The Sacred Harp from the nineteenth century has been a popular source of music for American hymnody. Dozens of hymn texts have been set to the tune BEACH SPRING, such as Come Ye Sinners, Poor and Needy and What A Friend We Have in Jesus. Here’s our eight-bell arrangement – we’re sure you’ll enjoy playing …
Category: Church Music
Feb 14
Choral accompaniment tracks
We’ve had music for SATB choir, men’s quartet, and ladies’ trio here for a long, long time. These pieces are written in lots of musical styles, from classical to traditional church choral expression to jazz and pop. We think there’s something here for everyone! Until now, however, we haven’t made the original accompaniment tracks available …
Feb 13
Nearer, My God, to Thee (BETHANY) – for Eight Handbells
God wants us to be near to Him; this prayer is that we would seek to be near to God. Here’s our eight-bell arrangement of a hymn that’s provided comfort and solace to many believers.
Nearer, My God, to Thee (BETHANY) – Eight handbells
Nearer, My God, to Thee is a meditation on what the end of life means to the Christian. For that reason, it’s been used frequently in memorial services and funerals. Nearer, my God, to thee, nearer to thee! E’en though it be a cross that raiseth me, still all my song shall be, nearer, my …
Come Sing a Song of Praise
Come Sing a Song of Praise Dedicated to Jesse Hraban Psalm 100 Preview: Choral score: $ US Accompaniment track: $ US Life in Christ is to be filled with praise. We’re saved from our sin, we’ve been promised a place in God’s everlasting kingdom, and we have a life to live on earth for His …
Beach Spring (BEACH SPRING) – Eight handbells
The Sacred Harp from the nineteenth century has been a popular source of music for American hymnody. Many hymn texts have been set to the tune BEACH SPRING: Come, All Christians, Be Committed As a Fire is Meant for Burning God of Day and God of Darkness Come and Find the Quiet Center God, Whose …
Jan 23
“Mfurahini, Haleluya” for Eight Handbells
Here’s our eight-handbell arrangement of an Easter hymn from Tanzania. It’s bright and triumphant! You might find this in your hymnal under the (translated) title Christ is Arisen, Alleluia!
Mfurahini, Haleluya – Eight handbells
This triumphant Tanzanian hymn might be in your hymnal with the title Christ is Arisen, Alleluia!. Swahili: Mfurahini, haleluya, mkombozi amefufuka. Amefufuka, haleluya, msifuni sasa yu hai. Tumwimbie sote kwa furaha. yesu ametoka kaburini. Kashinda kifo, haleluya; haleluya, Yesu yu hai. English: Christ has arisen, alleluia. Rejoice and praise Him, alleluia. For our Redeemer burst …
Jan 16
Dona Nobis Pacem for Eight Handbells
We don’t really know how this one escaped our attention, but we’ve (finally) arranged Dona Nobis Pacem for eight handbells. And we’re giving it to you for free!
Dona Nobis Pacem
Dona Nobis Pacem is an ancient three-part canon whose title translates “Lord, give us peace”. This arrangement is provided as a “dual-range”™ PDF. In addition, we’ve also provided transpositions for C5-D6 and D5-E6 to give you more options, including keys that will make it possible to play as your choir or congregation sings. Hymn Tune: …