When we published our arrangement of For the Beauty of the Earth (hymn tune DIX) a while back, we know it would be fun to play. Now that we’ve figured out how to make “clone” videos of larger-scale pieces, we have a new video to show how it really sounds on handbells! This piece is …
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Hymns are the musical substance of the traditional church. They typically have high doctrinal content with classical/choral music. Many of the older (up to the 20th century) were written with four choral parts for choirs to sing.
Modern hymnals go beyond this definition, however, because continuing history provides more and more choices of music for worship. New hymnals include more international and contemporary songs as well. This is in keeping with the definition "hymn: a religious song or poem of praise to God".
Mar 04
Sing Praise to God Who Reigns Above – for twelve handbells
We have a new arrangement of Sing Praise to God Who Reigns Above for twelve handbells. Sing praise to God who reigns above / the God of all creation, The God of power, the God of love / the God of our salvation. With healing balm my soul is filled / and every faithless murmur …
Mar 01
All Things Bright and Beautiful (ROYAL OAK) – for Handbells, 3/5 octaves, Level 3+
Written in 1849 by Cecil Frances Alexander, this joyous text and its happy melody are perfectly matched. Add a bit of rhythmic touch, and you have our arrangement for handbell choir! All things bright and beautiful, all creatures great and small, All things wise and wonderful, the Lord God made them all. Purchasing the handbell …
Feb 25
This Joyful Eastertide (VREUCHTEN) – for eight handbells
Here’s a triumphant hymn for Easter Sunday (and all year round!) from the seventeenth century. You’ll enjoy playing our eight-bell arrangement to celebrate the Resurrection! This joyful Eastertide, away with sin and sorrow! My Love, the Crucified, has sprung to life this morrow: Had Christ, who once was slain, not burst His three-day prison, our …
Feb 18
Wonderful Grace of Jesus (WONDERFUL GRACE) – for Sixteen Handbells
Welcome to your new handbell season! Here’s a sixteen-bell arrangement of the Haldor Lillenas hymn Wonderful Grace of Jesus to start the upcoming year! Available in C5-G6 and F5-C7 versions!
Feb 15
Rejoice, Rejoice, Believers (HAF TRONES LAMPA FÄRDIG) – Twelve-Handbell Version
This Swedish folk melody has been used as the tune for the hymn Rejoice, Rejoice, Believers based on lyrics written by Laurentius Laurenti in 1700. You’ll enjoy playing our twelve-bell arrangement for your congregation! Rejoice, rejoice, believers, and let your lights appear! The evening is advancing, and darker night is near. The Bridegroom is arising …
Feb 11
His Eye is On the Sparrow (SPARROW) – New Video for our Twelve-Handbell Version!
We have a new “clone” video of His Eye is on the Sparrow. We know you’ll enjoy playing our arrangement for twelve handbells! Why should I feel discouraged? Why should the shadows come? Why should my heart be lonely and long for heaven and home, When Jesus is my portion? My constant friend is He: …
Feb 08
Hail the Day that Sees Him Rise (LLANFAIR) – for six handbells and piano
Hail the Day that Sees Him Rise (hymn tune: LLANFAIR) is a hymn of rejoicing over the resurrection of Christ and how our eternity relies on Him. Our new arrangement for six handbells and piano will add a special, glorious touch to your Easter service! Hail the day that sees him rise, Alleluia! to His …
Feb 01
Leaning on the Everlasting Arms – for twelve handbells
I love the hymns my church sang when I was a teenager. Leaning on the Everlasting Arms was always an expression of the total joy that comes from relying on God’s power to live life. You’re going to have a great time rejoicing with our twelve-bell arrangement of this hymn! What a fellowship, what a …
Jan 28
To God Be the Glory – for Twelve Handbells!
Fanny Crosby and William Doane were a “dynamic duo” of hymn-writing in the decades on either side of the year 1900. She wrote the words, and he composed the music. One of their best-known hymns is To God Be the Glory; today we present to you our twelve-bell arrangement of this hymn, Personal note: This …