If you’ve been going to church for a while, you or your children have probably sung (the translation of) Children of the Heavenly Father. Children of the heavenly Father Safely in His bosom gather; Nestling bird nor star in heaven Such a refuge e’er was given. Neither life nor death shall ever From the Lord …
Category: Church Music
Jun 21
Children of the Heavenly Father (TRYGGARE KAN INGEN VARA) – for twelve handbells
If you’ve been going to church for a while, you or your children have probably sung (the translation of) this Swedish hymn. Here’s our arrangement for twelve handbells! Children of the heavenly Father Safely in His bosom gather; Nestling bird nor star in heaven Such a refuge e’er was given. Neither life nor death shall …
Doxology (OLD HUNDREDTH)
The Doxology is sung in churches around the world, often as a congregational response to the presentation of tithes and offerings. We have two versions in our score package based on the hymn tune OLD HUNDREDTH so that you can use the one which is more familiar to your church family. Additionally, our score package …
Doxology (OLD HUNDREDTH) – Eight handbells
The Doxology is sung in churches around the world, often as a congregational response to the presentation of tithes and offerings. We have two versions in our score package based on the hymn tune OLD HUNDREDTH so that you can use the one which is more familiar to your church family. Praise God from whom …
Jun 16
Doxology (OLD HUNDREDTH) – for eight handbells
The Doxology is sung in churches around the world, often as a congregational response to the presentation of tithes and offerings. We have two versions in our score package based on the hymn tune OLD HUNDREDTH so that you can use the one which is more familiar to your church family. Additionally, our score package …
Jun 09
I Saw Three Ships – for twelve handbells
I Saw Three Ships is an English carol that dates back to the seventeenth or eighteenth century. Some people think that the “three ships” were the camels (aka “ships of the desert”) that the Magi rode on their way from the east to Bethlehem. Whether or not this is the reference made by the text, …
Jun 06
From Starry Skies Descending – for twelve handbells
The Italian carol Tu scendi dalle stelle is lovely, though perhaps less familiar to Americans than others. Our new twelve-bell arrangement will bring a new bit of joy to your holiday services and celebrations. Our new arrangement of this Christmas song for twelve handbells has versions in Bb major (C5-G5) and C major (D5-A6), so …
This is My Father’s World (TERRA BEATA) (Handbells, 3 or 5 octaves plus handchimes, 2 octaves, Level 3-)
We live in Michigan where there are lots of trees and wildlife. Lake Michigan is nearby, and the cycle of seasons each year keeps life fresh and vibrant. We love it here. That love makes us think that Michigan is “our Father’s world”. You might live in a different sort of area, perhaps the tropics, …
Crown Him with Many Crowns (DIADEMATA) (Handbells, 3 or 5 octaves, Level 2+)
Jesus Christ is so incredibly far above everything else in this universe that He deserves all of our love and worship. The hymn Crown Him with Many Crowns gives a small idea of what this means, but His greatness still exceeds any description we can muster. It’s fitting that it’s set to the hymn tune …
May 26
Crown Him with Many Crowns (DIADEMATA) – for handbells, 3 or 5 octaves, Level 2+
We have a new arrangement of the hymn Crown Him with Many Crowns! It’s for three, four, or five octaves of handbells, plus one octave of handchimes. It’s Level 2+, and has plenty for your ringers to do and enjoy! Purchasing the handbell choir version of this arrangement grants permission to print and maintain up …
