We have a new eight-handbell Christmas arrangement! It’s the Flemish carol De Drie Konginen (“The Three Kings”). We hope you’ll enjoy playing it for Epiphany (or Christmas, or Advent, or maybe even all year round)!
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.
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 …
Aug 15
From a Distant Home (ISLA DEL ENCANTO) – for Sixteen Handbells
We have a sixteen-bell arrangement of the Puerto Rican carol ISLA DEL ENCANTO which will add to your Christmas celebration!
Aug 08
Come, Thou Almighty King (ITALIAN HYMN) – for Sixteen Handbells
If you have four capable four-in-hand ringers, you’ll enjoy playing our new sixteen-bell arrangement of Come, Thou Almighty King!
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 …
Jul 04
Beach Spring – for Twelve Handbells
The tune BEACH SPRING has been used as the setting for many hymn texts. Chances are that you’ll have at least one of them in your hymnal! Just to name a few: Come, All Christians, Be Committed As a Fire is Meant for Burning God of Day and God of Darkness Come and Find the …
Jun 27
Ah, Holy Jesus – Twelve Handbells
Here’s our twelve-bell arrangement of Johann Crüger’s Good Friday hymn!
Mar 28
“All Things Bright and Beautiful” for Twelve Bells!
Here’s our new twelve-bell arrangement of All Things Bright and Beautiful (hymn tune ROYAL OAK)! We’re sure you’ll have a wonderful time playing it. As always, there are versions for ranges C5-G6 and F5-C7.
Mar 14
Country Gardens – for twelve handbells!
Over Christmas, we (Larry, Carla, and JC) had a bit of time to record our arrangement of the English folk tune Country Gardens. You’ll enjoy hearing, and even better, you’ll enjoy playing it!
