Mozart's Sleigh Ride
From Plank Road Publishing
adapted/arr. Karl HitzemannHere's another awesome classical music piece you can introduce to your students. The work is the third of Mozart's "Three German Dances," subtitled "Sleigh Ride." Our adaptation is in the original key of C Major (which makes it a natural for kids' handbells), but at a slightly slower tempo. Our arrangement features handbells, jingle bells, and sleigh bells. You could add in or substitute other instruments if you wish – tambourines, triangles, finger cymbals, etc.
To make it easier for your young players, we have included PDFs of isolated handbell and jingle bell/sleigh bell parts. The accompaniment track includes the jingle bells, sleigh bells, and guide bells for the handbell part. However, the kit also includes a completely bell-free MP3 track. (from Music K-8, Vol. 34, No. 2)
(Run time: 2:15)
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