How Far Is it to Bethlehem?
by Martha Lynn Thompson
5-Octaves - Sheet Music

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3, 4, or 5 octaves handbells - early intermediate

SKU: CG.CGB949

Composed by Martha Lynn Thompson. Arranged by Martha Lynn Thompson. Christmas. With 3 or 5 octaves handchimes. Handbell Score. Chorister's Guild #CGB949. Published by Chorister's Guild (CG.CGB949).

UPC: 749193022986.

This engaging setting of the English carol, STOWEY (How Far Is it to Bethlehem) also incorporates the CRADLE SONG tune of Away in a Manger and snippets of Brahms’ Lullaby.  The first 2 stanzas are full-chord settings of the two carols with short interludes connecting the two.  The last stanza returns to How Far Is It to Bethlehem rung on handchimes beneath a descant played with mallets on suspended handbells. The use of mallets is optional.  The setting is accessible for young ringers, but also effective and enjoyable for more experienced ringers.