From 50 Quick Handbell Accompaniments by Jeffrey Honoré Here is an easy song for 2-3 octaves of handchimes or handbells from Dr. John Behnke’s Chime In series. You may use the accompaniment here free as a member of HMA. Praise God From Whom All Blessings...
Download Twinkle, Twinkle Chord Chart Download Bell Tree Duo/Trio Each ringer holds one or two notes. A small white board or poster shows a few chords and which bells play in each chord: “C” (C E G), “F” (F A C) and “G” (G B D) (as shown). The ringer determines which...
AGEHR Publishing Music Editor Dr. John Behnke to Retire by J.R. Smith Many in the handbell community recognize the name Dr. John A. Behnke, whether on the cover of one or more handbell, organ, or choral pieces, or by having worked with him as a composer or arranger,...
How Handbell Ensembles Become Stronger Teams Coordinated by Stephanie Wiltse Anyone who has rung bells for any length of time knows that it’s a team sport. Obviously this is true in the making of music as an ensemble, but it goes deeper than that. As groups pray...
Bell Trees for Beginners by Kathleen Wissinger Kathleen “Kath” Wissinger teaches ringing classes for grades 4-8 at Redeemer Classical School. In 13 years of teaching, Kath has developed an acclaimed series of pedagogical pieces to teach focused, sequential skills in...
