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 cheery, and it’s Level 1!

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.

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 permission to print and maintain up to four 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.

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 multipurpose: You can play it during most of the year as For the Beauty of the Earth, and during Christmas season it’s As with Gladness Men of Old!

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.

Mar 04

Sing Praise to God Who Reigns Above – for twelve handbells

We have a new arrangement of Sing Praise to God Who Reigns Above for twelve handbells.

Sing praise to God who reigns above / the God of all creation,
The God of power, the God of love / the God of our salvation.
With healing balm my soul is filled / and every faithless murmur stilled:
To God all praise and glory.

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 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.

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 faith had been in vain;
but now has Christ arisen,
arisen, arisen;
but now has Christ arisen!

Purchasing this 8-bell arrangement gives you permission to print and maintain up to four 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.

Feb 22

Newness (Handbells, 3 or 5 octaves plus handchimes, 2 octaves, Level 2)

The Bible tells us to “walk in newness of life” (Romans 6:4). It’s all about the beauty and joy of a redeemed soul experiencing God’s love and guidance from day to day and minute to minute. This original piece depicts how that newness feels.

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.

Feb 18

Wonderful Grace of Jesus (WONDERFUL GRACE) – for Sixteen Handbells

Welcome to your new handbell season! Here’s a sixteen-bell arrangement of the Haldor Lillenas hymn Wonderful Grace of Jesus to start the upcoming year!

Available in C5-G6 and F5-C7 versions!

Feb 15

Rejoice, Rejoice, Believers (HAF TRONES LAMPA FÄRDIG) – Twelve-Handbell Version

This Swedish folk melody has been used as the tune for the hymn Rejoice, Rejoice, Believers based on lyrics written by Laurentius Laurenti in 1700. You’ll enjoy playing our twelve-bell arrangement for your congregation!

Rejoice, rejoice, believers, and let your lights appear!
The evening is advancing, and darker night is near.
The Bridegroom is arising and soon he will draw nigh;
up, watch in expectation! At midnight comes the cry.

Our hope and expectation, O Jesus, now appear;
arise, O Sun so longed for, above the darkened sphere.
With hearts and hands uplifted, we plead, O Lord, to see
the day of earth’s redemption that sets your people free!

Feb 11

His Eye is On the Sparrow (SPARROW) – New Video for our Twelve-Handbell Version!

We have a new “clone” video of His Eye is on the Sparrow. We know you’ll enjoy playing our arrangement for twelve handbells!

Why should I feel discouraged? Why should the shadows come?
Why should my heart be lonely and long for heaven and home,
When Jesus is my portion? My constant friend is He:
His eye is on the sparrow, and I know He watches me.

I sing because I’m happy, I sing because I’m free,
For His eye is on the sparrow, and I know He watches me.

Purchasing this 12-bell arrangement gives you permission to print and maintain up to six 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.