Three Octaves-The Hal Leonard Handbell Method is designed for anyone just learning to ring Handbells. Whether you're an experienced musician or you don't read music at all yet this step-by-step guide will teach you the basic skills and techniques you need for ringing in a Handbell or Handchime choir.Instructions include:Ringing & DampingBasic Music ReadingPractice & Performance PiecesStaccato TechniquesDynamicsStretches & Warm-Ups and more! A helpful Director's Guide is also included offering insights and rehearsal suggestions for several pieces in the book.Instructional material is demonstrated clearly with photos and illustrations throughout.

A collection of 15 new compositions and arrangements as composed and arranged by Brian Balmages Quincy C. Hilliard and Les Taylor.

This arrangement combines two gentle Christmas tunes to create a reflective musical mood. Appropriate throughout Advent and Christmas, for church or school use. / Hand Bells

A memorable earworm countermelody unifies three stanzas of the familiar hymn tune BROTHER JAMES' AIR. In the middle minor section the melody moves to the bass against thumb-damped treble chords. Then the countermelody returns and leads us to a final triumphant statement. This compelling arrangment assures us that the Lord truly is our Good Shepherd making it ideal for the Easter season as well as general occasions. A memorable earworm countermelody unifies three stanzas of the familiar hymn tune BROTHER JAMES' AIR. In the middle minor section the melody moves to the bass against thumb-damped treble chords. Then the countermelody returns and leads us to a final triumphant statement. This compelling arrangment assures us that the Lord truly is our Good Shepherd making it ideal for the Easter season as well as general occasions.

This title is a collection of two-octave handbell arrangements. All of the titles are on treble clef. These titles are for a mixture of Lent Palm Sunday and Easter; and they are mostly fairly short not more than a few lines.They would be excellent for spicing up hymns in congregational singing. Titles in the collection include: Ah Dearest Jesus ? Beneath the Cross of Jesus ? O Sacred Head Now Wounded.? All Glory Laud and Honor ?Hosanna Loud Hosanna ? Were You There ? Alleluia the Strife Is O'er ? and Jesus Christ Is Risen Today and more.

This festive Easter celebration opens with a fanfare and a triumphant statement of the hymn tune LLANFAIR commonly paired the the hymn texts 'Jesus Christ Is Risen Today' and 'Hail the Day that Sees Him Rise.' The middle section gives ringers a unique opportunity for expression through a subdued moment combining handbells and handchimes with vibrato technique. Momentum returns for a grand restatement of the opening with a herald-like closing reflecting our joy in the risen Savior!This festive Easter celebration opens with a fanfare and a triumphant statement of the hymn tune LLANFAIR commonly paired the the hymn texts 'Jesus Christ Is Risen Today' and 'Hail the Day that Sees Him Rise.' The middle section gives ringers a unique opportunity for expression through a subdued moment combining handbells and handchimes with vibrato technique. Momentum returns for a grand restatement of the opening with a herald-like closing reflecting our joy in the risen Savior!

He Hath Entered The Heven is a work by John Tavener originally composed for Upper Voices. This is the Part for the Handbells which can be used for either the Upper Voices or the Mixed Voices version.Lasting around 8 minutes it was commissioned by Lady Margaret Hall Oxford and first performed on the 16th of January 1983 by the Lady Margaret Hall Choir.

Commissioned for the 2020 Handbell Musicians of America Area 5 Spring Festival_x000D_ in Louisville, Kentucky, this piece starts open and stately before launching with_x000D_ rhythmic energy into a Bluegrass-infused toe-tapper. It brilliantly pairs the_x000D_ Freeman Lewis hymn tune BOURBON (?I Take My Refuge in the Lord?) with a_x000D_ Daniel Teasley hymn of similar assurance. Marts, mallets, plucks, ring-touches_x000D_ and more are sure to excite your concert audiences and congregations alike; and_x000D_ the optional band (fiddle, tambourine, bass, and guitar/mandolin/banjo) may be_x000D_ added in any combination for extra charm!

This collection includes seven top-selling settings of popular contemporary hymns and songs all for 3-5 octaves Levels 2+ to 3+. The arrangements come from a variety of composers and arrangers and offer a range of styles to enliven your worship. Seven great pieces for less than the cost of three makes this a real bargain! This collection includes seven top-selling settings of popular contemporary hymns and songs all for 3-5 octaves Levels 2+ to 3+. The arrangements come from a variety of composers and arrangers and offer a range of styles to enliven your worship. Seven great pieces for less than the cost of three makes this a real bargain!

This Keith Getty and Stuart Townend song is useful anytime of the year and especially for Pentecost Sunday. Lloyd Larson's masterful setting features an elegant piano accompaniment and optional cello part. Set in three verses the first is a prayer for personal renewal the second is a prayer for the gifts of the Spirit 'to show Christ in all I do ' and the third is for the universal church to 'hunger for your ways. This Keith Getty and Stuart Townend song is useful anytime of the year and especially for Pentecost Sunday. Lloyd Larson's masterful setting features an elegant piano accompaniment and optional cello part. Set in three verses the first is a prayer for personal renewal the second is a prayer for the gifts of the Spirit 'to show Christ in all I do ' and the third is for the universal church to 'hunger for your ways.

This 60-page collection includes nine of our best-selling arrangements of recent years all for 3-5 octaves Level 2+. These solid traditional settings come from an array of composers and arrangers represent a wide range of styles and are useful throughout the church year. Single copies of these titles exceed the cost of one book which you can then reproduce for all your ringers! This 60-page collection includes nine of our best-selling arrangements of recent years all for 3-5 octaves Level 2+. These solid traditional settings come from an array of composers and arrangers represent a wide range of styles and are useful throughout the church year. Single copies of these titles exceed the cost of one book which you can then reproduce for all your ringers!

Audiences congregations and students are sure to catch the spirit from this upbeat arrangement filled with energy and excitement. Ringers will love the shakes mallets and ring touches that masterfully capture the vibrant energy of this gospel flavored spiritual. Audiences congregations and students are sure to catch the spirit from this upbeat arrangement filled with energy and excitement. Ringers will love the shakes mallets and ring touches that masterfully capture the vibrant energy of this gospel flavored spiritual.

At last, Howard Shore's mystical music from The Lord of the Rings comes to handbells in a finely-crafted medley by Kathleen Wissinger. Ringers and audiences will love returning to the Shire, Rivendell, and Mt. Doom every time this piece is performed in concert or festival. For three to seven octaves of handbells, with optional 3-5 octaves of chimes. Level 3. / Hand Bells