The melody in this arrangement of Away in a Manger by James Murray is the one most familiar to Americans. Away in a manger, no crib for a bed, The little Lord Jesus laid down his sweet head, The stars in the bright sky looked down where he lay, The little Lord Jesus asleep on …
Tag: 12-bell
Compositions for twelve handbells are typically played by six ringers with two bells apiece, or by three four-in-hand ringers. It's possible to play with other numbers of ringers by creating a suitable division of the twelve bells.
Twelve-bell pieces traditionally used white key bells from C5-G6; complementarily, many sets of handbells in the UK have precisely those notes, often with an added F#5, Bb5, F#6, or A6.
With the availability of more fully chromatic handbell sets, twelve-bell music is now being written in many key signatures.
Angels, from the Realms of Glory (REGENT SQUARE) – Twelve-Handbells
Angels came from heaven to celebrate the birth of Christ. It’s amazing to compare how it must have been in God’s glorious presence with the humble stable of Bethlehem. Yet they came, and they marveled! Angels from the realms of glory / Wing your flight o’er all the earth; Ye who sang creation’s story / …
Dec 03
Angels, from the Realms of Glory – Twelve Handbells
Just in time for Christmas, we have a new twelve-bell arrangement of Angels, from the Realms of Glory (tune: REGENT SQUARE) for those who need a bit more in the way of holiday handbells. It’s challenging, so be prepared to have fun! Angels from the realms of glory / Wing your flight o’er all the …
Nov 27
As with Gladness Men of Old (DIX) – Twelve-Handbell Version
Here’s our twelve-bell arrangement(s) of the nineteenth-century Epiphany carol As with Gladness Men of Old, sung to the hymn tune DIX!
As with Gladness Men of Old (DIX) – Twelve handbells
The hymn tune DIX is usually sung with the texts For the Beauty of the Earth and As with Gladness Men of Old (the latter most often at Christmas). For the beauty of the earth, For the glory of the skies, For the love which from our birth Over and around us lies. Christ, our …
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 …
Sep 11
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 …
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 …
Jul 25
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!
Jul 18
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 …
