We hear that the tune for this carol was from W. Sandy’s Christmas Carols, published in 1833, and arranged by none other than John Stainer (who is well-known for his wonderful work “God So Loved the World”). The first Nowell the angel did say was to certain poor shepherds in fields as they lay; In …
Tag: 16-bell
Compositions for sixteen handbells are typically played by ensembles that have between eight ringers with two bells apiece, or by four four-in-hand ringers. It's possible to play with other numbers of ringers by creating a suitable division of the sixteen bells.
For Choraegus, sixteen-bell pieces followed naturally after twelve-bell repertoire, because they require the addition of another four-in-hand ringer.
Rehearsal Tracks
REHEARSAL TRACKS FOR SIX BELLS Al Die Willen Te Kaap’ren Varen Away in a Manger (CRADLE SONG) Beach Spring Creator of the Stars of Night Go to Dark Gethsemane Good Christian Men, Rejoice Hail the Day that Sees Him Rise Holy Manna How Great Our Joy Hyfrydol In the Bleak Midwinter It Came Upon the …
What You’re Allowed to Do with Music from Choraegus
Here’s what you have permission to do with music you’ve purchased from Choraegus: You have permission to maintain copies of the scores you’ve bought in accordance with our licensing agreement. You have permission to perform our music in live (including livestreamed) services or performances. You have permission to record your rehearsals and performances. For pieces …
O Come, O Come Emmanuel (VENI EMMANUEL) – Sixteen handbells
The Advent song O Come, O Come, Emmanuel as we know it today, is adapted from a fifteenth-century French melody, but may originate from as far back as possibly the 12th century. It first appeared in English as translated by John M. Neale in 1851. It’s a prayer by those who hoped that the Christ …
Aug 15
From a Distant Home (ISLA DEL ENCANTO) – for Sixteen Handbells
We have a sixteen-bell arrangement of the Puerto Rican carol ISLA DEL ENCANTO which will add to your Christmas celebration!
From a Distant Home (ISLA DEL ENCANTO) – Sixteen handbells
This joyous Puerto Rican Christmas carol From a Distant Home fits beautifully into sixteen bells. Spanish: De tierra lejana venimos a verte, nos sirve de guia la estrella de Oriente. Oh brillante estrella que anuncias la aurora no nos falte nunca tu luz bienhechora. Gloria en las alturas al Hijo de Dios, Gloria en las …
Aug 08
Come, Thou Almighty King (ITALIAN HYMN) – for Sixteen Handbells
If you have four capable four-in-hand ringers, you’ll enjoy playing our new sixteen-bell arrangement of Come, Thou Almighty King!
Binder Cover pages
If you’ve started gathering lots of our music for six to sixteen bells, you might be keeping it in binders. Here are some free cover pages that you can use to organize your music!. Six-Bell Pieces: $ US “Standard” Eight-Bell Pieces: $ US “Standard” Eight-Bell Christmas Pieces: $ US “Surprisingly Easy” Eight-Bell Pieces: $ US …
How to Purchase Music from Choraegus
It’s simple! Find each piece of music that you want to buy, and press the “Add to Cart” button to put it into your (electronic) shopping cart. Check the quantity of each piece you’re ordering to be sure you’re getting the correct number for your needs. For details, please see our Licensing Agreement. When you’ve …
