Personent Hodie - Handbells

On This Day Earth Shall Ring

Arranger: John Atteberry

Arr. © 2016 GIA.

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Item #: G-9110     Status: Archived

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Instrumental parts included: 3, 4, or 5 octaves Handbells, 2 octaves Handchimes

Tune Name: Personent hodie

Music Source: Piae Cantiones, 1582

Series: Resounding Faith

Handbell Difficulty Level: 2

Description:

This well know tune from Piae Cantiones, 1582 is arranged in a style that reflects the medieval qualities of the origin of the tune. The playful, percussive accompaniment in the bass enhances the modal chant-like melody. 

3, 4, or 5 octaves Handbells with optional 2 octaves Handchimes

Categories: Handbells

Seasonal: Christmastide

Liturgical: Christmas Day, Christmas Eve

Topical: Praise

Number of Pages: 8

Format: Printed

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