Handbell Music
Sacred Handbell Music
10,000 Reasons (Bless the Lord)Jonas Myrin
& Matt Redman/arr. Bill Ingram. This hymn-like
ballad is one of the most popular new praise songs
released in some time. Presented in the key of F
major and with the lyrics inserted, it would be very
easy for a soloist or a congregation to sing along.
Be gentle with the martellato, and take your time to
let the message flow through.
10351397 3/5 Octave . . . . . AGEHR-L2 4.95
4 10,000 Reasons (Bless the Lord)Jonas Myrin
& Matt Redman/arr. Peggy Bettcher. This flowing
arrangement of the popular new worship song by
Jonas Myrin and Matt Redman utilizes suspended
malleted bells in the second verse, and a lighter
texture with unqiues harmonies for the third verse.
Expressive ringing and a timeless message of faith
makes this Level 2+ arrangement (minimal bell
change) perfect for the intermediate choir.
10452280 3/5 Octave . . . . AGEHR-L2+ 5.25
Abide with MeWilliam H. Monk/arr. Moklebust.
This gorgeous arrangement of the tune
EVENTIDE
may be used for services centered on the themes
of healing, hope, guidance, faith, and trust, as well
as for compline, vespers, or other evening services.
Handchimes may be used in the bass on the
second stanza for a stunning effect, while the treble
bells are softly malleted. The optional flute obligato
provides a lovely Celtic-like counter-melody, which
is used in the introduction, and as a soaring descant
on the final stanza. Bell changes are minimal and
easy, making this moving arrangement very
accessible for worship, concert or festival use.
10342535 3/5 Octave
opt. Flute . . . . . AGEHR-L2+ 4.95
l Acclamation in G MinorKaren Thompson.
This original piece, with its catchy, syncopated
rhythms, is your festival solution! With compatible
arrangements for choirs containing two to six
octaves of bells without bell changes, your
ringers can play this fun and dynamic piece
incorporating TD, RT and shakes, without tables
or from memory for greater impact in your next
concert or service.
10490113 2/3 Octave . . . . AGEHR-L2+ 4.50
10490122 4/6 Octave . . . . AGEHR-L2+ 4.50
Air with Holy, Holy, Holyarr. Linda R. Lamb.
Linda Lamb has expertly combined the John B.
Dykes hymn tune
holy, holy, holy with J.S. Bach's
Air from "Orchestral Suite No. 3." The optional
handchimes in the middle section produce a lovely
organ-like effect for contrast and interest. Ringers
and audiences alike will enjoy the combination of
these two familiar melodies.
10424966 2/3 Octave opt. 2/3 Octaves
Handchimes . . . AGEHR-L2+ 4.50
All Creatures of Our God and Kingarr. Michael
Ryan. The hymn tune we know and love so well is
presented cleanly in this uplifting arrangement that
works beautifully for two or three octave bellchoirs.
Layering of the hymn melody, along with some
eighth-note textures give motion and freshness
to the setting. An impressive selection for both
developing and more experienced groups.
10058898 2/3 Octave . . . . . AGEHR-L2 4.50
All Night, All Dayarr. Susan Geschke. Following
a simple opening statement of this spiritual's tune,
the mood becomes quite spirited as mallets and
thumb damps are employed to drive this setting
forward with lots of energy. A flowing, worshipful
verse provides contrast before returning to the
bouncy rhythms for a big finish. Uplifting and fun,
this charming piece is sure to brighten any worship
or concert occasion. The new 3-5 octave edition is
fully compatible with the 2-3 octave version, ideal
for massed ringing situations.
8064688 2/3 Octave . . . . . AGEHR-L2 4.50
10360793 3/5 Octave . . . . . AGEHR-L2 4.50
4 All Things Bright and Beautifularr. Kevin
McChesney. This arrangement is indeed bright and
beautiful! With mallets, pluck, thumb damp, shake,
and martellato to enhance the texture, it is also
bold, but accessible to both developing and more
advanced choirs.
10462092 3/5 Octave . . . . . AGEHR-L2 3.75
All Things Bright and Beautifularr. Terry
Osman. This charming English hymn tune is given
a straightforward treatment, with rich block chords
designed to build confidence in developing choirs.
An accessible arrangement easily learned, as well
as easily enjoyed by ringers and your congregation.
10366260 2/3 Octave . . . . . AGEHR-L2 4.50
Alleluia! Amen!arr. Karen Lakey Buckwalter.
Alleluia! Amen! is an easy, festive arrangement of
the tune
MADRID, known in some hymnals as Come,
Christians Join to Sing. With beautifully arranged
chords ensuring every ringer is supported, the
title builds confidence in developing ringers while
producing a rich, joyous sound. Surrounded with
sparkling, original material, Alleluia! Amen! will be
a wonderful addition to worship services, concert
and festivals.
10424215 3/5 Octave . . . . AGEHR-L1+ 4.50
4 Amazing Grace My Chains are GoneChris
Tomlin & Louie Giglio/arr. Joel Raney. With Celtic
underpinnings, and paired with Newton's classic
hymn, this gripping, contemporary ballad becomes
a perfect worship anthem, thanks to Joel Raney.
Its crowning glory is found in the powerful refrain,
"My chains are gone, I've been set free. My God,
my Savior has ransomed me." This new 3-5 octave
setting can accompany Raney's timeless choral
arrangement, or stand on its own as a featured
handbell offering.
10452258 3/5 Octave opt.
8 handchimes . . AGEHR-L2+ 5.25
Amazing Grace (My Chains Are Gone)Various
Composers/arr. Linda R. Lamb. Inspired by the
2006 movie "Amazing Grace", this contemporary,
fresh treatment of John Newton's iconic hymn
makes a natural transition to a reverent, thought-
provoking handbell arrangement. With good
dynamic contrasts and interesting ornamentation,
this gentle setting presents a wonderful choice for
your church music program.
10294932 3/5 Octave . . . . . AGEHR-L3 4.95
l As the Wind SongSwee-Hong Lim/arr. Carol
Lynn Mizell. As the Wind Song is included in the
new Presbyterian hymnal, Glory to God, with the
tune by Swee-Hong Kim (
WAIRUA TAPU) and text
by Shirley Erena Murray. The imagery found in the
text, "As the wind song through the trees, as the
stirring of the breeze, so it is with the Spirit of God'"
is depicted by the combined sounds of handbells,
flute and percussion, and optional handchimes and/
or SATB choir.
10489494 5/6 Octave . . . . . AGEHR-L3 4.95
10489495 Instrumental Parts Flute,
Percussion & Full Score . . . . 13.95
10489496 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.10
l AwakeningKaren Buckwalter. This lyrical
arrangement has some very nice expressive
moments designed to display the musical talents of
your group. Add the optional cello part to highlight the
single melody line at the beginning and the end of the
arrangement for a special musical presentation that
will be remembered for a long time.
10489656 4/6 Octave . . . . AGEHR-L3+ 5.95
l Baptized in Waterarr. Karen Thompson. This
arrangement of a traditional Gaelic melody, used
for several hymns including Morning Has Broken,
begins and ends very energetically with light and
lively malleted rhythms to set the mood. The center
section provides contrast with a gentle, flowing
harmonic line supporting the melody before the
rhythmic energy returns. Be sure to work for a good
balance between malleted bells and rung bells.
10489105 3/5 Octave . . . . . AGEHR-L2 5.50
Be Still My SoulJean Sibelius/arr. Jason Krug.
The FINLANDIA hymn tune is beautifully presented
here in a fresh setting by Jason Krug. You will find
some unexpected harmonies and gently flowing
melodies, but the bell changes are not difficult.
10351409 3/5 Octave . . . . AGEHR-L2+ 4.50
Be Still My SoulJean Sibelius. Be Still My Soul
is one of the great hymns of the church, and Lorie
Line's flowing and expressive setting creates a
prayerful atmosphere. This arrangement beautifully
combines handbells and piano, along with optional
instruments and voice(s). The music has a great
deal of movement and is organic and lovely.
10293955 3/5 Octave . . . . AGEHR-L2+ 4.50
10293956 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.85
10293957 Keyboard/Full Score . . . . . . . 15.95
10293958 Instrumental Parts . . . . . . . . 19.95
Be Thou My Visionarr. Sandra Eithun. Scored
in two compatible versions, the traditional Irish
tune Be Thou My Vision opens with a lively and
simple malleted accompaniment. In the second
stanza, thumb damps in the upper trebles
complement the melody highlighted in the mid-
range bells and add interest. The straightforward
rhythms allow developing choirs the opportunity
to focus on listening to balance between the
melody and accompanying parts in this lively
declaration of faith.
10424217 2/3 Octave . . . . . AGEHR-L2 3.95
10424218 3/5 Octave . . . . . AGEHR-L2 3.95
Be Thou My Visionarr. Karen Thompson.
The enchanting singing bell technique introduced
in the bass bells, coupled with a light ostinato
in the upper bells, warmly sets an appealing
backdrop to the esteemed Irish melody. The use
of optional handchimes creates the ideal contrast
to the bells and completes the "vision" in this
elegant arrangement.
10368793 3/5 Octave . . . . . AGEHR-L2 4.75
4 Beautiful Saviorarr. Jason W. Krug. Prayerfully
presented, this reverent arrangement opens gently,
with a few echoes and swings, then grows into a
bold declaration of faith. With lovely modulations
and dynamic contrasts, as well as mallets on
suspended handbells during the middle section,
this special arrangement will provide a memorable
musical moment for many services.
10462098 3/6 Octave . . . . AGEHR-L2+ 4.50
Behold! The King Comes! (Majestic March)
Bill Ingram. This triumphant original work for
beginning bellchoir is festive and bright, with just a
few swings and shakes for effect. Simple to prepare,
it offers a splash of color on Palm Sunday or Christ
the King Sunday with your developing group.
10023342 2/3 Octave . . . . . AGEHR-L1 3.50
A Bit of HandelG.F. Handel/arr. Rogers.
This exciting collection contains abbreviated
arrangements of Awake, My Soul, Pastoral
Symphony and Hallelujah Chorus. Made simple
enough for the beginning bell choir, yet rich with
sound. Each of these selections is appropriate for
school events, church services, and concerts. It's
a great way of introducing the classic standards to
developing choirs!
8059930 2/3 Octave . . . . . AGEHR-L1 3.95
Blessed Assurancearr. Sandra Eithun.
Listeners will immediately be captivated by a bold
opening fanfare and a strong, straightforward
tune in this setting of the familiar hymn. With
only one bell change, a few shakes, and some
dynamic changes, beginning ringers will be
able to offer a grand setting any time an
energetic, celebratory piece is needed. An
optional repeat has been included for added
length if desired. The two editions are compatible
for massed ringing.
10187030 3/5 Octave . . . . . AGEHR-L1 3.95
10187037 2/3 Octave . . . . . AGEHR-L1 3.95
Blessed Be Your NameMatt & Beth Redman/
arr. Wagner. This mildly rhythmic treatment of one
of today's top Contemporary Christian classics will
be a joy to prepare and present. All elements fit
logically into place with no accidentals. Here is
music that will truly gladden the hearts of your
ringers and your congregation.
10049166 2/3 Octave . . . . . AGEHR-L2 4.95
Bound for GloryTammy Waldrop. Combining
the two spirituals This Train Is Bound For Glory and
Swing Low, Sweet Chariot this creative setting will
be fun for your less experienced choir. The optional
sandblocks provide the effect of the train beneath
the accented rhythms in the bells. It is perfect at any
time of the year.
3128501 2/3 Octave . . . . . AGEHR-L1 3.50
l Bound for the Kingdomarr. Bill Ingram. Two
early American hymn tunes (
WARRENTON and
PROMISED LAND) combine nicely for an energetic and
lively arrangement, with echoes providing interest in
the middle section. It is appropriate in almost any
worship service, especially one where Heaven is the
theme. It will also work as two American folk hymns
in a school setting.
10489078 3/5 Octave . . . . . AGEHR-L2 4.50
l Break Thou the Bread of LifeWilliam
Sherwin/arr. Dennis Robert. This timeless hymn
is set gently with few bell changes. There is an
optional section for one octave of handchimes
(if playing with handbells) that adds nicely to the
softer, gentler tones of the middle section. Play this
one with freedom and feeling - a perfect choice for
communion during any worship service.
10489080 3/5 Octave opt. 1 oct.
Handchimes . . . . AGEHR-L2 4.50
The Butterfly SongBrian M. Howard/arr.
Stephenson. The Butterfly Song is an upbeat, happy
song of gratitude. The text of the original version
begins, "If I were a butterfly, I'd thank you, Lord, for
giving me wings." It follows with other stanzas in
different styles, featuring mallet rolls, chromatics,
gyros and shakes to help portray different creatures
of our world. The tune is simple and memorable,
making this bouncy, joyous arrangement a
delightful addition to worship services, concerts
and festivals.
10342537 3/5 Octave . . . . . AGEHR-L3 4.50
Bwana Awabariki (May God Grant You a
Blessing)arr. Susan T. Nelson. This traditional
Swahili song with its energetic rhythms, stopped
techniques and optional percussion is accessible
and fun. The call and response and chord voicings
imitate the sound of traditional African choral music.
The melody in the bells serves as the "leader," with
the optional chimes as the "chorus."
10090255 3/5 Octave with opt. 3-5 oct.
Handchimes &
opt. Drum . . . . . AGEHR-L2 4.50
Calypso on
he leadeth mearr. Tammy Waldrop.
Here is an upbeat and carefree rendition of William
Bradbury's beloved hymn tune that is refreshing
and fun! The syncopated melody, colorful
accompaniment and optional Latin percussion all
combine to create an authentic calypso flavor for a
fresh new twist!
10305831 3/6 Octave . . . . . AGEHR-L3 4.50
H Canon of GraceLinda Lamb. Pachelbel's
classic Canon in D and the beloved hymn
amazing
grace are incorporated in this lovely setting that
features the lyric beauty of the two melodies
along with the fluid eighth-note lines that were
Pachelbel's own. Artfully crafted, this is appropriate
for the more contemplative moments in the worship
service. Engaging!
3254398 2/3 Octave . . . . . AGEHR-L2 3.50
Carillon and Bell Jubileearr. Margaret R.
Tucker. Passages of carillon-like chords introduce
and conclude this arrangement of the hymn tune
cwm rhondda, which is first presented as a sprightly
dance in 3/4 meter before developing into a
majestic declaration of faith. Commissioned to
honor a retired church musician, this music would
work well for many occasions of celebration or as a
concert piece.
10342538 3/5 Octave . . . . . AGEHR-L3 4.95
Celtic GraceSusan Geschke. Masterfully
weaving together original melodies with phrases
from
amazing grace, this piece reflects a sense of
quiet joy with a Celtic flavor. With no bell changes,
this piece is delightfully fun to play. The sprinkling
of staccato notes throughout will give your ringers
just the right amount of challenge.
10187352 3/5 Octave . . . . . AGEHR-L2 4.50
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