Patricia Hurlbutt

Patricia Hurlbutt

Christ Has Arisen, Alleluia (Mfurahini Haleluya)

Handbell Arrangement J.W. Pepper Editor's Choice

Handbell Arrangement J.W. Pepper Editor's Choice

Sheet music cover for "Christ Has Arisen, Halleluia." The cover shows four hands touching a central object, possibly a cross or a stone.

Joyful Tanzanian song with driving rhythm, perfect for Easter worship.

Details

Bell Count Handbell Ensemble

Handbell Level Level 2

Handbell Octaves 2-3 Octaves

Tune MFURAHINI HALELUYA

Text This Easter text was written in Swahili by Rev. Bernard Kyamanywa (born 1938), a Tanzanian Lutheran pastor, while a student at Lutheran Theological College Makumira (now Tumaini University Makumira). He set it to a tune from the Haya people of northwestern Tanzania, an ethnic group he belongs to. (Source: Art & Theology Blog)

Collection The Resounding Faith Series

Publisher GIA

Use AfricanConcertEasterFestivalFolk MusicMulticulturalTanzanianWorship

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Description

Lively and with a joyous sense of celebration, this traditional song from Tanzania will be a divine addition to any Easter celebration. Handbell musicians will enjoy the driving rhythm. Worshippers will be uplifted by the beautiful, sweetly reverent African melody. This is a great choice for smaller ensembles during the Easter season.

 

 

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Sheet music cover for "Christ Has Arisen, Halleluia." The cover shows four hands touching a central object, possibly a cross or a stone.

Joyful Tanzanian song with driving rhythm, perfect for Easter worship.

Details

Bell Count Handbell Ensemble

Handbell Level Level 2

Handbell Octaves 2-3 Octaves

Tune MFURAHINI HALELUYA

Text This Easter text was written in Swahili by Rev. Bernard Kyamanywa (born 1938), a Tanzanian Lutheran pastor, while a student at Lutheran Theological College Makumira (now Tumaini University Makumira). He set it to a tune from the Haya people of northwestern Tanzania, an ethnic group he belongs to. (Source: Art & Theology Blog)

Collection The Resounding Faith Series

Publisher GIA

Use AfricanConcertEasterFestivalFolk MusicMulticulturalTanzanianWorship

Buy Now ↗

Description

Lively and with a joyous sense of celebration, this traditional song from Tanzania will be a divine addition to any Easter celebration. Handbell musicians will enjoy the driving rhythm. Worshippers will be uplifted by the beautiful, sweetly reverent African melody. This is a great choice for smaller ensembles during the Easter season.

 

 

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