Handbell - Level 2 - Digital Download SKU: A0.707951 Composed by Various. Arranged by Kristine Johanek. Easter,Sacred. Score. 16 pages. Kristine Johanek #3457143. Published by Kristine Johanek (A0.707951). Here are five bell descants written for five favorite Easter hymns. These are flexible and reproducible descants written out both with keyboard accompaniment and with a separate traditional bell score. These descants can be used with congregational singing, choral performances or vocal and instrumental solos. The five hymns are: *The Strife Is O’er (Victory)*Jesus Christ Is Risen Today (Easter Hymn) *Come Ye Faithful, Raise the Strain (St. Kevin) *The Day of Resurrection (Lancashire) *Truro (Lift Up Your Heads, Ye Mighty Gates/Christ Is Alive!) (Two versions - key of C and key of D.)All descants are playable by 13 to 15 bells from a two octave set of handbells, tone chimes, hand chimes, choirchimes,  belle plates or chimettes. These descants are at an early intermediate level of playability.

Handbell - Level 2 - Digital Download SKU: A0.707954 Composed by Various. Arranged by Kristine Johanek. Easter,Sacred. Score. 21 pages. Kristine Johanek #3461613. Published by Kristine Johanek (A0.707954). This is the second set of reproducible descants for traditional Easter hymns of many denominations and traditions. Using from 11 to 15 bells from a standard two octave set of bells, these descants can be used with the songs from your own hymnal, or with the included keyboard accompaniment parts. Hymns included are:Thine Is the Glory (Judas Macabeus)

Handbell - Level 2 - Digital Download SKU: A0.796342 Composed by Martin Luther. Arranged by Diana Meux. Sacred,Spiritual. Score. 6 pages. Download Church Music #6601373. Published by Download Church Music (A0.796342). Descant on the hymn A Mighty Fortress is Our God arranged for a small handbells ensemble; 2 octaves, 10 bells used. Files include 1) Handbells part with stanza 2 for reference (best fit; but may be used with other stanzas), and 2) Handbells part only.  (Note 6 total pages, but first 3 are sample pages.)   Could also be played by the 20-note chromatic handbell set by KidsPlay (or 8-note + expanded range set).Use hymnal or other source for accompaniment. Fits Lutheran Service Book (LSB) and The Lutheran Hymnal (TLH) settings; may fit others. **Note different measuring. Tune: EIN FESTE BURG by Martin Luther. This is the RHYTHMIC version.  For Reformation. Option: Use this descant for stanza 2 and trumpet descant for last stanza. (https://www.sheetmusicplus.com/title/a-mighty-fortress-is-our-god-rhythmic-trumpet-melody-and-descan... ) 

Handbell - Level 3 - Digital Download SKU: A0.796337 Composed by Brüder Choral-Buch, 1784. Arranged by Diana Meux. Children,Easter,Sacred,Spiritual. Score. 2 pages. Download Church Music #6363391. Published by Download Church Music (A0.796337). Descant for handbells or handchimes, 2 octaves, 10 bells used. Tune: WEIL ICH JESU SCHAFLEIN BIN. Melody and text included for reference. 1 page. (File contains 2 pages; first is sample page only.)  Use hymnal or other source for accompaniment; or have children sing the melody for one or more stanzas during handbells only descant.  Descant fits both Lutheran Worship and Lutheran Service Book settings (easily adaptable to LW's notation), may fit others.Uses: Easter, Good Shepherd Sunday, children's music.

Handbell - Level 2 - Digital Download SKU: A0.796325 Composed by George Job Elvey. Arranged by Diana Meux. Holiday,Sacred. Score. 4 pages. Download Church Music #3860063. Published by Download Church Music (A0.796325). Handbells introduction and descant for the Thanksgiving hymn Come, You Thankful People, Come (TUNE: ST. GEORGE'S, WINDSOR). 1 page each.  (4 total pages; first two are sample pages only.) Use this for a smaller handbell group to introduce the hymn, then have the bells play the descant for stanza 4.Introduction: 3 octaves, 12 bells used.Descant: 3 octaves, 14 bells used.  Some ringers can keep the same bells as in the introduction; some can switch during singing of other stanzas.  Use hymnal or other source for accompaniment.  Descant fits Lutheran Worship, Lutheran Book of Worship, and Lutheran Service Book.  May also fit other settings.  Same tune is also used for the Epiphany hymn Songs of Thankfulness and Praise.  .

Handbell - Level 2 - Digital Download SKU: A0.905424 Composed by Martin Luther, setting by J.S. Bach. Arranged by Ashley Danyew. Christian,Sacred,Spiritual. Score. 4 pages. Ashley Danyew #5803063. Published by Ashley Danyew (A0.905424). Arranged for 21 Handbells (3 Octaves) + Piano or Organ Accompaniment**REPRODUCIBLE** Your purchase includes a license to print as many copies as you need for your handbell ensemble.This setting of A Mighty Fortress Is Our God includes an optional 4-bar introduction (I suggest having this lead directly into the organ or piano introduction). The hymn accompaniment (mm. 5-23) may be played on any number of verses, but I suggest vv. 1, 2, and 4, at most. This arrangement matches the version of the hymn found in the Luthern Service Book (LSB).Approx. 1'01

3, 4, 5, 6, or 7 octaves handbells - Level 3 - Digital Download SKU: C7.CGB706 Composed by Michael Helman. Christmas. With 3, 4, or 5 octaves handchimes. Score. 12 pages. Chorister's Guild - Digital #CGB706. Published by Chorister's Guild - Digital (C7.CGB706). UPC: 749193016152.When In Our Music God Is Glorified is an arrangement of the tune Engelberg that may be played by handbells alone, or in conjunction with organ, brass, timpani, SATB choir, and congregation. This glorious festival hymn arrangement begins with a fanfare introduction, followed by a straightforward setting of the first verse sung in unison. The second verse features the choir in four parts, accompanied by the bells and organ only. The brass and timpani join in on the third verse, which features a malleted or plucked bass line in the handbells, creating a march-like feel. A fanfare interlude precedes the majestic fourth verse, which features a soaring soprano descant, and a brief choral Amen concludes the arrangement. This hymn arrangement is perfect for worship, concert, or festival use.

Composed by Various. Arranged by Kristine Johanek. Christian, Christmas. Score and parts. 20 pages. Kristine Johanek #3875997. Published by Kristine Johanek

Composed by Various. Arranged by Kristine Johanek. Christmas, Sacred. Score. 17 pages. Kristine Johanek #3868833. Published by Kristine Johanek

Arranged by Ellen Jane Lorenz. Handbell score. 8 pages. Published by Lorenz Publishing Company (LX.HB170). - handbell score - - Lorenz Publishing - Digital Sheet Music

Handbell - Level 2 - Digital Download SKU: A0.953723 Composed by Traditional English Melody. Arranged by G. R. Adkison. Christian,Sacred. Score. 4 pages. Gary Ray Adkison #14035. Published by Gary Ray Adkison (A0.953723). I Sing the Mighty Power of God is a 51 measure arrangement for 4-5 octave handbell choir that has three contrasting verses based on the original Christian hymn. The first verse is fairly standard, except that some chord structures are used throughout the arrangement that are not the standard chords used in the original hymn. After the first verse (at the normal tempo) the tempo slows considerably, for a majestic effect, and the very lowest 4 octave bells are used for the melody line. At the same time, the chord structure here is provided by treble clef bells, from the bottom of the treble clef, through the highest note of the 5 octave range. This approach alternates with passages that are up to 5-octave unison passages. The early parts of the third verse are heavy on descant lines---sometimes descant chords instead of single-note descants, with a couple of bass runs in this verse, as well. There is a tag at the end---the last musical phrase is repeated with fuller chords at triple forte. There is a very non-standard chord, instead of the normal five-seven chord, right before the last chord. There is a brief shake on the first half of the last melody chord. This is probably about a level 2 degree of difficulty.

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.

3, 4, or 5 octaves handbells - Level 3 - Digital Download SKU: C7.CGB314 Composed by Anna Laura Page. Christmas. With 2 octaves handchimes. Score. 8 pages. Chorister's Guild - Digital #CGB314. Published by Chorister's Guild - Digital (C7.CGB314). UPC: 749193008447.Intended for congregational singing, this arrangement includes a fanfare introduction and four stanzas containing joyous harmonies and soaring descants. If desired, the handbell part can be played alone, and all other parts are optional.

Handbell - Level 2 - Digital Download SKU: A0.953737 Composed by COMPOSER Henry John Gauntlett, and a Traditional French Carol. Arranged by G. R. Adkison. Christian,Christmas,Sacred. Score. 4 pages. Gary Ray Adkison #30517. Published by Gary Ray Adkison (A0.953737). Song of Christmas is an arrangement for 3-4-5 octave handbell choir. It is a 56 measure Christmas carol medley. It starts with Once in Royal David's City, in the key of F. The first verse uses handchimes, although handbells can be substituted for the chimes, if desired. The second verse is louder, switches to handbells, uses fuller chords and is in the key of Bb. The last two musical phrases of this carol are repeated, grandioso. There is then a softer handchime repeat of the last phrase. Without pause, it begins a lively version of Sing We Now of Christmas in Eb. The melody alternates between handchimes and handbells. When the chimes are playing, the bells only play fills, etc. There is a brief (2 measure) passage with handbells in the key of D, then it switches back to Eb for the big ending, using only bells. The ending is half-timed, with a descending chordal descant to the martellato stinger. (Throughout the entire arrangement, handbells can substitute for handchimes.) This arrangement is probably about a level 2 degree of difficulty.

2 or 3 octaves handbells - Level 3- - Digital Download SKU: C7.CGB932 Composed by Cathy Moklebust. General. With flute (or violin), 2 or 3 octaves handchimes. Score. 16 pages. Chorister's Guild - Digital #CGB932. Published by Chorister's Guild - Digital (C7.CGB932). UPC: 749193022269.Commissioned for the Handbell Musicians of America, Area 8 2016 Festival/Conference, Despite the Storm is dedicated to the memory of Cheryl Abney, longtime Area 8 board member. This original composition for handbells, optional handchimes, and optional flute (or violin) features a nautical, Celtic-flavored melody in G minor, with a gentle LV accompaniment. The second section is in C minor, and includes a repetitive, turbulent 16th-note handbell ostinato played over the bass and lower treble handchime melody. The next section returns to the original melody, but now in G major, it is full and chordal, with a soaring flute descant. The work ends with calming singing bells. The two editions for 2-3 and 3-6 octaves are compatible for massed ringing.