It was fashionable for nineteenth-century (American) composers to publish original works under pseudonyms. Frank Gilmore, therefore, wrote When Johnny Comes Marching Home in 1863 as Louis Lambert. Regardless of what name we attach to the tune, it turns out to be a wonderful piece for eight handbells! Standard Version: ”Dual-Range”™ Score Package: $ US G5-based …
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Handbells were invented in 17-century England as a practice tool for tower bell ringers. They could then rehearse in warmer and cheerier places than belfries - to wit, the local pubs. At some point, someone noticed that it was possible to play tunes (rather than just "changes") on handbells, and so "tune ringing" began. The music available from Choraegus followed the tune ringing tradition as practiced and performed in the modern era,
Jun 03
Morning Has Broken – for six handbells with piano accompaniment
The traditional Gaelic tune BUNESSAN is better known to most of us as the music to the popular hymn Morning Has Broken (popularized by Cat Stevens in the 1970s). Our piano-accompanied six-handbell arrangement of the hymn tune BUNESSAN provides an opportunity to play as a two-bells-each trio. Another possibility is to play as a duet …
Morning Has Broken – Six handbells and piano
The traditional Gaelic tune BUNESSAN is better known to most of us as the music to the popular hymn Morning Has Broken (popularized by Cat Stevens in the 1970s). Our piano-accompanied six-handbell arrangement of the hymn tune BUNESSAN provides an opportunity to play as a two-bells-each trio. Another possibility is to play as a duet …
Six-Bell Music (Accompanied)
From Larry: I had shoulder surgery in May 2020. The result of this was being left-handed for some months. Carla suggested creating some six-bell music to make playing possible for me, with the idea of playing it as a four-in-hand ringer plus a two-in-one/good-hand ringer. There also would be the possibility of someone playing these …
May 28
You’re a Grand Old Flag – for eight handbells
(American) Independence Day is coming soon, so we have an arrangement of this George Cohan patriotic tune for eight bells. You’re a grand old flag, You’re a high flying flag And forever in peace may you wave. You’re the emblem of The land I love. The home of the free and the brave. Ev’ry heart …
You’re a Grand Old Flag – Eight handbells
George Cohan wrote You’re a Grand Old Flag to celebrate the American flag in 1906. You’re a grand old flag, You’re a high flying flag And forever in peace may you wave. You’re the emblem of The land I love. The home of the free and the brave. Ev’ry heart beats true ‘neath the Red, …
May 21
Larry and Carla’s Fifth “Surprisingly Easy”™ Eight-Bell Hymn Collection
We present our fifth “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!): Beach Spring Children of the Heavenly Father Faith of Our Fathers I Vow to Thee, My Country Savior, Like a Shepherd Lead Us Stand Up, Stand Up for …
Larry and Carla’s Fifth “Surprisingly Easy”™ Eight-Bell Hymn Collection
Our fifth (!) collection of “Surprisingly Easy”™ eight-bell hymns is like our previous four collections. It contains music that you can prepare relatively quickly, and which will enhance your worship service. You can play this music with two four-in-hand ringers… or you could have four ringers with two bells each. Beginning ringers will have fun …
May 14
How Firm a Foundation (FOUNDATION) – for eight handbells
Jesus Christ is the solid rock on which our faith is founded. How firm, indeed, is our foundation! Here’s our new eight-bell arrangement of this glorious hymn. How firm a foundation, ye saints of the Lord, is laid for your faith in His excellent Word! What more can He say than to you He hath …
How Firm a Foundation (FOUNDATION) – Eight handbells
Our faith stands because of the Jesus Christ, our Foundation. Nothing can undermine or shake that bedrock on which our eternity relies! We have two “standard” eight-bell arrangements of How Firm a Foundation. Version 1 has plenty of exciting sixteenth-note trimmings, while version 2 works well when you have a bit less preparation time. You …
