After the Lenten journey, there is no morning more joyous than Easter! This is the day that the Lord has made – Choirs, organ, brass, handbells and handchimes – let all rejoice and be glad! ChimeWorks has some classic choices for your ensemble to ring out the message of resurrection on the holiest days of the Christian calendar. All are available for immediate purchase and digital download. Click the links below to find them in our store.
Jesus Shall Reign (2 – 3 Octaves) (3 – 5 Octaves)
- Author/Composer/Arranger: Cynthia Dobrinski
- Octaves Used: 2 – 3 Octaves
- Level: Level 1
- Use Caution with Techniques and/or Tempo: Caution
This joyful rendition of the Duke Street tune employs a careful and judicious use of big chords and techniques. Though easily accessible, “Jesus Shall Reign” is constructed to allow the ringers to sound more expert than Level 1.
Christ the Lord is Risen Today
- Author/Composer/Arranger: Cathy Moklebust
- Octaves Used: 2 – 3 Octaves
- Level: Level 2
- Options: Snare Drum, Tambourine
- Use Caution with Techniques and/or Tempo: Caution
Here is a delightfully different piece for Easter. The lively, march-like arrangement of the 13th-century French tune, ORIENTIS PARTIBUS, includes parts for snare drum and tambourine. Techniques used are finger damp, ring touch, and vibrato.
- Author/Composer/Arranger: Susan T. Nelson
- Octaves Used: 3 – 5 Octaves
- Level: Level 2
- Options: Bb Instrument, Percussion
- Use Caution with Techniques and/or Tempo: Caution
Optional use of instruments makes this festive setting of “O Filii Et Fillae” highly versatile. Handchimes enhance the texture, percussion adds excitement, and the solo instrument provides variety.
- Author/Composer/Arranger: Cynthia Dobrinski
- Octaves Used: 3 – 5 Octaves
- Level: Level 2
Cynthia Dobrinski arranges C. Austin Miles’ “In the Garden.” A wonderful setting of the gospel classic.
- Author/Composer/Arranger: Wayne Kerr
- Octaves Used: 3 – 5 Octaves
- Level: Level 2+
- Use Caution with Techniques and/or Tempo: Caution
Alleluia! is a joyous original composition in which both treble and bass ringers share in playing melodic material. With no bell changes, this accessible piece will be an excellent addition to worship services, concerts and festivals.
Christ the Lord is Risen Today
- Author/Composer/Arranger: Barbara Baltzer Kinyon
- Octaves Used: 2 Octaves
- Level: Level 2+
A joyous setting of EASTR HYMN.
Easter Bells (2 – 3 Octaves) (3 – 5 Octaves)
- Author/Composer/Arranger: Michael Ryan
- Octaves Used: 2 – 3 Octaves
- Level: Level 2+
- Use Caution with Techniques and/or Tempo: Caution
The unbridled joy of Easter morning is brilliantly reflected in this ingenious pairing of LASST UNS ERFREUEN (“All Creatures of Our God and King”) and EASTER HYMN (“Christ the Lord Is Risen Today”).
- Author/Composer/Arranger: Patricia Hurlbutt
- Octaves Used: 3 – 5 Octaves
- Level: Level 3
- Use Caution with Techniques and/or Tempo: Caution
Easter Hymn begins simply, with melody and fragments of it leading to the statement of the tune. An interlude generates excitement, culminating in a grand and triumphant presentation of the powerful resurrection hymn.
Hail the Day That Sees Him Rise
- Author/Composer/Arranger: Dan R. Edwards
- Octaves Used: 3 – 5 Octaves
- Level: Level 3
- Use Caution with Techniques and/or Tempo: Caution
This uplifting arrangement of the hymn tune LLANFAIR will keep all ringers actively involved. It features an engaging middle section in which the theme passes through several interesting keys. Techniques include finger damps and LVs.