Sometimes you might not have all the bells that are required to play one of our eight-bell scores. Don’t let this stop you. See whether one of the solutions below works for you. If your set of bells is two or more octaves: You should be able to transpose the bells in the score to …
Tag: handbells
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,
Apr 23
I Stand Amazed (MY SAVIOR’S LOVE) – for eight handbells
This was one of my favorite congregational hymns when I was a teenager. The trend today is to sing this beloved hymn in a quiet, meditative style – but in past decades, it was more of a marching song for the Church – and our new eight-bell arrangement is written with that in mind! I …
I Stand Amazed (MY SAVIOR’S LOVE) – Eight handbells
I Stand Amazed was one of my favorite congregational hymns when I was a teenager. The trend today is to sing this beloved hymn in a quiet, meditative style – but in past decades, it was more of a marching song for the Church – and this arrangement is written with that in mind! I …
Apr 16
Alouette, Gentille Alouette – for eight handbells
Here’s our eight-bell arrangement of this French children’s song. We’re pleased to offer it as a freebie!
Alouette, Gentille Alouette – Eight handbells
We bring you a traditional (children’s) song from France. It’s about a lark (“alouette”); I think I’ll leave it at that! Standard Version: Score Package: $ US Purchasing this 8-bell arrangement gives you permission to print and maintain up to four copies for your handbell group (plus the accompaniment/instrumental score(s), if part of the purchase) …
Apr 09
When I Survey the Wondrous Cross (HAMBURG) – for eight handbells
When I Survey the Wondrous Cross is a meditation on the Son of God who gave His life for us. Isaac Watts wrote this hymn which continues to draw us to the Savior. Here’s our new eight-bell arrangement for Holy Week. When I survey the wondrous cross on which the Prince of glory died, my …
When I Survey the Wondrous Cross (HAMBURG) – Eight handbells
When I Survey the Wondrous Cross is a meditation on the Son of God who gave His life for us. Isaac Watts wrote this hymn which continues to draw us to the Savior. “When I survey the wondrous cross on which the Prince of glory died, my richest gain I count but loss, and pour …
Apr 02
My Song is Love Unknown (RHOSYMEDRE) – for eight handbells
The tune for this hymn, RHOSYMEDRE, is named for the village where John D. Edwards, the composer, served as vicar for the last twelve years of his life. Here’s our new eight-bell arrangement of this melody. My song is love unknown, my Savior’s love to me; love to the loveless shown, that they might lovely …
My Song is Love Unknown (RHOSYMEDRE) – Eight handbells
The tune for this hymn, RHOSYMEDRE, is named for the village where John D. Edwards, the composer, served as vicar for the last twelve years of his life. My song is love unknown, my Savior’s love to me; love to the loveless shown, that they might lovely be. O who am I, that for my …
Mar 26
Go to Dark Gethsemane – for eight handbells
The hymn tune REDHEAD NO. 76 seems unusual; its background is that the composer, Richard Redhead, published a book of hymns in the nineteenth century. Learning this made it all clear for me! This is one of our easier “standard” arrangements, and we know it will be a welcome addition to your small ensemble repertoire …
