As the title says, this arrangement is indeed bright and beautiful! It is also big, bold, and accessible to both developing and more established choirs. Large block chords give this piece a grand feel and the finale is majestic with shakes and a ritardando. 58 measures. Key of F major.
Composer:
Traditional
Arranger:
McChesney, Kevin
Octaves:
3-5
Copyright:
2014
Level:
2
Rating:
Easy Medium
Less than a full Handbell Choir:
N/A
Classification:
Church or Concert Hymn Tune
Technique:
Pl (Pluck) Mallet Martellato Sk (Shake) TD (Thumb Damp)
Voicing:
Handbells, No Choral
Instrument:
N/A
Season:
All Year
Bells Used:
Three Octaves (27) Four Octaves(34) Five Octaves(42)