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African Bell Carol

The document provides information about an arrangement of an African Bell Carol for concert band, including program notes describing the arrangement and exploring the carol through ethnic tones and dynamics. It also includes notes to the conductor about staging and using the percussion section.

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YOUNG BAND Grade 2

African Bell Carol


For Percussion and Winds

Arranged by ROBERT W. SMITH (ASCAP)

1 Conductor 4 1st B b Trumpet WORLD PARTS


8 C Flute 4 2nd B b Trumpet Available for download from
www.alfred.com/worldparts
2 Oboe 4 Horn in F
4 1st B b Clarinet 4 Trombone 4 Horn in E b
4 2nd B b Clarinet 2 Baritone 3 Trombone in B b Bass Clef
2 B b Bass Clarinet 2 Baritone Treble Clef 3 Trombone in B b Treble Clef
2 Bassoon 4 Tuba 2 Baritone in B b Bass Clef
4 E b Alto Saxophone 1 Timpani 2 Tuba in E b Bass Clef
2 B b Tenor Saxophone 3 Percussion I 2 Tuba in E b Treble Clef
2 E b Baritone Saxophone (Congas, Low Tom, Optional Djembe) 2 Tuba in B b Bass Clef
2 Percussion II 2 Tuba in B b Treble Clef
(Shaker, Optional Beaded Gourd,
Crash Cymbals)

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!

NOTES TO THE CONDUCTOR


Please note the following as it relates to the percussion section:

1. The conga part should be assigned to the most experienced percussionist.

2. The tom part notated on the Percussion I staff should be played on a floor tom. As an option, you may wish to use a djembe for a more authentic
performance. I suggest staging both the congas and the tom/djembe in front of the band.

3. The shaker should be staged in front of the band as well. If available, this part should be played on a shakere (large beaded gourd).

4. A second tom and shaker should be added at measure 33. I suggest staging these two additional players in front of the band, yet on the extreme left and
right sides for musical and visual impact.

5. The remaining available percussionists should be added at measure 73. For optimum effect, stage them throughout the hall to provide a more surround-
sound listening experience. This will require additional rehearsal time in the hall to alleviate any timing concerns for the performance.

6. Feel free to experiment with the percussion throughout. I have written this work as a unique teaching opportunity for the winter concert. Depending on
your valuable equipment, the percussion arrangement may change and grow as you see fit.

The concept of this setting centers around the ever-growing ensemble. Beginning with three percussionists and the flute section, the work progresses to the
woodwind choir and finally to the full band. Please note the dynamic contrasts notated throughout. Care should be given not only to the shaping of individual
phrases but also to the growing intensity of the arrangement.

I hope you, your band, and your audience find “African Bell Carol” to be a musically rewarding experience. Best wishes for a wonderful performance!

Robert W. Smith

Please note: Our band and orchestra music is now being collated by an automatic high-speed system.
The enclosed parts are now sorted by page count, rather than score order.

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