The Stars Declare His Glory - Handbells
Creation Hymn Fantasy
ALDINE Tune © 1986, 1992, Arr. © 2018 GIA. "The Stars Declare His Glory," Words © 1981, Hope Publishing Co.
Item #: G-9478
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Status: Available
Instrumental parts included: 3, 4, or 5 octaves Handbells
Tune Name: Aldine, Conditor alme siderum, Dix
Text Source: “Creator of the Stars of Night,” Creator alme siderum, Latin, 9th c., The Hymnal 1982, alt.; “The Stars Declare His Glory,” Timothy Dudley-Smith; “For the Beauty of the Earth," Folliott S. Pierpoint, 1835–1917, alt.
Music Source: aldine, Richard Proulx, 1937–2010; conditor alme siderum, Mode IV, Sarum, 9th c.; dix, Conrad Kocher, 1786–1872
Series: Resounding Faith
Handbell Difficulty Level: 3+
Description:
“The Stars Declare His Glory: Creation Hymn Fantasy” includes three hymn tunes associated with texts hailing the beauty and glory of God’s creation: CONDITOR ALME SIDERUM (“Creator of the Stars of Night”), ALDINE (“The Stars Declare His Glory”), and DIX (“For the Beauty of the Earth”). Select verses of these hymns are alluded to throughout the piece as a guide on this journey of ideas: prayers of gratitude, awe, and majesty in the light of creation. The texts could be read aloud beforehand or as part of the presentation.
Categories: Handbells
Topical: Creation
Number of Pages: 12
Language: English
Format: Printed