Description

Hymn Embellishments is a reproducible collection of handbell variations on ten hymns written to enhance and encourage hymn singing.Two different settings are provided for each hymn, which may be used together with piano or organ in a variety of creative ways. In addition to using these settings with congregational singing, they may also be used as solo pieces with keyboard accompaniment. The variety of seasonal and general titles included will make the collection useful throughout the church year. Many of the hymntunes are published with a variety of different hymn texts, so be sure to check your hymnal's tune index to find additional uses for these settings. A list of compatible hymnal settings is provided for each hymn. The collection is published in compatible editions for 2-3 and 3-5 octaves.

Voicing:  2 or 3 octaves handbells and keyboard

Composers:  Ludwig van Beethoven; John B. Dykes; French processional; George Frideric Handel; John Hatton; Conrad Kocher; Lyra Davidica; John Francis Wade; Traditional Welsh melody

Arranger:  Anna Laura Page

Tune source:  ADESTE FIDELES; ANTIOCH; AR HYD Y NOS; DIX; DUKE STREET; EASTER HYMN; HYMN TO JOY; JUDAS MACCABEAUS; NICAEA; VENI EMMANUEL

Season:  General; Advent; Christmas; Easter; Eastertide; Holy Trinity; Thanksgiving

Levels:  2 & 2+

Contents:  Christ the Lord Is Risen Today; For the Beauty of the Earth; For the Fruit of All Creation; Holy, Holy, Holy; Jesus Christ Is Risen Today; Jesus Shall Reign; Joy to the World!; Joyful, Joyful, We Adore Thee; O Come, All Ye Faithful; O Come, O Come Emmanuel; Thine Is the Glory

Additional Resources:
CGB1020    Hymn Embellishments (3, 4 or 5 octaves)