Fanfare on Old Hundredth
Handbells, handchimes or beginning ensemble groups are all well-suited to ring this grandiose setting of the hymn tune OLD 100TH (attributed to Louis Bourgeois), which is most often paired with the words to the Doxology, "Praise God, from Whom All Blessings Flow". The opening section is a ritornello which reappears throughout the piece, making it easy to learn. Performance and rehearsal notes are given along with a bio on the arranger, David Angerman.