Anthems of Love

Boersma, Susan, arr. Forrest, Dan, Beckenhorst Press, Inc.

Hopeful and uplifting, “Anthems of Love” provides a glorious capstone to any concert or worship service. Haunting harmonies and a flowing melody prevail, leading the listener through moments of darkness before emerging once more into resplendent light and life.

The accompaniment CD includes 2 tracks, one with piano, orchestra, handbells (for practice or performance for a vocal choir) and a track with voices, orchestra, piano, and handbells (a listening track).

Day of Resurrection

Traditional, arr. Krug, Jason, Beckenhorst Press, Inc.

This forceful selection is the perfect way to kick off Easter Sunday! A bold fanfare gives way to the well-known Easter hymn, underscored by moving triplets.

Draw Us In the Spirit's Tether

Friedell, Harold, arr. Krug, Jason, Beckenhorst Press, Inc.

A haunting opening featuring singing bells, handchimes, and malleted bells gives way to a flowing set of verses of the hymn tune “Union Seminary.”

I Love to Tell the Story

Fischer, William, arr. Hurlbutt, Patricia, Beckenhorst Press, Inc.

Patricia Hurlbutt’s meditative arrangement of the well-known hymn provides the perfect backdrop to a quiet moment in worship.

Intrada Festiva

Kauffmann, Ronald, Beckenhorst Press, Inc.

For the group looking for something different for Palm Sunday, look no further! This joyful original work featuring powerful harmonies and marked, fanfare-like melodies provides the perfect depiction of Christ’s entry into Jerusalem.

Irish Washerwoman

Traditional Irish Melody, arr. Morris, Hart, Beckenhorst Press, Inc.

Certainly not for the faint of heart, this handbell arrangement of Leroy Anderson’s version of “The Irish Washerwoman” will excite your audiences and challenge your ringers in practically every way possible!

Nearer My God to Thee

Mason, Lowell, arr. Lamb, Robert James, Beckenhorst Press, Inc.

A mournful minor verse of the Lowell Mason tune gives rise to a hopeful modal version employing unexpected harmonies and propelling eighth notes.

Old Rugged Cross

Bennard, George, arr. Larson, Lloyd, Beckenhorst Press, Inc.

Simultaneously traditional and modern, Lloyd Larson’s arrangement of this beloved hymn is sure to become a favorite of your congregation.

O Living Breath of God (Spring Breezes Weave and Whisper)

Swedish Folk Song, arr. Hurlbutt, Patricia, Beckenhorst Press, Inc.

Solemn, sustained lines highlight this arrangement by Patricia Hurlbutt. A reflective selection for a quiet worship moment.

Reconciliation

Austin, Brenda E., Beckenhorst Press, Inc.

This masterfully written original piece by Brenda Austin will provide challenges both technical and musical for your advanced ensembles, and an auditory delight for audiences.

River Runs Through

Winter, Sandra, Beckenhorst Press, Inc.

Sandra Winter’s original title features a gentle, lyric melody paired with flowing, arpeggiated accompaniment lines. Creative use of the handchimes throughout helps to highlight the various melodies and countermelodies while providing ringers an exercise in balance and musicality.

Shepherd's Love

Various, arr. Buckwalter, Karen Lakey, Beckenhorst Press, Inc.

This prayerful setting of two well-loved hymn tunes (St. Columba and Jesus Loves Me) is a beautiful pairing of handbells and piano.

Three Tunes from Southern Harmony

Various, arr. Hurlbutt, Patricia, Beckenhorst Press, Inc.

These arrangements from Southern Harmony (Come Thou Long Expected Jesus, Restoration, and I Come with Joy) provide easy, yet interesting and varied selections for worship. These are ideal choices for the group looking for something a little different!

Victory and Meditation

Mallory, Ron, Beckenhorst Press, Inc.

Ron Mallory’s original piece works well not just in concert, but also as a non-traditional choice for Easter Sunday service, or any other celebratory time during the church year.

When Morning Gilds the Skies

Traditional, arr. Krug, Jason, Beckenhorst Press, Inc.

Jason Krug’s arrangement opens with sustained chords depicting the dawning of day as the melody is introduced in the inner voices. A fantastic choice for worship or concert!

Who'll Be a Witness for My Lord

Spiritual, arr. Atteberry, John, Beckenhorst Press, Inc.

Driving, syncopated martellatos underscore this rhythmic arrangement of the African-American spiritual. Bluesy harmonies abound, and the constantly-changing textures keep the piece interesting.