Savior of the Nations Come
Mysterious and lush: 2 options in this flexible score allow anywhere from a single Bell Tree Soloist up to a full 5 octave choir using suspended mallet rolls to perform this brief but lovely piece for Advent and the Holidays. There is also an opt. chime duet Eb5-C7, 13 chimes. Reproducible score RE853312R. An organ (or even a piano using tremelo) could accompany the BT Solo, if you wish. This short piece can stand on its own as a calm prelude for worship, or it can set the stage and seamlessly lead into another piece in “f minor” (we used “The Angel Gabriel – B” RE8017AB, jumping right in at m. 24.) A compatible score (RELC201399LR) includes these same 24 measures for Bell Tree Solo and accompanying ringing ensemble – PLUS a full-length showcase Bell Tree Solo (C5-C7; 21 bells), commissioned by Sueda Lutrell, that coordinates beautifully with Lorenz’s published piece LC201399L for full 3-5 oct. ensemble. A stunning presentation either way that will add an aura of awe to your Advent services. The mp3 demo clip of RE853312R on the website demonstrates the possible segue into “The Angel Gabriel” RE8017AB, as performed by Mosaic Handbell Ensemble, Dec. 2021. Key of f minor; 24 measures; 1:30 performance time. Part of the True Music and First String Series from ringTrue.