SKU: A0.800470

This gentle arrangement of the hymntune CANDLER will be a delight for congregations and players alike. Flowing accompaniment figures underscore the plaintive melody, rising in dynamic and intensity before fading gently away to a peaceful and prayerful conclusion.  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.

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

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SKU: A0.800464

This gentle, prayerful setting of the hymntune CRUSADERS' HYMN is a joy both to play and hear. Utilizing eight handbells between F5 and F6, and 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. Let this arrangement set a calm, meditative mood in your worship or concert.

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.

SKU: A0.1044878

8 Bell (F5-F6) Level 2+ Reproducible! Combining the tunes MUELLER and CRADLE SONG, this sublime setting is the perfect choice for church or concert use throughout Advent and Christmas. 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.

SKU: C7.CGB1216

Throughout all of life’s trials, hope gives us the strength to rebuild and confidently reinvent our circumstances. Rays of Hope is an original piece for handbells that depicts the remnants of a storm that has passed, and then begins to hint at the light that is coming to bring us a new day.  The opening illustrates the passing unrest and gives way to a bouncy theme that conjures imagery of dancing light. A thoughtful middle section reminds the listener that uncluttered days are never a given or soon forgotten. But, hope does return with the theme to round out the ending of the piece. Techniques such as singing bell, suspended bells with mallets, thumb damp and LV are incorporated. The texture of the piece is further enhanced by the addition of chime tree, ocean drum and/or rain sticks and optional handchimes, all combining to add interest.

SKU: C7.CGB299

UPC: 749193008591.

This stirring anthem portrays the church at worship: gathering, giving thanks, greeting one another, offering prayers of confession and intercession, sharing in communion, making an offering, and going out together to serve. The bouncy, uneven melodic rhythm and the visual imagery of the text make this an ideal piece to choreograph for dancers and use with banners. Adding wrist bells to the dancers also accents the festive nature of the anthem.

SKU: 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.

SKU: A0.1473151

Away In A Manger by Murray (hymn tune: MUELLER) is arranged for 2 octaves of handbells in the key of F. This level 2 hymn contains a melody arrangement and a basic chord arrangement. The arrangement could be played alone or as an accompaniment with congregational singing. Purchase of this piece gives you permission to make copies for your bell choir only, it may not be duplicated for multiple groups. This arrangement along with 11 other arrangements are available in the book Easy Handbell Hymns - Christmas (Book 1)! You can look at other arrangements by Sandra Zylstra on Sheet Music Plus: http://www.sheetmusicplus.com/formats/singles/sandra-zylstra/600092+3001855 and at Piano Pronto: Composers Community https://pianopronto.com/composers-community/sandra-zylstra/.