Handbell Music for Lent

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

This beautifully written original work features an ostinato bass line with well-crafted variations that develop with each iteration. Half-note, quarter-note, then eighth- and sixteenth-note passages and

This delicate setting of HERZLIEBSTER JESU is perfect for Maundy Thursday, Good Friday, or any Sunday in Lent. Written for eight handbells between F5 and F6 with no bell changes, it can be played by

Set the mood for the Lenten season with this moving setting of the hymntune PASSION CHORALE. The various keys evoke different moods, and the verses are all given a unique treatment, letting all parts shine

This haunting setting of the hymntune WONDROUS LOVE is ideal for Good Friday or any service during the Lenten season. Lush harmonies abound, providing a beautiful underscore to the melody, which moves

This somber, lyrical original tune is perfect for any time during the Lenten season, or for any service where an introspective mood is called for. Utilizing just 12 bells between F5 and C7, this selection

A truly gorgeous, sensitive, and creative setting for handbells and cello, this arrangement of the familiar FINLANDIA begins with cello playing the solo melody line followed by handchimes and then handbells

Approachable for intermediate soloists, this lush setting of a beloved hymn is the perfect choice for the Lenten season. Be sure to add in the optional oboe or C instrument for an even richer sonic

An original melody is beautifully combined with the Passion chorale HERZLIEBSTER JESU to make a moving offering for the Lenten season. Dynamics, LVs, and well-crafted key changes will engage everyone as

This haunting setting of the hymntune SELENA is appropriate for any point during the Lenten season. Rich harmonies and flowing lines abound, letting groups focus on their musicality and expression. Optional

This lovely English folk song tells a story of love, longing, and nostalgia. Bells, handchimes, and flute all share the melody in this gentle setting, and the interplay is lovely. The alternate title

This original work features a lyrical but poignant melody supported by a flowing accompaniment with many LV passages forming lovely progressions.  It begins in g-minor with nicely-crafted segues to