CGB899 German Carol Medley - Handbell Score
Description
Incorporating three traditional carols, Lo, How a Rose Eer Blooming, From Heaven Above to Earth I Come, and O Thou Joyful, this lovely medley is an ideal choice during the Advent or Christmas season for worship, concert or festival use. The addition of the optional SATB vocal parts provides another layer and presents the message of Christmastime. Full sounding and rhythmically straightforward, developing ensembles will have this piece learned in no time and gift their listeners with the joyful sounds of the season.
Voicing: 3, 4 or 5 octave handbells or handchimes with optional SATB choir
Composer: 16th century German tune; Martin Luther; Traditional
Arranger: Sandra Eithun
Tunes: ES IST EIN ROS; VOM HIMMEL HOCH; SICILIAN MARINERS
Text: 16th century German, tr. Theodore Baker; Martin Luther, 1483-1546; tr. Catherine Winkworth; Johannes Daniel Falk
Season: Advent, Christmas
Level: 2
Additional Resources:
CGB898 German Carol Medley - Full Score
CGA1428 German Carol Medley - Choral Score
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