Love Divine, All Loves Excelling
Here is a fresh and exciting setting of the hymn tune BEECHER, sure to be the perfect piece for a special celebration or worship service. The main theme is nicely established from the beginning, but immediately the creative style of the work appears featuring rhythms and a variety of perfectly placed techniques that add excitement, all the time maintaining the familiar hymn tune. Handchimes add to the lovely texture and style, with a brief option for alternate bells such as P&F or Silver Melody Bells. An optional violin (or C instrument) part is included above the bell staves. This mostly rings at Level 3 but is rated Level 4 due to the vivace and presto sections near the end; several sections that include accidentals at a fast pace might prove to be a bit of a challenge for some Level 3 groups, although it could also be the perfect piece to stretch your group's skills.