BEACH SPRING, KINGSFOLD, and O WALY, WALY are uniquely set for six ringers in this edition.
Composer: Various Arranger: Lamb, Linda Octaves: 3 Level: NA Publisher: G.I.A. Publications, Inc. Rating: Easy
Linda Lamb continues to demonstrate why she is one of our finest handbell arrangers with this very accessible and tasteful setting of the timeless hymn “Tis So Sweet to Trust in Jesus.”
Composer: Kirkpatrick, William J. Arranger: Lamb, Linda R. Octaves: 2-3 Level: 2 Publisher: Ring Out Press Rating: Easy Medium
Fresh and creative describe Linda Lamb's moving arrangement of this great hymn. The 4/4 meter with a slight syncopation works beautifully. Your ringers and congregation both will love this one!
Composer: Doane, William H. Arranger: Lamb, Linda R. Octaves: 3-5 Level: 2+ Publisher: Red River Music Rating: Easy Medium
Arranged by Linda Lamb, here is a great arrangement that can give your four-in-hand ringers some opportunity to learn the technique.
Composer: Sankey, Ira D. Arranger: Lamb, Linda R. Octaves: 3-5 Level: 2 Publisher: SoundForth Publications / Lorenz Co. Rating: Easy Medium
Linda Lamb’s charming setting of the delightful carol will be a wonderful addition to your handbell library. The arrangement utilizes thumb damps, plucks, suspended malleted bells, LV, and optional handchimes.
Composer: French Carol Arranger: Lamb, Linda R. Octaves: 2-5 Level: 2 Publisher: Choristers Guild Rating: Easy
Perfect for everyone’s Christmas concert, "Very Merry Christmas" combines “We Wish You a Merry Christmas,” “Jingle Bells,” and “The Wassail Song”.
Composer: Pierpont, James Arranger: Lamb, Linda R. Octaves: 3-5 Level: 2 Publisher: AGEHR Publishing Rating: Easy Medium
Charles C. Converse's original hymn tune is set here in a slow gospel feel for the solo ringer and keyboard. This tempo allows the soloist to express the melody better visually. Performance moves are written right into the score for easy access. Two passages require the use of a bell tree and add interest.
Composer: Converse, Charles C. Arranger: Lamb, Linda R. Octaves: 3 Level: NA Publisher: National Handbell Music Rating:
An optional flute and handchimes (9 ranging from C4 to C5) add their colorful timbres to this setting of GREENSLEEVES. Open spacing and a gentle tempo make this work a lovely addition to reflective moments of Christmas worship or concert.
Composer: Traditional Arranger: Lamb, Linda Octaves: 3-5 Level: 3 Publisher: Concordia Publishing House Rating: Medium
Linda R. Lamb has taken this traditional Christmas tune and skillfully arranged it for two-octave choirs.
Composer: Traditional Arranger: Lamb, Linda Octaves: 2 Level: 1 Publisher: SoundForth Publications / Lorenz Co. Rating: Easy
Three octaves of optional handchimes (ranging from C4-C6)figure highly in the middle section of this favorite hymn of many church musicians.
Composer: Stanford, Charles V. Arranger: Lamb, Linda R. Octaves: 3-5 Level: 3 Publisher: Ring Out Press Rating: Medium
An arrangement by Linda R. Lamb for 3, 4, 5, or 6 octave handbells, optional 3 octave handchimes, and optional C instrument of Lowell Mason’s Lenten tune HAMBURG.
Composer: Mason, Lowell Arranger: Lamb, Linda Octaves: 3-6 Level: 2+ Publisher: Concordia Publishing House Rating: Easy Medium
This hymn favorite by Emily Wilson has been arranged for small handbell ensemble and includes suggested assignments for 6 or 8 ringers. This is rated 3 minus in difficulty, but it is also accessible for more experienced level 2 ringers.
Composer: Wilson, Emily Arranger: Lamb, Linda Octaves: 3 Level: 3- Publisher: From the Top Music Rating: Medium
Looking for a piece that works in contemporary worship? "Where You Lead Me", with optional title "Follow Your Heart", can be played as a bells-only work.
Composer: Lamb, Linda Octaves: 3-5 Level: 3 Publisher: AGEHR Publishing Rating: Medium
"The wise man built his house upon the rock..." Optional narrator and rainstick add interest to this rendition of the old Sunday School song.
Composer: Traditional Arranger: Lamb, Linda R. Octaves: 2-3 Level: 2 Publisher: Ring Out Press Rating: Easy Medium
Here is a delightful new and fresh setting of this traditional tune – as American as apple pie and ice cream – and it transcends all ages and generations. Linda has set it to a storyline beginning with a jaunty and optimistic feel reflecting the Colonies first declaring their independence from King George III's England.
Composer: Traditional Arranger: Lamb, Linda R. Octaves: 3-5 Level: 2+ Publisher: From the Top Music Rating: Medium
This praise and worship favorite, made popular by CityAlight, is one of the most widely used contemporary worship songs in recent memory. Linda Lamb now brings it to handbells with this lovely setting for 3-5 octaves with optional handchimes.
Composer: Robinson, Jonny; Farren, Michael; and Thompson, Rich Arranger: Lamb, Linda Octaves: 3-5 Level: 2+ Publisher: Ring Praise Publications Rating: Easy Medium