Review:      "Traditional Hymn Tunes for Today's Ensemble" is composed of five contemporary arrangements for piano and other instruments, including parts for solo handbells. These fresh arrangements of traditional hymn tunes are flexible enough to accommodate a wide variety of instrumental combinations. The handbell solo part can be performed on any C instrument such as violin, recorder, flute or oboe. The additional, optional solo instruments are identified on the full score as C Inst. I and C Inst. II; however, the individual score for C Inst. II is provided in both C and B-flat-offering an even greater range of instrument choices. All individual scores are included with the edition. The handbell score can be rung using either a three-octave set or a four-octave set of handbells or handchimes. A “Handbells Used Chart” is included in the handbell score.

Published by: G.I.A. Publications, Inc.

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Composer: Various	Arranger: Roberts, Anne	Octaves: 3-4	Level: NA	Rating: N/A	Copyright: 2011
Season: All Year
Less than a full handbell choir: Duet , Ensemble , Solo Ringer
Classification: Church or Concert , Contemporary Christian , Collection , Instrument Part , Hymn Tune
Technique: Sk (Shake)
Voicing: Handbells, No Choral
Instrument: C Instrument , Recorders , Violin , Flute , Handbells OR Chimes , Oboe