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Handbell Choir - Lent & Easter
Near to the Heart of God (with Nearer, My
God, to Thee)—arr. Michael J. Glasgow.
This work blends together the beloved
hymn tunes
MCAFEE and BETHANY with
flowing lines, rich harmony, and abundant
expressive opportunities. The arrangement
includes an optional reproducible choral
tag, an unexpected performance option
that closes the piece with the ringers
and/or additional vocalists singing an
unaccompanied stanza of Nearer, My God,
to Thee which is especially compelling
in massed-ringing festival settings.
Commissioned for RingFest, an annual
advanced-level youth festival in Ohio.
11598740 3-6 Octave
Handbells . . . . . . . . L3- 5.95
Now the Green Blade Riseth (Sing
We Now of Christmas)—arr. Kevin
McChesney. Back by popular demand, this
classic arrangement of the French Carol
Noel Nouvelet has alternate texts which
allow it to be used at Christmas and Easter.
Malleted bass rhythms open the piece
and continue beneath the tune, driving
it forward. A full sounding arrangement,
this one keeps every hand busy yet still
is very workable. An excellent and fun
arrangement for everyone!
3067717 3-5 Octave
Handbells . . . . . . . . L3 6.25
10487029 Orchestration . . . . . . . . 59.95
10487031 Concert Band
Accompaniment . . . . . . 59.95
O Sacred Head Now Wounded—arr.
Linda Scholes. Tower swings and the echo
technique provide warmth and tenderness
to this arrangement of the revered
PASSION
CHORALE.
The level is attainable by any
ensemble but even groups with more
experience will find a challenge in perfecting
the musicianship of their techniques.
11383567 2-3 Octave
Handbells . . . . . . . L1+ 4.95
11385611 3-5 Octave
Handbells . . . . . . . L1+ 4.95
The Old Rugged Cross—arr. Brian
Childers. A poignant, quiet setting of
OLD
RUGGED CROSS
for handbells with optional
3-4 octaves handchimes and optional
piano accompaniment.
11643226 3-4 Octave Handbells
w/ opt. 3-4 Oct. HC,
opt. Piano . . . . . . . . L2 6.00
11643227 Full Score . . . . . . . L2 10.00
11643228 Accompaniment . . . . . . 10.00
11643229 Handbells Complete Set-
Reproducible. . . . . L2 50.00
The Old Rugged Cross—arr. Jefferey A.
Hall. Some alternate harmonies, ebbing
and flowing of meters and tempo, melody
moving from treble to bass and back, all
give a fresh feel to this arrangement of the
classic Lenten hymn. The hymn builds to a
big, affirming verse before tapering off into
a quieter ending.
11643224 3-5 Octave Handbells w/ opt.
3 or 5 Oct. HC . . . . . L3 5.95
Open Now Thy Gates of Beauty (He
Is Risen! He Is Risen!)—arr. Cathy
Moklebust. A great beginning to your
Easter services, this setting of the tune
UNSER HERRSCHER is both majestic
and accessible. The opening fanfare
serves as an introduction and a triumphant
conclusion, with shakes, LV, and full chords
creating a lively, joyous sound. The editions
are compatible.
11539955 2-3 Octave
Handbells . . . . . . . L2+ 4.95
11539956 3-7 Octave
Handbells . . . . . . . L2+ 4.95
Palm Sunday Processional (with "All
Glory, Laud and Honor" and "Hosanna,
Loud Hosanna")—arr. Dan R. Edwards.
This festive offering for Palm Sunday
begins with an optional procession and
offers suggestions for the involvement of
children in procession with palm branches.
It incorporates the hymns All Glory, Laud,
and Honor (
ST. THEODULPH) and Hosanna,
Loud Hosanna (ELLACOMBE).
The editions
are compatible for festival or multi-choir use.
11539957 2-3 Octave
Handbells . . . . . . . L2+ 4.95
11539958 3-5 Octave
Handbells . . . . . . . L2+ 4.95
The Power of the Cross—Keith Getty &
Stuart Townend/arr. Peggy Bettcher. Fitting
for both traditional and contemporary
worship, this effective arrangement
combines two hymns, The Power of the
Cross and When I Survey the Wondrous
Cross. This thought-provoking reflection
on Christ's suffering is appropriate for any
Lent, Easter or communion service. Shakes
are utilized in the final section, bringing the
piece to a powerful and convincing close.
10341882 2-3 Octave
Handbells . . . . . . . L2+ 7.00
10082004 3-5 Octave
Handbells . . . . . . . . L3 7.00
Proclamation on Passion Chorale—
J.S. Bach/arr. Caleb J. Onstead. This
magnificent arrangement based on the
text O Sacred Head Now Wounded evokes
numerous emotions in the listener: majesty,
mystery, and wonder. Enhance your
Lenten worship with this very evocative
arrangement. A dedicated bass chime
score is included.
11643218 3-7 Octave Handbells
w/ opt. C2-E3 HC . . L4 4.95
11643219 Full Score . . . . . . . . L4 4.95
Psalm 139—Fred Gramann. The language
of Psalm 139 assures us that God knows
us and is with us everywhere: "If I ascend
to heaven or make my bed in the depths,
thou art there!" This musical interpretation
strives to be joyful and confident, with
melodic lines that rise, then fall, only to
rise again even higher. The central section
explores the relative minor key, reflecting
on the final two verses of the psalm which
invite God to search us, know us, and lead
us to higher ground.
11539960 3-5 Octave
Handbells . . . . . . . . L3- 4.95
Reflections on ST. CHRISTOPHER
(Beneath the Cross of Jesus)—arr.
Mitchell Eithun. A tender and contemplative
arrangement of Beneath the Cross of
Jesus; flowing and expressive harmonies
create a reflective atmosphere, ideal for
Lenten Services, Holy Week, or moments
of prayerful meditation.
11642197 3-5 Octave Handbells w/ opt.
3-5 Oct. HC . . . . . . L2+ 5.95
Resurrection Morning—arr. Joel Raney.
This arrangement begins quietly and soon
builds to a glorious Easter celebration.
It includes verses from these familiar
Easter hymns: Low in the Grave He Lay;
Crown Him with Many Crowns; The Day
of Resurrection!; Christ Is Alive and Christ
the Lord Is Risen Today. The handbell
parts are accessible, and the piano adds
a lovely harmonic richness. Optional 3-5
octave handchimes.
11540270 3-6 Octave Handbells
& Piano . . . . . . . . . L2+ 6.25
11540271 Full Score &
Organ/Piano . . . . L2+ 15.95
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