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Series Title: Susan Geschke's Two Octave Gems
(Hope Publishing)
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Song Title |
Composer(s) |
Arranger(s) |
Octaves |
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Joshua Fit the Battle of Jericho |
Traditional Spiritual |
Geschke, Susan |
2 |
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Review: This rollicking spiritual will both charm and delight with its easy swing, lively melody, and energetic plucks. A slower, meditative middle section with lots of LVs provides contrast.
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Lamb, The |
Coleman, Gerald |
Geschke, Susan |
2 |
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Review: Susan Geschke’s hauntingly beautiful reflection on Gerald P. Coleman’s choral piece, “The Lamb,” captures the soul of the song using only legato ringing and no bell changes. For handbells or handchimes, this inspiring setting is a great fit for any time of the year.
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Let All Mortal Flesh Keep Silence |
Traditional French Carol |
Geschke, Susan |
2 |
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Review: Susan Geschke captures the anticipation and longing of Advent with an expressive yet easily learned setting.
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Savior Like a Shepherd Lead Us |
Bradbury, William B. |
Geschke, Susan E. |
2 |
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Review: Susan Geschke's setting of this well-known William Bradbury hymn pairs the tune with Bradbury's equally popular "He Leadeth Me."
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Shalom Chaverim |
Traditional Hebrew Melody |
Geschke, Susan |
2 |
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Review: Susan Geschke’s creativity is once again on display in this unique and vibrant setting of the familiar Hebrew song proclaiming a message of peace and goodwill.
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Simple Gifts |
Traditional |
Geschke, Susan |
2 |
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Review: Send you soul soaring with Susan Geschke’s setting of the well-known Shaker melody "Simple Gifts."
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There Is a Balm In Gilead |
American Folk Hymn |
Geschke, Susan E. |
2 |
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Review: This well-known spiritual which promises comfort to the discouraged and healing to the broken has been arranged by Susan Geschke for two octaves.
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Thine Is the Glory |
Handel, George Frideric |
Geschke, Susan |
2 |
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Review: Susan Geschke’s fresh setting of this time-honored Easter hymn reflects a spirit of celebration. Echo techniques, marts, and mart lifts combine to add color and sparkle.
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This Is My Father's World |
Traditional English Melody |
Geschke, Susan |
2 |
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Review: Combining “This is My Father’s World” with “Children of the Heavenly Father”, this setting conveys our heavenly Father’s love for His creation.
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What a Friend We Have In Jesus |
Converse, Charles C. |
Geshke, Susan E. |
2 |
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Review: Susan Geschke’s setting of this beloved hymn conveys hope and the assurance of God’s love. Using only legato ringing and a touch of “blues” for color, this moving piece encourages expressive ringing.
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