May 24

Procession and Celebration (Handbells, 5-7 octaves, plus handchimes, 2 octaves, Level 4)

Shosh Meyer is a friend from Oregon who does marvelous things with the handbell program at St. Matthew Lutheran Church (Beaverton, Oregon). Her love for music in general and handbells in particular has inspired the many, many ringers who have been involved in her ministry. Erik, Julie, and Jan Tate were three of those blessed by Shosh, and so much that they commissioned this original piece in her honor.

Handbells (five to seven octaves), plus handchimes (two octaves)
Level 5

Purchasing the handbell choir version of this arrangement grants permission to print and maintain up to fifteen copies for your handbell ensemble; purchasing the single copy version grants permission to print and maintain one copy. Purchase also gives permission for performance, broadcasting, live-streaming and video-sharing online. See our licensing agreement for full details, and please remember to mention the title and arranger of the piece on video-sharing sites, social media and any printed materials such as concert programs.

May 20

Day By Day (BLOTT EN DAG) – for sixteen handbells

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 sixteen-bell arrangement of the hymn Day by Day.

Day by day and with each passing moment,
strength I find to meet my trials here;
trusting in my Father’s wise bestowment,
I’ve no cause for worry or for fear.
He whose heart is kind beyond all measure
gives unto each day what he deems best–
lovingly, its part of pain and pleasure,
mingling toil with peace and rest.

Purchasing this 16-bell arrangement gives you permission to print and maintain up to eight copies for your handbell group – so you only need to pay once. Purchase also gives permission for performance, broadcasting, live-streaming and video-sharing online. See our licensing agreement for full details, and please remember to mention the title and arranger of the piece on video-sharing sites, social media and any printed materials such as concert programs.

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May 17

The God of Abraham Praise (LEONI) – for Sixteen Handbells

The God of Abraham Praise is a Hebrew hymn from before the 18th century. The lyrics offer a glorious picture of what it’s like to worship God where He is, and draw us to bow before Him in humility. This sixteen-bell arrangement is available in C5-B6 and G4-F#6 versions (hint: the second one can be played by a two-octave choir).

The God of Abraham praise, / Who reigns enthroned above;
Ancient of everlasting days / And God of love.
Jehovah, great I Am! / By earth and heaven confessed;
I bow and bless the sacred name / Forever blest.

May 13

All Things Bright and Beautiful (ROYAL OAK) – for eight handbells and piano

Our piano-accompanied eight-handbell arrangement of All Things Bright and Beautiful works well with two, three, or four ringers, and will give your accompanist some fun besides!

All things bright and beautiful, all creatures great and small,
All things wise and wonderful, the Lord God made them all.

The eight bells in the score are accompanied by piano; if you don’t happen to have an accompanist available, we also have an accompaniment MP3 available for purchase.

Purchasing this 8-bell arrangement gives you permission to print and maintain up to four copies for your handbell group (plus the accompaniment/instrumental score(s), if part of the purchase) – so you only need to pay once. Purchase also gives permission for performance, broadcasting, live-streaming and video-sharing online. See our licensing agreement for full details, and please remember to mention the title and arranger of the piece on video-sharing sites, social media and any printed materials such as concert programs.

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May 11

Unfailing Love – for SATB choir

Unfailing Love, the seventy-first of the Living Water songs, tells of how God never stops caring for us and looking after us. No matter what we do, or say, or think, He’s always working to bring us to His side. It’s that divine perseverance that keeps us on track.

We hope you take a moment (okay, a fairly long moment) to listen to our new audio recording!


(Just a note: This MP3 is a men’s chorus voicing of the original SAB score – because those were the voices I could record…)

May 10

Kelvingrove (Handbells, 2-3 octaves, Level 2)

KELVINGROVE is an old Scottish tune. Where it appears in hymnals, it usually is under the title “The Summons”. We know you’ll enjoy playing our handbell arrangement of this melody!

Historically, though, it’s a love song sung by a soldier to his love as he strolls with her one last time before he heads to battle. Here are the first and last verses of the folk song lyrics:

“Let us haste to Kelvin Grove, bonnie lassie, O
Thro’ its mazes let us rove, bonnie lassie, O
Where the roses in their pride
Deck the bonnie dingle side
Where the midnight fairies glide, bonnie lassie, O.

…

“When upon a foreign shore, bonnie lassie, O
Should I fall midst battle’s roar, bonnie lassie, O
Then, Helen, should’st thou hear
Of thy lover on his bier
To his memory shed a tear, bonnie lassie, O.”

Purchasing the handbell choir version of this arrangement grants permission to print and maintain up to fifteen copies for your handbell ensemble; purchasing the single copy version grants permission to print and maintain one copy. Purchase also gives permission for performance, broadcasting, live-streaming and video-sharing online. See our licensing agreement for full details, and please remember to mention the title and arranger of the piece on video-sharing sites, social media and any printed materials such as concert programs.

May 06

Stowey (handbells, for 3 to 5 octaves, Level 2+)

Our new arrangement of the traditional English melody STOWEY is multipurpose:

  • As the folk melody STOWEY
  • As the hymn When a Knight Won His Spurs:

    When a knight won his spurs, in the stories of old,
    He was gentle and brave, he was gallant and bold
    With a shield on his arm and a lance in his hand,
    For God and for valour he rode through the land.

  • As the hymn Praise God for the Harvest, words by Brian Wren
  • As the Christmas carol How Far Is It To Bethlehem?

    How far is it to Bethlehem, not very far?
    Shall we find the stable room lit by a star?
    Can we see the little child, is He within?
    If we lift the wooden latch, may we go in?

Purchasing the handbell choir version of this arrangement grants permission to print and maintain up to fifteen copies for your handbell ensemble; purchasing the single copy version grants permission to print and maintain one copy. Purchase also gives permission for performance, broadcasting, live-streaming and video-sharing online. See our licensing agreement for full details, and please remember to mention the title and arranger of the piece on video-sharing sites, social media and any printed materials such as concert programs.

May 03

Rock of Ages (TOPLADY, Handbells, 3 octaves, Level 3-)

Rock of Ages is one of the most beloved hymns of all time. It focuses on God’s absolute reliability and how those who put their complete trust in Him possess the salvation that He offers. Our arrangement for handbell choir has been updated recently, so do take a look!

Rock of Ages, cleft for me, let me hide myself in Thee;
Let the water and the blood, from Thy wounded side which flowed,
Be of sin the double cure; save from wrath and make me pure.

Purchasing the handbell choir version of this arrangement grants permission to print and maintain up to fifteen copies for your handbell ensemble; purchasing the single copy version grants permission to print and maintain one copy. Purchase also gives permission for performance, broadcasting, live-streaming and video-sharing online. See our licensing agreement for full details, and please remember to mention the title and arranger of the piece on video-sharing sites, social media and any printed materials such as concert programs.

Apr 30

It Is Well with My Soul (VILLE DU HAVRE)(For sixteen handbells)

We have a new arrangement of It Is Well with My Soul for sixteen bells. It can be played by a four-in-hand quartet, or by a larger ensemble (well, up to sixteen ringers, anyway). There’s a bonus, too – the G4-G6 version of this arrangement is perfect for a two-octave choir!

Apr 27

Home at Last – for SAB choir

Choraegus has about 100 works for vocal ensembles. These include scores for SATB choir, men’s ensemble, and women’s ensemble. Recently we’ve figured out how to record some of them so that you can hear the music as you consider getting them for your own singing group.

Today, it’s our pleasure to present our new recording of Home At Last, the fifty-fourth song in the Living Water Composition Project. Do listen to the MP3 below, and rejoice in everlasting hope!


(Just a note: This MP3 is a men’s ensemble voicing of the original unison score – because those were the voices I could record…)