A Medieval Procession

Peery, Charles E.

$4.50
SKU
30-132
MorningStar Music Publishers
More Information
SKU30-132
Composer/ArrangerPeery, Charles E.
Voicing & InstrumentsHandbells, opt. Percussion
Popular Handbell SearchesBestseller, Processional
AGEHR Difficulty Level2
Handbell Octaves3, 4, 5
Liturgical YearChristmas, Easter, Passion/Palm Sunday
PublisherMorningStar Music Publishers
The tune Orientis Partibus is given a quaint, modal treatment reminiscent of the earliest use of this melody: as a Donkey Carol in which the congregation sang Hail, Sir Donkey! in honor of the work it did carrying Mary to Bethlehem. Grace notes mimic the donkeys braying. The ringers process while playing simple patterns, then play the body of the piece when at the tables. Hand drum, finger cymbals, and tambourine are optional. For both large and small choirs. Though the tune is best known to us as the Christmas song The Friendly Beasts, it has Lenten and Easter uses as well, making this a fine piece for Palm Sunday or Easter. Written for 3-5 Octave Handbells, with opt. Percussion.