CGB995 Easy Hymn Accompaniments

Reproducible Accompaniments for Twelve Familiar Hymns.

These twelve accompaniments for familiar hymns are suitable for various occasions:  accompanying congregational singing (try one stanza with bell accompaniment  only), accompanying hymn sing-alongs (hymn text sheets are provided and may be copied), accompanying a vocal or instrumental soloist, or accompanying the piano/organ playing of the hymns. Some or all of the hymn accompaniments may be played as a medley, with a soloist or pianist/organist providing the melody. The arrangements are accessible for beginning choirs, but also will be useful for more advanced groups. Notation is entirely in whole, half and quarter notes and accidentals may be omitted.

Voicing:  2, 3, 4 or 5 octaves handbells or handchimes with voice(s) and/or instrument (B-flat or C treble, C bass, and/or keyboard)

Composers:  Rowland W. Prichard, Johann Cruger, John B. Dykes, Henry Percy Smith, Samuel S. Wesley, Henry F. Hemy, Arthur Henry Mann, John Hughes

Arranger:  Margaret R. Tucker

Tune sources:  ANGEL'S STORY; AURELIA; CWM RHONDDA; FOREST GREEN; HYFRYDOL; LASST UNS ERFREUEN; LOBE DEN HERREN; MARYTON; NICAEA; NUN DANKET; ROYAL OAK; ST. CATHERINE

Seasons:  General; Lent; Holy Trinity; Thanksgiving; Reformation

Levels:  1 and 1+

Contents:  All Creatures of Our God and King; All Things Bright and Beautiful; The Church's One Foundation; Faith of Our Fathers; God of Grace and God of Glory; Holy, Holy, Holy, Lord God Almignty; I Sing the Almigty Power of God; Loe Divine, All Loves Excelling; Now Thank We All Our God; O Jesus, I Have Promised; O Master, Let Me Walk with Thee; Praise to the Lord, the Almignty

Also included: Instrumental Parts for C treble, B-flat treble and C bass instruments; Sing Along Sheets; list of compatible hymnal harmonizations