3-5 octave handbells - Grade 2

SKU: BP.HB561

Composed by James Lamb. Arranged by James Lamb. Handbell choir music. Sacred. Handbell score. Beckenhorst Press #HB561. Published by Beckenhorst Press (BP.HB561).

Arranged for 3 to 5 octave handbell choir with 1 octave of handchimes. Level 2. Robert James Lamb's creative setting of this early American melody is sure to delight listeners. Based around the Westminster Quarters change ring, which plays in one form or another throughout most of the piece, the piece moves from simple and prayerful to grand and triumphant and back. Much of the melody is scored on a separate staff for six handchimes, which may be played by a separate chime choir or soloist, or by a solo C instrument. A delightful, new take on a grand, old hymn.

3-7 octave handbells - Grade 3

SKU: BP.HB562

Composed by Robert James Lamb. Arranged by James Lamb. Handbell choir music. Handbell score. 7 pages. Beckenhorst Press #HB562. Published by Beckenhorst Press (BP.HB562).

For 3 to 7 octave handbell choir and optional 3 octaves of handchimes. Rated level 3. A mournful minor verse of the Lowell Mason tune gives rise to a hopeful modal version employing unexpected harmonies and propelling eighth notes. Tension builds into a triumphant verse that calms into a peaceful final iteration. A wonderfully expressive choice for throughout the church year.