Dale's Divertissements

Douglas Wagner takes the classic hymn “Take time to be holy” and arranged it for handbells. We decided we liked it better using handchimes. Take a moment to speak with the Lord today INJoy…

Merry May 25 – Christmas in May? The great Angela said “We need a little Christmas”….

My first handbell arrangement (ok work in progress). Thank you to Jason W. Krug for your weekly podcast for mentoring me and giving me the encouragement for step out and do something creative during this time.

Oh yes – those are real handbells you hear….

Today we hear my community handbell choir the Silver Bells playing “Wassail, Wassial” arranged by Sandra Eithun. This performance was November 27, 2022 at Emmanuel United Church, Windsor. INJoy…

There is a tradition where the Wise Travellers arrived on ships (not camels or horses). I hope the ships were the Lusitania, Titanic, and Fitzgerald…

Did you know “The first noel” is really an Epiphany song not a Christmas Song. It is a musical journey of the Wise Travellers and us as we get closer to their feast day.

How do you tell the Christmas story to a people who don’t have sheep, shepherds, gold, frankincense and myrrh? You include the moose, bear, rabbit, tribal chiefs. Today’s carol does just that.

I love this charming little Epiphany Carol especially on an organ which has a Zimblestern (the twinkling stars that you will hear)

Today the BELLS have their day. We have had angels, shepherds and even drummers. Now the bells ring their joyous celebration!!!!

When I play this arrangement I picture a jazz trio on stage in a basement, smoke filled, small jazz bar.

Today we review the themes of Advent – Hope, Peace, Joy, and Love with a beautiful piece written by Jason W. Krug. INJoy…