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It\u2019s difficult to think past Christmas right now but, it is time to prepare for the 5+ weeks before Ash Wednesday on February 14th<\/sup>.\u00a0 January 6th<\/sup> begins the season of Epiphany just 12 days after Christmas.\u00a0 Themes for the season are the visit of the Magi, the Baptism of Jesus, the Miracle at Cana and Christ as the Light of the World.\u00a0 The latter can also be seen as a revelation of Jesus to the world.<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n When we think Epiphany, we often refer to the Three Kings\u2019 Day.\u00a0 However, the season has so much more meaning and we can reflect that in the music that we choose for Worship.<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n <\/p>\n We\u2019ve compiled a list of titles that will help bring more meaning to this glorious season.\u00a0 All of which are available for immediate purchase and digital download from the ChimeWorks website:<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n <\/p>\n What Star Is This with Beams So Bright \u2013 arr. Cathy Moklebust<\/strong><\/p>\n L1\u00a0 2 \u2013 3 Octaves<\/a> or 3 \u2013 5 Octaves<\/a><\/p>\n <\/p>\n A happy, light setting of PUER NOBIS, also subtitled On Jordan’s Bank the Baptist\u2019s Cry, and That Easter Day with Joy Was Bright, is appropriate for Easter, Advent, or Epiphany. TD, LV, and RT are used.\u00a0 Learn it now and ring it in April, too!<\/p>\n <\/p>\n We Three Kings \u2013 arr. Valerie Stephenson<\/strong><\/p>\n L1\u00a0 2 \u2013 3 Octaves<\/a> or 3 \u2013 5 Octaves<\/a><\/p>\n <\/p>\n This familiar piece has no more rhythmic difficulty than quarter notes, but it offers some unique challenges. With its dynamic changes, shading and shaping the musical line, ringers can work to develop expressive and musical ringing. Techniques include finger damping and swings.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n When Morning Gilds the Skies \u2013 arr. Karen Roth<\/strong><\/p>\n L1+\u00a0 2 \u2013 3 Octaves<\/a> or 3 \u2013 5 Octaves<\/a><\/p>\n <\/p>\n This setting of the well-known hymn offers excellent opportunities for expressive, musical ringing. It presents ringers with a chance to experience LVs and sensitive, musical ringing of a lovely arrangement.<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n What Star Is This That Beams So Bright \u2013 arr. Barbara B. Kinyon<\/strong><\/p>\n L2- \u00a0\u00a02 Octaves<\/a><\/p>\n <\/p>\n An easy setting of the tune, PUER NOBIS. May also be used during the Easter season as That Easter Day with Joy Was Bright.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n One Star \u2013 Cheryl J. Rogers\/Derek Hakes<\/strong><\/p>\n L2 \u00a0\u00a03 \u2013 5 Octaves<\/a><\/p>\n <\/p>\n Based on a choral anthem by Cheryl Jones Rogers (CGA460), this handbell transcription effectively captures the beauty and mystery of the original lyrics and music. This flexible piece includes an option for the anthem text to be spoken by a narrator, or, if desired, the bell piece may be used to accompany the singing of the anthem by a vocal soloist or choir.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n I Want to Walk as a Child of the Light \u2013 arr. Cathy Moklebust<\/strong><\/p>\n L2\u00a0 2 \u2013 3 Octaves<\/a> or 3 \u2013 5 Octaves<\/a> with optional C or Bb <\/sup>instrument<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Kathleen Thomerson\u2019s popular hymn tune HOUSTON has been treated simply and delicately with minimal bell changes and techniques, making this a very accessible arrangement.\u00a0 A short original melody comprises the introduction, interludes, and ending.\u00a0 In the second stanza, the upper treble bells\/chimes are played with mallets, while the hymn tune is played by the lower treble and bass.\u00a0 The optional C or Bb instrument makes a lovely addition.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Thy Holy Wings \u2013 arr. Cathy Moklebust<\/strong><\/p>\n L2\u00a0 3- 5 Octaves<\/a><\/p>\n <\/p>\n “Thy Holy Wings” is a delicate, flowing arrangement of the Swedish folk tune BRED DINA VIDA VINGER. It opens and closes with an original melody. The piece is appropriate for services of baptism or confirmation or for themes of guidance, healing, and comfort.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n I Was There to Hear Your Borning Cry – John Ylvisaker\/Martha Lynn Thompson<\/strong><\/p>\n L2\u00a0 3 \u2013 6 Octaves<\/a><\/p>\n <\/p>\n The ethereal opening and closing motifs, played on randomly-malleted suspended chimes, suggest the mystery surrounding the beginning and ending of life. The music of the stanzas depicts the various stages of life as described in the hymn text. \u00a0Mirroring the opening section, the piece grows softer until the final malleted chord. An optional hymn page for vocal soloist is included. If desired, the hymn text may be read by a narrator, beginning each stanza at the places indicated within the score.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Children of the Heavenly Father \u2013 arr. Cathy Moklebust<\/strong><\/p>\n L2\u00a0 3 \u2013 5 Octaves<\/a><\/p>\n <\/p>\n Now in an expanded version, this short, simple arrangement of the beloved Swedish tune, TRYGGARE KAN INGEN VARA, is delicate and lovely. Appropriate for baptism, confirmation, or any time a musical focus on children is desired.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n We Three Kings \u2013 Sondra Tucker<\/strong><\/p>\n L3 \u00a03 \u2013 5 Octaves<\/a><\/p>\n <\/p>\n This ebullient setting of “We Three Kings” evokes the pilgrimage of the Wise Men through the desert. \u00a0Judicious use of thumb-damp keeps the texture light.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" It\u2019s difficult to think past Christmas right now but, it is time to prepare for the 5+ weeks before Ash Wednesday on February 14th.\u00a0 January 6th begins the season of Epiphany just 12 days after Christmas.\u00a0 Themes for the season are the visit of the Magi, the Baptism of Jesus, the Miracle at Cana and … Continue reading Illuminating Music for Epiphany<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":[],"categories":[3,31,38],"tags":[36,37,35,45,34,21],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.chimeworks.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/297"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.chimeworks.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.chimeworks.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.chimeworks.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.chimeworks.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=297"}],"version-history":[{"count":5,"href":"https:\/\/www.chimeworks.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/297\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":303,"href":"https:\/\/www.chimeworks.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/297\/revisions\/303"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.chimeworks.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=297"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.chimeworks.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=297"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.chimeworks.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=297"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}