Choraegus has about 100 works for vocal ensembles. These include scores for SATB choir, men’s ensemble, and women’s ensemble. Recently we’ve figured out how to record some of them so that you can hear the music as you consider getting them for your own singing group. Today, it’s our pleasure to present our new recording …
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Apr 26
Count Your Blessings (BLESSINGS) – for eight handbells and piano
This joyous hymn about all the wonderful things God does for us has now been arranged for eight handbells and piano! It’s a relatively easy piece (for the bells, definitely, and not too difficult for the pianist) that’s fun to play. When upon life’s billows you are tempest tossed, when you are discouraged, thinking all …
Apr 22
Winter Dance by Seiichi Kyoda (Handbells, five octaves, plus handchimes, 1 octave, Level 4)
Uttara-Kuru is a recording group that combines traditional Japanese instruments with modern electronica. The result is an intriguing blend with a distinct expression. Their Winter Dance by Seiichi Kyoda is an adventure to a remote village where the community celebrates the cold season by dancing as the snowflakes drift arount them. Our arrangement for five …
Apr 19
I Greet Thee, Who My Sure Redeemer Art (TOULON) – for eight handbells
Here’s a thoughtful, meditative hymn about the power and grace of the Lord who holds us in His hands from everlasting to everlasting. We’re sure you’ll enjoy playing and sharing our eight-bell arrangement. I greet Thee, who my sure Redeemer art, My only Trust and Savior of my heart, Who pain didst undergo for my …
About Our Practice Tracks
We have practice tracks for many of our unaccompanied ensemble works (eight, twelve, or sixteen handbells) so that if you happen to have a group of ringers who need or want to work independently, they can use these MP3s to get a sense of how everything sounds together. They, of course, will also be just …
Apr 15
Peace (Handbells, 3-5 octaves, plus handchimes, 2 octaves, Level 2+)
Turmoil is a standard of life for many. We have the varied components of our lives competing for our attention, often all at the same time, and so there are times when that competition puts us into mental paralysis. Getting nothing done can become an all-too-regular occurrence! The good news is that Christ offers peace …
Apr 13
Eagle Wings – for SATB choir
Eagle Wings, the thirty-ninth song in the Living Water Composition Project, is based on Isaiah 40:31 “But those who hope in the Lord will renew their strength. They will soar on wings like eagles; they will run and not grow weary, they will walk and not be faint.” This verse has been a comfort to …
Apr 12
Twinkle – for eight handbells
Today’s a twofer day. First off, we have a free eight-bell arrangement of Twinkle, Twinkle Little Star. We’re certain you’ll enjoy playing this very familiar children’s song! The other part of today’s double feature is the “Twinkle Samba”, an arrangement of the same song in Latin American style. It has some fun challenges, and will …
Apr 08
Happy (Handbells, 3-5 octaves, plus handchimes F6-C7, Level 4)
We’ve rearranged this Low Ding Zone original composition for (a normal) handbell choir! With a light, bouncy melody and plenty of action everywhere else on the staff, your handbell choir will have a great time playing this piece. By the way… please note that it’s not to be confused with the Pharrell Williams song from …
Apr 05
The Heavens Declare Your Glory – for 3-5 octaves of handbells
J.S. Bach wrote hundreds – thousands – of works during his amazingly productive lifetime. They were such works of groundbreaking genius (“Why shouldn’t harpsichordists use their thumbs?”) that the repertoire he created continues to be a large part of our modern musical life. Even if you can’t name a Bach work by title, you’ll probably …
