When We Are Living is an arrangement of the Spanish melody SOMOS DEL SENOR. It's first and last sections feature a simple, malleted Latin beguine rhythm, accompanied by optional claves, maracas, and congas or bongos. In contrast, the middle section is slower and chordal, using handchimes if desired. The percussion and handchimes are all optional, making this piece a flexible and useful addition to the worship, concert, or festival repertoire at any time of year.
Voicing: Handbells with optional claves, maracas (or other shakers), congas and/or bongos, and 3, 4 or 5 octavers handchimes
Composer: Traditional Spanish
Arranger: Cathy Moklebust
Tune source: SOMOS DEL SENOR
Season: General
Series name: Ring Around the World series
Level: 2+