I had shoulder surgery a in May of 2020. Lest you worry that bass ringing was the cause, the orthopedist assured me that it was all due to “normal wear and tear”. It meant postoperative pain pills (the powerful kind), and half a year of rebuilding. It’s quite a regimen, as those of you who have shared this experience know!
How does this relate to handbells? Well, Carla suggested writing music for six accompanied handbells so that we could keep writing and playing new music. It led to the debut of my “concert sling”, among other things.
One of the wilder six-bell arrangements is Sing We Now of Christmas (aka Now the Green Blade Riseth). And although it’s after Christmas Day, you might still like to play it for Easter!
Purchasing this 6-bell arrangement gives you permission to print and maintain up to three copies for your handbell group (plus the accompaniment score) – so you only need to pay once. Purchase also gives permission for performance, broadcasting, live-streaming and video-sharing online. See our licensing agreement for full details, and please remember to mention the title and arranger of the piece on video-sharing sites, social media and any printed materials such as concert programs.
