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 …
Category: Handbells
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 …
Jun 03
Morning Has Broken – for six handbells with piano accompaniment
The traditional Gaelic tune BUNESSAN is better known to most of us as the music to the popular hymn Morning Has Broken (popularized by Cat Stevens in the 1970s). Our piano-accompanied six-handbell arrangement of the hymn tune BUNESSAN provides an opportunity to play as a two-bells-each trio. Another possibility is to play as a duet …
Morning Has Broken – Six handbells and piano
The traditional Gaelic tune BUNESSAN is better known to most of us as the music to the popular hymn Morning Has Broken (popularized by Cat Stevens in the 1970s). Our piano-accompanied six-handbell arrangement of the hymn tune BUNESSAN provides an opportunity to play as a two-bells-each trio. Another possibility is to play as a duet …
Six-Bell Music (Accompanied)
From Larry: I had shoulder surgery in May 2020. The result of this was being left-handed for some months. Carla suggested creating some six-bell music to make playing possible for me, with the idea of playing it as a four-in-hand ringer plus a two-in-one/good-hand ringer. There also would be the possibility of someone playing these …
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 …
