CGB981 Yesu Ananipenda (Jesus Loves Me) - Handbell Score
Description
Yesu Ananipenda means "Jesus loves me" in Swahili, and is a joyful, upbeat original composition, which also includes the beloved Sunday School song, "Jesus Loves Me" by William Bradbury. This African-flavored piece will be uplifting and fun to play and to hear, with its varied rhythmic patterns, the use of many handbell techniques and African percussion instruments. Yesu Ananipenda will be a delightful addition to the worship or concert repertoire. The percussion parts are included in the full score.
Voicing: 3, 4 or 5 octaves handbells with large djembe (or congas), small djembe (or bongos), caxixi (or maracas), shekere (or cabasa), gankokwe (or agogo bells) and optional 2 octaves handchimes
Composer: Cathy Moklebust
Tune source: Original (incorporating JESUS LOVES ME by William Bradbury)
Season: General
Level: 3+
Additional Resources:
CGB980 Yesu Ananipenda (Jesus Loves Me)- Full Score
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