SKU: HP.3021
UPC: 763628130213. Nicholas A. Hanson.
Away in the Manger Medley Combining the two popular tunes for Away in a Manger, Nicholas Hanson brings us this enchanting carol medley. Nick makes this interesting through the use of various timbres, rhythms and harmony. This is perfect for a Christmas Eve service, concert, or other special holiday event.
SKU: JF.MFBBG0546
The medley uses Come, Ye Thankful People Come and We Gather Together.
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.20-2128L
ISBN 9780787766795.
Sondra Tucker presents an exciting medley for Thanksgiving that includes the ASH GROVE, ST. GEORGE’S WINDSOR, and KREMSER hymn tunes. Each tune receives a creative setting, and handchimes effectively highlight the melodies. Various techniques are implemented, including echoes, mallets and shakes. Your ringers will love this energetic selection!
SKU: HP.1458
UPC: 763628114589.
Hymn based on Ode to Joy The stirring Beethoven Ode to Joy has been set for various mediums. It is with rhythmic vitality, well thought out harmonic changes and effective use of bell techniques that Michael Keller offers this setting of the tune Joyful, Joyful, We Adore Thee for English handbells. The arrangement is workable as a 3-5 octave bells only selection or can be performed with keyboard, brass, solo trumpet, or a combination of these.
SKU: S2.20-1870SF
ISBN 9780787716943.
Employing various techniques that include mallets, rolls, and shakes, this regal arrangement brings a bright and exciting sound to any festive occasion. Invite a trumpeter to join your group for additional flourish and pomp.
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: JF.MLAPO1024
UPC: 765844002015.
Fifteen Hymn arrangements for organ with optional Chimes, Handbells, Solo instrument & Piano or Synthesizer. Performance options in organ score show versatility of this collection.
SKU: JF.MFBBG0850
Great for congregational singing and/or processing. 6 traditional hymns are arranged simply enough that each ringer takes 2 bells and memorize the hymn. Versatile.
SKU: HP.1458B
UPC: 763628214586.
SKU: LO.20-1990L
ISBN 9780787757816.
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 three- to five-octave choirs. A version for two to three octaves is also available (20/1991L).
SKU: LO.20-2030L
ISBN 9780787759506.
Patricia Hurlbutt crafted a fresh and dynamic setting of this well-known spiritual, employing various stopped techniques, and an extended triplet passage provides a dramatic and soulful conclusion. Let My People Go is a wonderful selection for concerts and festivals as well as 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.20-1941L
ISBN 9780787754532.
Liven up your Sunday worship with this medley of two African American spirituals. This piece will engage your ringers with syncopation and dotted eighth and sixteenth rhythms, as well as various stopped techniques, and is a wonderful selection for festivals and concert settings.
SKU: JF.MFBBG0770
Two festive hymns for handbells including Easter Joy!, an arrangement of Llanfair and Festive Fanfare on St. Theodulph by Teschner.
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: LO.20-2096L
ISBN 9780787765705.
Various texts are associated with the tune DUKE STREET, making this arrangement a practical choice throughout the church year. An opening, celebratory fanfare is used to tie together the three statements of the hymn tune. The first statement is a straightforward chordal presentation, followed by a lighter version using handchimes. The final majestic statement uses malleted and thumb-damped triples as an accompaniment pattern. Perfect for worship, concerts, or festival settings.
SKU: JF.MLAHB1124
UPC: 765844005443.
Ludwig van Beethoven's movement from Symphony No. 7 is set here for handbells using various special effects to communicate the original symphony. Mallets on tabled bells, martellato, plucking, thumb damp, and shakes all appear to enrich the texture.
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.HB657
Written for 3 to 5 octave handbell choir and optional 3 octaves of handchimes. Level 4. This original work by Kerry Johnston will showcase the musicality and technique of advanced ensembles and provide a moving journey for listeners. An opening Baroque-inspired motif progresses through various iterations and permutations before a slower, more understated and lyrical sections ensues. The energy grows once more near the end for a triumphant return of the opening ideas, this time in a glorious major key before bringing the piece to a satisfying conclusion.