"Starry Night" combines familiar Christmas melodies and weaves in the special techniques of singing bell, echo, vibrato and malleted suspended bells. Optional wind chimes add to the ethereal atmosphere. Through the creative use of techniques, meter changes from 3 to 4 and back to 3 seem effortless, and provide excellent learning opportunities for developing ringers.
Voicing: 2 or 3 octaves handbells with optional chime tree
The tune DIM OND JESU by Welsh-American composer Robert Lowry appeared in older Welsh hymnals paired with the text, "Praise the Lord, ye heav'ns adore Him." Sometime in the early 1900's, it was also ...
As Rain From the Clouds, a hymn found in the Evangelical Lutheran Worship hymnal, has been arranged by Karen Buckwalter, for 3-5 octaves of handbells alone, harp alone or handbells and harp together. ...
Perfect for a Sunday morning prelude or a lovely, quiet change of pace in a concert setting, Karen Lakey Buckwalter's original composition, Contemplation, is a meditative piece featuring a lyrical and...
Originally composed for a children's handbell choir, "Morning Joy" sparkles with its generous use of mallet techniques. Ringers of all ages will appreciate its simple but radiant effervescence making ...
Accompaniment CD for CGE49 All the Beautiful Colors (A Partner Song with De Colores) by Mary Donnelly and George L.O. Strid. Includes demo tracks, performance accompaniment tracks, and rehearsal cuts....
Here is a delightful and memorable arrangement of Martin Luther's great Christmas hymn tune VOM HIMMEL HOCH. Based on Luke 2, verses 9-12, it describes the angels' glorious visit to the shepherds to a...
"Christmas Bell Potpourri" is a festive arrangement that weaves together the traditional bell carols Kling Glocken, Jingle Bells, Ding Dong Merrily on High, and Carol of the Bells. Both high and low b...