Te Deum Laudamus - Handbell Score
by Cathy Moklebust
5-Octaves - Sheet Music

3, 4, or 5 octaves handbells - intermediate

SKU: CG.CGB729

Composed by Cathy Moklebust. Christmas. With 3, 4, or 5 octaves handchimes, Triangle, Chime tree, Tambourine, Sus Cym. Handbell Score. Chorister's Guild #CGB729. Published by Chorister's Guild (CG.CGB729).

UPC: 749193016749.

This delightfully rhythmic original composition is very flexible. It may be played as a double-choir piece for handbell and handchime choirs or by handbell choir alone. The up-tempo meter alternates between 4/4 and 6/8, and the handbell part includes the use of mallets, ring touch, martellato, and martellato lift. A restful, lyrical middle section follows, using a new melody that begins softly then blossoms into a rich and glorious sound. The piece concludes in its original up-beat, rhythmic style. "Te Deum Laudamus" is translated as "We Praise Thee, O God," making this piece suitable throughout the church year, as well as for festival or concert use.