setting with limited ranges, repetitive patterns and a rhythmic ostinato proves to be a fun journey for the choir.As you work through the piece, here are a few guiding points:The ostinato throughout should be rhythmic and accented. “Jing” should go straight to the “ng” sound.In contrast, the melody should be sung in a rhythmic, legato style.The piece offers an opportunity to work melodic versus accompaniment balance between parts.In a similar manner, in the call-and-response verse (mm. 29-39), parts should be equal in their dynamics while still achieving clarity in textual differences when they occur. This clever, energetic setting of Jingle Bellshas interesting repetitive patterns and a rhythmic ostinato which will prove to be a fun journey for the emerging mixed choir. A holiday programming MUST! Also available for TB Voices (BL1137) and SA Voices (BL1192).

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