We’ve been revisiting some of the twelve- and sixteen-bell scores that we didn’t manage to record earlier. One of them is From a Distant Home for sixteen handbells. We had lots of fun putting the video together! Purchasing this 16-bell arrangement gives you permission to print and maintain up to eight copies for your handbell …
Category: Sixteen-Bell
Nov 30
The First Nowell – for sixteen handbells, reissued!
We took a look at our sixteen-bell arrangement of The First Nowell, and decided to revise it. The result of this work is a score that’s more elegant and, we think, “Christmassy” than the old version. This also gave us a chance to reformat it into a “dual-range”™ package as well, with one version in …
The First Nowell – Sixteen handbells
We hear that the tune for this carol was from W. Sandy’s Christmas Carols, published in 1833, and arranged by none other than John Stainer (who is well-known for his wonderful work “God So Loved the World”). The first Nowell the angel did say was to certain poor shepherds in fields as they lay; In …
When You Don’t Have All the Bells in the Score
Sometimes you might not have all the bells that are required to play one of our eight-bell scores. Don’t let this stop you. See whether one of the solutions below works for you. If your set of bells is two or more octaves: You should be able to transpose the bells in the score to …
What You’re Allowed to Do with Music from Choraegus
Here’s what you have permission to do with music you’ve purchased from Choraegus: You have permission to maintain copies of the scores you’ve bought in accordance with our licensing agreement. You have permission to perform our music in live (including livestreamed) services or performances. You have permission to record your rehearsals and performances. For pieces …
O Come, O Come Emmanuel (VENI EMMANUEL) – Sixteen handbells
The Advent song O Come, O Come, Emmanuel as we know it today, is adapted from a fifteenth-century French melody, but may originate from as far back as possibly the 12th century. It first appeared in English as translated by John M. Neale in 1851. It’s a prayer by those who hoped that the Christ …
Aug 15
From a Distant Home (ISLA DEL ENCANTO) – for Sixteen Handbells
We have a sixteen-bell arrangement of the Puerto Rican carol ISLA DEL ENCANTO which will add to your Christmas celebration!
From a Distant Home (ISLA DEL ENCANTO) – Sixteen handbells
This joyous Puerto Rican Christmas carol From a Distant Home fits beautifully into sixteen bells. Spanish: De tierra lejana venimos a verte, nos sirve de guia la estrella de Oriente. Oh brillante estrella que anuncias la aurora no nos falte nunca tu luz bienhechora. Gloria en las alturas al Hijo de Dios, Gloria en las …
Aug 08
Come, Thou Almighty King (ITALIAN HYMN) – for Sixteen Handbells
If you have four capable four-in-hand ringers, you’ll enjoy playing our new sixteen-bell arrangement of Come, Thou Almighty King!
Binder Cover pages
If you’ve started gathering lots of our music for six to sixteen bells, you might be keeping it in binders. Here are some free cover pages that you can use to organize your music!. Six-Bell Pieces: $ US “Standard” Eight-Bell Pieces: $ US “Standard” Eight-Bell Christmas Pieces: $ US “Surprisingly Easy” Eight-Bell Pieces: $ US …
