Bring Handbell Music to Your CommunityAffordable, Flexible, Professional
forzandoArts makes it easy for schools, community organizations, and churches to start or expand their handbell and handchime music programs.
We offer competitve solutions and personal service, with options for to rent partial or complete sets of handbells or handchimes.
How does the forzandoArts Instrument Program work?
Your organization picks out the instruments needed and we'll help you with the rest, including shippping, insurance, and even consulting as needed.
Is there a minimum rental amount or period?
We'll rent any range of instruments you need, from a single handbell to seven octaves of handchimes. Generally the shortest rental period is one month. The most economical options are year-long rental programs.
Please check the tabs below to view our rates for rental agreements with a scheduled term, as well as our flexible month-to-month rates.
Who can rent handbells and handchimes?
Any school, community organization, music ensemble, religious institution, or musician can qualify to rent from forzandoArts. Depending on your requested rental terms, we may require a credit check.
Do you offer a rent-to-own option?
Not at this time. Unfortunately, manufacturing cost of handbells and handchimes has skyrocketed since 2018, when the United States imposed substantial tariffs affecting the price of several imported metals. As such, we cannot accurately project a multi-year rental rate that is assured to cover the purchase of new instruments at the end of the rental term. Nonetheless, our short- and long-term rental options are among the most affordable for organizations who are not ready to invest in purchasing their own instruments.
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Pricing to Rent Schulmerich Handbells
When a school, community ensemble, or church requests a rental agreement from forzandoArts, they lock in a monthly or discounted annual rate for the duration of the agreement term. If availability permits, a lessee may request to extend a rental agreement at the then-current rate. Handbells retained beyond the agreement term, short-term rentals, and certain other rental conditions are are subject to the month-to-month rate.
| Range | Monthly | 1 Mo. FREE Annual |
Est. 2-Way Shipping |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Octave (C5-C6) | $75 | $825 | $100 |
| 2 Octaves (G4-G6) | $150 | $1,650 | $200 |
| 3 Octaves (C4-C7) | $225 | $2,475 | $300 |
| 4 Octaves (G3-G7) | $400 | $4,400 | $400 |
| 5 Octaves (C3-C8) | $525 | $5,775 | $575 |
| 6 Octaves (B2-G8 + G2-A#2 in Malmark Aluminum) |
$950 | $10,450 | Request Quote |
| 7 Octaves (B2-C9 + C2-A#2 in Malmark Aluminum) |
$1,850 | $20,350 | Request Quote |
| Individual Handbells | As low as $20/month! Which do you need? | ||
Octave Add-On Sets |
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| 2nd Oct. Add-On (G4-B4, C#6-G6) | $75 | $825 | $100 |
| 3rd Oct. Add-On (C4-F#4, G#6-C7) | $100 | $1,100 | $100 |
| 4th Oct. Add-On (G3-B3, C#7-G7) | $125 | $1,375 | $125 |
| 5th Oct. Add-On (C3-F#3, G#7-C8) | $175 | $1,925 | $175 |
| 6th Oct. Add-On (B2, C#8-G8 + G2-A#2 in Malmark Aluminum) |
$450 | $4,950 | Request Quote |
| 7th Oct. Add-On (C2-F#2 in Malmark Aluminum, G#8-C9) |
$975 | $10,725 | Request Quote |
| Partial or Half-Octave Add-Ons | We can help! Which do you need? | ||
Solo & Small Ensemble Sets |
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| G4-G6 Solo Set (2 Octaves) | $150 | $1,650 | $200 |
| G4-C7 Solo Set (2.5 Octaves) | $175 | $1,925 | $250 |
| G4-G7 Solo Set (3 Octaves) | $250 | $2,750 | $250 |
| G4-C8 Solo Set (3.5 Octaves) | $275 | $3,025 | $275 |
Rental subject to availability and scheduling. Select instruments may require minimum rental term. Paying a deposit does not guarantee availaibity on your requested schedule, so contact us before paying deposit to check availability. Deposits paid prior to a signed rental agreement may be applied in full to future rental agreements or refunded less transaction fees and expenses. Refundable deposit equals one month rental rate and is included in first payment; recurring annual billing will be adjusted prior to renewal. Updated estimated shipping fee will be provided in the rental agreement and includes packaging, shipping insurance, and delivery and return of your rental instruments, subject to adjustment based on increased carrier rates at time of return.
Month-to-Month Rental Rates for Schulmerich Handbells
These month-to-month rates apply to instruments retained beyond the initial term of a rental agreement, when a renter requests an agreement of three months or less, or a renter requests an open month-to-month agreement. These rates may also be applied for rental situations which we have found to subject instruments to increased wear and risk of damage, including use in theatrical stage productions, motion pictures, and television programs (excepting most programs whose purpose is to feature performances by established musicians, ensembles, and organizations).
| Range | Return Any Time Monthly |
Est. 2-Way Shipping |
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|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Octave (C5-C6) | $185 | $100 | |
| 2 Octaves (G4-G6) | $365 | $200 | |
| 3 Octaves (C4-C7) | $600 | $300 | |
| 4 Octaves (G3-G7) | $860 | $400 | |
| 5 Octaves (C3-C8) | $1,385 | $575 | |
| 6 Octaves (B2, C#8-G8 + G2-A#2 in Malmark Aluminum) |
$1,955 | Request Quote |
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| 7 Octaves (C2-F#2 in Malmark Aluminum, G#8-C9) |
$3,435 | Request Quote |
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| Individual Handbells | We can help! Which do you need? | ||
Octave Add-On Sets |
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| 2nd Oct. Add-On (G4-B4, C#6-G6) | $190 | $100 | |
| 3rd Oct. Add-On (C4-F#4, G#6-C7) | $235 | $100 | |
| 4th Oct. Add-On (G3-B3, C#7-G7) | $255 | $125 | |
| 5th Oct. Add-On (C3-F#3, G#7-C8) | $515 | $175 | |
| 6th Oct. Add-On (B2, C#8-G8 + G2-A#2 in Malmark Aluminum) |
$610 | Request Quote |
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| 7th Oct. Add-On (C2-F#2 in Malmark Aluminum, G#8-C9) |
$1,500 | Request Quote |
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| Partial or Half-Octave Add-Ons | We can help! Which do you need? | ||
Solo & Small Ensemble Sets |
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| G4-G6 Solo Set (2 Octaves) | $365 | $200 | |
| G4-C7 Solo Set (2.5 Octaves) | $480 | $250 | |
| G4-G7 Solo Set (3 Octaves) | $580 | $250 | |
| G4-C8 Solo Set (3.5 Octaves) | $645 | $275 | |
Rental subject to availability and scheduling. Select instruments may require minimum rental term. Paying a deposit does not guarantee availaibity on your requested schedule, so contact us before paying deposit to check availability. Deposits paid prior to a signed rental agreement may be applied in full to future rental agreements or refunded less transaction fees and expenses. Refundable deposit equals one month rental rate and is included in first payment; recurring annual billing will be adjusted prior to renewal. Updated estimated shipping fee will be provided in the rental agreement and includes packaging, shipping insurance, and delivery and return of your rental instruments, subject to adjustment based on increased carrier rates at time of return.
Pricing to Rent Malmark Choirchimes
When a school, community ensemble, or church requests a rental agreement from forzandoArts, they lock in a monthly or discounted annual rate for the duration of the agreement term. If availability permits, a lessee may request to extend a rental agreement at the then-current rate. Handchimes retained beyond the agreement term, short-term rentals, and certain other rental conditions are are subject to the month-to-month rate.
| Range | Monthly | 1 Mo. FREE Annual |
Est. 2-Way Shipping |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 Octaves (C5-C7) Note: Non-standard range |
$35 | $385 | $95 |
| 3 Octaves (C4-C7) | $60 | $660 | $165 |
| 4 Octaves (G3-G7) | $90 | $990 | $270 |
| 5 Octaves (C3-C8) | $125 | $1,375 | $650 |
| Lower 6th with Rack + 5 Octaves (G2-C8) | $200 | $2,200 | $1,230 |
| Lower 6th/7th with Racks + 5 Octaves (C2-C8) | $385 | $4,235 | $2,485 |
| Individual Handchimes | As low as $12/mo! Which do you need? | ||
Octave Add-On Sets |
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| 3rd Oct. Add-On (C4-F#4, G#6-C7) | $25 | $275 | $95 |
| 4th Oct. Add-On (G3-B3, C#7-G7) | $35 | $385 | $100 |
| 5th Oct. Add-On (C3-F#3, G#7-C8) | $45 | $495 | $215 |
| Lower 6th Oct. Add-On with Rack (G2-B2) | $110 | $1,210 | $820 |
| Lower 7th Oct. Add-On with Rack (C2-F#2) | $200 | $2,200 | $1,250 |
| Partial or Half-Octave Add-Ons | We can help! Which do you need? | ||
Rental subject to availability and scheduling. Select instruments may require minimum rental term. Paying a deposit does not guarantee availaibity on your requested schedule, so contact us before paying deposit to check availability. Deposits paid prior to a signed rental agreement may be applied in full to future rental agreements or refunded less transaction fees and expenses. Refundable deposit equals one month rental rate and is included in first payment; recurring annual billing will be adjusted prior to renewal. Updated estimated shipping fee will be provided in the rental agreement and includes packaging, shipping insurance, and delivery and return of your rental instruments, subject to adjustment based on increased carrier rates at time of return.
Month-to-Month Rental Rates for Malmark Choirchimes
These month-to-month rates apply to instruments retained beyond the initial term of a rental agreement, when a renter requests an agreement of three months or less, or a renter requests an open month-to-month agreement. These rates may also be applied for rental situations which we have found to subject instruments to increased wear and risk of damage, including use in theatrical stage productions, motion pictures, and television programs (excepting most programs whose purpose is to feature performances by established musicians, ensembles, and organizations).
| Range | Return Any Time Monthly |
Est. 2-Way Shipping |
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|---|---|---|---|
| 2 Octaves (C5-C7) Note: Non-standard range |
$60 | $95 | |
| 3 Octaves (C4-C7) | $95 | $165 | |
| 4 Octaves (G3-G7) | $150 | $270 | |
| 5 Octaves (C3-C8) | $230 | $650 | |
| Lower 6th with Rack + 5 Octaves (G2-C8) | $350 | $1,230 | |
| Lower 6th/7th with Racks + 5 Octaves (C2-C8) | $565 | $2,485 | |
| Individual Handchimes | We can help! Which do you need? | ||
Octave Add-On Sets |
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| 3rd Oct. Add-On (C4-F#4, G#6-C7) | $40 | $95 | |
| 4th Oct. Add-On (G3-B3, C#7-G7) | $60 | $100 | |
| 5th Oct. Add-On (C3-F#3, G#7-C8) | $85 | $215 | |
| Lower 6th Oct. Add-On with Rack (G2-B2) | $140 | $820 | |
| Lower 7th Oct. Add-On with Rack (C2-F#2) | $250 | $1,250 | |
| Partial or Half-Octave Add-Ons | We can help! Which do you need? | ||
Rental subject to availability and scheduling. Select instruments may require minimum rental term. Paying a deposit does not guarantee availaibity on your requested schedule, so contact us before paying deposit to check availability. Deposits paid prior to a signed rental agreement may be applied in full to future rental agreements or refunded less transaction fees and expenses. Refundable deposit equals one month rental rate and is included in first payment; recurring annual billing will be adjusted prior to renewal. Updated estimated shipping fee will be provided in the rental agreement and includes packaging, shipping insurance, and delivery and return of your rental instruments, subject to adjustment based on increased carrier rates at time of return.
Supplemental Fees
To assure forzandoArts is able to provide the highest level of service to all customers while maintaining our instruments in good performance condition, some rentals may incur additional fees to cover our expenses.
| Service or Condition | Fee |
|---|---|
| Rush Fulfillment For rental terms requested to commence sooner than 30 days (waivable in some circumstances) |
$200 + $50 per octave |
| Expedited Shipping When delivery faster than economy ground service is requested |
Quoted on request |
| Improper Return Packaging Instrument cases must be returned properly packed in cardboard shipping cartons |
$25 per case |
| Excessive Readjustment Required More than 15% of returned instruments have altered clapper settings, tension, or voicing |
$30 per octave |
| Excessive Tarnish Requiring Special Polishing Before return, lightly wipe down instruments with approved yellow Sunshine Polishing Cloths to remove handprints and other marks NOTE: To avoid damage, do not attempt major polishing or cleaning without first contacting forzandoArts. |
$20 per octave above C5, $40 per octave below C5 |
| Foreign Material on Instruments Gum, spittle, polish residue, spilled liquid, sticky labels, or other marks appear on returned instruments NOTE: To avoid damage, do not attempt major polishing or cleaning without first contacting forzandoArts. |
As invoiced or deducted from deposit |
| Rental Agreement Terms Not Fulfilled Lessee fails to comply with maintenence, insurance, media, or other agreed requirements |
Deposit held until terms fulfilled or forfeited 30 days after instrument return |
| Return of Paid Deposit Without Signing Rental Agreement Contact us before paying deposit to check schedule and availability |
Transaction fee and postage deducted from refund |
| Damage or Loss Claimed Against our Insurance | $500 per claim |
| Bounced Check or Returned Payment | Greater of $45 or bank fee, per incident |
Rentals subject to availability and scheduling. Select instruments may require minimum rental term. Paying a deposit does not guarantee availaibity on your requested schedule, so contact us before paying deposit to check availability. Deposits paid prior to a signed rental agreement may be applied in full to future rental agreements or refunded less transaction fees and expenses. Refundable deposit equals one month rental rate and is included in first payment; recurring annual billing will be adjusted prior to renewal. Updated estimated shipping fee will be provided in the rental agreement and includes packaging, shipping insurance, and delivery and return of your rental instruments, subject to adjustment based on increased carrier rates at time of return.
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Who has used instruments from forzandoArts?
forzandoArts has been proud to provide instruments to a variety of organizations, including:
- Agape Ringers, Carol Stream, Illinois
- A Christmas Carol, the Tony Award Winning Broadway Production
- Church of St. Andrew the Apostle, Rocky Hill, Connecticut
- Community Presbyterian Church, Clarendon Hills, Illinois
- Detroit Handbell Ensemble, Michigan
- First Lutheran Church of Monmouth, Illinois
- First Rising Mt. Zion Baptist Church, Washingon, DC
- Handbell Musicians of America National Seminars
- Handbell Musicians of America Area 5 Festival
- Kalamazoo Ringers, Michigan
- La Lumiere School, La Porte, Indiana
- Our Lady of Guadelupe Parish, Chula Vista, California
- Millennial Choirs and Orchestras, Salt Lake City, Utah
- Mr. Holland’s Opus: The Musical, New York City and Ogunquit, Maine
- Sound Curiosity, Champaign County, Illinois
- St. Lawrence Catholic Church, Utica, Michigan
- St. Matthew Lutheran Church, Urbana, Illinois
- St. Teresa Catholic School, Lincoln, Nebraska
- Union Church of Hinsdale, Illinois
- Urbana School District #116, Urbana, Illinois