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Around the Manger - Handbells

The Friendly Beasts / Away in a Manger

James R. Murray

Arranger: Linda R. Lamb

Arr. © 2007 GIA.

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Item #: G-7082    

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Status: Available

Instrumental parts included: 2 or 3 octaves Handbells, 2 octaves Handchimes

Tune Name: Orientis partibus, Mueller

Music Source: orientis partibus, French carol, 12th c.; mueller, James R. Murray, 1841–1905

Series: Resounding Faith

Handbell Difficulty Level: 1+

Description:

Linda Lamb takes us to the manger in Bethlehem as she gives us an arrangement consisting of “The Friendly Beasts” and “Away In a Manger.” This level 1+ piece includes an option of 2 octave chimes. The melody of “The Friendly Beasts” is surrounded by a gentle LV. An effective key change leads into “Away In a Manger.” A whisper of “Silent Night” is heard at the end.

2 or 3 octaves Handbells with optional 2 octaves Handchimes

Categories: Handbells

Seasonal: Christmastide

Liturgical: Christmas Vigil, Christmas Night, Christmas Dawn, Christmas Day

Style: Other

Number of Pages: 8

Format: Printed

Suitable for Children: Yes