In the U.S., Now Thank We All Our God is one of the hymns that makes an annual appearance in November (because of the national Thanksgiving holiday, of course)… but it really can (should?) be played all year round! You can play our arrangement for sixteen accompanied handbells with four to eight ringers. If you …
Category: Church Music
Oct 04
We Gather Together/We Praise Thee, O God Our Redeemer (KREMSER) – Sixteen handbells and piano
The hymn We Praise Thee, O God Our Redeemer, also sung as We Gather Together, was adapted from a sixteenth-century Dutch folk song, and endures in our hymnody as a glorious way for us to turn our hearts to God. Our new arrangement for sixteen accompanied handbells will brighten your Thanksgiving service! sixteen handbells. We …
Sep 12
Here I Am, Lord – Eight handbells
When the prophet Isaiah heard God saying, “Whom shall I send?”, he responded “Here I am, Lord – send me!”. Dan Schutte wrote this popular song about dedication to God in 1981. I, the Lord of sea and sky / I have heard my people cry All who dwell in dark and sin / My …
Aug 25
Holy Manna for eight bells – now as a “Surprisingly Easy”™ version!
Our “standard” eight-bell Holy Manna was the very first score we published. Now we have a “Surprisingly Easy”™ version that you can enjoy! Purchasing this 8-bell score gives you permission to print and maintain up to four copies for your handbell group (plus the accompaniment/instrumental score(s), if part of the purchase) – so you …
Jul 24
Come Thou Almighty King (ITALIAN HYMN) – Eight handbells, “Surprisingly Easy”™ version
Come, Thou Almighty King is a grand hymn about our need for the Lord to have our loyalty. The tune ITALIAN HYMN was written in 1769 by Felice de Giardini, who had a thoroughgoing musical career as a violinist and composer. We published a “standard” eight-bell arrangement of this hymn sometime ago, and today we …
Jul 19
Come, Thou Fount of Every Blessing – “Surprisingly Easy”™ eight-bell version!
Quite a few years back, we started writing our “Surprisingly Easy”™ arrangements to provide a less demanding approach to our eight-bell music. We were pleased to see that many duets/trios/quartets tried them, both as a way to prepare something for their church services or concerts and as an introduction to small ensemble playing. Many, many …
Jul 14
I Surrender All – Eight handbells
Judson Van DeVenter, the writer of I Surrender All, shared a heartfelt message that Christians have expressed time and time again for centuries. William S. Weeden write the hymn tune that many of us know well. Our new version of this classic hymn of dedication presents the hymn tune SURRENDER in a signable fashion. All …
Jun 30
Every Time I Feel the Spirit – Twelve handbells
The African-American spiritual Every Time I Feel the Spirit represents a bit of rich musical history. Many such spirituals had their origin from a time when and a place where injustice and oppression was chronic. In such circumstances, hope came from knowing that God still watched over His children, no matter where they were. Here’s …
Jun 29
Brother James’ Air – Twelve handbells
In 1913, James Leith Macbeth Bain composed a melody to go with the words of the 23rd Psalm; it’s recognized as BROTHER JAMES’ AIR. The tune lilts gently, reflecting on the peace and hope this psalm has given to many generations. Our arrangement for twelve handbells is available in three keys (C#5-G5, B5-F5, and F#5-C7) …
Jun 05
All Things Bright and Beautiful (ROYAL OAK) (Handbells, 2 octaves, Level 2)
Cecil Frances Alexander wrote All Things Bright and Beautiful in 1849. The joyous text and its happy melody are perfectly matched! If your ensemble is on the smaller side, this two-octave arrangement is for you! All things bright and beautiful, all creatures great and small, All things wise and wonderful, the Lord God made them …