Unison chorus - Digital Download SKU: C7.CGA997 Composed by Becki Slagle Mayo and Lynn Shaw Bailey. Christmas. Rote to Note. With 3 octaves handbells or handchimes. Sacred Anthem. Octavo. 8 pages. Chorister's Guild - Digital #CGA997. Published by Chorister's Guild - Digital (C7.CGA997). UPC: 749193009277.This varied arrangement of the 15th cent. French processional uses randomly malleted handbells, handchimes, finger cymbals (or triangle), and chime tree to create a mystical, ethereal introduction. A simply flowing statement of the tune is presented, followed by a rhythmic, energetic, and urgent-feeling section in 7/8 meter, including the use of finger cymbals and wood block. The words Rejoice! Rejoice! Emmanuel is come to you, O Israel! are grandly and joyously illustrated, and the work concludes as ethereally as it began, but with softly singing bells.
