SKU: A0.1076419

Standing on the Promises is a fun hymn from the mid-1800s. It was written by R. Kelso Carter, a Methodist minister and teacher at the Pennsylvania Military Academy. The tune has a martial feel and has been a standard in many church hymnals since it was written. This arrangement by Mark R Lewis is for 3-5 octave handbell choir. There are very few bell changes but the tempo is quite upbeat leading to some difficulties, especially in the fanfare-like introduction. The arrangement is also in 12/8 which may appear difficult but allows a triplet feel more similar to how most people would actually sing the the dotted-eighth/sixteenth rhythms in the original tune. Most intermediate groups should be able to perform this arrangement with practice. The AGEHR ranking would be level 3.

SKU: HL.8749947

UPC: 884088352301. 6.75x10.5 inches.

Written by R. Kelso Carter more than a century ago, the words still evoke a sense of strength today. Great for use as an opening hymn or a choral anthem with or without the participation of the congregation.

SKU: A0.1442737

This arrangement has a light jazzy feel.

SKU: A0.1317484

Key: Ab major.

Carter was a 19th Century pastor, physician, writer, and hymnist from Pennsylvania.Scriptual texts this was based on are Joshua 21:45, 2 Peter 3:9, 1 John 2:25, among others. Sections A and C are the verses. Section B and D are the chorus. A modulation to a new key occurs at the end of section B with the aid of an Italian augmented sixth chord. Section C then includes a descant by your truly.