Handbell - Level 1 - Digital Download

SKU: A0.1308213

Composed by American folk melody from Southern Harmony 1835. Arranged by Cheryl (Sutton) Baker - Bronze:FX. 19th Century,Christian,Praise & Worship,Religious. Score. 4 pages. Bronze:FX #897453. Published by Bronze:FX (A0.1308213).

The arrangement is for 5, 6, 7, or 8 ringers using two octaves of handbells or handchimes. Assignments are included according to the quantity of ringers, and the piece is Level 2 when played with seven or eight ringers. This piece may also be performed by four- or six- in-hand ensembles without tables.

Combining flowing lines with block chords, this arrangement of the familiar hymn tune is reminiscent of a music box. The melody is played both in the bass and the treble lines, and the easy rhythms never advance beyond the eighth note value. Every ringer is kept busy with lots of ringing, LV, some shakes, and minimal accidentals. There are a two gathering points where the ringers regain those who are lost or no longer together with the group's rhythm.

On Jordan's stormy banks I stand, and cast a wishful eye
To Canaan's fair and happy land, where my possession lie.
I am bound for the promised land. I am bound for the promised land.
Oh, who will come and go with me? I am bound for the promised land.
– lyrics by Samuel Stennet, 1787

The piece has a lovely reoccurring pattern that bridges the verses. There are two verses in all, and each one has a fermata (hold) on the question Oh, who will come and go with me?

Performance time:
• 2 minutes, 30 seconds.

Handbell,Instrumental Solo - Level 4 - Digital Download

SKU: A0.800469

Composed by Jason W. Krug. Sacred,Spiritual. Individual part. 4 pages. Grassy Meadow Music #6041279. Published by Grassy Meadow Music (A0.800469).

For the 12-bell ensemble looking for a bit of a challenge comes this joyous, energetic expression of praise! Featuring frequent moves from 6/8 to 3/4 and back (and a middle section almost entirely in 4/4), the varied and intense rhythms will keep ringers on their toes and delight your listeners!  Written for just twelve handbells between F5 and C7 and no bell changes, it can be played by anywhere from three players using four-in-hand up to six players each holding two bells.

Purchase of this PDF entitles original purchaser to make as many copies as necessary for purchaser's sole use. Permission is also granted to broadcast or live stream performances.

Handbell,Instrumental Solo - Level 3 - Digital Download

SKU: A0.800497

Composed by Traditional. Arranged by Jason W. Krug. Christmas,Sacred. Individual part. 4 pages. Grassy Meadow Music #6135217. Published by Grassy Meadow Music (A0.800497).

Reproducible!

This light and lively arrangement of the traditional English carol is sure to delight your listeners and ringers! Festive, dance-like rhythms combine with engaging harmonies and compelling rhythms to create a true aural treat!  Written for eight handbells between F5 and F6 with no bell changes, it can be played by anywhere from two players using four-in-hand up to four players each holding two bells.  

Be sure to check out the piano accompaniment to this arrangement!  

Handbell - Level 1 - Digital Download

SKU: A0.767676

Composed by French carol. Arranged by c.e. walz. Christmas,Sacred. Score. 2 pages. C.E. Walz #6081145. Published by C.E. Walz (A0.767676).

Sing We Now of Christmas is a wonderfully rhythmic minor key hymn that translates well to handbells, and beginning handbells at that! All within the span of less than an octave, this piece only requires six bells. If each ringer holds two bells, that makes only three ringers in all. My friend maestro said he likes the almost constant G on the second page, for he says it sounds like bells clanging in a tower, Christmas bells! Two pages, key of G minor, no key changes. Tempo set at 76 bpm, but challenge your choir to play this faster and see how that sounds!

Handbell - Level 4 - Digital Download

SKU: A0.1223435

Composed by Traditional French Carol. Arranged by Jason W. Krug. Christian,Christmas,Religious,Sacred,Traditional. 4 pages. Grassy Meadow Music #819625. Published by Grassy Meadow Music (A0.1223435).

8 Bell (F5-F6) Level 3+

Reproducible!

This rhythmic setting of the tune NOEL NOUVELET is ideal for the small ensemble looking for a challenge this Christmas season!  Written for eight handbells between F5 and F6 with no bell changes, it can be played by anywhere from two players using four-in-hand up to four players each holding two bells.  

Be sure to check out the piano accompaniment to this arrangement!   

Purchase of this PDF entitles original purchaser to make as many copies as necessary for purchaser's sole use.  Permission is also granted to broadcast or live stream performances.

Handbell,Instrumental Solo - Level 3 - Digital Download

SKU: A0.800579

Composed by Lowell Mason. Arranged by Jason W. Krug. Sacred. Individual part. 4 pages. Grassy Meadow Music #6668195. Published by Grassy Meadow Music (A0.800579).

8 Bell (F5-F6) Level 3

Reproducible!

Bold, celebratory rhythms and festive shakes create a moment of exuberance in this arrangement of the hymntune AZMON!  Written for eight handbells between F5 and F6 with no bell changes, it can be played by anywhere from two players using four-in-hand up to four players each holding two bells.  

Be sure to check out the piano accompaniment to this arrangement!  

• Purchase of this PDF entitles original purchaser to make as many copies as necessary for purchaser's sole use.  Permission is also granted to broadcast or live stream performances.