This two-page fanfare is set for 3 or 4-5 octaves of handbells with optional organ and brass. Written in the key of C, it is triumphant and heraldic in nature with sudden shifts of harmony. This arrangement may be used as a fitting intrroduction to Luther's hymn "A Mighty Fortress is Our God". Brass ensemble consists of 2 trumpets, one trombone, one either bass trombone or tuba.
Composer:
Luther, M.
Arranger:
Waldrop, T.
Octaves:
3-5
Copyright:
1996
Level:
2+
Rating:
Medium
Less than a full Handbell Choir:
N/A
Classification:
Instrument Part Hymn Tune
Technique:
N/A
Voicing:
Handbells, No Choral
Instrument:
Brass Ensemble Organ
Season:
Reformation All Year
Bells Used:
Three Octaves (37) Four Octaves(48) Five Octaves(58)