Prolegomenon by Michael Scherperel

Prolegomenon

by Michael Scherperel for Organ, Handbells, Handchimes, Chorus

www.michaelscherperel.com V0031-002-F2014

Prolegomenon St. John 1:1-5 Organ, Handbells, Handchimes, Chorus

by

Michael Scherperel

Music copyright Š 2003 Michael Scherperel, all rights reserved.

Text public domain from King James Bible.

Cover illustration creative commons http://www.spacetelescope.org.

V0031-002-F2014 www.michaelscherperel.com

Performance Notes: This setting of the first five verses of the Gospel according to St. John requires a mixed chorus, handbells, handchimes, and organ. There is some divisi in the sopranos and altos and an optional tenor solo. While a choral score is available, it is suggested that the chorus use full scores in spite of the number of pages. Similarly an organ part is available but most organists will be more comfortable with the full score even with its numerous attendant page turns.

For the handbells, 43 are required (G3-G7) and for the handchimes, 31 (C4-C7). Not all bells and chimes in the range are used. A bell key is provided. Unlike much of the handbell music used in churches, this work is not tune-based. This may suggest that somewhat more rehearsal might be required. There is considerable alternation of bells with chimes the execution of which can be simplified by the use of additional players. The work has been performed with 12 fairly agile ringers, however.

Prolegomenon St. John 1:1-5 King James*

Soprano

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Alto

 = 80

Michael Scherperel

For the Chanel Choir and Chapel Bells Plantation United Methodist Church

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Copyright © 2003 Michael Scherperel.

All rights reserved. www.michaelscherperel.com

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men.

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 

            poco accel.

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    

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