12 Bells in F Majestic Hymns

This popular series continues with 7 strong arrangements of beloved and majestic hymns: "Come, Christians, Join to Sing"; "We Have Come to Join in Worship"; "Beautiful Savior"; "Joyful, Joyful, We Adore Thee"; "Bound For the Kingdom"; "Simple Gifts"; and "Worthy of Worship".

12 Bells in F Majestic Hymns

Come Thou Almighty King

Handbell trios will enjoy the uptempo feel of this setting of the standard hymn by Felice di Giardini. Mallets on tabled bells introduce the work and reappear throughout the piece. Performance notes are written right into the score for easy access. Scored on the grand staff, measures total 82.

Ebenezer

Using one of the unique tunes in our hymn body, this composer incorporates the quarter note triplet from the hymn as a thematic tool throughout.

Favorite Hymns for Eight Bells

"Favorite Hymns for Eight Bells" is a reproducible collection of seven beloved hymns arranged to be played by two to four ringers. All tunes fall within a 2-octave range. No bell changes occur in any songs, so these are completely portable and perfect for distance ringing.

Favorite Hymns for Eight Bells

Four Ringer Handbell Collections Book 13

This collection contains enough parts of each title for 4 ringers using 8 bells to ring. No tables are needed; these would be excellent selections to ring in a retirement home or other place where tables might not be possible.

Titles include: "Take Time to Be Holy", "Wonderful Words of Life", "Lord I Want to Be a Christian", "Since Jesus Came Into My Heart", "Jesus Loves Even Me", "Nothing But the Blood", "Lord Speak to Me", "Yield Not to Temptation", "There is a Fountain Filled with Blood", "Marching to Zion", "Sweet By and By" and "All Things Bright and Beautiful".

It Is Well With My Soul

This setting of "It Is Well With My Soul" uses complex harmonies and flowing arpeggios to create a constantly fluctuating sound against the melody bass.

Jesu Joy of Man's Desiring

The 3 ringers are actively playing the traditional obligato part throughout. This is suported by the accompanist who also plays the chorale tune. Each ringer's part is on a different staff.

Mighty Fortress Is Our God

Arranger Linda Lamb has expertly set Martin Luther's stately hymn for 3 octave handbell trio and keyboard. This arrangement is not too difficult and would make a good choice for small ensembles of all abilities.

Mighty Fortress Is Our God

Porta Four Hymns

"Porta Hymn Four" is a method of ringing 10 easy hymns by four ringers using 12 handbells or hand held chimes without interchanging bells between ringers. Titles include: "Jesus Lover of My Soul", "Come Thou Almighty King", "For the Beauty of the Earth", "My Faith Looks Up to Thee", "Now Thank We All Our God", "Joyful Joyful We Adore Thee", "Saviour Like a Shepherd Lead Us", "Lord Dismiss Us With thy Blessing", "Master No Offering Costly and Sweet" and "O Worship the King, All Glorious Above".

Praise to the Lord the Almighty

This is a trio arrangement that is easy but harmonically interesting with many dynamic changes. It is also available for 3-5 octave choirs as FLHB733.

Praise to the Lord the Almighty

Quartets for Beginning Ensembles

These four pieces are ideal for the beginning quartet. The titles are arranged using only whole, half and quarter notes, so that ringers can work on learning ensemble techniques. No page turns within each piece make the compositions that much easier. Titles include "Jacob's Ladder", "Holy, Holy, Holy", "My Faith Looks Up to Thee", and "Fairest Lord Jesus".

Thine Is the Glory

Each ringer in this quartet piece has his/her own separate stave and bell chart. An intermediate quartet should have just the right amount of challenge in this favorite Easter hymn. Mallets on tabled bells, echoes, martellatos, and the shake technique add their special color to the mix.

This Is My Father's World

The beautiful old hymn receives a fresh treatment with this 2-octave setting for five ringers (11 bells used). In addition a line for violin or flute adds grace to the flowing accompaniments.

Three Trios on Faith

"Faith of Our Fathers" (ST. CATHERINE), "My Faith Looks Up to Thee" (OLIVET) and "My Faith Has Found a Resting Place" (LANDAS) make up the trio of trios in this folio scored with all three parts on one page.

Two Quartets

"St. Anthony Chorale" (Haydn) and "Ave Verum" (Mozart) are the two titles in this handy resource for 3 octave ensembles. The parts are all on one score, but well-marked and easy to read. Medium difficulty.