Handbell Music for Lent

While rhythmically simple, added musical elements, handchimes, and techniques engage listeners while creating opportunities to foster growth in a beginning ensemble. This well-known hymn is always well

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

This 17th-century hymn tune is simply set for the smaller choir. A quiet ostinato sets the tone and is heard throughout. Beautiful in its simplicity yet rich harmonically, this accessible piece will provide

This setting of the familiar Lenten spiritual has depth yet is accessible to developing ringers. It begins with an optional two-measure introduction of dissonant chords symbolizing the crucifixion as Jesus

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

This haunting setting of a beloved chant is a great choice for the ensemble looking for something different and versatile. While the piece can be played by handbells and handchimes alone, the inclusion of

This contemplative setting of HERZLIEBSTER JESU is accessible and compelling for quiet moments in the season of Lent and beyond. The chime melody adds an air of introspective beauty. Optional B5-C8

Both majestic and ethereal, this arrangement of PASSION CHORALE will be a lovely addition to your Lenten services. 

This beautiful arrangement of the beloved hymn is highly engaging, with a variety of musical expressions that show the bell choir at their musical best. Beginning with ethereal random ringing in the treble

This set of arrangements provides two selections for Lent and Holy Week observances and one for Easter Sunday. In keeping with level-one guidelines, there is no subdivision of the beat and the few handbell

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 simple, yet very effective arrangement with suspended malleted bells and handchimes in the beginning and at the end, creates an atmosphere of reverence and reflection inherent to the Lenten season. A

Intended for the small ensemble, this reproducible collection includes eight versatile, musical, and fun arrangements for Lent, Holy Week, and Easter. Each setting has been written for the treble clef,

Beginning ensembles will love this setting of the tune HAMBURG that uses the echo technique very effectively. Despite having no bell changes and no notes shorter than quarter notes, this arrangement still

This selection contains two arrangements - one for Lent (READHEAD/GETHSEMANE) and one for Easter (GELOBT SEI GOTT) - for two or three octaves of handchimes. Beautifully used vibrato and swing

The introduction immediately draws the listener in with singing bell techniques, chimes, and suspended higher bells with mallets. The middle section is the tune rung with eighth-note accompaniment and

This haunting, reflective setting of two well-known hymn tunes will enhance any Lenten or Holy Week worship service. Your ensemble will be able to display a wide range of dynamics as well as beautiful

Inspired by the hymn text "Stricken, smitten, and afflicted, See Him dying on the tree," this arrangement is particularly appropriate for any Passion Week service, but is also suitable for thoughtful or

Sharon Elery Rogers combined Go to Dark Gethsemane and Beneath the Cross of Jesus for this evocative setting that will enhance any Lenten worship service. To make bell changes smooth

With minimal bell changes and the support of the piano accompaniment, this is easily learned and a powerful presentation for the Lenten and Easter season. The arrangement is very straightforward with no

In this setting of an old favorite hymn, the treble bells set the stage with their gentle ostinato against a lower melody. The melody then moves to the treble with the bass taking over the ostinato. All