Review:      Based on Gustav Holst’s tune THAXTED, this piece makes an excellent contemplative offering for any patriotic service or concert. The familiar melody is first heard on the optional handchimes, then by the full handbell ensemble, where it rises to a majestic and reverent climax. 66 measures in length, it is scored in C Major.

Published by: Beckenhorst Press, Inc.

Composer: Holst, Gustav	Arranger: Krug, Jason	Octaves: 3-5	Level: 3-	Rating: Easy Medium	Copyright: 2011
Season: Thanksgiving , All Year
Classification: Hymn Tune , Classical Music , Classical Composers , Church or Concert , Instrument Part
Technique: Sk (Shake) , LV (Let Vibrate)
Voicing: Handbells, No Choral
Instrument: Chimes(Choirchimes or Handchimes)
Bells Used: Three Octaves: 27 Bells; Four Octaves: 34 Bells; Five Octaves: 43 Bells