Matthew Prins, composer

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Music Listed as Epiphany

“Adoration of the Wise Men”

for 3-5 octaves handbells or handchimes

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An arrangement of a lovely Epiphany song, which is also known as “Saw You Never, In the Twilight?”  The music is based on the 15th century French melody CHARTES.

AGEHR Level: 2+
Time: ~2½ min.
composed in 2007; contact Matthew Prins for information



“We Three Jazzy Kings”

for 4-6 octaves handbells

A jazzy rendition of the Epiphany favorite, “We Three Jazzy Kings” uses syncopation and mixed meter to make the long journey to Bethlehem fun for all. Arranged in e minor, measures total 81 with repeats.

Premiered by the James River Ringers, December 10, 2006; Epiphany Lutheran Church, Richmond, Va.

AGEHR Level: 4
Time: ~3 min.
Published in 2007 by Flagstaff Publishing
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