SKU: BP.HB753

Written for 3 to 6 octave handbell choir. Level 3.

An ethereal opening featuring randomly-malleted suspended bells gives way to a setting of the well-known tune underscored by flowing sixteenth notes. Unexpected harmonies appear prominently throughout the piece, and textural changes on various inflection points of the piece provide a respite from the relentless accompaniment figures. The melody moves throughout the ensemble, giving all parts a chance to shine. A fantastic choice for the ensemble looking for something different this holiday season!

SKU: LO.20-2102L

ISBN 9780787765767.

Christ’s entry into Jerusalem is celebrated in this exciting arrangement that includes the spirituals Ride On, King Jesus and Hosanna, Loud, Hosanna. Your ringers will have the opportunity to work on various handbell techniques, including mallets, shakes, thumb damps, martellato, and martellato lifts. This piece will energize your Palm Sunday celebration, spring concert, or festival.

SKU: LO.20-2095L

ISBN 9780787765699.

The popular African American spiritual is given an upbeat, energetic setting by Kevin Stewart. This piece is wonderful for teaching and perfecting various handbell techniques, including martellato, shakes, echoes, thumb damps, and malleting. Ringers and audiences alike will enjoy this fun piece suitable for worship or concert settings.

SKU: LO.20-1991L

ISBN 9780787757823.

Michael Helman composed this creative, original work for beginning ringers. The rondo form and various techniques make it a terrific teaching piece. With no key changes and limited bell changes, it is accessible to most two- to three-octave choirs. A version for three to five octaves is also available (20/1990L).

SKU: LO.20-1639L

ISBN 9781429130110.

This beloved hymn tune is given a fresh treatment in this accessible, up-beat arrangement. Offering wonderful opportunities to work on various stopped techniques such as mallets, thumb-damps, and martellato, it will be a perfect addition to worship services throughout the year.

SKU: LO.20-1858L

ISBN 9780787716783.

Begin your Palm Sunday services with this exciting setting of ST. THEODULPH! Including a melodic excerpt from Jean Sibelius's Karelia Suite, this majestic arrangement features bold chords and various stopped techniques that will keep your ringers inspired.

SKU: LO.20-2022L

ISBN 9780787758738.

With a variety of associated texts, the Welsh tune ABERYSTWYTH can be used at various times of the church year, and Terry Osman's wonderful arrangement will be your go-to edition. All ringers share in the melodic material, and the eighth-note accompaniment patterns will keep your ringers engaged.

SKU: LO.20-2070L

ISBN 9780787763084.

This pair of pieces is a great way of involving less experienced ringers with your Advent services. “O Come, O Come Emmanuel” is an ethereal, Level 1 arrangement which offers an opportunity to work on dynamics. The joyful “Come Thou Long-Expected Jesus” is a Level 2 arrangement, including various stopped techniques, shakes and echoes. Each piece is excellent for teaching and worship!

SKU: LO.20-1937L

ISBN 9780787754495.

Welcome Easter morning with this vibrant medley of three Easter tunes! The various techniques and use of handchimes will engage your ringers, while the straightforward rhythms and chordal texture make it easy to teach and direct. It is a wonderful selection for worship or festival occasions.

SKU: LO.20-2028L

ISBN 9780787758790.

Beginning choirs will rejoice when Jason Krug's accessible original work is in their binders. Ringers will have the opportunity to learn about LVs, legato ringing, shakes, and how to control the bell for various dynamics. There are minimal prepared bell changes, no stopped techniques, and no subdivision of the beat. The three- to five-octave edition and the two- to three-octave versions are compatible.

SKU: BP.HB691

Written for 4 to 6 octave handbell choir with optional E2 and F2 and optional 3 octaves of handchimes. Level 4-. This Baroque-style masterwork from the pen of Michael Helman is a fantastic opportunity for advanced ensembles to show off their musical chops! Written for the Hershey Handbell Ensemble, it features running sixteenth note woven into an intriguing melody over lush and complex harmonies. Various techniques and unexpected chords enter throughout the piece to maintain the musical interest. A selection not to be missed!

SKU: BP.HB634

Arranged for 3 -6 octave handbell choir and optional 3 - 4 octaves of handchimes. Level 2+. This arrangement of two different hymntunes associated with the same text moves through various moods and textures, giving each part of the ensemble the chance to shine. From an opening on suspended bells and handchimes, the tune DOMINUS REGIT ME is set over a simple eighth note accompaniment with occasional unexpected harmonies before the ST. COLUMBA tune is introduced with a countermelody in the bass. A final triumphant verse with bold, sometimes chromatic harmonies, rounds out the piece before returning to the gentle feeling of the opening. A perfect choice for worship throughout the church year.