Infant Holy ~ A Divine Mystery
HANDBELL SOLO ~ with piano accompaniment
Hymn tunes: W ZLOBIE LEZY (Polish melody) and DIVINUM MYSTERIUM (12th-13th Century plainsong melody)
Arranger: Erin Kathleen Downey
Handbells used: 3 octaves with optional bell tree (D6 – D7)
Handchimes used: n/a
Level: 3
Accompaniment track: Piano accompaniment track available for download
Performed and recorded by Erin Kathleen Downey
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Erin has beautifully combined these two Christmas favorites into one lovely setting that expresses the awesome mystery of Christ’s birth. It includes mixed meters with both expressive dynamics and tempo variations. The addition of the optional bell tree in specific measures will add to the magic – and the entire work is supported by a lovely, flowing piano accompaniment. The score includes piano accompaniment and two solo scores: one containing suggested 4-i-h notation and one without, for the soloist who likes to create their own notations. This is certain to be an audience favorite for the Christmas season and lovely to include in a solo concert any time of the year.
Erin has performed and recorded a downloadable accompaniment track for use in rehearsal and performance as needed.
- Octave Ranges
- 3 Octaves
- Solos & Ensembles
- Solos
- Themes
- Christmas (Religious)
Classical Arrangements
Hymn Tunes
Worship - Level of Difficulty
- Level 3