Commissioned for the 2020 Handbell Musicians of America Area 5 Spring Festival_x000D_ in Louisville, Kentucky, this piece starts open and stately before launching with_x000D_ rhythmic energy into a Bluegrass-infused toe-tapper. It brilliantly pairs the_x000D_ Freeman Lewis hymn tune BOURBON (?I Take My Refuge in the Lord?) with a_x000D_ Daniel Teasley hymn of similar assurance. Marts, mallets, plucks, ring-touches_x000D_ and more are sure to excite your concert audiences and congregations alike; and_x000D_ the optional band (fiddle, tambourine, bass, and guitar/mandolin/banjo) may be_x000D_ added in any combination for extra charm!

This festive Easter celebration opens with a fanfare and a triumphant statement of the hymn tune LLANFAIR commonly paired the the hymn texts 'Jesus Christ Is Risen Today' and 'Hail the Day that Sees Him Rise.' The middle section gives ringers a unique opportunity for expression through a subdued moment combining handbells and handchimes with vibrato technique. Momentum returns for a grand restatement of the opening with a herald-like closing reflecting our joy in the risen Savior!This festive Easter celebration opens with a fanfare and a triumphant statement of the hymn tune LLANFAIR commonly paired the the hymn texts 'Jesus Christ Is Risen Today' and 'Hail the Day that Sees Him Rise.' The middle section gives ringers a unique opportunity for expression through a subdued moment combining handbells and handchimes with vibrato technique. Momentum returns for a grand restatement of the opening with a herald-like closing reflecting our joy in the risen Savior!

This standout from the hit movie The Greatest Showman expresses the hope of a young man's vision for the future. Optional handchimes and multiple handbell techniques capture the energy and variety of the original soundtrack recording. An uplifting choice for your next concert! This standout from the hit movie The Greatest Showman expresses the hope of a young man's vision for the future. Optional handchimes and multiple handbell techniques capture the energy and variety of the original soundtrack recording. An uplifting choice for your next concert!

A memorable earworm countermelody unifies three stanzas of the familiar hymn tune BROTHER JAMES' AIR. In the middle minor section the melody moves to the bass against thumb-damped treble chords. Then the countermelody returns and leads us to a final triumphant statement. This compelling arrangment assures us that the Lord truly is our Good Shepherd making it ideal for the Easter season as well as general occasions. A memorable earworm countermelody unifies three stanzas of the familiar hymn tune BROTHER JAMES' AIR. In the middle minor section the melody moves to the bass against thumb-damped treble chords. Then the countermelody returns and leads us to a final triumphant statement. This compelling arrangment assures us that the Lord truly is our Good Shepherd making it ideal for the Easter season as well as general occasions.

This masterful arrangement will move ringers and congregations as the harmonies and pulsing rhythms lead us to the refrain finally stating ''Come home!'' This masterful arrangement will move ringers and congregations as the harmonies and pulsing rhythms lead us to the refrain finally stating ''Come home!''

Here is the latest addition to Joel Raney's exciting series of piano/organ worship openers with SATB choir entering at the conclusion for an optional choral introit. There are optional parts for brass and 3-5 octave handbells and 3-5 octave handchimes. Here is the latest addition to Joel Raney's exciting series of piano/organ worship openers with SATB choir entering at the conclusion for an optional choral introit. There are optional parts for brass and 3-5 octave handbells and 3-5 octave handchimes.