AT THE CROSS - HUDSON, arranged by Bill Ingram for Handbell Ensemble
“At the Cross” is about finding joy in our salvation, even while acknowledging the great cost. Punctuated by thumb damps, Bill Ingram’s arrangement takes 12 bells and creates a thoughtful-yet-joyful mood for Lent or Easter services, or anytime when you want to remember the transformational power of the cross.
CHRIST AROSE - CHRIST AROSE, arranged by Bill Ingram for Handbell Ensemble
The triumph of Easter Sunday shines through as this arrangement alternates between more somber verses and a victorious refrain! With no bell changes and only 12 bells, “Christ Arose” is excellent for ringing in the Easter season when you have less than a full choir.
JESUS, KEEP ME NEAR THE CROSS - NEAR THE CROSS, arranged by Bill Ingram for Handbell Ensemble
This classic hymn emphasizes the redeeming work of Jesus on the cross, and this prayerful arrangement is great for use during Lent or any time where a faithful reflection on the work of the cross is appropriate. With 12 bells, it is well suited to 3-6 ringers. Swings and gyros add visual and aural variety while maintaining the meditative atmosphere.
PAT-A-PAN - Traditional French, arranged by Linda Scholes for Handbell Ensemble
This accessible arrangement of the traditional French carol was crafted during the pandemic with social distancing in mind. 18 bells can be played by 5-9 ringers, no bell sharing, accidentals, or key changes.
CHRIST THE LORD IS RISEN TODAY - LYRA DAVIDICA, arranged by DWMorgan for C Trumpet with Organ for Congregational Singing - Level 3+
This Level 3+ arrangement is for Congregational Singing appropriate for an Easter worship musical offering. The trumpet part requires a strong Level 3 competency while the organ part should be readily accessible.
Christ the Lord is Risen Today (trumpet and organ with congregational singing)
ONCE IN ROYAL DAVID'S CITY - IRBY, arranged by Dillon Ekle for Handbell Trio
This arrangement takes the traditional English carol and puts an upbeat spin on it to brighten the holidays! Written for the Forté Handbell Quartet while it was down a member, this exciting and challenging trio can be played on 5 or 7 octaves of handbells. Some duplicates will be helpful in the 4s so that Ringers 2 and 3 can each set up their bells in a way conducive to clean malleting of their parts.
IN THE HALL OF THE MOUNTAIN KING - by Edvard Grieg, transcribed by Dillon Ekle for Handbell Quartet
Dillon Ekle has very cleverly created a quartet transcription of the Grieg favorite that is not only wonderful to play and to listen to, but is highly accurate to the original! So the speed contest is on!
In the Hall of the Mountain King (handbell quartet)
GOD REST YE MERRY, GENTLEMEN - GOD REST YOU MERRY, arranged by Benjamin Eakin for 4-5 Octaves Handbells - Level II+
It takes a strong writer to keep things accessible concerning difficulty and still maintain a high level of musical integrity. Ben Eakin has achieved this in a big way in this not-difficult but expressive arrangement of the Christmas favorite. Ringers, directors, and listeners will be well-rewarded with a heartfelt arrangment that transports them spiritually and musically.
God Rest Ye Merry, Gentlemen (4-5 octaves handbells)
