CGB668 Crown of Thorns, Crown of Glory
Description
Two hymn tunes are combined into a moving and glorious arrangement for Lent, Holy Week or Easter. The "Passion Chorale" is presented in a gentle and flowing manner, using an LV bass accompaniment. Optional handchimes in the bass and middle ranges then play J.S. Bach harmonization with lightly malleted eighth notes in the upper treble bells. A transition using both tunes grows into a brilliant fanfare, leading into a majestic, triumphant playing of "Crown Him with Many Crowns," with the fanfare returning to conclude the work.
Voicing: 3, 4 or 5 octaves handbells with optional 3, 4 or 5 octaves handchimes
Arranger: Cathy Moklebust
Tunes: Herzlich Tut Mich Verlangen (Passion Chorale) Diademata
Season: Palm Sunday / Lent / Holy Week / Easter / Eastertide
Level: 3