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Happy the Home When God is There - The arranger adds interest to this setting of the hymn tune "St. Agnes Dennis" by combining it with the hymn "Blest Be the Tie That Binds" and with three octaves of optional handchimes. The melody is usually supported by full chords, but becomes more open in the section that calls for chimes on the melody. 68 measures in length.
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Comp:
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St. Agnes Dennis
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Arr:
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Roth, K.
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Octaves:
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3-5
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Level: | N/A
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Rating:
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Easy
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Heaven Bound - A "Heavenly" theme is captured in this medley of four gospel favorites.
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Comp:
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Black,J./Webster,J./Wilson,E./ Lowry,R.
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Arr:
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Lamb, L. R.
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Octaves:
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3-5
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Level: | 3
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Rating:
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Medium
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He Has Made Me Glad - "I will rejoice, for He has made me glad", is part of the text of Leona Von Brethorst's contemporary Christian praise chorus that has become a standard. Bill Ingram brings out the joyful mood of the chorus through use of various techniques, sprightly rhythms and ringer involvement.
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Comp:
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Brethorst, L.
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Arr:
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Ingram, B.
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Octaves:
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3-5
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Level: | 3
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Rating:
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Medium
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He Leadeth Me - The handbell solo and the piano accompaniment are on equal terms in this arrangement of the favorite hymn. The two parts compliment each other and express the sentiment of the hymn text in interesting musical elements. The piano part supports the simple tune melody with 16th note fluid patterns and fresh harmonies. 47 measures.
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Comp:
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Bradbury, R.
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Arr:
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Miller, J.
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Octaves:
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3
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Level: | N/A
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Rating:
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Easy Medium
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He Leadeth Me - William Bradbury wrote the original hymn, Lorie Line created a beautiful setting for keyboard and cello, and now Kevin McChesney has transcribed this setting for handbells.
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Comp:
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Bradbury, William
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Arr:
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McChesney, Kevin
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Octaves:
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3-5
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Level: | 2+
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Rating:
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Easy Medium
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He Lives - Using full, chordal texture throughout this arraggement effectively communicates the joyful message of the title. Paul McKlveen, true to evangelical performance practice, ends with a dramatic and broad ending.
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Comp:
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Ackley, A.
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Arr:
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McKlveen, P.
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Octaves:
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3-5
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Level: | 3
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Rating:
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Medium
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He Lives Again - Gene Grier and Lowell Everson's title tune is complimented by "Jesus Christ is Risen Today" in this 96 measure setting for a glorious Easter day. The beginning mood is gentle, yet moves along, but soon gives over to a fast section in a syncopated lilt.
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Comp:
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Various
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Arr:
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McChesney, K.
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Octaves:
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3-5
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Level: | 3
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Rating:
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Medium
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Higher Ground / He Lifted Me - Charles H. Gabriel gave us many hymn tunes and the two found in this medley are perhaps his best known. Straight-forward in content and focusing on the rung sound of bells with no special techniques this setting is uplifting!
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Comp:
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Various
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Arr:
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Lamb, L.
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Octaves:
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2-3
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Level: | 2
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Rating:
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Easy
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Holly and the Ivy, The - Mr. McChesney was commissioned to arrange this traditional carol for the Twelfth Night Handbell Festival in Bakersfield, California. A fanfare opens the work over a pedal point. The texture is full and can be rung with 3 to 5 octaves and optional organ and/or brass. Special techniques are used throughout the work. Brass ensemble consists of 2 trumpets, Horn, Trombone, and Tuba.
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Comp:
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Arr:
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McChesney, K.
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Octaves:
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3-5
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Level: | 3
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Rating:
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Easy Medium
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How Beautiful - Twila Paris' beautifully crafted melody is combined with Lyndel Littleton's skill at setting it for handbells in this 3, 4, or 5 octave setting. The beauty shines through gently syncopated accompaniment, playful staccato technique at just the right place, and shimmering mallets on suspended treble bells. Make the text available to your listeners for greater effect.
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Comp:
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Paris, T.
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Arr:
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Octaves:
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3-5
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Level: | 2+
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Rating:
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Easy Medium
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How Excellent Is Thy Name - A joyful gospel tune combines with multiple ringing techniques produce a rhythmic and melodic piece for church or concert.
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Comp:
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Tunney
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Arr:
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Waldrop, T.
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Octaves:
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3-5
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Level: | 4
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Rating:
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Medium
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How Great Thou Art - The well-known Swedish hymn tune is simply set here in 40 measures with an open, airy introduction focusing on the LV technique.
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Comp:
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Traditional
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Arr:
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McChesney, Kevin & Roth, Karen
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Octaves:
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3-5
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Level: | 1+
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Rating:
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Easy
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How Great Thou Art - Are you or one of your ringers interested in beginning bell solo work? This setting of the tune, "O Store Gud", is a great piece to start. The tempo is slow, and the notes rarely stray far from one another. A 2-measure bell tree is included, but with ample time to prepare and take down. A nice accompaniment adds interest and support.
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Comp:
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Swedish
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Arr:
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Childers, B.
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Octaves:
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3
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Level: | N/A
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Rating:
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Easy
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