I just started playing. I do not want it to be this frantic for me. I have watched a number of videos and decided I want to take it easy. Christmas and some religious songs are what I want - and with a large enough group. I think our church has 12 people and an alternate.
Switching bells and positions at the table is soooooo distracting. This can take away from the experience of listening. With this song, it’s about the reverence of who it is about. Other songs can showcase the players ability to move around and have fun, but this piece should receive some respect and worship. Our group of 6 played the same piece without moving around. Of course, this is just my humble opinion.
The Hallelujah Chorus was NOT written to be played at Christmas! The entire oratorio was written to be played at EASTER as the Hallelujah Chorus celebrates the RESURRECTION of Christ not his birth! People need to EDUCATE themselves as it’s all written IN THE SCORE. I walk out of any concert when they begin to play this at Christmas.
You're right about the Hallelujah Chorus not being intended for Christmas, but I disagree that the entire oratorio was written for Easter. Part One of the Oratorio covers the prophecy of the coming of the Messiah, his birth, and his ministry of salvation. I don't mind listening to at least that part during Advent and/or Christmas 😊
Absolutely correct! My late father and I were delivering Easter lilies to a church. They were having a choir rehearsal and they were trying to finish the piece and the tenor section wasn’t doing so hot, so as my late father and I were moving flowers in, I was singing the tenor line and flawlessly executed the ending. The director turns to me and asks “can you come back on Sunday?” And I was like, I’m sorry, but I’m already singing at another church, but thanks for the offer though.
This is spectacular! I used to ring duet handbells - so I know how incredibly difficult this is! We certainly never did anything as complex and delightful as this!! Amazing job ringers!!
I'm going to make my way through all of your videos this holiday season, Kathryn! The Forté Handbell Choir is my favorite handbell choir EVER ... and I've been a lifelong handbell fan! Fantastic! Amazing! Bravo!
You all did an amazing job!!! I’m in my church Bell Choir, and am excited to see what we do. For you to share your talents with your parish & the world is beautiful! PTL!!🙌✝️💜
Dude. This is so much more impressive than you could ever realize if you haven't tried hand bells! I appreciate the teamwork, synchronicity and time they put into this so much!!
