Our piano-accompanied eight-handbell arrangement Be Thou My Vision will work well with your small handbell ensemble (duet, trio, or quartet)! Historical note: This arrangement came into being because Steve in Maryland bought some music in early July 2020, and mentioned that he was hoping to find an arrangement of Be Thou My Vision for eight …
Category: Eight-Bell
Aug 06
Christ, the Life of All the Living (JESU, MEINES LEBENS LEBEN) – for eight handbells
Trusting in Christ is life… not just avoiding death, or being alive forever, but life that transcends anything that it would be without Him, and a blessed eternity in His glorious presence. Here’s our eight-bell arrangement of this hymn about trusting God. Christ, the life of all the living, / Christ, the death of death, …
Jul 23
King of the Fairies – for eight handbells
We’ve (finally!) gotten round to releasing our third hornpipe arrangement – have fun!
Jul 16
Al die willen te kaap’ren varen – for eight handbells
Clearly, there’s a tiny bit of (ancient) gender bias when you announce “all who want to be privateers, must be bearded men”. But eating rancid bread doesn’t sound like much fun. Perhaps it’s a somewhat silly song in today’s world, but our eight-handbell arrangement is fun to play! Al die willen te kaap’ren varen Moeten …
Jul 09
Calliope House – for eight handbells
We can imagine a line of Irish dancers showing off their skills to the music from a brilliant steam-driven calliope with this tune! Our thanks go to David Richardson and Gilderoy House for granting permission to create this eight-handbell arrangement of Calliope House. Bells used: G5, A5, B5, C6, D6, E6, F6, G6 Key: C …
Jul 02
To the Hills I Lift My Eyes ([HOLY SPIRIT, FAITHFUL] GUIDE) – for eight handbells
The text for this hymn is based on Psalm 121, and it speaks of our reliance on God to lead us through life’s path. There is no other Guide who can and will watch over us so wonderfully. We hope you’ll enjoy playing our eight-bell arrangement of this hymn! To the hills I lift my …
Jun 25
I Want Jesus to Walk with Me – for eight handbells
This spiritual is a prayer for the Lord to stay with us. Well… it’s just as much a prayer that we’d be walking with Him, too! Here’s our eight-handbell arrangement.
Jun 18
He Leadeth Me (AUGHTON/HE LEADETH ME) – for eight handbells
Making progress in the Christian life isn’t about hacking our own path through the jungle; it’s about following the path God lays our for us. Our eight-handbell arrangement of this long-beloved hymn is perfect for Good Shepherd Sunday! He leadeth me: O blessed thought! / O words with heavenly comfort fraught! Whate’er I do, where’er …
Jun 11
“The Ants Go Marching” and “When Johnny Comes Marching Home” – for eight handbells
We have not just one, but two new eight-bell pieces to present today. That’s because they use the same tune. You may remember singing The Ants Go Marching as a child. It’s not about a marauding horde of insects; rather, it’s a band of friendly little critters doing cute little things. Our eight-bell arrangement about …
May 28
You’re a Grand Old Flag – for eight handbells
(American) Independence Day is coming soon, so we have an arrangement of this George Cohan patriotic tune for eight bells. You’re a grand old flag, You’re a high flying flag And forever in peace may you wave. You’re the emblem of The land I love. The home of the free and the brave. Ev’ry heart …