The post title is “fresh spring winds” in Swedish. It’s a pretty folk song that has been matched with one or two hymn texts more recently. That means it will work well with a variety of opportunities! Our arrangement is Level 3+, and it’s tremendous fun to play! Purchasing the handbell choir version of this …
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Vårvindar friska – Fresh Spring Winds (Handbells, 3-5 octaves, Level 3+)
VÅRVINDAR FRISKA (Fresh Spring Winds) is a pretty Swedish folk tune that more recently has been matched with a hymn text or two, such as “O Living Breath”. Here are the original lyrics for the folk song.
Beautiful Savior / Fairest Lord Jesus (ST. ELIZABETH) (Handbells, 3-5 octaves, Level 2+)
This song goes back more than a few years, dating to the Crusades. While we’re not into the militaristic part of that bit of history now, Jesus Christ is still just as wonderful and lovely as ever. Fairest Lord Jesus, ruler of all nature, O thou of God and man the Son, Thee will I …
Mar 25
Fairest Lord Jesus (Handbells, 3-5 octaves, plus handchimes, 2 octaves, Level 3-)
Jesus is the one who calls His people from their former sinful life to a life destined for heaven. In between those two, believers have the joy of showing what that salvation means to them. Fairest Lord Jesus is one of those hymns that speaks volumes of this. We’re pleased to publish our new handbell …
Mar 22
Day By Day (BLOTT EN DAG) – for handbells, 3-5 octaves, Level 3
God isn’t just interested in what happens in our lives; He pays attention to every moment of every day we live. That’s why we can rely on Him completely in all circumstances and situations. Here is our handbell choir arrangement of the hymn Day by Day. Day by day and with each passing moment, strength …
Day By Day (BLOTT EN DAG) (Handbells, 3 to 5 octaves, Level 3)
God isn’t just interested in what happens in our lives; He pays attention to every moment of every day we live. That’s why we can rely on Him completely in all circumstances and situations. Here is our arrangement of the hymn Day by Day. Day by day and with each passing moment, strength I find …
Mar 15
Celebration – for handbells, 3-5 octaves, Level 1
I directed a beginning handbell choir at Saint Francis High School in Mountain View, California in 2006-2007. Alas, we only had our loaner bells for a year (thank you, Area 12!), and then had to pass them on to another fortunate group. This piece, Celebration, was a great starter for new ringers. It’s active and …
Celebration (Handbells, 3-5 octaves, Level 1)
I directed a beginning handbell choir at Saint Francis High School in Mountain View, California in 2006-2007. Alas, we only had our loaner bells for a year (thank you, Area 12!), and then had to pass them on to another fortunate group. This piece, Celebration, was a great starter for new ringers. It’s active and …
Mar 08
For the Beauty of the Earth (DIX) (Handbells, 3-5 octaves plus handchimes, 2 octaves, Level 3-)
When we published our arrangement of For the Beauty of the Earth (hymn tune DIX) a while back, we know it would be fun to play. Now that we’ve figured out how to make “clone” videos of larger-scale pieces, we have a new video to show how it really sounds on handbells! This piece is …
For the Beauty of the Earth (DIX) (Handbells, 3-5 octaves plus handchimes, 2 octaves, Level 3-)
The hymn tune DIX is usually sung with the texts For the Beauty of the Earth and As with Gladness Men of Old (the latter most often at Christmas). For the beauty of the earth, For the glory of the skies, For the love which from our birth Over and around us lies. Christ, our …
