Easter Handbells

A trouble-free piece for beginning choirs in a straightforward ¾ meter. Limited techniques and dynamic changes shape the musicality of this work.

…involve 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…

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

…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.

A well-fashioned gentle and creative approach to this Easter-tide hymn. The use of plucks, thumb damps, and mallets enliven the tune with textual variety. An edition for 3–6 octaves is available, Order No. 97-7713. The two editions are compatible for massed ringing.

An arrangement by Jeffrey Honoré of favorite Easter tune EASTER HYMN for 3 or 5 octave handbells with optional 1 or 2 trumpets. Level IV. May be performed with 1 trumpet, 2 trumpets, or no trumpets.

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…

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

Downloadable optional brass quintet parts for "Easter Medley: Christ the Lord Is Risen Today / This Joyful Eastertide" from the collection Organ with a Touch of Handbells (97-7628) by Sondra K. Tucker. Includes reproducible parts for two trumpets (Trumpet 1 and 2 in B-flat and C), French horn in F,…

…organ alone but are made more rich by the inclusion of handbells. Of the eight settings, most can be played by as few as 3 octaves and require as few as 5 bells and no more than 14. Reproducible handbell parts are included. The setting Easter Medley: Christ the Lord Is Risen Today / This Joyful…

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.

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

A 2-part setting for keyboard and optional handbells/handchimes by John Behnke for Easter.

Piano/Director’s score for “Hymn Arrangements for Piano and Handbells (Handbell Part)”. Simple Level I, II, and II+ handbell pieces are joined with the percussive flavor of the piano. Various bell techniques are introduced making this collection ideal for study and worship.

Piano/Director’s score for "Hymn Arrangements for Piano and Handbells (Handbell Part)" (item 97-7063). Simple Level I, II, and II+ handbell pieces are joined with the percussive flavor of the piano. Various bell techniques are introduced making this collection ideal for study and worship.

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!

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!

…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,…

Barbara Semmann continues to show us how to involve 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…

…trombone, tuba), 4 octave handbells, and optional bass drum and timpani. This flexible setting allows the choir, brass quintet, handbells, and percussion to be layered on top of the organ harmonization. If forces are limited, the introduction and coda may be omitted; the handbells and percussion are…

The arrangement of this ancient Easter hymn begins in a somber, chant-like style with subtle, free-ringing upper bells and low, humming singing bells. From there the piece grows from a simple and straightforward chordal style through the second and third stanzas. It culminates in a triumphant…

…trombone, tuba), 4 octave handbells, and optional bass drum and timpani. This flexible setting allows the choir, brass quintet, handbells, and percussion to be layered on top of the organ harmonization. If forces are limited, the introduction and coda may be omitted; the handbells and percussion are…

Level II+ handbell piece based on the tune AUF AUF MEIN HERZ for Easter.

These handbell settings of Lent and Easter hymns are intended for use by congregations with at least a three-octave set of bells. These settings may be used as alternate hymn stanza accompaniments for choirs, or as accompaniments when the hymn is sung by the choir as an "anthem" in worship or…