Bells with Brass

This hymn tune by William Henry Monk (Deutsch: Bleib bei mir, Herr) is rung with only 8 bells played 4-in-hand without needing any tables.  It requires advanced 4-in-hand technique. It is written to be played with Brass Quintet or Quartet. See also the version for Handbell Duet and Posaunenchor.

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This hymn tune by William Henry Monk (Deutsch: Bleib bei mir, Herr) is rung with only 8 bells played 4-in-hand without needing any tables.  It requires advanced 4-in-hand technique. It is written to be played with Posaunenchor. See also the version for Handbell Duet and Brass Quintet/Quartet.

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This German Advent hymn is known in English as an Easter hymn, “Thine Be the Glory.” It comes from Handel’s oratoria, “Judas Maccabaeus.” This arrangement is for handbell trio to accompany singing or together with trumpet and trombone. An optional cello part works with any combination of brass or singing.

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