Handbell Music for Easter

Join the celebration with this fresh arrangement of Sydney Carter's hymn based on the Shaker hymn SIMPLE GIFTS. This accessible setting is rich with fun rhythms and stopped techniques - a sure winner for

The classic and beloved hymn is set here for handbells and piano. The handbell part is accessible and matched with a delightful piano accompaniment that provides contrast while creating rich harmonies. Use

Let the handbells ring out in unbridled joy with this ingenious pairing of LASST UNS ERFREUEN (All Creatures of Our God and King) and EASTER HYMN (Christ the Lord is Risen Today). From

Fitting for both traditional and contemporary worship, this effective arrangement combines two hymns, The Power of the Cross and When I Survey the Wondrous Cross. This thought-provoking

Back by popular demand, this classic arrangement of the French Carol Noel Nouvelet has alternate texts which allow it to be used at Christmas and Easter. Malleted bass rhythms open the piece and

This lovely contemporary Easter hymn has been appropriately set for handbells through the use of chimes, LV and other various techniques. Utilizing optional handchimes and synth can further add to the

This festive Easter prelude is part of Joel Raney's exciting series of piano/organ worship openers with SATB choir entering at the conclusion for an optional choral introit. Built on the popular Gaither

This stirring arrangement of Beethoven's Ode to Joy has been set for various mediums. It may be used as a stand-alone handbell selection or optionally with piano/organ, solo trumpet, brass quintet

Anna Laura Page's arrangement of ELLACOMBE treats the tune with the fanfare and pomp that it requires. The exuberance of the opening and closing is contrasted by a sweet, lyrical middle section that ringers

This is a delightful Easter tune from Tanzania. The two settings are compatible, making this a great choice for festivals. Even more festive are the optional African percussion instruments: djembe or

This chordal, majestic and easy-to-ring setting of the well-known hymn features an excellent variety of handbell techniques, including the optional use of handchimes (2-5 octaves) and malleted bells in the

"Festive" and "grand" describe this setting of the hymn tune TRURO. After some surprising chords and modulations, the tune is given to the bass bells. A majestic final stanza leads to the stirring

This exciting arrangement is perfect for Easter! Although it is written for 3, 4, or 5 octaves, there are no bell changes, meaning it can be played by a full choir with or without the use of tables. A

Cathy Moklebust expertly weaves together three dynamic hymns, Thine Is the Glory; The Strife Is O'er, the Battle Done and Christ the Lord Is Risen Today in this joyous and

This arrangement of the 16th-century tune GELOBT SEI GOTT expresses the triumph of Easter in a dance-like setting. Encourage ringers to create a lightness and buoyancy by observing the strong downbeat and

One of the Ring Together Series, each song is two pages (no page turns) and is designed to be a teaching tool, as the arrangements will develop your choir's skills in a step-by-step fashion.

Here are two titles for Lent/Easter in one edition for your beginning choir. Go To Dark Gethsemane sounds equally lovely on bells or chimes.  Accessible and engaging, they may be rung back to

Using the tunes DIADEMATA and LYONS, this final composition from a giant in the handbell community is filled with many of her recognizable techniques and rhythms. Triple versus duple rhythms and accented