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Newness (Handbells, 3 or 5 octaves plus handchimes, 2 octaves, Level 1/2/3)

The Bible tells us to “walk in newness of life” (Romans 6:4). It’s all about the beauty and joy of a redeemed soul experiencing God’s love and guidance from day to day and minute to minute. This original piece depicts how that newness feels.

With this original piece, you have these options:

  • Level 3: Play it as written.
  • Level 2: Play the Level 2/3 version, replacing all the chimes with bells.
  • Level 1: Play the Level 1 version.

Level 2/3: Handbells (three or five octaves), plus handchimes (two octaves)

Five octaves:

Three-octaves:

Preview pages from Level 2/3 version:

Level 2/3 Individual copy: $5.00 US
Handbell choir: $25.00 US

Level 1: Handbells (three or five octaves)

Newness – for Handbells (3 or 5 octaves, Level 1 version) – Larry Sue from Larry and Carla – Handbell Duo on Vimeo.

Preview pages from Level 1 version:

Level 1 Individual copy: $4.00 US
Handbell choir: $20.00 US

Purchasing the handbell choir version of this arrangement grants permission to print and maintain up to fifteen copies for your handbell ensemble; purchasing the single copy version grants permission to print and maintain one copy. Purchase also gives permission for performance, broadcasting, live-streaming and video-sharing online. See our licensing agreement for full details, and please remember to mention the title and arranger of the piece on video-sharing sites, social media and any printed materials such as concert programs.

2 comments

    • Linda Murdock on May 17, 2024 at 3:03 pm

    This piece is SO beautiful — really wonderful! I do have a question, though — I’m not sure which version is shown in the preview pages, and am not sure which version to order for our handbell choir. We generally play around level 2, plus or minus, and have 3 octaves of bells. the preview pages look like they are for 3 octaves and maybe level 2 — is that right?

    • admin on May 17, 2024 at 6:57 pm
      Author

    Hi Linda!

    Thank you for the kind words about Newness!

    You’re absolutely right! The review pages for Newness are from the Level 2/3 version. To play at Level 2 play everything, including the chime notes, with bells; to play at Level 3, play the score as written.

    The Level 1 version consists of all the notes that are on the beat. It would be possible to play the Level 2/3 version that way, but it’s a lot easier to start with an actual Level 1 score!

    Do get in touch if you have any other questions!

    Happy Ringing,
    Larry

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