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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.
Mar 19
Song of Hope/Canto de esperanza (ARGENTINA, for eight handbells)
One of the teens at our church asked if we could make an arrangement of this lively Argentine melody for eight bells. Here’s the result!
Mar 05
Gwerzy – for Eight Handbells!
We’ve (finally!) decided to release this one. Gwerzy has been a challenge to the handbell world since it was arranged for full handbell choir in the 1990s. It’s our privilege to continue the fun (with permission from Kíla – thank you Colm and Dee!) with our eight-handbell arrangement. As Robert Conrad used to say in …
Feb 27
Larry and Carla’s Fourth “Surprisingly Easy”™ Hymn Collection for Eight Handbells
We present our fourth “Surprisingly Easy”™ eight-bell hymn collection! Here’s what it contains (which you can order separately… but getting the whole collection is a better deal!): Abide with Me Come, Christians, Join to Sing I Sing the Mighty Power of God In the Garden My Faith Looks Up to Thee We Gather Together What …
Feb 23
At the Cross (HUDSON) – the standard eight-handbell version!
We’ve had a “Surprisingly Easy”™ version of the hymn tune HUDSON since 2015, but it took a while longer to write a “standard” version. Here it is!
Feb 20
Come, All You People, Praise Our God (ODAWA) – for Eight Handbells
We gather each week to celebrate the greatness of the God who has saved us. Here’s our eight-bell arrangement of this hymn text, set to the tune ODAWA.
Feb 17
Beach Spring (BEACH SPRING) – for Eight Handbells
The Sacred Harp from the nineteenth century has been a popular source of music for American hymnody. Dozens of hymn texts have been set to the tune BEACH SPRING, such as Come Ye Sinners, Poor and Needy and What A Friend We Have in Jesus. Here’s our eight-bell arrangement – we’re sure you’ll enjoy playing …
Feb 13
Nearer, My God, to Thee (BETHANY) – for Eight Handbells
God wants us to be near to Him; this prayer is that we would seek to be near to God. Here’s our eight-bell arrangement of a hymn that’s provided comfort and solace to many believers.
Jan 23
“Mfurahini, Haleluya” for Eight Handbells
Here’s our eight-handbell arrangement of an Easter hymn from Tanzania. It’s bright and triumphant! You might find this in your hymnal under the (translated) title Christ is Arisen, Alleluia!
Jan 16
Dona Nobis Pacem for Eight Handbells
We don’t really know how this one escaped our attention, but we’ve (finally) arranged Dona Nobis Pacem for eight handbells. And we’re giving it to you for free!
