The popular “12 Bells in F” literature is expanded by these useful Advent and Christmas arrangements from Linda Lamb. The titles included are, "The First Noel", "We Three Kings", "Good Christian Men Rejoice", "People Look East", and "Silent Night".
Composer: Various Arranger: Lamb, Linda Octaves: 3 Level: 2+ Publisher: Ring Out Press Rating: Easy Medium
Linda Lamb provides another fine edition of 12 bell arrangements suitable for 3-6 ringers. These gospel hymn favorites will strike a familiar and happy chord with many worshipers. As always, because there are no bell changes, no tables are required.
Composer: Various Arranger: Lamb, Linda R. Octaves: 3 Level: 2+ Publisher: Ring Out Press Rating: Easy Medium
This tune for handbells and handchimes begins with a bass pattern. Variations are then added before the Advent tune is introduced—NUN KOMM, DER HEIDEN HEILAND, or “Savior of the Nations, Come.”
Composer: Traditional Arranger: Lamb, Linda Octaves: 3-5 Level: 2 Publisher: Concordia Publishing House Rating: Easy Medium
In today's hectic and uncertain world, Linda Lamb has given us an original work infused with a tranquil and calming sense of comfort and security. Scored for handbells with optional handchimes and C instrument, After the Storm (subtitled “The Still, Small Voice”) is ideal for worship and concerts.
Composer: Lamb, Linda R. Octaves: 3-5 Level: 2 Publisher: G.I.A. Publications, Inc. Rating: Easy Medium
Linda Lamb has expertly combined this John B. Dykes hymn tune with J.S. Bach’s "Air from Orchestral Suite No. 3". Ringers and audiences alike will enjoy the combination of these two familiar melodies.
Composer: Various Arranger: Lamb, Linda Octaves: 2-3 Level: 2+ Publisher: Lorenz Corp. Rating: Easy Medium
A bell-peal figure opens and continues through this light and airy rendition of the standard hymn. Various techniques, such as mallets, LV, and thumb damps, are scored to add color. A later passage finds the melody doubled in the lower chimes with an undulating accompaniment motif above. Arranged in C Major, this spirited piece is 76 measures.
Composer: Traditional Arranger: Lamb, Linda R. Octaves: 3 or 5 Level: 2 Publisher: Beckenhorst Press, Inc. Rating: Easy Medium
A jubilant anthem of praise is made even more joyful in this mostly-malleted arrangement from Linda Lamb.
Composer: Traditional Arranger: Lamb, Linda Octaves: 2 Level: 1+ Publisher: Hope Publishing Co. Rating: Easy
"Alleluia, Amen" is an energetic setting of the familiar hymn tune "Madrid", also known as "Come, Christians Join to Sing", for 3-5 octave handbell choir and optional handchimes. It is appropriate for general worship services, festivals and other special occasions.
Composer: Traditional Spanish Melody Arranger: Lamb, Linda R. Octaves: 3-5 Level: 2 Publisher: Alfred Handbell / Jubilate Music Group Rating: Easy Medium
Martallato, mart-lift, thumb damp, shake, pluck, toll swing, and optional handchimes are all scored to enhance the music in this 55-measured setting of the favorite hymn tune. Tempo is marked "Regally, quarter = 108 - 112."
Composer: Traditional Arranger: Lamb, Linda R. Octaves: 3-5 Level: 2+ Publisher: Beckenhorst Press, Inc. Rating: Easy Medium
This glowing, easily accessible level 2 arrangement from Linda R. Lamb embraces two traditional English tunes; Royal Oak ("All Things Bright and Beautiful") and Terra Beata ("This is My Father's World").
Composer: Various Arranger: Lamb, Linda Octaves: 2-3 Level: 2 Publisher: G.I.A. Publications, Inc. Rating: Easy Medium
Inspired by the 2006 movie "Amazing Grace," this fresh treatment of John Newton's iconic hymn makes a natural transition to the handbell idiom.
Composer: Traditional Arranger: Lamb, Linda Octaves: 3-5 Level: 3 Publisher: Lorenz Corp. Rating: Medium
Linda Lamb has created a most interesting arrangement of this favorite spiritual. Notice the difference in the swing time in the early setting and the even eighth notes in the latter setting. Although it works very well with bells only, the interplay between bells and handchimes is very lovely.
Composer: Traditional Spiritual Arranger: Lamb, Linda R. Octaves: 3-5 Level: 3 Publisher: Ring Out Press Rating: Medium
The tempo marking "With joyful abandon" sums up this fresh setting by Linda Lamb.
Composer: Traditional Arranger: Lamb, Linda Octaves: 2-3 Level: 2 Publisher: Lorenz Corp. Rating: Easy Medium
This medley of four familiar carols reflects the angelic response to the birth of Jesus. "Angels from the Realms of Glory," "Angels We Have Heard on High," "He Is Born," and "Hark! the Herald Angels Sing" are all represented with joyful abandon.
Composer: Various Arranger: Lamb, Linda Octaves: 3-5 Level: 2+ Publisher: SoundForth Publications / Lorenz Co. Rating: Easy Medium
Bagpipers and field drummers show up (figuratively speaking) in this arrangement of the favorite French carol. Grace notes played as martellatos give the effect of being in the Scottish highlands, while drum-like staccato rhythms punctuate the piece.
Composer: French Carol Arranger: Lamb, Linda Octaves: 3 Level: 2 Publisher: Ringing Word Publications Rating: Easy Medium
A bell peal runs through this festive setting of the beloved carol.
Composer: French Carol Arranger: Lamb, Linda R. Octaves: 2 Level: 1 Publisher: Choristers Guild Rating: Easy
With occasional grace notes, giving a hint of bagpipes, and the judicious use of the echo and LV techniques, the arranger has created an appealing setting of this traditional Scottish melody.
Composer: Traditional Scottish Song Arranger: Lamb, Linda Octaves: 2-3 Level: 3- Publisher: From the Top Music Rating: Medium
This is a lovely arrangement of the Scottish melody arranged for the handbell soloist. The piano accompaniment enhances and augments the solo line.
Composer: Traditional Scottish Song Arranger: Lamb, Linda Octaves: 3 Level: NA Publisher: From the Top Music Rating: Medium
Linda Lamb takes us to the manger in Bethlehem as she gives us an arrangement consisting of "The Friendly Beasts" and "Away In a Manger."
Composer: Various Arranger: Lamb, Linda R. Octaves: 2-3 Level: 1+ Publisher: G.I.A. Publications, Inc. Rating: Easy
The marvelous journey takes ringers on an musical adventure with stops in the USA (America the Beautiful), Scotland (Scotland, the Brave), Israel (Hava Nagela), Japan (Sakura), and Mexico (The Mexican Hat Dance). With lots of variety and full of fun techniques, this one is a sure winner!
Composer: Various Arranger: Lamb, Linda R. Octaves: 3-5 Level: 3- Publisher: Composers Music Co. Rating: Medium
Good attention to the varying tempos, tenutos, and fermatas will help strengthen the musicality of this setting of Ralph Hudson's gospel hymn.
Composer: Hudson, Ralph E. Arranger: Lamb, Linda R. Octaves: 3-5 Level: 3 Publisher: Ringing Word Publications Rating: Medium
This light and elegantly simple arrangement of ELLACOMBE encourages your ringers and congregation to focus on the tune, allowing you to associate it with the text and scripture of your choice.
Composer: Traditional Arranger: Lamb, Linda Octaves: 2-3 Level: 2 Publisher: SoundForth Publications / Lorenz Co. Rating: Easy Medium
This third installment in Linda Lamb’s “Bell Peal” series weaves bell tower motifs into the melody of this favorite Christmas carol.
Composer: Mendelssohn, Felix Arranger: Lamb, Linda Octaves: 2-3 Level: 2- Publisher: Alfred Handbell / Jubilate Music Group Rating: Easy Medium
"Bell Peal on Holy, Holy, Holy" is written in predominantly half and whole notes for easy counting.
Composer: Dykes, John B. Arranger: Lamb, Linda R. Octaves: 2 Level: 1 Publisher: Alfred Handbell / Jubilate Music Group Rating: Easy
Combine shepherds on a hillside with an English bell tower and you'll have a good idea of this carol setting!
Composer: Traditional German Carol Arranger: Lamb, Linda R. Octaves: 2-3 Level: 2- Publisher: Alfred Handbell / Jubilate Music Group Rating: Easy
With a strong beginning written idiomatically for bells and the abundance of tall, rich chords, Linda Lamb offers your ringers a very accessible, fun arrangement.
Composer: Traditional Arranger: Lamb, Linda R. Octaves: 3-5 Level: 1 Publisher: Shawnee Press, Inc. Rating: Easy
The tune OLD 100th, better known to most people as the Doxology, is given suitable Level 1 techniques of LV, echo, shake, and martellato in this delightful setting in which everyone gets a turn at playing the melody at some point.
Composer: Bourgeois, Louis Arranger: Lamb, Linda R. Octaves: 2-3 Level: 1 Publisher: Hope Publishing Co. Rating: Easy
This collection includes bell tree solos for Advent, Christmas, and Epiphany. Each title begins with the familiar melody, followed by a variation. Titles include, "God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen"; "On Christmas Night All Christians Sing"; "O Come, O Come Emmanuel"; "We Three Kings of Orient Are"; and "Sing We Now of Christmas".
Composer: Various Arranger: Lamb, Linda Octaves: 2 Level: NA Publisher: Hope Publishing Co. Rating: Easy Medium
Following in the footsteps of "Bell Tree Christmas" (item # HP2774), here is a collection of six hymn tune arrangements. Each setting includes a straight-forward presentation of the tune, followed by a variation, and ending with a coda.
Composer: Various Arranger: Lamb, Linda R. Octaves: 3 Level: NA Publisher: Hope Publishing Co. Rating:
Here are six Christmas settings for bell tree solo with optional duet parts. Each setting includes suggested cuts to simplify the bell part for less experienced ringers, or to shorten the solo if needed.
Composer: Various Arranger: Lamb, Linda R. Octaves: 2-3 Level: NA Publisher: Hope Publishing Co. Rating: Easy Medium
A beloved standard hymn for Lent and Holy Week, this accessible arrangement captures the introspective nature of the season.
Composer: Maker, Frederick C. Arranger: Lamb, Linda R. Octaves: 2-3 Level: 2 Publisher: Alfred Handbell / Jubilate Music Group Rating: Easy Medium
A warm, glowing musical picture is painted through colorful impressionistic harmonies in this arrangement of "O Little Town of Bethlehem."
Composer: Redner, Lewis H. Arranger: Lamb, Linda R. Octaves: 2-3 Level: 2 Publisher: Alfred Handbell / Jubilate Music Group Rating: Easy Medium
An optional C instrument (separate score included) and optional handchimes add color and interest to this flowing setting of the hymn tune ERMUNTRE DICH. Bell changes are the greatest challenge in a few passages. The ending intermingles chimes and bells for a shimmering effect.
Composer: Schop, Johann Arranger: Lamb, Linda R. Octaves: 3-5 Level: 3 Publisher: Concordia Publishing House Rating: Medium
HOLY MANNA goes to Scotland in this bell tree arrangement from Linda Lamb. The piano accompaniment begins with a drone reminiscent of bagpipes.
Composer: Moore, William Arranger: Lamb, Linda Octaves: 3 Level: NA Publisher: Hope Publishing Co. Rating:
Linda Lamb has taken the Simon & Garfunkel classic and crafted an absolutely beautiful arrangement for handbells and optional handchimes. This timeless tune crosses many genres and is sure to wow audiences in just about any setting.
Composer: Simon, Paul Arranger: Lamb, Linda R. Octaves: 3-5 Level: 3- Publisher: Red River Music Rating: Medium
Linda R. Lamb brings us a fun and energetic arrangement of this traditional French carol.
Composer: French Carol Arranger: Lamb, Linda Octaves: 3-5 Level: 3 Publisher: Lorenz Corp. Rating: Medium