12 Bells in F Spirituals

The lively pen of Bill Ingram brings your favorite spirituals to life in these 12-bell arrangements suitable for 3-6 ringers.

Titles are: “Swing Low, Sweet Chariot”; “Give Me Jesus”; “Go, Tell It on the Mountain”; “He's Got the Whole World in His Hands”; “Nobody Knows the Trouble I've Seen”; “Were You There”; and “He Is King of Kings”.

12 Bells in F Spirituals

Allegro

This original composition is full of lively techniques making it exciting from start to finish. A great option for a worship service, festival, or concert.

Allegro

Beautiful River

Sandra Eithun’s beautiful setting of two well-loved hymns is a delight to both hear and play and is approachable for most ensembles. A rich setting of the tune HANSON PLACE gives way to a gentle setting of "Down to the River to Pray".

Beautiful River

Celebration for Bells

English composer Robin Benton has created this delightful, celebratory work for the 20th International Handbell Symposium to be held in Nashville, TN, in 2022. The Symposium theme is "Out of Many, One" – and that theme is honored within this original work. A delightful melody sets the ambiance and is beautifully developed in this joyous piece.

Celebration for Bells

Come By Here

Performance possibilities abound in this hopping version of the African-American spiritual, and, by the time your handbell choir performs this work, they may never have another question about rhythms! All manner of drums and marimba make up the percussion accompaniment and add to the fun. You can even get your vocal choir involved with the included choral score. 110 upbeat measures.

Come Lift Your Hearts on High

Here’s a jaunty setting of the hymn tune MADRID. Set in ¾ time and using techniques such as malleting and LV, this charming setting will serve your choirs well for many seasons to come.

Come Lift Your Hearts on High

Come Thou Fount of Every Blessing

Inspired by the text, "Prone to wander, Lord I feel it," the opening segment in this setting creates a quieter, more contemplative mood. The momentum eventually builds for the following rousing verse, followed by another more thoughtful verse on chimes.

Come Thou Fount of Every Blessing

Day to Rejoice, A

This joyous and beautiful original from the pen of Michael Mazzatenta is rhythmic, full of fun techniques (TD, malleted bells on table, mart, and echo), and features a very nice section where the optional handchimes play the melody.

Day to Rejoice, A

Do Lord

A delicate and gentle introduction gives way to an energetic and upbeat setting of the well-known song, accompanied with malleted and thumb damped bells.

Do Lord

Elegy

Elegy plumbs the depths of the soul, expressing the poignant longings of humanity. It is suitable for Lent or any solemn occasion, or as a profound concert piece.

Elegy

Eternal

This emotional original work from the pen of Jason Krug will tug on the heartstrings of ringers and listeners alike. Written in memory of a treasured pet, the piece, while not technically taxing, will nonetheless test the musicality of your ensemble.

Eternal

Forever Rejoice

The talented pen of Linda Scholes brings us this very interesting and beautiful original number that will be accessible to most choirs. The techniques used are not difficult and add to the musicality of the performance.

Forever Rejoice

Fum Fum Fum

The “fum” in the title of this Spanish carol of celebration is meant to imitate the percussive strumming of the guitar, and arranger Nick Hanson runs with that theme in this highly percussive and exciting setting.

Fum Fum Fum

God of Abraham Praise

Rhythmic and upbeat, this arrangement of "The God of Abraham Praise" will lead to vibrant and energetic praise of God.

God of Abraham Praise

Grand Chorus

This well-crafted, original composition is ideal for a festival, concert, or worship setting looking for a grand and regal statement. Level 2 ringing with many engaging sounds and techniques makes it full of interest, accessible and, fun to ring.

Grand Chorus

Gratitude

Alex Guebert brings us achingly beautiful music filled with sophistication and a heartfelt sense of beauty in a piece that is technically very straightforward and mastered quickly.

Gratitude

Holy Holy Holy

Karen Buckwalter has given us an innovative take on the beloved hymntune NICAEA. The opening gives the tune a meditative feel, complete with unexpected harmonies before growing in intensity to a more traditional, chordal setting of the tune.

Holy Holy Holy

Hope for Reconciliation

Lee Afdhal’s original work begins with a somber feeling of tension which gives way to a mournful melody of yearning. The middle section drives the piece forward before the return of the opening theme, which now has a more hopeful feeling than before.

Hope for Reconciliation

Largo

This simple but very nice setting of Dvorak's "New World" theme is playable by a small or large group and because there are no bell changes, tables are not required. This classic theme has often been set to religious lyrics and appears in many hymnals, making it appropriate for school, church, or concert.

Largo

Luna

Luna is a composition dedicated to mankind, who experienced all kinds of sufferings during the pandemic over the past few years.

Luna is the divine embodiment of the moon. There are plenty of myths and legends about the moon's power. People believe that moonlight brings hope in the darkness. It brightens the darkest corners of the night. Moonlight is the guidance for vulnerable ships sailing on the sea.

Luna

Mosaic

"Mosaic: Folk Songs of Canada" was chosen by the Handbell Musicians of Canada as their selection for the 19th International Handbell Symposium in Hong Kong in 2020. It features five Canadian folk songs: "Flunky Jim", "Feller from Fortune", "Red River Valley", "Ho Ho Watanay", and "Vive la Canadienne". Each of these unique tunes has been creatively arranged into this engaging collection. (Lyrics to these folk songs are included.)

Mosaic

My Jesus I Love Thee

Jason Krug has arranged this beloved hymn for 2-3 or 3-5 octave choirs. The compatible versions are an ideal choice for festivals and worship services.

My Jesus I Love Thee

Old Time Promised Land

This medley by Linda Lamb combines "When We All Get to Heaven" and "Gimme That Old Time Religion" in a fun arrangement of gospel classics about Heaven.

Old Time Promised Land

Praise the Lamb Who Reigns in Glory

"Praise the Lamb who Reigns in Glory" was commissioned for the glory of God and in honor of the congregation of the historic Lexington Presbyterian Church, Lexington, Virginia, for the February 9, 2003 rededication of their sanctuary, which was the rebuilt after a devastating fire.

Praise the Lamb Who Reigns in Glory

Prisms

"Prisms," written over 30 years ago, is one of Bill Payn's first compositions written for handbells. It was composed because he was concerned that the high and low bell ringers in his senior high ensemble at the time (The Ringers On-the-Green of the Presbyterian Church of Morristown) were often just standing with very little to do while the middle bells seemed to be having all most fun! "Prisms" was written specifically to engage ALL of the ringers.

Rays of Hope

Throughout all of life’s trials, hope gives us the strength to rebuild and confidently reinvent our circumstances. "Rays of Hope" is an original piece for handbells that depicts the remnants of a storm that has passed, and then begins to hint at the light that is coming to bring us a new day.

Rays of Hope

Reflections on Kelvingrove

Jason Krug gives us his own stirring take on this traditional hymn, and even those unfamiliar with the original tune will be moved to worship.

Reflections on Kelvingrove

Reverberations

This award-winning piece by Sallie Lloyd is given new life and enhanced sound in this 5-7 octave revision of the original 4-octave composition! Driving eighth notes and rich harmonies abound throughout the piece, which has a very classical feel overall.

Reverberations

Rondo Jubilee

This exciting original composition is an ideal worship, concert or festival opener.

Rondo Jubilee

Savior Like a Shepherd Lead Us

This arrangement, dedicated to a handbell choir director for more than thirty years of leadership, is an idyllic choice for use in worship. Combining the Bach chorale "Sheep May Safely Graze" with the hymn tune BRADBURY, it masterfully alternates between the two tunes, casting them both in a new light.

Savior Like a Shepherd Lead Us

Shall We Gather at the River

Ron Mallory's interpretation of the favorite Robert Lowry hymn tune HANSON PLACE is truly fresh and innovative and is sure to be a favorite for years to come.

Shall We Gather at the River

Silent Night

While many handbell arrangements of this familiar carol exist, Sandra Eithun’s new setting is not only beautiful, but accessible to most ensembles. This piece has an optional part for C instrument which offers a awe-inspiring addition to the work.

Silent Night

This Is My Father's World

The tune TERRA BEATA is the basis for this flexible arrangement which includes optional parts for flute, organ and congregation.

This Is My Father's World

Toccata on King's Weston

Arranger Matthew Compton has provided us with another high energy arrangement. True to a Toccata, this arrangement based on the “King’s Weston” tune flies along with fiery rhythms and continuous intensity from beginning to end.

Toccata on King's Weston

Variations on the Doxology

OLD HUNDREDTH is the tune used in this knockout arrangement. A straightforward chorale setting leads into an energetic toccata section, then an easy fughetta morphs into a brilliant finale.

Variations on the Doxology

Vasylyna's Tears

Vasylyna's Tears was written in honor of the Ukrainian people, who continue to struggle for their freedom under a government that refuses to heed their cries. Vasylyna is a common Ukrainian woman's name - she weeps for her lost countrymen.

Vasylyna's Tears

Wade In the Water

Combining this well-known spiritual with a fast, yet "bluesy" feel creates a fun and exciting experience for players and listeners alike.

Wade In the Water

Wellerman

"Wellerman", a traditional New Zealand sea shanty (c. 1860), hit the internet by storm in early 2021 with Nathan Evans' TikTok collaboration. This jaunty arrangement includes some of the voicing heard in the now-famous recording. Two non-compatible scores are included in the folio: Score A is Level 2 for 2 octaves, and Score B (more complex) is Level 3 for 3 or 5 octaves.

Wellerman

We'll Work Till Jesus Comes

There aren’t many handbell arrangements of this venerable 19th century hymn tune. The title refers to John 9:4— “As long as it is day, we must do the work of Him who sent me.” Andrew Duncan’s arrangement embraces this theme in a joyful, exuberant manner.

We'll Work Till Jesus Comes