Category: Eight-Bell

Al die willen te kaap’ren varen – Eight handbells

Clearly, there’s a tiny bit of (ancient) gender bias when you announce that all who want to be privateers (Al die willen te kaap’ren varen) must be bearded men. But eating rancid bread doesn’t sound like much fun. Perhaps it’s a somewhat silly song in today’s world, but it’s fun to play! Al die willen …

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Calliope House – for eight handbells

We can imagine a line of Irish dancers showing off their skills to the music from a brilliant steam-driven calliope with this tune! Our thanks go to David Richardson and Gilderoy House for granting permission to create this eight-handbell arrangement of Calliope House. Bells used: G5, A5, B5, C6, D6, E6, F6, G6 Key: C …

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Calliope House – Eight handbells

We can imagine a line of Irish dancers showing off their skills to the music from a brilliant steam-driven calliope with this tune! Our thanks go to David Richardson and Gilderoy House for granting permission to create this arrangement. Alternate titles: Calliope Horse Standard Version: ”Dual-Range”™ Score Package: $ US G5-based practice track: $ US …

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To the Hills I Lift My Eyes ([HOLY SPIRIT, FAITHFUL] GUIDE) – for eight handbells

The text for this hymn is based on Psalm 121, and it speaks of our reliance on God to lead us through life’s path. There is no other Guide who can and will watch over us so wonderfully. We hope you’ll enjoy playing our eight-bell arrangement of this hymn! To the hills I lift my …

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To the Hills I Lift My Eyes ([HOLY SPIRIT, FAITHFUL] GUIDE) – Eight handbells

The text for To the Hills I Lift My Eyes is based on Psalm 121, and it speaks of our reliance on God to lead us through life’s path. There is no other Guide who can and will watch over us so wonderfully. To the hills I lift my eyes; / whence shall help for …

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I Want Jesus to Walk with Me – for eight handbells

This spiritual is a prayer for the Lord to stay with us. Well… it’s just as much a prayer that we’d be walking with Him, too! Here’s our eight-handbell arrangement.

I Want Jesus to Walk with Me (SOJOURNER) – Eight handbells

I Want Jesus to Walk with Me is an eighteenth century Negro spiritual. It expresses our need for the Lord as we navigate the difficult times in life. The description of a “pilgrim journey” is remarkably apt, since a pilgrim’s path usually is uncharted terrain. I want Jesus to walk with me; I want Jesus …

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He Leadeth Me (AUGHTON/HE LEADETH ME) – for eight handbells

Making progress in the Christian life isn’t about hacking our own path through the jungle; it’s about following the path God lays our for us. Our eight-handbell arrangement of this long-beloved hymn is perfect for Good Shepherd Sunday! He leadeth me: O blessed thought! / O words with heavenly comfort fraught! Whate’er I do, where’er …

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He Leadeth Me (AUGHTON/HE LEADETH ME) – Eight handbells

Making progress in the Christian life isn’t about hacking our own path through the jungle; it’s about following the path God lays our for us. He leadeth me: O blessed thought! / O words with heavenly comfort fraught! Whate’er I do, where’er I be, / still ’tis God’s hand that leadeth me. He leadeth me, …

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“The Ants Go Marching” and “When Johnny Comes Marching Home” – for eight handbells

We have not just one, but two new eight-bell pieces to present today. That’s because they use the same tune. You may remember singing The Ants Go Marching as a child. It’s not about a marauding horde of insects; rather, it’s a band of friendly little critters doing cute little things. Our eight-bell arrangement about …

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