While optional, handchimes figure prominently (and beautifully!) in the melody of this familiar hymn tune. This arrangement will be accessible to many choirs and will be useful in almost any service, including Thanksgiving. Begins in the key of C Major, then modulates to D Major. 61 measures.
Composer:
Sheppard, Franklin
Arranger:
Mallory, Ron
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:
Mallet Lift Mallet Echo LV (Let Vibrate)
Voicing:
Handbells, No Choral
Instrument:
Chimes(Choirchimes or Handchimes)
Season:
All Year Thanksgiving
Bells Used:
Three Octaves (28) Four Octaves(37) Five Octaves(44)