CGB1024 The Church's One Foundation - Handbell Score
Description
Samuel Wesley's monumental hymn, AURELIA, has been arranged for congregational singing, accompanied by handbells, organ, brass, timpani, and SATB choir, However, the handbell score may be played alone if desired, as all the other parts are optional. The third stanza is sung only by the choir (with optional organ), and may be omitted if desired. This great hymn of the church is used many times during the church year, and is especially appropriate for honoring the 500th anniversary of The Reformation.
Vocing: 3, 4, 5 or 6 octaves handbells with optional 3, 4 or 5 octaves handchimes, organ, congregation, SATB choir, brass quintet and timpani
Composer: Samuel S. Wesley
Arranger: Cathy and David Moklebust
Tune source: AURELIA
Text writer: Samuel J. Stone
Season: Reformation, Church Dedications, Church Anniversaries, Funerals/Memorials, All Saints, General
Level: 2+
Additional Resources:
CGAC1521 The Church's One Foundation Accompaniment Track
CGB1023 The Church's One Foundation - Full Score
CGB1025 The Church's One Foundation - Organ Score
CGA1521 The Church's One Foundation - Choral Score
CGRP45 The Church's One Foundation - Set of reproducible instrumental parts
CGAC1521e The Church's One Foundation (Digital Download Accompaniment Track)
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