Bach's beloved classic scored for handbells, optional handchimes, or a C instrument.  The traditional articulations are done with finesse and sensitivity.  A pleasant timbre for this piece extracted from the Birthday Cantata, No. 208.

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Instrumentation:

Handbells, Handchimes, C Instrument

Handbell Octaves:

3-6

Handchime Octaves:

3

Handbell Level:

3

Difficulty:

Medium - Easy

Hymn Tune:

SCHAFE KÖNNEN SICHER WEIDEN

Occasion:

Good Shepherd, Wedding

Composer:

Johann Sebastian Bach

Composer, Setting:

Martha Lynn Thompson

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