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Jeffers Handbell Supply, Inc

This versatile arranger has created a fast-paced setting of two of the most well-known and cherished spirituals: Do Lord and Amen.  Mallets, mallet clicks, and handclaps feature prominently, and the optional tambourine adds to the fun. Enjoy getting your audiences and congregations to clap along at the end!

Do Lord, Amen

3-5 Octave Handbells opt. Tambourine

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Red River Music

Handbells are the background for a haunting alto saxophone solo. The combination of handbells with sax creates a reflective atmosphere that will bring this spiritual to life. Steal Away is also heard as the piece progresses. Use this arrangement to add a special touch to your Lenten worship. The alto (E-flat) saxophone part is included.

Sometimes I Feel Like a Motherless Child

3-5 Octave Handbells w/Alto Sax Solo

From the Top Music

This fresh, lovely, and accessible arrangement begins with the singing bell technique and gentle shakes, setting the stage to present this favorite African-American spiritual. Featuring a gentle, flowing accompaniment with many dynamic expressions throughout, the melody is briefly featured in the handchimes in the 4's accompanied by flowing eighth notes in the treble bells. This sweet arrangement could also be rung by a solid Level 2 group.

Give Me Jesus

4-5 Octave Handbells

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Choristers Guild

Written by seven master handbell composers and arrangers, this accessible, reproducible collection will be useful in schools, churches and retirement centers. The contents include a delightful variety of spirituals, folk songs, classical melodies, and original music which will work well on either handchimes or handbells. Contents: Freedom March; Londonderry Air; Ring Merrily; Sheep May Safely Graze; Shimmering Reflections; Simple Gifts; Steal Away; We Shall Overcome.

Chime On

2-3 Octave Collection

Hope Publishing Company

This classic spiritual is infused with rhythmic energy from the first note. Treble and bass rhythmic lines play off each other, and a malleted bass line gives the arrangement an infectious spirit that is sure to energize ringers and listeners alike.

Didn't My Lord Deliver Daniel?

3-5 Octave Handbells

Using malleted sounds on the lower octaves to simulate the donkey's hooves, this energetic setting of an African American spiritual is a joyful way for your bellchoir to celebrate Jesus' entry into Jerusalem on Palm Sunday!  A variety of other specialty effects give flair and color to the arrangement, which stays in C-major and uses chromatics sparingly.

Ride On, King Jesus

This reproducible collection provides delightful arrangements of hymns and spirituals for 12 bells (F5-C7) with optional keyboard accompaniment. The pieces may be played by six ringers using standard bell assignments, or a fewer number ringing four-in-hand. Suggested assignments are included. Contents: Day by Day; Great Is Thy Faithfulness; I Want Jesus to Walk with Me; Immortal, Invisible, God Only Wise; Jesus Is a Rock in a Weary Land.

Hymns and Spiritual Songs

3 Octave Collection 12 Bell

Celebrating Grace, Inc

In this enjoyable arrangement with syncopations and articulations that are fun to ring, the collaborative pianist is also offered an accompaniment that is fun to play. For worship or school concert, all will enjoy this swinging arrangement!

This Little Light of Mine

Start tapping your toes with this challenging yet rousing arrangement of the old gospel hymn. The optional clarinet is a fun addition and gives it a New Orleans feel. A verse of For All the Saints appears in the middle before returning to the opening material using a strut tempo to conclude.

When the Saints Go Marching In

Jubilate Music Group

This creative and fun arrangement of the familiar spiritual begins with mallet clicks that set the tone for the piece. The melody appears over a rhythmically malleted bass line with a bit of a blues or jazzy feel. Lots of syncopations make this a learning opportunity for most Level 2 groups, but the end result will be a fun piece for concert or worship.

Jesus Is a Rock in a Weary Land

Ensemble

Intended for the small ensemble, this collection includes six versatile, musical, and fun arrangements of beloved spirituals that may be rung by four, five, or six ringers. The piano duet adds support and texture. Contents: Deep River; Every Time I Feel the Spirit; Go Down, Moses; Jesus Walked This Lonesome Valley; Let Us Break Bread Together; Wade in the Water.

Small but Mighty, Vol. 8

Handbells Ensemble Collection with Piano

Lorenz Corporation

Set in D minor with only a few bell or chime changes (F sharp/C sharp), this masterfully interwoven tapestry of two reflective seasonal hymn tunes (PASSION CHORALE and SUFFERER) creates a deeply emotional soundscape.

And He Never Said a Word

2-3 Octave Handbells

Feel the pulse of excitement as vibrant handbells come alive, creating an electrifying rhythm that's impossible to resist! A touch of blues, a walking bass line, and optional percussion (wood block or mallet clicks) all contribute to the energy. Cue notes are used to show voice leading when the line moves between staves.

Somebody's Knocking at Your Door

Beckenhorst Press

A delicate and gentle introduction gives way to an energetic and upbeat setting of the well-known song, accompanied with malleted and thumb-damped bells. A chordal verse replete with rich harmonies gives a brief respite from the driving accompaniment before the energy returns to propel the piece home to an exciting conclusion!

Do Lord

Layers of complex rhythmic patterns brings this beloved spiritual to life, creating an energetic, crowd-pleasing worship, concert, or festival selection!

Rockin' Jerusalem

3-5 Octave Handbells w/opt. 3-5 Oct. HC

Reflective of the events of Holy Week, this quiet meditation on the traditional spiritual was initially arranged for solo piano by Joel Raney and adapted here for handbells with optional choir chimes, by Arnold Sherman. The melody may also be played on B-flat clarinet, included in the score, which simply doubles the handchime melody presented in the inner voices.  A fine choice for Holy Week or communion services throughout the year.

Were You There?

This volume of the highly popular Ring Together Series includes five spirituals. All two pages in length (no page turns) with techniques and rhythms designed to educate and entertain.

Ring Together Spirituals

The familiar melody is first introduced on handchimes with a gently-malleted bass before launching into the main setting. Straight rhythms, syncopation, and even a swing section are all enhanced by malleted bass, mart, mart-lift, and shake. Dynamics add to the excitement. The techniques are consistent and the patterns cohesive which helps build newer ringer's confidence. This will be a wonderful 'go-to' title to include in your group's repertoire.

Didn't My Lord Deliver Daniel

4-6 Octave Handbells

This arrangement of the African American spiritual is creatively set with optional parts for clarinet and percussion. Reminiscent of Dixieland jazz, its swing rhythms, freestyle clarinet riffs, contrasting moods, and creative harmonies bring this tune to life!

All Night, All Day

The hymn tunes GIVE ME JESUS and SOJOURNER are featured in this arrangement. The optional handchimes provide a poignant climax to this lovely medley.

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