May 11
Unfailing Love, the seventy-first of the Living Water songs, tells of how God never stops caring for us and looking after us. No matter what we do, or say, or think, He’s always working to bring us to His side. It’s that divine perseverance that keeps us on track.
We hope you take a moment (okay, a fairly long moment) to listen to our new audio recording!
(Just a note: This MP3 is a men’s chorus voicing of the original SAB score – because those were the voices I could record…)
May 10
KELVINGROVE is an old Scottish tune. Where it appears in hymnals, it usually is under the title “The Summons”. We know you’ll enjoy playing our handbell arrangement of this melody!
Historically, though, it’s a love song sung by a soldier to his love as he strolls with her one last time before he heads to battle. Here are the first and last verses of the folk song lyrics:
“Let us haste to Kelvin Grove, bonnie lassie, O
Thro’ its mazes let us rove, bonnie lassie, O
Where the roses in their pride
Deck the bonnie dingle side
Where the midnight fairies glide, bonnie lassie, O.
…
“When upon a foreign shore, bonnie lassie, O
Should I fall midst battle’s roar, bonnie lassie, O
Then, Helen, should’st thou hear
Of thy lover on his bier
To his memory shed a tear, bonnie lassie, O.”
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.
May 06
Our new arrangement of the traditional English melody STOWEY is multipurpose:
When a knight won his spurs, in the stories of old,
He was gentle and brave, he was gallant and bold
With a shield on his arm and a lance in his hand,
For God and for valour he rode through the land.
How far is it to Bethlehem, not very far?
Shall we find the stable room lit by a star?
Can we see the little child, is He within?
If we lift the wooden latch, may we go in?
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.
May 03
Rock of Ages is one of the most beloved hymns of all time. It focuses on God’s absolute reliability and how those who put their complete trust in Him possess the salvation that He offers. Our arrangement for handbell choir has been updated recently, so do take a look!
Rock of Ages, cleft for me, let me hide myself in Thee;
Let the water and the blood, from Thy wounded side which flowed,
Be of sin the double cure; save from wrath and make me pure.
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.
Apr 30
We have a new arrangement of It Is Well with My Soul for sixteen bells. It can be played by a four-in-hand quartet, or by a larger ensemble (well, up to sixteen ringers, anyway). There’s a bonus, too – the G4-G6 version of this arrangement is perfect for a two-octave choir!
Apr 27
Choraegus has about 100 works for vocal ensembles. These include scores for SATB choir, men’s ensemble, and women’s ensemble. Recently we’ve figured out how to record some of them so that you can hear the music as you consider getting them for your own singing group.
Today, it’s our pleasure to present our new recording of Home At Last, the fifty-fourth song in the Living Water Composition Project. Do listen to the MP3 below, and rejoice in everlasting hope!
(Just a note: This MP3 is a men’s ensemble voicing of the original unison score – because those were the voices I could record…)
Apr 26
This joyous hymn about all the wonderful things God does for us has now been arranged for eight handbells and piano! It’s a relatively easy piece (for the bells, definitely, and not too difficult for the pianist) that’s fun to play.
When upon life’s billows you are tempest tossed, when you are discouraged, thinking all is lost,
Count your many blessings, name them one by one, And it will surprise you what the Lord hath done.
Count your blessings, name them one by one;
Count your blessings, see what God hath done;
Count your blessings, name them one by one;
Count your many blessings, see what God hath done.
Purchasing this 8-bell arrangement gives you prmission 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 only need to pay once. 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.
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Apr 22
Uttara-Kuru is a recording group that combines traditional Japanese instruments with modern electronica. The result is an intriguing blend with a distinct expression. Their Winter Dance by Seiichi Kyoda is an adventure to a remote village where the community celebrates the cold season by dancing as the snowflakes drift arount them.
Our arrangement for five octaves of handbells and one octave of handchimes is AGEHR Level 4. You’ll have fun with it!
WINTER DANCE by Seiichi Kyoda
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MCS America, Inc. All rights reserved. International copyright secured.
Used by permission
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. For permission for broadcasting, live-streaming and video-sharing online, contact Chapter One Co. Ltd. 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.
Apr 19
Here’s a thoughtful, meditative hymn about the power and grace of the Lord who holds us in His hands from everlasting to everlasting. We’re sure you’ll enjoy playing and sharing our eight-bell arrangement.
I greet Thee, who my sure Redeemer art,
My only Trust and Savior of my heart,
Who pain didst undergo for my poor sake;
I pray Thee, from our hearts all cares to take.
Purchasing this 8-bell arrangement gives you permission to print and maintain up to four copies for your handbell group – so you only need to pay once. 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.
Apr 15
Turmoil is a standard of life for many. We have the varied components of our lives competing for our attention, often all at the same time, and so there are times when that competition puts us into mental paralysis. Getting nothing done can become an all-too-regular occurrence!
The good news is that Christ offers peace beyond all understanding. This peace is an anchor for the soul, a comfort in stressful times, and promise good for all eternity. It’s reliance on the everlasting care of a God who is absolutely trustworthy, all-powerful, and all-knowing.
Here is our new (original!) handbell work that tells about Peace.
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.