SKU: A0.1001395

Beautiful 3 octave handbell arrangement of the classic Silver Bells with lush harmonies. Perfect for church, school, university, Christmas.

SKU: C7.CGB661

UPC: 749193015506.

Level 3 * Two hymn tunes are combined into a moving and glorious arrangement for Palm Sunday, Lent, Holy Week, or Easter. The PASSION CHORALE is presented in a gentle and flowing manner, using an LV bass accompaniment. Optional handchimes in the bass and middle ranges then play J.S. Bach's harmonization with lightly malleted eighth notes in the upper treble bells. A transition using both tunes grows into a brilliant fanfare, leading into a majestic, triumphant rendition of Crown Him with Many Crowns, and the fanfare returns to conclude the work.

SKU: A0.980962

For 2 octave handbell choir.  A slow meditative piece.  There are a few bell changes (i.e. accidentals), but at a slow tempo.

SKU: A0.800481

Put your audiences in a festive mood with this fun, lyric arrangement of the well-loved holiday classic!  With flowing accompaniments, lush harmonies, and beautiful use of the handchimes on the middle verse, this arrangement has something for everyone!  The lesser-known intro to the song is included, but provisions are made to omit it if so desired.  Please note, this score is NOT reproducible, so please purchase the correct number of copies you'll make for your ensemble.  For 3-6 octaves of handbells with optional 3-7 octaves of handchimes, level 3+.

SKU: C7.CGB627

UPC: 749193014776.

Level 4 * Based on the themes of nurture and growth, this original composition begins very simply, developing in both richness and complexity throughout. After a very straightforward statement of the melody and a spirited, fiery section, the treble and bass reverse roles, with the bass bells ringing the richly harmonized, rhythmic melody and the upper trebles ringing a light sixteenth-note pattern. After a shimmering climax, the piece concludes with a quick, energetic finish. Appropriate for Pentecost or general use in worship or concert.

SKU: A0.826777

This is a simple yet lovely arrangement of the Hymntune Sweet Hour of Prayer by William Bradbury. It uses 3 octaves (24 bells).

SKU: 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.

SKU: H1.2666DP

By William Bradbury.

Hymn tune by William Bradbury This 19th-century hymn centers on the theme of prayer and is beautifully arranged here for 3-5 octave handbells by Joel Raney. Interest comes from a few altered harmonies and gentle rhythms, transporting the listener into a reflective, worshipful meditation.

SKU: A0.953732

God: My Helper, Comforter, Companion, Provider, Protector is a 71 measure arrangement for 4-5 octave handbell choir, and OPTIONAL 3 octaves of handchimes. It is a medley of Christian hymns that deal with some of the attributes of God, as they relate to His followers. Specifically, it includes Abide with Me, God Will Take Care of You, Day by Day and Just When I Need Him Most. It is probably a level 3+ arrangement. The God Will Take Care of You section starts with a duet in the handchimes, with the melody line switching from treble clef to bass clef, in the verse. Of course, handbells can be used instead of handchimes, if desired. In the chorus, martellato is used in the bass clef, while there is a descant going on in the high treble clef, with the melody sandwiched in between. In the last section (Just When I Need Him Most) interesting chords, bass runs and melody line doubling, with chords filled in between the doubled melody notes, build to an ending culminating in a repeat of the last musical phrase, at a slower, more majestic tempo. The first 3 selections are more laid-back; the last is presented in a more energetic fashion.

SKU: A0.953730

The First Christmas is an 84 measure, 4-5 octave, handbell choir medley of the Christmas carols: The First Nowell, O Come, O Come Emmanuel, Lo, How a Rose E’er Blooming, and Angels from the Realms of Glory Parts of O Come, O Come Emmanuel, and Lo, How a Rose E’er Blooming are scored for OPTIONAL 3 octaves of handchimes, but handbells can be substituted, if desired. Those two carol selections are reserved, reverent, soft and slow, in contrast to the first and last selections, which are much more exuberant in nature. This medley varies in tempo, volume levels, and style, throughout. Towards the end, there are tolls (swings) and a shake. It includes a brief introduction and an extended half-timed ending. Occasionally, there are descant lines and bass runs. I believe that this would be a level 2+ (2 plus) arrangement. The MP3 audio file provided is in a piano voice (patch) but suffices to demonstrate how this arrangement is generally meant to sound.

SKU: A0.953736

The Saving Blood of Jesus is a 4-5 octave, 110 measure handbell choir arrangement, that is a medley of the Christian hymns: Nothing But the blood, Jesus Paid It All, The Old Rugged Cross, Down at the Cross, and There Is Power in the Blood. The theme of the arrangement is the blood of Jesus that was shed for us on the Cross. Three octaves of OPTIONAL handchimes (C4 through F6) are used in The Old Rugged Cross, but handbells can be substituted for the handchimes, if desired. There is a brief introduction (...No other Fount I know...). Throughout most of this arrangement, use is made of descant lines and bass runs. There are contrasting styles, tempos, key signatures and dynamic levels within. Only the subject matter remains constant. Because of the emphasis on the Crucifixion, it can also be used as Easter music. This is probably a 3+ or 4- level of difficulty. The audio clip supplied is in a piano voice (patch) but suffices to demonstrate how the arrangement is generally meant to sound.

SKU: C7.CGB297

UPC: 749193007747.

Using the text of a beautiful poem by Shirley Erena Murray, this anthem for intergenerational choirs (children, youth, and adults) features a gently flowing melody that later joins a secondary tune. The piece culminates as both melodies occur simultaneously, leading to a quiet, reflective ending. Adult singers can be substituted in the absence of children and youth choirs. This anthem was commissioned by Choristers Guild for the 2002 Choristers Guild Summer Seminars in Kansas City, Missouri and Grand Rapids, Michigan. Handbell part is AGEHR Level 2+. Choral/Full Score: CGA944 Handbell Score: CGB297.