Arr by Kevin McChesney . . . Hymn Tune . . . 

We at Handbell Services often use the word "flowing" to describe some handbell music -- and this arrangement by Keven may be the outstanding example we know.  Moving 8th notes appear in literally every measure, weaving and interweaving in all parts -- with a very active bass line and with a very busy middle battery.  The familiar tune is played several times, with varying creative accompaniments and with a couple of key change -- and there are many interpretive dynamic changes for a sensitive choir.  It is basic Level 3, but a busy Level 3 -- and we like this very much (and have performed it) at Handbell Services.

• Keys of Ab and C Major, 3/4 time signature, marked "flowing" 96 speed

• 8th notes everywhere, with quarters and some dotted quarter/8ths; there are occasional accidentals, but nothing hard to accomplish

• There are no special techniques

• Dynamics range from mp to ff, with long crescendo and decrescendo lines that demand a listening choir

© 2007  Ringing Word Publishing