URL: www.ringingword.com No page title
   If I Take the Wings of the Morning
If I Take the Wings of the Morning The mood and music for this original work, commissioned in memory of a loved one, is based on the scripture Psalm 139:9-10 which begins: "If I take the wings of the morning, and dwell in the uttermost parts of the sea...thy right hand shall hold me." The Shaker tune "Simple Gifts" is woven into the fabric of the reflective, joyful material. 2-3 octaves of optional handchimes further enhance the overall feeling.
 Composer:Stephenson, Valerie
 Arranger:
 Octaves:2-5
 Copyright:2005
 Level:2
 Rating:Easy Medium
 Less than a full Handbell Choir: N/A
 Classification:Church or Concert Original Composition 
 Technique:Martellato Lift  Sw (Swing)  Martellato  Sk (Shake)  Echo  LV (Let Vibrate)  TD (Thumb Damp)  
 Voicing: Handbells, No Choral  
 Instrument: Chimes(Choirchimes or Handchimes)  
 Season: N/A  
 Bells Used: Two Octaves(25)   Three Octaves (35)  Four Octaves( 43)   Five Octaves( 51)  
 Stock Number: MRW8171   2 - 3 octaves with optional 2-3 octaves of handchimes.
MRW8172   3-5 octaves with Optional 2-3 Octave Handchimes.