3, 4, or 5 octaves handbells - Level 2 - Digital Download SKU: C7.CGB719 Composed by Karen Lakey Buckwalter. General. Score. 4 pages. Chorister's Guild - Digital #CGB719. Published by Chorister's Guild - Digital (C7.CGB719). UPC: 749193016664.Originally composed for a children's handbell choir, Morning Joy sparkles with its generous use of mallet techniques. Ringers of all ages will appreciate its simple but radiant effervescence, making it appropriate for use on most Sundays, including Easter morning! The piece will also be a great choice for festivals.

3, 4, or 5 octaves handbells - Level 2 - Digital Download SKU: C7.CGB927 Composed by Karen Lakey Buckwalter. Arranged by Karen Lakey Buckwalter. General. With Rainstick(s). Score. 4 pages. Chorister's Guild - Digital #CGB927. Published by Chorister's Guild - Digital (C7.CGB927). UPC: 749193022207.As Rain From the Clouds, a hymn found in the Evangelical Lutheran Worship hymnal, has been arranged by Karen Buckwalter, for 3-5 octaves of handbells alone, harp alone or handbells and harp together. A separate version for a 26 string lever harp is also available. Based on the familiar Scottish tune, AFTON WATER (Flow Gently, Sweet Afton), the lyrics of the hymn speak of God’s Word as rain from the clouds and soil for good seed to grow. Appropriate for any Sunday, this lovely, lyrical arrangement will also be a great change of pace in a concert or festival setting.

3, 4 or 5 octaves handbells and optional 3 octaves handchimes - Level 2 - Digital Download SKU: C7.CGB1252 Composed by Karen Lakey Buckwalter. General | Communion | Lent | Stewardship. With optional 3 octaves handchimes. Score. 8 pages. Chorister's Guild - Digital #CGB1252. Published by Chorister's Guild - Digital (C7.CGB1252). The tune, BEACH SPRING, is commonly found in hymnals paired with various texts including Wash, O God, Your Sons and Daughters and Lord, Whose Love Through Humble Service. This American melody from the mid-1800s is given expressive and sensitive treatment by arranger Karen Buckwalter. Following a quiet and serene opening, it blossoms in the center section with full and beautiful harmonies and then returns to the original serenity of the opening. Perfect for themes of baptism, discipleship and compassion, Meditation on Beach Spring will be a very versatile addition to your handbell library.

3, 4, or 5 octaves handbells - Level 2+ - Digital Download SKU: C7.CGB1015 Composed by Karen Lakey Buckwalter. Arranged by Karen Lakey Buckwalter. General. With 36 string harp. Score. 4 pages. Chorister's Guild - Digital #CGB1015. Published by Chorister's Guild - Digital (C7.CGB1015). UPC: 749193025956.The tune DIM OND JESU by Welsh-American composer Robert Lowry appeared in older Welsh hymnals paired with the text, Praise the Lord, ye heav’ns adore Him. Sometime in the early 1900’s, it was also paired with a William Rees text, Here is Love Vast as the Ocean. Karen has lifted up her own Welsh ancestry by arranging this lovely, lyrical tune for handbells. It is appropriate for worship and also provides a quiet change of pace in concert settings. If desired it may be played along with a 36 string harp, which has a separate but compatible score.

Handbells 3-5 octave handbells - Level 3 - Digital Download SKU: H1.1718DP Arranged by Karen Buckwalter. Hymntune, General Worship. Handbell score. 8 pages. Hope Publishing - Digital #1718DP. Published by Hope Publishing - Digital (H1.1718DP). 1 Corinthians 13:12 - 2 Peter 3:9 - Deuteronomy 1:31 - Isaiah 40:11 - Isaiah 46:4 - Isaiah 63:9 - James 1:17 - Psalms 103:1 - Psalms 103:2 - Psalms 103:3 - Psalms 103:4 - Psalms 103:5 - Psalms 103:6 - Psalms 103:7 - Ephesians 2:1 - E.Classic hymn Choral Setting by Karen Buckwalter.

3, 4, 5 or 6 octaves handbells - Level 3 - Digital Download SKU: C7.CGB1248 Composed by Karen Lakey Buckwalter. Lent, General. Score. 8 pages. Chorister's Guild - Digital #CGB1248. Published by Chorister's Guild - Digital (C7.CGB1248). This familiar African American spiritual is often used during the Lenten season. However, its text actually makes it suitable for many times of the year in worship settings that lift up the theme of Jesus as a constant companion. Karen Buckwalter’s flowing arrangement of this haunting melody brings the listener into this timeless text of yearning for help in difficult times. The center section depicts this struggle with a slightly more chromatic treatment followed by full, rich harmonies before returning to the haunting opening measures.

3, 4, 5, 6, or 7 octaves handbells - Level 5 - Digital Download SKU: C7.CGB962 Composed by Alex Guebert. Arranged by Alex Guebert. General, Easter. Master Ringer. Score. 16 pages. Chorister's Guild - Digital #CGB962. Published by Chorister's Guild - Digital (C7.CGB962). UPC: 749193023969.Ring and Sing the Seasons is a reproducible collection comprised of both seasonal and general use hymn arrangements. The arrangements feature very simple rhythms and chords for handbells or handchimes, and unison vocal parts. Also included is an original processional, composed of layered ostinato patterns, with alternate texts for General, Christmas, Palm Sunday and Easter use. In her preface, Karen Lakey Buckwalter writes, Having served 38 years in full time music ministry, I realized some of the most joyful moments were convincing choirs of all ages that they could ring and sing simultaneously. One also has the option of having a soloist or vocal choir sing the hymn tune accompanied by the handbell or handchime choir. Separate vocal pages are included for the convenience of non-ringing singers. Contents: The Bells of Christmas; Christians, We Have Met to Worship; God, Who Made the Earth and Heaven; He Is Born; I Want Jesus to Walk with Me; Processional; That Easter Day with Joy Was Bright; This Is My Father's World.

3 octaves handbells - Level 1+ - Digital Download SKU: C7.CGB573 Composed by Karen Lakey Buckwalter. Easter, General. With 3 octaves handchimes. Score. 4 pages. Chorister's Guild - Digital #CGB573. Published by Chorister's Guild - Digital (C7.CGB573). UPC: 749193013786.This collection includes four reflective, variable-length pieces suitable for communion or general use. Three of the pieces are arrangements of HOLY MANNA, PICARDY and an old Cornish round, The Lord is My Shepherd. The fourth piece, In Remembrance (or Meditation in G Minor), is an original composition, which also incorporates the optional use of the hymn tune MARTYRDOM.

3, 4, 5, or 6 octaves handbells - Level 3 - Digital Download SKU: C7.CGB1045 Composed by Karen Lakey Buckwalter. General. Score. 12 pages. Chorister's Guild - Digital #CGB1045. Published by Chorister's Guild - Digital (C7.CGB1045). UPC: 749193026816.Composed for the Greater Dallas Handbell Association, Tower Praises begins as though we were hearing tower bells from afar in the countryside. The entire piece has many slow, drifting scale passages which are paired with an original melody. This melody is both hidden in the middle bells and can also be found in broad, sweeping, forte passages. The center section is based on the English method of tower ringing known as Plain Hunt Major and takes ringers back in history to the roots of tower ringing.

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.

3, 4, or 5 octaves handbells - Level 2+ - Digital Download SKU: C7.CGB505 Composed by Karen Lakey Buckwalter. ALL, General. With 3, 4 or 5 octaves handchimes, Solo, Piano. Score. 8 pages. Chorister's Guild - Digital #CGB505. Published by Chorister's Guild - Digital (C7.CGB505). UPC: 749193012475.Partially inspired by John Gillespie Magee Jr.'s famous poem, High Flight, this creative arrangement of the spiritual features a soaring accompaniment as well as majestic harmonies reflective of the wind-swept heights and sun-split clouds. Appropriate for services of remembrance, this work would also provide a time for reflection within a concert setting. The optional vocal solo and piano part are included in the full score - CGB504.

3, 4, or 5 octaves handbells - Level 1+ - Digital Download Composed by Karen Buckwalter. General. Score. 8 pages. Chorister\'s Guild - Digital #CGB817. Published by Chorister\'s Guild - Digital

3, 4 or 5 octaves handbells with optional finger cymbals and hand drum - Level 3 - Digital Download SKU: C7.CGB1281 Composed by Karen Buckwalter. General. With 3, 4 or 5 octaves handbells with optional finger cymbals and hand drum. Full score. 16 pages. Chorister's Guild - Digital #CGB1281. Published by Chorister's Guild - Digital (C7.CGB1281). Rigaudon (pronounced Rih-gah-DOHN) is a lively dance for 3-5 octaves of handbells with optional finger cymbals and hand drum. It is filled with colorful harmonies due to a combination of both major and mixolydian harmonies, and it makes use of several percussive techniques that will keep your ringers and audience energized. It will be a great addition to your handbell library.

3, 4 or 5 octaves handbells with optional finger cymbals and hand drum - Level 3 - Digital Download SKU: C7.CGB1282 Composed by Karen Buckwalter. General. With optional finger cymbals and hand drum. Score. 8 pages. Chorister's Guild - Digital #CGB1282. Published by Chorister's Guild - Digital (C7.CGB1282). Rigaudon (pronounced Rih-gah-DOHN) is a lively dance for 3-5 octaves of handbells with optional finger cymbals and hand drum. It is filled with colorful harmonies due to a combination of both major and mixolydian harmonies, and it makes use of several percussive techniques that will keep your ringers and audience energized. It will be a great addition to your handbell library.

3, 4 or 5 octaves handbells - Level 2+ - Digital Download SKU: C7.CGB1290 Composed by Karen Buckwalter. General. Score. 8 pages. Chorister's Guild - Digital #CGB1290. Published by Chorister's Guild - Digital (C7.CGB1290). Procession and Exaltation may be performed as two separate pieces but was originally designed to be rung as its title suggests. The simple Procession may be easily memorized and flows nicely into Exaltation whenever the processing ringers arrive at the handbell tables.  A joyous piece, it is very chordal and offers your handbell choir the opportunity to process on a festive Sunday or for the opening piece of your next concert.  .