Go Not Far From Me, O God

• No Bell Changes: No Bell Changes
• Author/Composer/Arranger: Martha Lynn Thompson, Niccolo Antonio Zingarelli
• Use: Sacred
• Octaves Used - Select One: 3 - 5 Octaves
• Level: Level 2+
• Topic: Classical, General, Lent
• Use Caution with Techniques and/or Tempo: Caution

This arrangement of the Zingarelli motet for mixed chorus is effectively transcribed for handbells and handchimes by Martha Lynn Thompson. The slow, somber opening section, in F minor, is very effective when rung entirely on handchimes. At measure 22 the key changes to F major, the tempo changes to "Allegro guisto."  To aid in interpretation of the music, the choral text is provided on page 8.