Pastores a Belén
Title: Pastores a Belén
Subtitle: Shepherds at Bethlehem
Composer: This setting was arranged by Leroy Anderson
Arranger: Martha Lynn Thompson
Handbells used: 3 – 5 octaves
Handchimes used: n/a
Level: 3
This delightful carol is reported to have originated in Spain in 1612, and has since become one of the most popular carols throughout Spanish-speaking countries and beyond. Leroy Anderson arranged and included it in his 1955 collection, “Suite of Carols for String Orchestra.” Martha Lynn has a wonderful gift for creating a handbell settings faithful to the original and her attention to detail in this Anderson version is no exception. Judicial use of a variety of stopped techniques, Ring, LV and expressions are sure to make this a ringer’s – and audience! – favorite.
- Octave Ranges
- 3-5 octaves
- Themes
- Secular - general usage
Worship - Level of Difficulty
- Level 3