We’ve rearranged this Low Ding Zone original composition for (a normal) handbell choir! With a light, bouncy melody and plenty of action everywhere else on the staff, your handbell choir will have a great time playing this piece. By the way… please note that it’s not to be confused with the Pharrell Williams song from …
Category: Handbell Ensemble
Apr 01
Kingsfold (KINGSFOLD) (Handbells, 3-5 octaves, Level 2)
The English tune KINGSFOLD has been matched with many hymn texts, such as O Sing A Song of Bethlehem, I Heard the Voice of Jesus Say, and I Sing the Mighty Power of God. There are others as well (and probably there are more that will be added to the list!), so as long as …
Mar 29
Vårvindar friska
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 …
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 …
Mar 18
God Be With You Till We Meet Again – for Sixteen Handbells
God Be With You Till We Meet Again is a popular benediction song in churches. It wishes the congregation well as they leave to face a new week, and reminds then that there’s another time of worship coming soon. It also looks forward to the day when we shall “meet at Jesus’ feet” in the …
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 …
Mar 11
Sändmannchen – for eight handbells
Johannes Brahms wrote a lullaby that speaks of how the flowers work hard making wonderful scents during the day, and rest at night. A little bit of quietude seems to be a really good idea in today’s world. Perhaps playing and sharing our eight-bell arrangement will bring some peacefulness. Purchasing this 8-bell arrangement gives you …
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 …
Mar 01
All Things Bright and Beautiful (ROYAL OAK) – for Handbells, 3/5 octaves, Level 3+
Written in 1849 by Cecil Frances Alexander, this joyous text and its happy melody are perfectly matched. Add a bit of rhythmic touch, and you have our arrangement for handbell choir! All things bright and beautiful, all creatures great and small, All things wise and wonderful, the Lord God made them all. Purchasing the handbell …
Feb 25
This Joyful Eastertide (VREUCHTEN) – for eight handbells
Here’s a triumphant hymn for Easter Sunday (and all year round!) from the seventeenth century. You’ll enjoy playing our eight-bell arrangement to celebrate the Resurrection! This joyful Eastertide, away with sin and sorrow! My Love, the Crucified, has sprung to life this morrow: Had Christ, who once was slain, not burst His three-day prison, our …
