Love Divine All Loves Excelling
Here is a fresh and exciting setting of the hymn tune BEECHER that is sure to be that perfect piece for a special celebration or worship service. The main theme is nicely established from the beginning but immediately, the creative style of this work appears featuring rhythms and a variety of perfectly placed techniques that add excitement, while all the time maintaining the familiar hymn tune.
A variety of moods are created by tempo and dynamic changes leading to excited anticipation, introspection, and then a return to the main style of this work. Handchimes add to the lovely texture and style. Optional alternate bells such as Petit & Fritsen or Silver Melody Bells will add a brief bit of interest, plus a lovely, optional violin (or C-instrument) part is available.
This mostly rings a Level 3 but is rated as Level 4 due to Vivace and Presto sections near the end; several sections which include accidentals at a fast pace might prove to be a bit of a challenge for some Level 3 groups although it might be the perfect piece to stretch your group's skills.