Mary, Did You Know? (3-5 Octaves)

This magnificent setting by Jack Schrader perfectly captures the sweeping, epic drama of this powerful, contemporary Christian Christmas song. There is an optional 3-5 octave handbell accompaniment, compatible with most of the available settings (except the Bb minor vocal solo). Orchestration includes flute, oboe, clarinet, 2 horns, 3 trumpets, 3 trombones, 2 percussion, harp, rhythm, violin, viola, cello, and bass. 79 measures.

Arranger: Arnold B. Sherman
Composer: Mark Lowry & Buddy Green
3-5 Octaves
Level: 2+
Difficulty: Easy Medium
Copyright: 2018
Season: Christmas
Classification: Church or Concert , Compact Disc , Concert , Contemporary Christian , Full Score , Instrument Part
Technique: Mallet , Martellato Lift , LV (Let Vibrate)
Voicing: SAB , SSA , SATB , 2-Part Mixed , TTBB , Multiple voicings
Instrument: Handbells & Voices , Vocal Solo , Orchestra
Bells Used: Three Octaves: 26 Bells; Four Octaves: 34 Bells; Five Octaves: 40 Bells