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An exciting, perky melody combines with a variety of ringing techniques to create an original composition of joy. The echo technique is used to produce a mysterious, reflective mood in the middle sect...

This piece is a tapestry of beautiful tunes. The delicate, original introduction is followed by Bunessan (Morning Has Broken), in a flowing, meditative style. Shaker Song (Simple Gifts) is presented i...

Useful in both sacred and secular settings, this contemplative piece combines a haunting melodic line with full-bodied harmonies and subtle ringing challenges. Voicing: 2 or 3 octaves handbells Comp...

The optional use of handchimes offers color to this gentle, harmonically rich setting of the beloved English carol. Voicing: 3, 4 or 5 octaves handbells with optional 2 octaves handchimes Arranger: ...

Who says level one music has to be dull? These joyful settings of "Terra Beata," "Italian Hymn," and "Dix" offer bell groups the opportunity to learn some very expressive techniques: echo, swing, shak...

This high-energy arrangement of a Sacred Harp tune includes a tranquil middle section to contrast with up-tempo beginning and conclusion. Bell changes are mostly associated with key changes. Voicing:...

An original composition that is joyful in character despite the minor key in which it is written. This composition was the first prize winner in the "Agehr" Area V festival for 1976. Voicing: 3 or 5 ...

This accompaniment of the anthem (CGA875) adds a new independent touch that does not duplicate the piano part. Using articulations and full chords that are fun to ring, it furnishes a joyful setting a...

A joyful and beautiful original composition that alternates between a 3/4 and 6/8 feel. Upbeat and happy in the beginning and ending sections with extensive use of mallets on tabled bells. A lush, res...

This setting of the beloved spiritual creatively weaves together with another endearing spiritual, "Sweet Little Jesus Boy," played by handchimes. Together, the two melodies enhance one another in a b...

This stirring anthem based on Psalm 122 sounds difficult but is easier than it sounds. Children's voices imitate the adult sopranos in the opening and closing sections in a quasi Renaissance style sup...

This set of three hymns includes "Fairest Lord Jesus" (Crusaders' Hymn), "For All The Saints" (Sine Nomine), and "Immortal, Invisible, God Only Wise" (St. Denis). The arrangements are relatively short...

This quiet, flowing setting of the Sacred Harp melody incorporates the beloved "When I Survey The Wondrous Cross." Especially appropriate for the Lent and Holy Week. Voicing: 3, 4 or 5 octaves handbe...

The joyful, easily memorized processional can stand alone or lead directly into the prelude. The bass bells (or optional handchimes) ring the familiar hymn tune in the prelude. A carillon style handbe...

This setting of the traditional tune "Noel Nouvelet" is given a fresh and original treatment through the use of a variety of bell techniques. The tune is associated with both Christmas and Easter text...

Suitable for festival or worship settings, this piece introduces an original theme followed by five variations that employ numerous ringing techniques including ring touch, echo, martellato, as well a...

Narrator and choir combine together in this powerful new anthem to recount the Palm Sunday event as told in the gospel of Mark. The narrator begins the story which is soon continued by the choir as it...

Written for use as a congregational hymn accompaniment or as an arrangement for handbells alone, this setting of the tune EASTER HYMN is very flexible. The piece includes a fanfare introduction, 4 sta...

Written for use as a congregational hymn accompaniment or as an arrangement for handbells alone, this setting of the tune EASTER HYMN is very flexible. The piece includes a fanfare introduction, 4 sta...

This collection of ten easy, choral accompaniments for familiar hymns can be used in a variety of ways: to accompany group singing; to accompany a solo voice or instrument (melody line for voice, Bb, ...

Suitable for festival or worship settings, this piece introduces an original theme followed by five variations that employ numerous ringing techniques including ring touch, echo, martellato, as well a...

This festive original piece is written in 6/8 meter and makes frequent use of antiphonal dialogue between treble and brass bells. The piece combines a lyrical melody with strong rhythmic energy. Voic...

Gustav Holst's beloved tune, "Cranham", has been tenderly arranged for combined choirs of 3-5 octave handbells and 2-3 octave handchimes. The handchime part may be played on a keyboard and is easier t...

Originally a Quaker hymn, this handbell transcription of a Michael Burkhardt choral arrangement is a powerful and spiritual taste of Americana. The lovely gentle melody is supported by warm harmonies ...

This arrangement offers developing choirs an exciting opportunity to perfect many articulations. The familiar carol emerges in the beginning of the piece above the detached accompaniment of thumb damp...

Dan R. Edwards has arranged this hauntingly beautiful African-American spiritual in a similar manner to his popular "Let Us Break Bread Together"(CGB227). An excellent selection for Lent, Maundy Thurs...

The beloved Easter hymn to the tune "St. Kevin" is set in a festive arrangement appropriate for any occasion. The Trumpet fanfares, add grandeur to the thick, rich bell textures. A contrasting middle ...

A festive fanfare section, complete with shakes and toll swings, is followed by a section of bell peals and thus the triumphant mood of this original Palm Sunday selection is established. A strong, jo...

This arrangement of the traditional Indian tune uses TD, echo, and shake. If desired, the final chord may be doubled on handchimes. Voicing: 3 octaves handbells Arranger: Linda R. Lamb Tune: Folk s...

This meditative setting of the popular hymn creates a prayerful atmosphere for worship and reflection and may be played on handbells or handchimes. The simple charm of this arrangement will be enjoyed...

This joyous original composition weaves together three delightful melodies with energy and excitement. The tempo remains bright and bouncy throughout. Since there are no bell changes, ringers can easi...

This arrangement features the hymn tune "Grosser Gott, Wir Loben Dich". The middle section in a minor key includes a bridge from the slower section into the restatement of the hymn tune. This piece is...

This exciting original piece will captivate listeners as they hear the syncopated melody interact with several accompaniment figures. McChesney combines various techniques with easily learned rhythm p...

For those times when a gentle, lyrical piece is desired, here is McChesney's transcription of the beautiful "Largo" from Vivaldi's Lute Concerto. The optional guitar playing the melody adds variety to...

This piece, which was the second movement of the cantata, was originally written for soprano and contralto duet, accompanied by cellos, double bass, and organ. The handbell arrangement incorporates al...

"Divertimento No. 3 in E-Flat Major" is said to have been written by Mozart when he was only seventeen years old. This Allegro (the final movement) was originally scored for oboes, clarinets, English ...

Expanded version of the popular 2 or 3 octave arrangement (1996) of the German tune "Nun Komm, Der Heiden Heiland." Mystical and ethereal sounding, this arrangement conveys the quiet anticipation char...

This joyous original composition weaves together three delightful melodies with energy and excitement. The tempo remains bright and bouncy throughout. Since there are no bell changes, ringers can easi...

Young ringers will enjoy developing special handbell techniques in this five piece suite. An arrangement of "All Things Bright and Beautiful" is followed by short, original pieces depicting ants, lion...

This simple, yet beautiful tune is very well suited to handbells. Take great care in preparation of the work so that the melody always predominates over the accompaniment. This is particularly crucial...

Shalom Chaverim is an exciting arrangement of the familiar Israeli song. The piece begins quietly, but soon the tempo picks up and rollicks toward a thrilling finish! Techniques used are martellato, m...

This delightful, original work is a rhythmic composition in 6/8 meter with a lively, modal melody. An occasional 3/4 feel and the incorporation of thumb damps and shakes provide excellent variety and ...

Intended for congregational singing, this arrangement includes a fanfare introduction and four stanzas containing joyous harmonies and soaring descants. If desired, the handbell part can be played alo...

The 16th century English ballad is scored for double choir of 3, 4 or 5 octaves of handbells and 2-3 octaves of handchimes. The chime part is easier than the bell part, making this piece a good choice...

The hymns "Praise to the Lord, the Almighty" ("Lobe Den Herren"), "This Is My Father's World" ( "Terra Beata"), and "I Sing the Mighty Power of God" ("Ellacombe") are combined in this medley of praise...

This bouncy original piece exposes ringers to many handbell techniques: thumb damp, martellato, martellato lift, echo, grace notes, and mallet (with bells resting on table) or pluck. Suggestions are p...

This stately setting of Psalm 27 includes a simple refrain that offers the congregation an opportunity to join the choir in singing the anthem while the verses of the Psalm are beautifully interpreted...

This collection of four pieces includes two familiar communion hymn tunes ("Adoro Te Devote" and "Eucharistic Hymn") and two original compositions ("O Taste and See" and "Eat This Bread, Drink This Cu...

This spirited, accessible arrangement of the familiar Haydn hymn tune "Austrian Hymn" provides plenty of involvement for all of the bells. Although it is easy to prepare, it sounds full and impressive...

The arrangements of "Joy To the World," "Once in Royal David's City" and "Go Tell It on the Mountain" will keep ringers busy in both two and three octave groups. These pieces will be useful to newly f...

This arrangement of the familiar, triumphant hymn features several options including bells alone, bells with organ and/or brass, bells and choir (with or without organ and /or brass), bells and congre...

This sparkling setting of the festive Easter hymn "Vruechten" calls for no special techniques, but the rousing eighth-note countermelodies and accompaniment will keep ringers on their toes. A truly jo...

This lively, dance-like original composition is written in 9/8 meter. It is a festive, happy piece, appropriate for a joyful celebration. The use of shake, thumb damp, mallets, martellato, LV, ring to...

This easy-to-ring piece makes ringers look and sound polished. A sprinkling of martellatos adds to the fun. Bursting with energy from start to finish, this arrangement is an uplifting addition to wors...

This setting of the well-known, traditional Shaker hymn is ideal for the beginning choir, or for any choir needing music that can be prepared quickly. The primary inner workings of the score revolve o...

This setting of the well-known, traditional Shaker hymn is ideal for the beginning choir, or for any choir needing music that can be prepared quickly. The primary inner workings of the score revolve o...

The optional percussion instruments add festive flavor to this processional and carol setting. The percussion sets the tempo for the processing ringers, making it easy for them to feel the beat and rh...

This exciting original composition is published in two editions. The bright tempo and various ringing techniques will challenge the ringer as well as maintain interest for the listener. Easily mastere...

In this energetic arrangement of the hymn tune "Leoni," the melody appears in both treble and bass bells, with a variety of accompanimental treatment. The melody is highly ornamented in the final sect...

In this distinctive arrangement the simple, flowing Chinese melody is introduced with optional chimes, set beneath an ostinato-like pattern on upper bells played with mallets. After a modulation a sec...

An original composition with snippets of two familiar Christmas carols, this piece would make a wonderful fanfare prelude to any Christmas service. Voicing: 2 octaves handbells Composer: Douglas E. ...

This original composition will delight all who hear it with its upbeat and rhythmic African flavor in 3/4 meter. The African percussion instruments needed are two drums and small and large shakers, bu...

This gentle, lyrical original composition displays the ability of handbells to play delicate, flowing melodic lines. Suitable for either a concert program or a worship service, the piece also allows a...

Ethereal and delicate, this is a very easy setting of the 17th century French tune "Adoro Te Devote." Options are suggested for random ringing (with or without mallets) and the use of handchimes, if d...

The popular contemporary song "Now the Silence" is given a flowing treatment that will create a prayerful atmosphere for worship and reflection. Easy to put together, ringers will enjoy sounding good ...

This arrangement of the Zingarelli motet for mixed chorus is effectively transcribed for handbells and optional handchimes by Martha Lynn Thompson. The slow, somber opening section in F minor is very ...

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 use...

A confident, steadfast march-style characterizes this original composition. Repeated rhythms and full chordal ringing, along with passages of thumb damps, plucks/mallets, and a few shakes, make this a...

Kevin McChesney's stirring medley of hymns includes "Faith of our Fathers (St. Catherine)," "My Hope is Built (The Solid Rock)," and "Blessed Assurance (Assurance)." The essential keyboard part may be...

Set in a rather poignant manner, the first two stanzas are followed by an optional third stanza combining "Amazing Grace" with "Taps." The work goes on to two more stanzas, concluding with all the bel...

Both treble and bass bells share melodic material in this memorable original piece. The use of thumb damps and plucks or mallets provides contrast. Voicing: #, 4, or 5 octaves handbells Composer: Ke...

Appropriate at any time of the year, this flowing setting of the popular American melody is very effective as a devotional prayer for worship and reflection. Voicing: Handbells; 2 or 3 octaves Compo...

The French tune, "Une Jeune Pucelle," has been adorned with several handbell techniques, and is accompanied by chime tree, finger cymbals, and tambourine. The mystical quality and steady rhythm of the...

Flexibility is offered in this setting of the beloved Christmas carol by Franz Gruber. It may be rung as a stand-alone piece in its entirety. Or, stanza one may be used to introduce choir or congregat...

This original composition may be rung as a solo handbell piece, or combined with SATB choir and optional cantor, congregation and piano using the companion choral score. The congregation may join the ...

An original composition for any time of the year when a festive piece is needed. There are no bell changes. Voicing: 2 octaves handbells Composer: Douglas E. Wagner Level: 2

This majestic, festive concertato on the hymn tune "Hyfrydol" is designed for congregational singing, and includes optional parts and alternate texts as listed above, making this a very useful arrange...

This majestic, festive concertato on the hymn tune "Hyfrydol" is designed for congregational singing, and includes optional parts and alternate texts as listed above, making this a very useful arrange...

This 700-year-old tune is a carol in marching style from Provence, France. One version of the carol appears in Bizet's "Farandole" from L'Arlesienne Suite No. 2 and a portion of Bizet's idea is used a...

Ringers of all ages will share in the infectious delight of this creative arrangement. "Joyful, Joyful!" celebrates the well-known "Hymn to Joy" by offering many different possibilities. It is all mal...

Ringers of all ages will share in the infectious delight of this creative arrangement. "Joyful, Joyful!" celebrates the well-known "Hymn to Joy" by offering many different possibilities. It is all mal...

Various bell techniques are featured in this setting of the familiar hymn, including LVs, swings, thumb damps, plucks and shakes. Both treble and bass ringers have an opportunity to ring the melody. S...

The traditional Gaelic melody often paired with Eleanor Farjeon's hymn is given a gentle, straightforward treatment that contains simple rhythms and only one bell change. Surrounding two settings of t...

Based on a beautiful theme by Brahms, this piece is well-suited for worship, concert or festival settings. The 2-3 and 3-5 octave versions are compatible, making it an ideal choice for situations invo...

The title sets the mood perfectly for this upbeat, original handbell composition. An air of toe-tapping celebration, punctuated by shakes and martellatos, is maintained from the opening downbeat to th...

This arrangement includes five Easter carols, varied in style and connected by carillon patterns. It is written for one handbell and one handchime choir, but two handbell choirs, or one handbell choir...

This arrangement includes five Easter carols, varied in style and connected by carillon patterns. It is written for one handbell and one handchime choir, but two handbell choirs, or one handbell choir...

Free malleting of suspended bells opens this original work. Following the short introduction, a moderato section is characterized by a rich melody and solid rhythms. Contrast is offered through a slig...

Commissioned in memory of Carolyn Tenery, the bright opening and closing themes of this original composition are filled with syncopation, expressing the colorful and happy nature of Carolyn's personal...

The hymn tune "Lobe Den Herren" takes on a surprisingly new twist in this swingy jazz arrangement, featuring improv-style solos written out for the flute, bass and drums. The solos are included in the...

The most familiar of Gershwin's piano preludes (No. 2 from Three Preludes) sounds both jazzy and rich on handbells. Ringers will love learning it, and listeners will find it both interesting and beaut...

This energetic setting of the tune ELLACOMBE uses syncopated percussion parts to build a polyrhythmic texture, providing a somewhat different flavor to this well-known martial hymn. Handbell entrances...

This second volume of the popular "Harmonies for Hymns" series provides chordal accompaniments for hymns used throughout the church year. As in the previous volume, chords played on handbells or handc...

This exciting original composition is available in two fully compatible editions, making it ideal for massed ringing events. Ringers, be they youth or adults, will enjoy the light and bouncy style and...

This exciting original composition is available in two fully compatible editions, making it ideal for massed ringing events. Ringers, be they youth or adults, will enjoy the light and bouncy style and...

Written in an ABA symphonic style with traces of jazz elements, "Radiance" utilizes the complete 5 octave range. The tender beginning eventually moves toward a highly syncopated section that embraces ...

Flexible is the word for this useful collection of Christmas songs. There are no bell changes, making them perfect for places where you do not want to set up tables. Because they are in the key of F, ...

"Follow the Star" is based on Helen Kemp's choral setting of the Puerto Rican carol. The bass bells both ring and pluck/mallet the calypso accompaniment beneath the chordal melody rung by the treble b...

Jean Joseph Mouret's evergreen opening movement from the "Suite De Symphonies No. 1" is an elegant expression of joy. The easy rhythms and sectional repetitions make the work readily accessible. The f...

"Winter" from Vivaldi's "The Seasons" is the source of the beautiful Largo. This setting is a piece for all seasons as well as for multiple combinations of handbells, handchimes, and keyboard. A chord...