Hosannas, Laud and Honor: Handbell Titles for Lent & Easter 2024 Wednesday, February 14, 2024
recommended by Jennifer F., Handbell Music Specialist
Hosannas, Laud, and Honor arr. Lloyd Larson, 3-5 octaves, Level 3-
Start your Palm Sunday off in grand fashion with this medley of ELLACOMBE and ST. THEODULPH. Powerful chordal writing and careful use of unexpected harmonies make this piece approachable for intermediate ensembles and a perfect offering to celebrate Jesus’s entry to Jerusalem.
When I Survey the Wondrous Cross arr. Linda Scholes, 2-3 octaves, Level 1
Beginning ensembles will love this setting of the tune HAMBURG by Linda Scholes. Despite having no bell changes and no notes shorter than quarter notes, this arrangement still has a full, lush sound and gives careful treatment of the melody.
Alleluia! Hear the Bells Ringing! arr. Brenda Austin, 3-7 octaves with optional handchimes, Level 3
Anne Herring’s “Easter Song” is magnificently set in combination with “Jesus Christ Is Risen Today.” This blockbuster arrangement will enhance your Easter worship for years to come!
Ah, Holy Jesus arr. Michael Mazzatenta, 3-5 octaves with optional handchimes, Level 2
This contemplative setting of “Herzliebster Jesu” is accessible and compelling for quiet moments in the season of Lent and beyond. The chime melody adds an air of introspective beauty.
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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.