Category: Twelve-Bell

His Eye is on the Sparrow (SPARROW) – for Twelve Handbells

The Bible tells us that God watches over His children, even to the count of the hairs on our heads. Jesus reminded us that the Lord even keeps track of every sparrow in the world, knowing when they live or die – and reminds us that to Him, we are of much greater value than …

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His Eye is On the Sparrow (SPARROW) – Twelve handbells

The Almighty God is worthy of the worship we give Him. Part of this worship comes in the form of singing, and His Eye is On the Sparrow provides a way to raise our voices to honor Him. Why should I feel discouraged? Why should the shadows come? Why should my heart be lonely and …

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My Country ‘Tis of Thee – for Twelve Handbells

Here’s our twelve-handbell arrangement of My Country ‘Tis of Thee. Although it isn’t in time for the 2019 patriotic celebrations, you’ll have plenty of time to practice for next year!

Leaning on the Everlasting Arms – for Twelve Handbells

I love the hymns my church sang when I was a teenager. This one was always an expression of the total joy that comes from relying on God’s power to live life. Here’s our twelve-bell arrangement of Leaning on the Everlasting Arms! Update, January 2021: We’ve decided to take another look at this, and are …

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Leaning on the Everlasting Arms – Twelve handbells

I love the hymns my church sang when I was a teenager. Leaning on the Everlasting Arms was always an expression of the total joy that comes from relying on God’s power to live life. What a fellowship, what a joy divine, leaning on the everlasting arms; what a blessedness, what a peace is mine, …

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Beach Spring – for Twelve Handbells

The tune BEACH SPRING has been used as the setting for many hymn texts. Chances are that you’ll have at least one of them in your hymnal! Just to name a few: Come, All Christians, Be Committed As a Fire is Meant for Burning God of Day and God of Darkness Come and Find the …

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Beach Spring – Twelve handbells

The Sacred Harp from the nineteenth century has been a popular source of music for American hymnody. Many hymn texts have been set to the tune BEACH SPRING: Come, All Christians, Be Committed As a Fire is Meant for Burning God of Day and God of Darkness Come and Find the Quiet Center God, Whose …

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Ah, Holy Jesus – Twelve Handbells

Here’s our twelve-bell arrangement of Johann Crüger’s Good Friday hymn!

Ah, Holy Jesus (HERZLIEBSTER JESU) – Twelve handbells

Johann Crüger wrote the music for Ah, Holy Jesus, a Good Friday hymn that remembers the sacrifice Jesus offered for our salvation. The singer raises the question of whether Jesus had done anything to deserve crucifixion, and comes to the necessary conclusion that it was their own sin that led to the Savior’s willing sacrifice …

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“All Things Bright and Beautiful” for Twelve Bells!

Here’s our new twelve-bell arrangement of All Things Bright and Beautiful (hymn tune ROYAL OAK)! We’re sure you’ll have a wonderful time playing it. As always, there are versions for ranges C5-G6 and F5-C7.