A joyous bell peal leads to the first iteration of the theme before moving into a more flowing verse accompanied by a delicate, malleted obbligato on the high treble bells. An optional dark and dissonant verse (which portrays one of the lesser-known stanzas of the Longfellow poem) gives way to a verse in minor before a triumphant return to major to depict the lyrics Then pealed the bells more loud and deep: "God is not dead, nor doth he sleep ...". An exciting and beautiful addition to your holiday worship or concert.

Published by: Hope Publishing Co.

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I Heard the Bells on Christmas Day

Composer: Marks, Johnny	Arranger: Krug, Jason W.	Octaves: 3-7	Level: 3	Rating: Medium	Copyright: 2020
Season: Christmas
Classification: Church or Concert , Concert
Technique: Mallet , Pl (Pluck) , Echo , Sk (Shake) , LV (Let Vibrate)
Voicing: Handbells, No Choral
Instrument: Chimes(Choirchimes or Handchimes)
Bells Used: Three Octaves: 37 Bells; Four Octaves: 47 Bells; Five Octaves: 55 Bells; Six Octaves: 60 Bells; Seven Octaves: 64 Bells