Review:      Subtitled "An Orison Anthem" (prayer anthem), this 3-octave original composition is feasible for handchimes or handbells but more effective when both are used as scored. Ringers of the middle and lower octaves will enjoy playing the melody and all ringers will have an opportunity to learn to balance a melodic line and accompaniment. Chimes play the first melody in the lower two octaves under a quiet, chordal accompaniment in the high bells. The 2nd melody, also in the lower registers, calls for bells while high chimes provide the chordal background. Chimes repeat the 1st melody in the middle range over a counter melody in the bass bells with the original chordal accompaniment in the high bells again. A few easy bell changes for E4 and E6 make it Level 1+. Composed in Eb Major, this piece is 49 measures.

Published by: Dare Team Press

Composer: Dare, John C.	Arranger: N/A	Octaves: 3	Level: 1+	Rating: Easy	Copyright: 2010
Season: All Year
Classification: Concert , Large Notes (Print) , Original Composition , Secular , Church or Concert
Technique: No Special Technique, may go well with chimes
Voicing: Handbells, No Choral
Instrument: Chimes(Choirchimes or Handchimes) , Handbells OR Chimes
Bells Used: Three Octaves: 23 Bells