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Barcarolle – Twelve handbells

A barcarolle is a song reminiscent of the Venetian gondoliers. Written in 6/8, the rhythm, depending on your preferred interpretation, is like the rocking of the boat, or of the water around it. This famous barcarolle is the one written by Jacques Offenbach with the title Belle nuit, ô nuit d’amour (“beautiful night, night of love”).

Twelve Handbells, C5-G6 BUC
C5-G6 Score Package: $10.00 US
C5-G6 Practice track: $2.00 US
Twelve Handbells, F5-C7 BUC
F5-C7 Score Package: $10.00 US
F5-C7 Practice track: $2.00 US
Twelve Handbells, Bb4-F6 BUC
Bb4-F6 Score Package: $10.00 US
Bb4-F6 Practice track: $2.00 US

Larry, Carla, and JC:

Alleluia Ringers (Los Altos UMC), twelve-bell sextet (C5-G6) plus 4iH duet (G5-G6)

Our friends in
Tintinnabulis, Hereford, United Kingdom
have also made a video of “Barcarolle” as well!

Purchasing this 12-bell arrangement gives you permission to print and maintain up to six copies for your handbell group – so you only need to pay once. Purchase also gives permission for performance, broadcasting, live-streaming and video-sharing online. See our licensing agreement for full details, and please remember to mention the title and arranger of the piece on video-sharing sites, social media and any printed materials such as concert programs.

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