Here’s a quick compilation of our scores of jigs, hornpipes, and other dances for eight handbells. Each title is a link to the corresponding webpage. TITLE In Jig Collection Banish Misfortune x Barney Brannigan Calliope House Chloe’s Passion Funeral Tango Grizzly’s Peak Hardiman the Fiddler x Jim Ward’s Jig King of the Fairies Morrison’s Jig …
Tag: handbell ensemble
This composition is for handbell ensemble. The pitch range depends on the whim of the composer; there are pieces of this type for all ranges of handbells. The number of ringers can also vary quite a bit, but the general rule is that this number is smaller than that of a full-sized handbell choir.
Jul 25
Faith of Our Fathers (ST. CATHERINE) – for twelve handbells
The Christian faith is all about continuity. God has made the Church so that it grows and lives by believers telling other people about His infinite grace and the salvation they can have. Many of us can trace a bit of our “spiritual lineage” through those who made it possible for us to come to …
Jul 11
Good Christian Men, Rejoice – for twelve handbells
Rejoice! Rejoice! The Christ Child is born! We have a new twelve-bell arrangement of Good Christian Men, Rejoice that’s exciting, and fun, and joyful. Do take a look, and think about how it might enhance your holiday services! Our new arrangement of this Christmas song for twelve handbells has versions in Bb major (C5-G5) and …
Jul 06
Be Thou My Vision (SLANE) – for twelve handbells
We have a new twelve-bell arrangement of Be Thou My Vision! Be Thou my Vision, O Lord of my heart Naught be all else to me, save that Thou art Thou my best Thought, by day or by night Waking or sleeping, Thy presence my light. Be Thou my Wisdom, and Thou my true Word …
Jun 30
Doxology (OLD HUNDREDTH) (Handbells, 3 to 5 octaves plus optional D8, Level 1)
The Doxology is sung in churches around the world, often as a congregational response to the presentation of tithes and offerings. We have two versions in our handbell choir package based on the hymn tune OLD HUNDREDTH so that you can use the one which is more familiar to your church family. Both versions are …
Jun 27
Come, Thou Fount of Every Blessing (NETTLETON) – for twelve handbells
John Wyeth or Asahel Nettleton wrote this lovely hymn tune back in 1813, and the message of the lyrics that are set to it continue to comfort and inspire Christians today. You’ll enjoy playing our new twelve-bell arrangement! Come, thou Fount of every blessing, tune my heart to sing thy grace; Streams of mercy, never …
Jun 21
Children of the Heavenly Father (TRYGGARE KAN INGEN VARA) – for twelve handbells
If you’ve been going to church for a while, you or your children have probably sung (the translation of) this Swedish hymn. Here’s our arrangement for twelve handbells! Children of the heavenly Father Safely in His bosom gather; Nestling bird nor star in heaven Such a refuge e’er was given. Neither life nor death shall …
Jun 16
Doxology (OLD HUNDREDTH) – for eight handbells
The Doxology is sung in churches around the world, often as a congregational response to the presentation of tithes and offerings. We have two versions in our score package based on the hymn tune OLD HUNDREDTH so that you can use the one which is more familiar to your church family. Additionally, our score package …
Jun 14
Tchaikovsky – The Seasons (handbells, two octaves, Level 3 to 5+)
In 2013, we published eight eight-handbell arrangements of selections from Tchaikovsky’s Nutcracker Suite. That was an exciting time for us, because we were preparing to do preshow for a local ballet company, and wanted to give them a nice surprise. Yes… they were surprised! This time, we have a surprise for you! Nikolay Bernard, the …
Jun 09
I Saw Three Ships – for twelve handbells
I Saw Three Ships is an English carol that dates back to the seventeenth or eighteenth century. Some people think that the “three ships” were the camels (aka “ships of the desert”) that the Magi rode on their way from the east to Bethlehem. Whether or not this is the reference made by the text, …
