You may have sung The Ants Go Marching when you were young. It’s the kids’ version of “When Johnny Comes Marching Home” (hint: give this one a go to get an idea of how much more fun the “big kids’ version” will be!). Standard Version: ”Dual-Range”™ Score Package: $ US Purchasing this 8-bell arrangement gives …
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When Johnny Comes Marching Home – Eight handbells
It was fashionable for nineteenth-century (American) composers to publish original works under pseudonyms. Frank Gilmore, therefore, wrote When Johnny Comes Marching Home in 1863 as Louis Lambert. Regardless of what name we attach to the tune, it turns out to be a wonderful piece for eight handbells! Standard Version: ”Dual-Range”™ Score Package: $ US G5-based …
The Ants Go Marching
You may have sung this song, The Ants Go Marching, when you were young. It’s the kids’ version of “When Johnny Comes Marching Home” (hint: give this one a go to get an idea of how much more fun the “big kids’ version” will be!). Bells used: G5, Ab5, Bb5, C6, D6, Eb6, F6, G6 …
Alouette, Gentille Alouette
We bring you a traditional (children’s) song from France. It’s about a lark (“alouette”); I think I’ll leave it at that! Bells used: G5, B5, C6, D6, E6, F6, G6, A6 Key: C major Standard Version: $ US Downloading this free arrangement gives you permission to print and maintain copies for your handbell group, and …
May 28
You’re a Grand Old Flag – for eight handbells
(American) Independence Day is coming soon, so we have an arrangement of this George Cohan patriotic tune for eight bells. You’re a grand old flag, You’re a high flying flag And forever in peace may you wave. You’re the emblem of The land I love. The home of the free and the brave. Ev’ry heart …
You’re a Grand Old Flag – Eight handbells
George Cohan wrote You’re a Grand Old Flag to celebrate the American flag in 1906. You’re a grand old flag, You’re a high flying flag And forever in peace may you wave. You’re the emblem of The land I love. The home of the free and the brave. Ev’ry heart beats true ‘neath the Red, …
May 21
Larry and Carla’s Fifth “Surprisingly Easy”™ Eight-Bell Hymn Collection
We present our fifth “Surprisingly Easy”™ eight-bell hymn collection! Here’s what it contains (which you can order separately… but getting the whole collection is a better deal!): Beach Spring Children of the Heavenly Father Faith of Our Fathers I Vow to Thee, My Country Savior, Like a Shepherd Lead Us Stand Up, Stand Up for …
Larry and Carla’s Fifth “Surprisingly Easy”™ Eight-Bell Hymn Collection
Our fifth (!) collection of “Surprisingly Easy”™ eight-bell hymns is like our previous four collections. It contains music that you can prepare relatively quickly, and which will enhance your worship service. You can play this music with two four-in-hand ringers… or you could have four ringers with two bells each. Beginning ringers will have fun …
May 14
How Firm a Foundation (FOUNDATION) – for eight handbells
Jesus Christ is the solid rock on which our faith is founded. How firm, indeed, is our foundation! Here’s our new eight-bell arrangement of this glorious hymn. How firm a foundation, ye saints of the Lord, is laid for your faith in His excellent Word! What more can He say than to you He hath …
How Firm a Foundation (FOUNDATION) – Eight handbells
Our faith stands because of the Jesus Christ, our Foundation. Nothing can undermine or shake that bedrock on which our eternity relies! We have two “standard” eight-bell arrangements of How Firm a Foundation. Version 1 has plenty of exciting sixteenth-note trimmings, while version 2 works well when you have a bit less preparation time. You …
