Handbells Hymns

Easy meditations, introductions, or alternate stanzas. A great variety of techniques introduced for beginners. Based on general hymns for use throughout the Church Year.

Easy 2 octave handbell arrangements for beginning handbell choirs by Raymond Herbek. 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…

Simple and rewarding compositions on communion hymnody including the tunes OLD 124TH, PICARDY, and ST. MICHAEL.

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.

Quick and easy hymn preludes each with a unique sense of creativity. The tunes are used throughout the church year, making this edition indispensable.

A 3-6 octave handbell piece based on the tunes Italian Hymn and Veni Creator Spiritus -Sarum plainsong, mode VIII. Arranged by Fred Gramann.

This collection of versatile and strong hymn-tunes are set boldly, thoroughly integrating the organ and the full sound of handbells. Suitable for use throughout the Church Year.

An arrangement by John A. Behnke of John B. Dykes’ tune MELITA for 3-6 octave handbells and 3-5 octave handchimes. Level II. This hymn, appropriate for nation, travel, and trust, is hymn of the day for Proper 14 (year A).

This collection of hymn arrangements is perfect for those times when you are shorthanded for musicians or would like to travel with a small group. Each piece uses only twelve bells, spanning F5 to C7, and includes suggested assignments for each bell. Because not every piece is in the key of F, this…

…instrumentation, but also by the choral interludes between stanzas. The congregation, in singing the chorale melody, is surrounded and supported by handbells, brass, and organ. This setting could be the focus for Holy Trinity Sunday. Full score and instrumental parts available separately (97-7228).…

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…

An arrangement by Kevin McChesney for 3–5 octave handbells and optional 3 octave handchimes of Ludwig van Beethoven’s tune Hymn to Joy. This patriotic tune is used for “Alleluia, Alleluia! Hearts to Heaven” and “Joyful, Joyful We Adore Thee.”

Transcribed from his organ edition, Five Preludes of Praise, Set 5 (97-7123), Dr. Behnke thoughtfully combines this well-known patriotic hymn with "Amazing Grace."

This Level III handbell piece on the Welsh hymn tune Ar hyd y nos is arranged for 3–5 octave handbells and organ by Janet Linker and Jane McFadden. A separate handbell score available, 97-6857

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…

Simple and rewarding compositions on communion hymnody including the tunes OLD 124TH, PICARDY, and ST. MICHAEL.

Go beyond anthems with this collection of hymn preludes for handbells! Features preludes for five hymns.

Go beyond anthems with this collection of hymn preludes for handbells! Features preludes for five hymns.

…versatile and strong hymn-tunes are set boldly, thoroughly integrating the organ and the full sound of handbells. Suitable for use throughout the Church Year. When you purchase downloadable handbell music, you will receive a single copy of the music, saved as a PDF. You have permission to reproduce…

…series by Jonathan R. Mueller was composed to make it easy for congregations to sing hymns when handbells provide the only accompaniment. All of the arrangements were written for use by a parish or school handbell ensemble, meaning most of them are simple, straightforward, and easy to learn. Most…

…is the second volume in Mueller's series that makes it easy for congregations to sing hymns when handbells provide the only accompaniment. All of the arrangements were written for use by a parish or school handbell ensemble, meaning most of them are simple, straightforward, and easy to learn. Most…

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…

This popular series of handbell preludes continues with set three, including settings for EIN FESTE BURG, HYFRYDOL, JUDAS MACCABEUS, KREMSER, and STILLE NACHT.

This popular series of handbell preludes continues with set three, including settings for EIN FESTE BURG, HYFRYDOL, JUDAS MACCABEUS, KREMSER, and STILLE NACHT. When you purchase downloadable choral music, you will receive a single copy of the music saved as a PDF. You will have permission to…