Handbells 3-5 Oct. w/opt. 3 Oct. Handchimes - Level 2 - Digital Download SKU: H1.2548DP Arranged by Arnold B. Sherman and Joel Raney. Hymntune, Lent. Handbell score. 8 pages. Hope Publishing - Digital #2548DP. Published by Hope Publishing - Digital (H1.2548DP). Lenten Hymn tune Fanny Crosby's hymn text, Near the Cross, is a meaningful, devotional prayer that is especially useful for the Lenten season or communion service. Joel Raney captured its spiritual essence in a piano solo that Arnold B. Sherman has now adapted for 3-5 octaves handbells and 3 octaves of optional handchimes. The addition of strings (Violin 1 & 2, Cello or Synth)added by Joel Raney, makes this an enthralling musical experience.

Handbells handbell choir (3-5 octaves) with optional 3 octave handchimes - Level 2 - Digital Download SKU: H1.2343DP Arranged by Tammy Waldrop. General Worship. Handbell score. 8 pages. Hope Publishing - Digital #2343DP. Published by Hope Publishing - Digital (H1.2343DP). American Folk Tune This arrangement invokes the style of American Mountain and Bluegrass music. The opening malleted bass line mimics the plucked strings of the acoustic bass, the treble thumb-damped chords resemble the chop of the mandolin, and the melody sings forth as a violin in a mournful low register. This is arranged for 3-5 octaves with optional 3 octave handchimes.

Two-part chorus - Digital Download SKU: C7.CGA1633 Composed by Mark Burrows. General. With Four handbells or handchimes. Sacred Anthem. Octavo. 16 pages. Chorister's Guild - Digital #CGA1633. Published by Chorister's Guild - Digital (C7.CGA1633). Composer Mark Burrows offers us the reminder that God's light is always shining through creation: the sun, the moon, the stars... and fireflies. Burrows knits text and melody together into an imaginative anthem for two-part voices, capturing the wonder and innocence of God's world. Four optional handbells or handchimes add the perfect amount of sparkle as children's voices shine in their own soaring melody. Consider visual/lighting effects to complement this anthem in worship or concert.

Handbells 3-5 octave handbells with optional 3-5 octave handchimes - Level 3 - Digital Download SKU: H1.2556DP Composed by Pee Wee King and Redd Stewart. Arranged by Joel Raney. General Worship, Sacred. Handbell score. 7 pages. Hope Publishing - Digital #2556DP. Published by Hope Publishing - Digital (H1.2556DP). By Redd Stewart & Pee Wee King.Familiar tune by Redd Stewart & Pee Wee King This lively arrangement of a familiar tune is uplifting and celebratory, with modulations and fresh rhythmic vitality. Set for either 3-5 octave handbells or 5-7 octaves, both with optional handchimes, this is a fun piece for many ensembles to enjoy and perform.

Handbells handbell choir (3-5 octaves) with optional 3 octave handchimes - Level 2 - Digital Download SKU: H1.2442DP Arranged by Susan Geschke. Advent, Christmas, Sacred. Handbell score. 8 pages. Hope Publishing - Digital #2442DP. Published by Hope Publishing - Digital (H1.2442DP). Haggai:2:7 - Isaiah 11:1 - Isaiah 30:21 - Isaiah 7:14 - Isaiah 9:2 - John 14:6 - John 16:13 - Job 38:12 - Luke 1:78 - Matthew 1:23 - Revelation 3:7.Beloved Advent Hymn Susan Geschke's passionate treatment of this beloved Advent hymn captures the quiet reverence and expectation of the season. Gorgeous original material, plus a verse of O Little Town of Bethlehem that can be played by the optional 3 octave handchimes adds variety and interest.

Fl(C Inst),Handchimes 3-5(Cello) - Level 4 - Digital Download SKU: C7.CGB645 Composed by Kevin McChesney and Ralph Vaughan Williams. Arranged by Kevin McChesney and Ralph Vaughan Williams. Christmas, General. Master Ringer. With Flute (C Instrument), 3, 4, or 5 octaves handchimes, cello. Score and parts. 20 pages. Chorister's Guild - Digital #CGB645. Published by Chorister's Guild - Digital (C7.CGB645). UPC: 749193015117.Level 3 * Flexibly designed, this piece may be used as a congregational hymn accompaniment with brass quintet, timpani, organ, and mixed chorus, or the vocal and instrumental forces may be omitted and the handbell part played alone. The arrangement includes an introductory fanfare, four musical verses with an interlude between the third and fourth, and an optional ending. The setting of the third stanza is particularly descriptive of the war-like text, using dissonant chords, martellato lifts, and shaking, then ending triumphantly.

Handchimes, Percussion - Level 4 - Digital Download SKU: H1.2814PDP Arranged by Joel Raney. Christmas, Sacred. Instrumental Parts: Conductor's Score. 20 pages. Hope Publishing - Digital #2814PDP. Published by Hope Publishing - Digital (H1.2814PDP). By Johnny Marks.Popular Christmas tune by Johnny Marks This holiday classic was made famous by Burl Ives as the title track from his 1965 Christmas album. The charm and nuances that make this favorite tug at the heartstrings and call up fond memories from Christmases past are perfectly captured in this enchanting setting. The addition of handchimes, synth strings and percussion further enhances the feeling of this magical time of the year.

2 or 3 octaves handbells - Level 3 - Digital Download SKU: C7.CGB950 Now the Green Blade Rises. Composed by Sondra K. Tucker. Arranged by Sondra K. Tucker. Christmas, Eastertide. With 2 or 3 octaves handchimes. Score. 8 pages. Chorister's Guild - Digital #CGB950. Published by Chorister's Guild - Digital (C7.CGB950). UPC: 749193022771.The French carol NOEL NOUVELET is given a fresh treatment in this sparkling setting.  The malleted chromatic runs are easily achieved, yet give a harmonic complexity to the accompaniment.  The optional handchimes add another dimension to the tonal palette.  This creative arrangement will be a joyous addition to any worship service, concert or festival. Published in compatible editions for 2-3 and 3-5 octaves.

Handbells 3-6 octave handbell choir with optional 2-3 octave handchimes - Level 3 - Digital Download SKU: H1.2728DP Arranged by Sandra Eithun. Christmas, Sacred. Handbell score. 12 pages. Hope Publishing - Digital #2728DP. Published by Hope Publishing - Digital (H1.2728DP). Christmas hymn With suspended bells quietly calling, O Come, O Come, Emmanuel, the scene is set for the urgency and excitement that is to follow - proclaim the good news that He Is Born! The faster tempo, minor backdrop and tabled mallet accompaniment drive the piece forward with the urgent message of the Christ Child's birth. The contrasting middle section offers a warmer, more thoughtful statement that includes lingering LV passages and optional handchimes. The piece closes by reprising the spirited section and is capped off with a celebratory fanfare in major tonalities.

3, 4, or 5 octaves handbells - Level 3 - Digital Download SKU: C7.CGB951 Now the Green Blade Rises. Composed by Sondra K. Tucker. Arranged by Sondra K. Tucker. Christmas; Eastertide. With 2 or 3 octaves handchimes. Score. 8 pages. Chorister's Guild - Digital #CGB951. Published by Chorister's Guild - Digital (C7.CGB951). UPC: 749193022788.This energetic and joyous arrangement of the tunes OLD HUNDREDTH and ST. FLAVIAN was commissioned by The Bruton Parish of Williamsburg, Virginia, to commemorate the 300th anniversary of their historic church building, and to honor their music director and organist. Exciting LV eighth note patterns, rich, full chords, and the optional use of handchimes make this piece a thrilling addition to worship or concert opener.

2-3 & 3-6 octaves handbells - Level 2 - Digital Download SKU: C7.CGB1035 Amen, We Praise Your Name, O God. Composed by Cathy Moklebust. Arranged by Cathy Moklebust. With 2 or 3 and 3, 4, 5 or 6 octaves handchimes, djembe (or congas), caxixi (or maracas), and shekere (or other large shaker). Full score. 24 pages. Chorister's Guild - Digital #CGB1035. Published by Chorister's Guild - Digital (C7.CGB1035). UPC: 749193026748.Amen, We Praise Your Name, O God is the translation of this Swahili title, and it will be a joyous, uplifting, yet accessible addition to Cathy's other African pieces. Jubilant beginning and ending sections are separated by a slow, smooth section including handchimes. Malletting is used extensively, with only a few martellatos. Accompanying percussion instruments are djembe or congas, caxixi or maracas, and shekere or other large shaker. Two compatible editions for 2-3 and 3-6 are available, making this a perfect choice for festivals.

3, 4, or 5 octaves handbells - Level 3 - Digital Download SKU: C7.CGB798 Composed by Jane McFadden. Advent. With Opt. 2 octaves handchimes. Score. 8 pages. Chorister's Guild - Digital #CGB798. Published by Chorister's Guild - Digital (C7.CGB798). UPC: 749193018781.Composed in honor of Dr. Oran Nabors and for Cast of Bronze directed by Christopher Nabors, this work encompasses and embraces expressive melodies surrounded by the dramatic inclusion of cascading bells and contrasting dynamics. The use of handchimes coupled with the handbells gives the work depth and color and serves to intensify soaring displays of sound in all of the registers. If you like Dr. Payn's handbell work Radiance published by Choristers Guild in 2006, you will find this new addition to the CG catalogue to be a challenging, rewarding addition to the advanced choir repertoire and one that will captivate audiences all the way to the final dramatic ending.

2 or 3 octaves handbells - Level 1 - Digital Download SKU: C7.CGB497 Composed by Valerie W Stephenson. Christmas. With 2 or 3 octaves handchimes. Score. 4 pages. Chorister's Guild - Digital #CGB497. Published by Chorister's Guild - Digital (C7.CGB497). UPC: 749193012390.The ethereal opening and closing motifs, played on randomly-malleted suspended bells, suggest the mystery surrounding the beginning and ending of life. The music of the stanzas depicts the various stages of life as described in the hymn text. The third stanza is written for handchimes (optional) beneath a descant played with mallets on suspended bells. Mirroring the opening section, the piece grows softer until the final malleted chord. An optional hymn page for vocal soloist is included. If desired, the hymn text may be read by a narrator, beginning each stanza at the places indicated within the score.

Choral SATB w/opt. children's choir, bells, orga-D - Digital Download SKU: H1.C5500DP Arranged by Joel Raney. Piano with Optional Handbells, Handchimes, Percussion, Trumpet. Hymntune, General Worship. Octavo. 12 pages. Hope Publishing - Digital #C5500DP. Published by Hope Publishing - Digital (H1.C5500DP). 1 Corinthians 3:11 - Isaiah 28:16 - Ephesians 2:20 - 1 Peter 2:6 -.Original composition Stirring and energetic throughout, this hymn setting from Joel Raney builds, modulates and builds again to a broad, stately finale. The piece combines original material from Raney with the well-known text paired with the tune, LAUDA ANIMA. Set for SATB choir and piano. The instrumental packet contains parts for: 3-6 octave handbells, 3-5 octave handchimes, trumpet & percussion.

Handbells 3-6 octave handbells with optional 3-6 octave handchimes - Level 2 - Digital Download SKU: H1.2551DP Composed by Natalie Sleeth. Arranged by Cynthia Dobrinski. General Worship. Handbell score. 8 pages. Hope Publishing - Digital #2551DP. Published by Hope Publishing - Digital (H1.2551DP). 1 Corinthians 15:51 - Eccesliastes 3:1 - Eccesliastes 3:2 - Eccesliastes 3:3 - Eccesliastes 3:4 - Eccesliastes 3:5 - Eccesliastes 3:6 - Eccesliastes 3:7 - Eccesliastes 3:8 - Genesis 1:14 - John 12:24 - Psalms 1:3 - Psalms 30:5.Popular hymn Cynthia Dobrinski's new arrangement of Natalie Sleeth's endearing hymn treats each of the three verses with a distinct approach that variously utilizes suspended bells played by mallets, vibrato, thumb damps, echoes, and optional 3-6 octave handchimes. Bell changes are minimal. Natalie's metaphorical text speaks of our resurrection and makes this useful for almost any worship occasion, memorial service or funeral.