CGB1452 How Can I Keep from Ringing
Description
“How Can I Keep from Singing” has long been a refrain of those who love to sing even in hard times. Ringers are similar in their love of ringing. This arrangement of How Can I Keep from Ringing reflects that love, building on the opening 2-note motif that states “ringing, ringing….”, then echoing between verses that build in intensity and calming to a final “ringing, ringing….” at the end.
Voicing: 4, 5, 6, or 7 octaves handbell
Composer: Robert Lowry
Arranger: Andrea Handley
Tune Source: HOW CAN I KEEP FROM SINGING
Season: General
Level: 2+
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