All Hail the Power of Jesus’ Name is often sung at Easter, because it proclaims the greatness of our Lord and the salvation he has won for us. The lyric has been set to a number of hymn tunes; this arrangement uses the DIADEM melody. All hail the power of Jesus’ name! Let angels prostrate …
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Larry Sue is the owner, composer/arranger, and publisher at Choraegus. He and his wife Carla are West Michigan's Smallest Handbell Ensemble.
All Creatures of Our God and King – Twelve handbells
All Creatures of Our God and King reflects on the various aspects of the life that surrounds us. Each verse comes to same conclusion: Regardless of where we are or what happens, we are called to praise God for His greatness and goodness. All creatures of our God and King, lift up your voice and …
Annie Laurie – Twelve handbells
The Scottish song Annie Laurie (also known as Maxwelton Braes), is about a young woman, a soldier, and their romance. Although her father opposed their marriage, the story of their love still remains today. Maxwelton’s braes are bonnie, Where early fa’s the dew, ‘Twas there that Annie Laurie Gi’ed me her promise true. Gi’ed me …
Holy is the Lord – Twelve handbells
Franz Schubert wrote lots of music in his short lifespan of just thirty-one years. Holy is the Lord actually is liturgical in nature, but fits well in the classical category with so many of Schubert’s other works. Holy, holy, holy, Holy is the Lord. Holy, holy, holy, Holy is the Lord. Holy is the Father, …
Farandole – Twelve handbells
Georges Bizet wrote the music for Alphonse Daudet’s L’Arlesienne in 1872. Farandole is probably the best-known piece from the suite, and has appeared many, many times since it was written (a friend once commented that she wouldn’t have known about classical music if not for cartoons…). Twelve Handbells, C5-G6 C5-G6 Score Package: $ US C5-G6 …
Barcarolle – Twelve handbells
A barcarolle is a song reminiscent of the Venetian gondoliers. Written in 6/8, the rhythm, depending on your preferred interpretation, is like the rocking of the boat, or of the water around it. This famous barcarolle is the one written by Jacques Offenbach with the title Belle nuit, ô nuit d’amour (“beautiful night, night of …
Twelve-Bell Classical
Classical music is interesting and fun on handbells! Sometimes it’s worshipful, such as Holy is the Lord; other times it’s thoughtful and nostalgic, like Barcarolle; and other times it’s just plain wild, such as Farandole. Regardless, it requires careful concentration, and getting to the point when you present it to others is a reward in …
Twelve-Bell Music
Twelve-bell music has been around for quite a while. The usual convention has been to compose for twelve white key bells from C5 to G6 (so, C5, D5, E5, F5, G5, A5, B5, C6, D6, E6, F6, G6). More than a few sets of bells, particularly in the United Kingdom, consist of those notes, possibly …
