Handbell - Level 3 - Digital Download SKU: A0.953732 Composed by Oscar Ahnfelt and Charles H. Gabriel, Walter Stillman Martin, and William Henry Monk. Arranged by G. R. Adkison. Christian,Sacred. Score. 6 pages. Gary Ray Adkison #15171. Published by Gary Ray Adkison (A0.953732). God: My Helper, Comforter, Companion, Provider, Protector is a 71 measure arrangement for 4-5 octave handbell choir, and OPTIONAL 3 octaves of handchimes. It is a medley of Christian hymns that deal with some of the attributes of God, as they relate to His followers. Specifically, it includes Abide with Me, God Will Take Care of You, Day by Day and Just When I Need Him Most. It is probably a level 3+ arrangement. The God Will Take Care of You section starts with a duet in the handchimes, with the melody line switching from treble clef to bass clef, in the verse. Of course, handbells can be used instead of handchimes, if desired. In the chorus, martellato is used in the bass clef, while there is a descant going on in the high treble clef, with the melody sandwiched in between. In the last section (Just When I Need Him Most) interesting chords, bass runs and melody line doubling, with chords filled in between the doubled melody notes, build to an ending culminating in a repeat of the last musical phrase, at a slower, more majestic tempo. The first 3 selections are more laid-back; the last is presented in a more energetic fashion.

Handbell - Level 2 - Digital Download SKU: A0.953727 Composed by William B. Bradbury and John B. Dykes. Arranged by G. R. Adkison. Christian,Sacred. Score. 5 pages. Gary Ray Adkison #14257. Published by Gary Ray Adkison (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.

3, 4, or 5 octaves handbells - Level 3 - Digital Download SKU: C7.CGB776 If I Were a Butterfly. Composed by Valerie W Stephenson. General. With 3 octaves handchimes. Score. 8 pages. Chorister's Guild - Digital #CGB776. Published by Chorister's Guild - Digital (C7.CGB776). UPC: 749193017869.The Butterfly Song is an upbeat, happy song of gratitude. The text of the original song by Brian M. Howard begins, If I were a butterfly, I’d thank you Lord for giving me wings. It follows with other stanzas in different styles for different creatures of our world. Though the tune is simple and memorable, the ringing skills require malleting, some chromatics, grace notes, handchimes, gyros and shakes. This bouncy, joyous arrangement will be a delightful addition to worship services, concerts and festivals.

Handbell - Level 4 - Digital Download SKU: A0.1049107 By Lady Gaga And Ariana Grande. By Ariana Grande, Betty Wright, Jeremiah Burden, Lynn Williams, Martin Bresso, Matthew Burns, Michael Tucker, Nija Charles, Rami Yacoub, and Stefani Germanotta. Arranged by arr. Nicholas A. Hanson (ASCAP). Pop,Rock. Score. 13 pages. 8-bit handbell publications #653500. Published by 8-bit handbell publications (A0.1049107). Lady Gaga and Ariana Grande's smash collaboration is ready for your ringers to ring (and dance?)! There are a few tricky rhythms, but the repetition will be helpful in learning the parts quickly. Oh! Are there any Lady Gaga impersonators in your ensemble? Give them a chance to shine! Also, adding a drum kit or cajon is encouraged! It is arranged for 4-6 octaves and is a Level 4-.

Handbell - Level 2 - Digital Download SKU: A0.953733 Composed by Frank M. Davis, Henry Smart, John Hughes, Robert Lowry, William B. Bradbury, and and George A. Young. Arranged by G. R. Adkison. Christian,Sacred. Score. 10 pages. Gary Ray Adkison #14705. Published by Gary Ray Adkison (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.

5, 6, or 7 octaves handbells - Level 2 - Digital Download SKU: C7.CGB769 Composed by Karen Thompson. General, Lent, Pentecost, Holy Communion. Ring More with Less. With 5, 6 or 7 ringers (2/3 Octaves). Score. 8 pages. Chorister's Guild - Digital #CGB769. Published by Chorister's Guild - Digital (C7.CGB769). UPC: 749193017791.The Butterfly Song is an upbeat, happy song of gratitude. The text of the original song by Brian M. Howard begins, If I were a butterfly, I'd thank you Lord for giving me wings. It follows with other stanzas in different styles for different creatures of our world. Though the tune is simple and memorable, the ringing skills require malleting, some chromatics, grace notes, handchimes, gyros and shakes. This bouncy, joyous arrangement will be a delightful addition to worship services, concerts and festivals.

3, 4, or 5 octaves handbells - Level 3 - Digital Download SKU: C7.CGB988 Composed by Karen Lakey Buckwalter. General. With Triangle, Tambourine. Score. 12 pages. Chorister's Guild - Digital #CGB988. Published by Chorister's Guild - Digital (C7.CGB988). UPC: 749193024843.These twelve accompaniments for familiar hymns are suitable for various occasions: accompanying congregational singing (try one stanza with bell accompaniment only), accompanying hymn sing-alongs (hymn text sheets are provided and may be copied), accompanying a vocal or instrumental soloist, or accompanying the piano/organ playing of the hymns. Some or all of the hymn accompaniments may be played as a medley, with a soloist or pianist/organist providing the melody. The arrangements are accessible for beginning choirs, but also will be useful for more advanced groups. Notation is entirely in whole, half and quarter notes and accidentals may be omitted. Contents: All Creatures of Our God and King; All Things Bright and Beautiful; The Church's One Foundation; Faith of Our Fathers; God of Grace and God of Glory; Holy, Holy, Holy, Lord God Almignty; I Sing the Almigty Power of God; Loe Divine, All Loves Excelling; Now Thank We All Our God; O Jesus, I Have Promised; O Master, Let Me Walk with Thee; Praise to the Lord, the Almignty.