Review:
This widely loved hymn tune may have originated as a folk tune in the early 1800s. It was probably sung “slowly with grace notes and melodic embellishments.” And was included in a collection of Appalachian tunes in 1829. “Slowly with grace notes”… NOT SO this setting by Caleb Onstead! That happens only in the first 9 measures, which feature a creative pairing of two melodic passages in the hymn rung with optional auxiliary bells and handchimes before the energetic rhythms begin. Time signature is basically 7/8 with 3/4. 10/8, and 2/4 interspersed. The melody is Rung throughout the bell and chime ranges and techniques include mallet on padded table, RT, Sk, mart, mart-lift and LV perfectly place for maximum musical effect. Ringers will find this arrangement a fun challenge and audiences will be thoroughly engaged! This is a ‘must-have’ for your moderately skilled group!
Published by:
From the Top Music
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Composer:
Traditional
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Arranger:
Onstead, Caleb J.
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Octaves:
5-7
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Level:
4+
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Rating:
Advanced
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Copyright:
2026
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Season:
All Year
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Classification:
Church or Concert
, Folk Music
, Hymn Tune
, Instrument Part
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Technique:
Mallet
, Martellato Lift
, RT (Ring Touch)
, Sk (Shake)
, Sw (Swing)
, LV (Let Vibrate)
, Martellato
, Mallet Lift
, Damp Sign
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Voicing:
Handbells, No Choral
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Instrument:
Chimes(Choirchimes or Handchimes)
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