REHEARSAL TRACKS FOR SIX BELLS Al Die Willen Te Kaap’ren Varen Away in a Manger (CRADLE SONG) Beach Spring Creator of the Stars of Night Go to Dark Gethsemane Good Christian Men, Rejoice Hail the Day that Sees Him Rise Holy Manna How Great Our Joy Hyfrydol In the Bleak Midwinter It Came Upon the …
Tag: 8-bell
Starting in 2012, we (Larry and Carla Sue) developed a large repertoire of music for eight handbells which we perform as four-in-hand duets. These pieces ranged from fairly simple to maniacally difficult, and eventually led to the creation of their “Surprisingly Easy”™ eight-bell arrangements so that there would be more options for the ringing world at large.
As eight-bell repertoire works well with a two-in-hand quartet (two bells each) or a four-in-hand duo, or with a trio where the bells are divided 4-2-2 or 3-3-2. We've even seen one instance of playing eight-bell music with eight ringers with one bell apiece, a la Sacred Harp.
Jul 23
King of the Fairies – for eight handbells
We’ve (finally!) gotten round to releasing our third hornpipe arrangement – have fun!
King of the Fairies – Eight handbells
This bouncy hornpipe is a whole lot of fun to play, and will make you imagine just what it’s like in a kingdom of magical (little) people! Alternate Titles: Bonny Charlie Dance Of Love The Fairies Selection Gradh Mo Chroidhe Do Shean Wig King William Of Orange Rí Na Sideog Set Dance Your Old Wig …
Jul 16
Al die willen te kaap’ren varen – for eight handbells
Clearly, there’s a tiny bit of (ancient) gender bias when you announce “all who want to be privateers, must be bearded men”. But eating rancid bread doesn’t sound like much fun. Perhaps it’s a somewhat silly song in today’s world, but our eight-handbell arrangement is fun to play! Al die willen te kaap’ren varen Moeten …
Al die willen te kaap’ren varen – Eight handbells
Clearly, there’s a tiny bit of (ancient) gender bias when you announce that all who want to be privateers (Al die willen te kaap’ren varen) must be bearded men. But eating rancid bread doesn’t sound like much fun. Perhaps it’s a somewhat silly song in today’s world, but it’s fun to play! Al die willen …
Jul 09
Calliope House – for eight handbells
We can imagine a line of Irish dancers showing off their skills to the music from a brilliant steam-driven calliope with this tune! Our thanks go to David Richardson and Gilderoy House for granting permission to create this eight-handbell arrangement of Calliope House. Bells used: G5, A5, B5, C6, D6, E6, F6, G6 Key: C …
Calliope House – Eight handbells
We can imagine a line of Irish dancers showing off their skills to the music from a brilliant steam-driven calliope with this tune! Our thanks go to David Richardson and Gilderoy House for granting permission to create this arrangement. Alternate titles: Calliope Horse Standard Version: ”Dual-Range”™ Score Package: $ US G5-based practice track: $ US …
Jul 02
To the Hills I Lift My Eyes ([HOLY SPIRIT, FAITHFUL] GUIDE) – for eight handbells
The text for this hymn is based on Psalm 121, and it speaks of our reliance on God to lead us through life’s path. There is no other Guide who can and will watch over us so wonderfully. We hope you’ll enjoy playing our eight-bell arrangement of this hymn! To the hills I lift my …
To the Hills I Lift My Eyes ([HOLY SPIRIT, FAITHFUL] GUIDE) – Eight handbells
The text for To the Hills I Lift My Eyes is based on Psalm 121, and it speaks of our reliance on God to lead us through life’s path. There is no other Guide who can and will watch over us so wonderfully. To the hills I lift my eyes; / whence shall help for …
Jun 25
I Want Jesus to Walk with Me – for eight handbells
This spiritual is a prayer for the Lord to stay with us. Well… it’s just as much a prayer that we’d be walking with Him, too! Here’s our eight-handbell arrangement.
