An arrangement by John A. Behnke of MENDELSSOHN DA PACEM (Grant Peace, We Pray, in Mercy, Lord) for 3-5 octave handchimes or handbells. Level II. The gorgeous, flowing accompaniment supports Felix
This is a straightforward three-stanza setting of LAUDA ANIMA. After the opening fanfare and first stanza, the second stanza is more subdued, employing mallets (or plucking, if desired), a treble-clef
This collection includes superb arrangements of hymns that were popular during the Reformation. Titles included are: EIN FESTE BURG (Rhythmic); WENN WIR IN HOCHSTEN NOTEN SEIN; NUN FREUT EUCH; ACH
Celebrate the Reformation with this festive collection of six hymn preludes by Jacob B. Weber. Raise the roof with the setting of KIRKEN DEN ER ET GAMMELT HUS, or provide a contemplative touch to the
Extended arrangements that are excellent for communion. Well-crafted and useful. Tunes set are: DENBY; O DASS ICH TAUSEND SUNGEN HATTE; BACHOFEN; JESUS CHRISTUS, UNSER HEILAND; SCHMUCKE DICH; and THE ASH
Twelve new settings of hymns by Kevin Hildebrand from the Reformation era and for the observance of this festival. His easy-medium approach lies in the hands and feet for the average church
Another reproducible collection of festive descants by Patricia D. Backhaus, this time focused on hymns with Reformation themes. Each descant is provided over the melody in both C and B-flat. While the
This three-piece collection was inspired by the windows inside Peace Lutheran Church in St. Louis, Missouri. The piece based on the Baptism Window features the hymn Children of the Heavenly Father.
The sturdy tune EBENEZER slowly builds to a strong dance of praise in this arrangement by Jeffrey Honore for 3 or 5 octave handbells. Level III. Over this journey, we hear other tunes that name Jesus, the
The sturdy tune EBENEZER receives an extensive treatment in this five-movement partita by Benjamin M. Culli. The first movement can function as an alternate hymn harmonization. The Meditation is
Another large set of hymn introductions from John Eggert, this time focused on hymns with Reformation themes. Not just for Reformation Day, these introductions span the Church Year, including Advent,
A large collection of hymn harmonizations by Henry V. Gerike on hymns that reflect the theology of Martin Luther with its emphasis on the life, death, and resurrection of Jesus Christ for our salvation.
This arrangement of the hymnic Te Deum, THAXTED, is a partita in five movements: a majestic entrada, a setting of the hymn that may be used to accompany congregational singing, a trumpet tune, a slow