Near the Cross
by Cynthia Dobrinski
3-Octaves - Sheet Music

Handbells 2-3 octave handbell ensemble - Level 2

SKU: HP.2177

Arranged by Cynthia Dobrinski. Lent, Sacred. Handbell score. Hope Publishing Company #2177. Published by Hope Publishing Company (HP.2177).

UPC: 763628121778. Ephesians 1:6, Galatians 6:14, Isaiah 55:1, John 19:25, Luke 23:47-49, Mark 13:37, Matthew 10:8, Matthew 27:54, Revelation 22:16, 2 Corinthians 5:20-21, 2 Corinthians 6:1-10.

Medley of hymn tunes In this simple 2-3 octave setting Cynthia Dobrinski unites two hymns of the cross, Near the Cross and Alas! And Did My Savior Bleed, utilizing reharmonization, melody in treble and bass clef and use of martellato accompaniment. In this simple 2-3 octave setting Cynthia Dobrinski unites two hymns of the cross, Near the Cross and Alas! And Did My Savior Bleed, utilizing reharmonization, melody in treble and bass clef and use of martellato accompaniment. A transition builds to a final triumphant verse of Near the Cross, which utilizes shakes and finishes with a fortissimo coda. Though the bell changes are minimal, this arrangement is harmonically rich and sounds more difficult than it is.