This gently flowing music is based on one of Bach's most beautiful, haunting tunes. It is often heard as a choral anthem or a vocal or organ solo. With the constant ringing of solid chords building to a crescendo in the middle section, the use of a few techniques such as TD, mallets, or SK (with vibrato when rung by handchimes) are sprinkled throughout to reach a forte climax. The piece then closes with a more subdued ending.
A collection of seven songs written with the primary-age choir in mind. The attractive music and texts will be accessible for young singers. The added use of a few handbells (2 oct. range) will add in...
Woven into the middle of this joyous Christmas anthem is the hymntune, "Lobt Gott, Ihr Christen" by Nikolaus Herman. The text is based on Isaiah 9: 6 and selected verses of Psalms 98. If desired, a C ...
An anthem filled with exuberant joy about Jesus' birth. The handbell (2 octaves) are a nice addition, but are not required.
Voicing: Handbells; 2 octaves
Composer: Gene Grier, Douglas E. Wagner
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A melodic Advent anthem announcing that Christ is Coming. The piece begins in unison, and later adds an optional second part written in a style of imitation.
Voicing: Unison/two-part with piano
Com...