This stirring setting of SLANE was created in memory of the arranger's great-grandmother, whose eyes were always focused on the Lord. While the primary tune is BE THOU MY VISION, fragments of OPEN MY EYES, THAT I MAY SEE are woven into the rich texture of the music. Shining through in the arranging is the message of the hymn, particularly its final triumphant stanza: "Great God of Heaven, Thy victory won..." Challenging in spots, yet very accessible.
Composer:
Various
Arranger:
Glasgow, Michael J.
Octaves:
3-6
Copyright:
2008
Level:
3+
Rating:
Medium
Less than a full Handbell Choir:
N/A
Classification:
Church or Concert Medley Hymn Tune
Technique:
Echo LV (Let Vibrate)
Voicing:
Handbells, No Choral
Instrument:
Chimes(Choirchimes or Handchimes)
Season:
All Year
Bells Used:
Three Octaves (37) Four Octaves(49) Five Octaves(60) Six Octaves(67)