Keep Ringing Through the Summer! Wednesday, July 07, 2021
recommended by Jennifer F., Handbell Music Specialist
Festive Hymn Tunes arr. Jason W. Krug, 3 octave collection
This collection of five hymn arrangements will delight, comfort, and enliven your ringers and congregations! Written for just twelve bells between F5 and C7, they are a perfect resource for the small ensemble looking for an extra challenge, the full choir short a few members, or the group wanting to share their musical gifts while staying socially distant. Titles include: “The Solid Rock,” “It Is Well With My Soul,” “The Church’s One Foundation,” “Joyful, Joyful, We Adore Thee,” and “Praise My Soul, the King of Heaven.”
Five Hymns from Around the World arr. Michael Helman, 3 octave collection
Here is a wonderful new collection from Michael Helman that contains five hymn tune arrangements from around the world. Written for 12 bells (F5-C7) and playable by 3-6 ringers. Titles include: “Beach Spring” (United States), “Forest Green” (England), “Italian Hymn” (Italy), Llangloffan” (Wales), and “Madrid” (Spain).
Small But Mighty Volume 1 arr. Jason W. Krug, 12 bell collection
As we all look forward to getting back to making music together in church, we are pleased to be able to release this resource now as it is an ideal collection for “distance ringing.” Our hope is that handbells choirs will lead the way back to worshiping with music in the coming months, and this latest addition to our extensive catalog of music for small bell ensembles is a great resource to get you started. Titles include: “A Mighty Fortress Is Our God,” “Jesus Loves Me,” “Lord of the Dance,” “God of Grace and God of Glory,” “The Gift of Love,” “Praise to the Lord, the Almighty,” “Stand Up, Stand Up for Jesus,” “Leaning on the Everlasting Arms.”
Small But Mighty Volume 3 arr. Joel Raney, 12 bell collection
Intended for the small ensemble, this collection includes eight arrangements that have been written for the treble clef, F5-C7 or D5 to A6. They can be used for 3 to 6 ringers or small ensemble. This collection includes many titles that are useful for your worship planning needs. Titles include: “Come, Christians, Join to Sing,” “Be Thou My Vision,” “Guide Me, O Thou Great Jehovah,” “I Want Jesus to Walk with Me,” “I Need Thee Every Hour,” “Breathe on Me Breath of God,” “Fairest Lord Jesus,” and “The Solid Rock.”
Hymns for Three to Six Ringers arr. Sandra Eithun, 2-3 octave reproducible collection
Following on the heels of her best-selling book “Christmas Carols for Three to Six Ringers” (20/1621L), Lorenz is proud to present Sandy Eithun’s collection of general-use hymn tunes for handbells and optional keyboard. Handbell assignments for three, four, five or six ringers are included, and the optional keyboard part adds texture and support to these beautiful arrangements. Titles include: “Praise to the Lord, the Almighty,” “I Surrender All,” “How Firm a Foundation,” “Be Thou My Vision,” “Be Still My Soul,” and “Balm in Gilead.”
Wade in the Water arr. Anna Laura Page, 2 octave reproducible collection
“Wade in the Water” is a collection of five familiar tunes that have “water” in their theme. The handbell part in each piece is written for 12 bells (playable for 3-6 ringers.) The accessible piano accompaniments are a lovely addition but are totally optional. These settings are intended to provide fun pieces that may be used in various venues with fewer ringers. Titles include: “Wade in the Water,” “Handel’s Hornpipe (from Water Music),” “Down to the River to Pray,” “Shall We Gather at the River,” and “Deep River.”
Songs for the Solo Ringer arr. Christine Anderson & Daniel Kramlich
This instructional collection for beginning solo ringers features ten settings useful on a variety of occasions throughout the church year. Titles include: “All Glory Laud and Honor,” “Amazing Grace,” “Ashgrove,” “Be Thou My Vision,” “Christmas Bell Medley,” “Grazioso,” “Great Is Thy Faithfulness,” “Hymn Medley,” “Patriotic Medley,” and “Thanksgiving Medley.”
Songs for the Solo Ringer II arr. Christine Anderson & Anna Laura Page
As a sequel to “Songs for the Solo Ringer,” this collection continues the tradition of offering the handbell soloist accessible, interesting arrangements suitable for worship services and concert venues throughout the year. Level 1-3. Titles include: “Jesus Gift of Love,” “Kingsfold,” “Winter,” “Bethlehem Night,” “Blessed Assurance,” “Holy Week Medley,” “Guide Me O Lord,” “Every Time I Feel the Spirit,” “America’s Flag,” and “Praise & Thanksgiving.”
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About the Author:
Jennifer F. is a graduate of Otterbein College with a degree in Vocal Performance. She has worked at Stanton’s for over 20 years specializing in Sacred Choral, Classical Vocal and Handbell music. Jennifer is Director of Handbells at Worthington Presbyterian Church, and sings in the First Church Choir and rings with the First Church Ringers at First Congregational Church in Columbus Ohio. When not singing or ringing, Jennifer can be found doing conformation and other competitive sports with her three standard long haired dachshunds, Fanny, Frenchie, and Lukas.