Easter Handbell Music

An easy and practical setting of a familiar Easter hymn. Ideal piece to integrate beginning choirs into the Easter Sunday morning liturgy. When you purchase downloadable handbell music, you will receive a single copy of the music saved as a PDF. You will have permission to reproduce the printed PDF…

Four hymn-based settings for handbells are provided in this set. Several settings also use optional handchimes. This set is a wise purchase with three different ability levels!

Level II+ handbell piece based on the tune SONNE DER GERECHTIGKEIT for Easter or Holy Communion. When you purchase downloadable handbell music, you will receive a single copy of the music saved as a PDF. You will have permission to reproduce the printed PDF up to, but not exceeding, the total number…

…by Cathy Moklebust of festive tune LASST UNS ERFREUEN for 3-6 octave handbells and 3-5 octave handchimes. Level III. This German tune is paired with numerous texts, including Now All the Vault of Heaven Resounds (Easter and hymn of the day on St. Mary Magdalene), All Creatures of Our God and…

This Tanzanian tune comes to life with a brilliant scheme of handbell techniques, maracas, shakers, woodblock, and drum. Percussion parts included.

…in a straightforward ¾ meter. Limited techniques and dynamic changes shape the musicality of this work. When you purchase downloadable handbell music, you will receive a single copy of the music saved as a PDF. You will have permission to reproduce the printed PDF up to, but not exceeding,…

…3–6 octave handbells. Level II+. This festive arrangement is appropriate on Easter Sunday or at any time throughout the Easter season, as well as for spring concert use. It features a lively original melody used as an introduction, for interludes, and as an ending. Special handbell techniques…

Many well-known Easter tunes are combined in one! This work quotes "Hallelujah Chorus" from Messiah, "Halle, Halle, Hallelujah," EASTER HYMN, and HYMN TO JOY.

The popular Shaker tune LORD OF THE DANCE is arranged for 3, 4, or 5 octaves plus parts for triangle and tambourine. Techniques used include thumb damp and shakes. Be sure to include this piece in your Easter celebrations!

…is available, Order No. 97-7713. The two editions are compatible for massed ringing. When you purchase downloadable handbell music, you will receive a single copy of the music saved as a PDF. You will have permission to reproduce the printed PDF up to, but not exceeding, the total number of copies…

An easy and practical setting of a familiar Easter hymn. Ideal piece to integrate beginning choirs into the Easter Sunday morning liturgy.

The handbell part for the definitive Easter classic in hymn concertato form for SAB choir, congregation, organ, with optional trumpet and 2–3 octave handbells by John A. Behnke. A rhythmic trumpet descant dances on top in addition to a soaring soprano counterpoint with layering of all sorts of…

This thoughtfully developed compostition on a renouned Easter hymn. Several sections and alternate key structures provide variety in the extended presentation of this tune.

Beautifully sustained harmonies support the lilting and ornamented melodic line in the flute. An ideal piece for Easter 4 for any choir.

…Techniques used include thumb damp and shakes. Be sure to include this piece in your Easter celebrations! When you purchase downloadable handbell music, you will receive a single copy of the music saved as a PDF. You will have permission to reproduce the printed PDF up to, but not exceeding,…

…by Michael Helman of the popular Easter tune Duke Street attributed to John Hatton for 2–3 octave handbells and 2–3 octave handchimes. This tune is also used for the hymn “Jesus Shall Reign.” Also available for 3–5 octave handbells and 3–5 octave handchimes, CPH…

…5 octaves of handbells in this festive accompaniment for the hymn "Christ the Lord Is Risen Today" (tune LLANFAIR). Separate organ and instrumental edition is available; Order no. 97-6623 (POP, call 800-325-0191 for reprint permission.) When you purchase downloadable handbell music, you will receive…

Sounds like a music box at the beginning of this piece. Arpeggios are contrasted with full chords giving a real pianistic flair to this contemporary song. Suitable for Sundays in Easter and throughout the year. May be performed with "Shine, Jesus, Shine" (Handbell edition), 97-6633.

…LEUCHTET begins with a simply stated melody in the bass and a cascading treble-bell peal. This is followed by a meditative middle section featuring continuously moving eighth notes. Large, full chords and bell shakes make for an exciting ending. Scored for 3–5 octave handbells. Level II+.

Based on the tune DUKE STREET, this engaging setting is ideal for Easter or throughout the Church Year.

The Lamb by Gerald Coleman is arranged for handbells and optional handchimes (3–5 octaves; 2 octave handchimes) in this publication. Uses mallets on suspended bells in addition to basic ringing techniques and dynamics to present this great song of Easter.

…for this new and rousing musical setting. Provides an optional introduction / transition to EASTER HYMN. Separate trumpet part is included. Handbell ringers read from the choral score. When you purchase downloadable choral music, you will receive a single copy of the music saved as a PDF. You will…

…and “Christ the Lord Is Risen Today; Alleluia.” An ostinato ties the elements together thematically. With strong chordal ringing and accessibility, this is a stunning selection for Easter Sunday and the season that follows. Scored for 3–5 octave handbells. Level III.

…handbells creatively in liturgical worship. The Processionals . . . use brief melodic ostinato patterns drawn from seasonal hymns, which are easy to memorize. The congregation may follow by singing the hymn, using the procession as the introduction. When you purchase downloadable handbell music, you…