CGB461 On This Day Earth Shall Ring (Handbell Score)
Description
This energetic treatment of the tune "Personent Hodie" may be used at any time during the Christmas season, and is also a great festival choice. A rhythmic, malleted bass part drives the carol, with martellato and shaking used later in the piece, bringing the arrangement to a dramatic and festive close. Parts for finger cymbals, tenor drum, and tambourine are included with the full score.
Voicing: 3, 4 or 5 octaves handbells
Composer: Piae Cantiones, 1582
Arranger: Cathy Moklebust
Level: 3
Additional Resources:
CGB460 On This Day, Earth Shall Ring (Full Score)
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