This spirited arrangement by Karen Buckwalter is based upon a tune found in a 15th century manuscript which may, in fact, have even earlier folk roots. Although presented here as an arrangement of the hymn, "That Easter Day with Joy was Bright," this lively melody may also be found in hymnals with the alternate texts of "What Star Is This with Beams So Bright" and "On Jordan's Banks the Baptists Cry", making it a versatile handbell piece for Easter, Advent, Christmas or Epiphany. Its optional piano part adds even more drive, exuberance and joy. 94 measures. Keys of C Major.

3-5 Octaves- Full Score & Optional Piano
Arranger: Karen Lakey Buckwalker
Level: 2
Difficulty: Easy Medium
Copyright: 2018
Season: Easter
Classification: Church or Concert , Full Score , Hymn Tune , Instrument Part
Technique: Mallet , TD (Thumb Damp) , Sk (Shake) , LV (Let Vibrate) , Martellato
Voicing: Handbells, No Choral
Instrument: Piano
Bells Used: Three Octaves: 34 Bells; Four Octaves: 44 Bells; Five Octaves: 56 Bells

Easter Joy (3-5 Octaves) Product #: CGB1103

$4.95