SKU: H1.RS7723HBDP

2 Corinthians 1:3 - Deuteronomy:31:6 - Isaiah 50:10 - Isaiah 6:1 - Isaiah 6:2 - Isaiah 6:3 - Isaiah 6:4 - Isaiah 6:5 - Isaiah 6:6 - Isaiah 6:7 - Isaiah 6:8 - Lamentations 3:23 - Psalms 10:18 - Psalms 104:1 - Psalms 104:2 - Psalms 104.

Hymn tune Choral Setting by Barbara B. Kinyon.

SKU: C7.CGB577

UPC: 749193013823.

Level 3+ * This dramatic original work is a musical interpretation of the text from Isaiah 53:4-5: Surely he hath borne our griefs, and carried our sorrows.... A simple accompaniment of quarter-note chords lies under the plaintive yet lyrical melody, which grows and develops throughout the first section. The melody and the accompaniment become increasingly more complex and aggressive until reaching a dissonant, fortissimo climax, when random ringing with chimes delicately accompanies a return of the melody. Appropriate during Lent or whenever this scripture passage is used (RCL, Year B, Proper 24.).

SKU: C7.CGB695

UPC: 749193016008.

Level 3 * This energetic arrangement of a traditional Catalonian carol employs percussion and mallet technique to convey the anticipation of the season. Following two statements of the melody in D major, a slow handchime section in b minor reflects the hymn stanza In the hopeless time of sin shadows deep had fallen. A modulation to C major and 6/8 meter bring the setting to a vibrant close.

SKU: H1.2165DP

1 Timothy 1:17 - 1 Timothy 6:12 - 2 Timothy 2:3 - 2 Timothy 4:8 - Ephesians 4:1 - Ephesians 4:2 - Ephesians 4:3 - Ephesians 4:4 - Ephesians 4:5 - Ephesians 4:6 - Ephesians 4:7 - Ephesians 4:8 - Ephesians 4:9 - Ephesians 4:10 - Ephesi.

19th Century hymn Barbara Kinyon's 3-6 octave arrangement of this 19th Century hymn is triumphant and joyous. The sound is both full and harmonically interesting including two very colorful modulations. It is a very powerful setting which builds harmonically and melodically throughout and ends with a surprising and effective conclusion. For the Easter season you may wish to use the hymn title The Day of Resurrection.

SKU: H1.1847DP

Old hymn
Rhythmically this treatment of Palestrina's tune is not difficult. The added techniques lend the music its charm and challenges novice ringers to grow. A special effect is acheived in the arrangements ending by combining a stacking of shook treble chords along with the echo technique in the bass.

SKU: H1.1690DP

Traditional hymn For 3 octave handbells w/opt. 2-3 oct. handchime.

SKU: A0.1300723

3-6 Octaves, Level 2+

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This haunting setting of the hymntune SELENA is appropriate for any point during the Lenten season.  Rich harmonies and flowing lines abound, letting groups focus on their musicality and expression.

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SKU: A0.953727

Holy God Medley is a medley of the Christian hymns: He Leadeth Me, O Blessed Thought and Holy, Holy, Holy arranged for 4-5 octave handbell choirs. It starts with a two measure introduction, followed by He Leadeth Me, O Blessed Thought. This is fairly up-tempo, with a surprise modulation going into the chorus. In the chorus, there are bass runs, a brief descant line, and doubling of the melody into the high bells. There are then two verses of Holy, Holy, Holy. The first verse is slow and is in ¾ time, instead of the normal common meter. It is also soft and *very* plain, as a setup for the last verse, which is faster, and grows in volume to the end, with much fuller chords, and uses the normal common meter that the original hymn uses. There is another surprise modulation halfway through this verse. Very full chords are used, with a brief bass clef downward arpeggio in the next to last measure, to emphasize the ending. The first verse of Holy, Holy, Holy can be performed with handchimes, if desired, although the arrangement is not scored as such. The audio demonstration clip provided is in a piano voice (patch) but suffices to demonstrate how this arrangement is generally meant to sound. I believe that this is probably a 2+ (2 plus) arrangement in degree of difficulty.

SKU: C7.CGB368

UPC: 749193009611.

3, 4 or 5 octaves o General o Level 2 o This gentle, lyrical original composition displays the ability of handbells to play delicate, flowing melodic lines. Suitable for either a concert program or a worship service, the piece also allows ample opportunity to teach phrasing and dynamic shading.

SKU: C7.CGB363

UPC: 749193009550.

4-5 octaves o Christmas o Level 4 o This exquisite setting of the familiar Polish carol demonstrates Betty Garee's understanding of the handbell idiom and the writing genius which made her one of our foremost handbell composers. Somewhat impressionistic in style, the use of LV, mallets on suspended bells, scale passages, chromaticism, changing meters, and two-against-three make this piece a must in the repertoire of intermediate and advanced bell choirs. When careful attention is given to the musical details indicated by the composer, this piece will be a moving addition to both concerts and worship services.

SKU: H1.1336DP

Three Christmas Carols Three pieces, O Come, All Ye Faithful and O Come, Little Children and Silent Night scored for 2-octaves with eight optional bells from the 3rd-octave. Play individually or as a suite.

SKU: A0.953733

God: Our Leader Medley is a 120 measure arrangement for 4-5 octave handbell choir and 3 octaves of OPTIONAL associated handchimes, although the handchime parts can also be played by handbells. The overall theme is the leadership of God in the life of the Christian. This is a medley of 7 Christian hymns. The first 4 are requests---requests to God to lead us. The last 3 are descriptions of God leading us (responses by God). The 1st request is presented by the handchimes playing Savior Lead Me. This is a simple, easy to play section in the key of D. Still in D, the 2nd request is Lead on, O King Eternal. After a false modulation, the 3rd request is Savior, Like a Shepherd Lead Us. This features a few bass runs. After a modulation to the key of G, the 4th request starts with Guide Me, O Thou Great Jehova. Also featuring some bass runs, it also makes use of descant lines. The 1st response, also in G, is All the Way My Savior Leads Me. This section is not in the original 3/4 time, but in 4/4 time, although near the end it reverts to the normal 3/4. It makes heavy use of fills and a brief descant line. The 2nd response is a 6/4 version of God Leads Us Along in the key of C. Again, there is a brief descant line. The last response is He Leadeth Me, also in C, that features two descant passages, and bass runs in the last two lines. After the first section of the overall arrangement, the chords used are often significantly more interesting than the chords normally used with these 7 hymns. This arrangement uses various dynamic and tempo markings, in order to achieve musical contrast, and still be true to the character of the original hymns. (The MP3 audio demonstration file provided is in a piano patch (voice), although the actual arrangement is for (and, of course, will sound better with a) handbell choir.) This arrangement is probably a level 2+ (2 plus) degree of difficulty.