from The Divine Office: A Suite for Handbells
4 oct., optional vocal soloist, wind or bar chimes. Matins depicts sleepy monks rising for the 2:00am service. Drowsy at first, they gradually rouse and join together in prayer. The solo cantor’s call (Glory Be to the Father) is followed by the assembly in responsorial prayer. 4 oct., optional vocal soloist or unison choir, wind or bar chimes. Lvl. 3. Cat. no. 4T1.
The Divine Office: A Suite for Handbells is an original programatic composition, commissioned by Paul Kingsbury for the Ringers of Bryn Mawr, Philadelphia, PA. The suite illustrates both the 8 services in the Breviary and scenes from medieval life. Initially written for Petit & Fritsen bells, cue notes have been added to adapt it to regular handbells. All 6 compatible movements may be performed as separate works.
Handbell choir, cantor, choir, percussion, 21st Century, alternate bells
Choir copy: $15.00 US
Single copy: $5.00 US
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