SKU: MN.30-706

UPC: 688670307065.

This spirited composition on the traditional American melody The Promised Land can be used as a good teaching tool as it employs multiple ringing techniques (TD, Pl or mallets, LV, martellato and shakes). The beginning forte section, written in a minor key, is a lively contrast to the slower middle section in a major key, using bells, chimes and later adding mallets. The piece climaxes to an exciting conclusion with ponderous minor chords. Written for 3-5 Octave Handbells, with opt. 3 Octave Handchimes.

SKU: HP.1473

UPC: 763628114732.

Medley of Christmas Carols A fine dialogue exists between handbells and other instrument(s), organ or orchestra. For those looking for versatility and good arranging, this selection is for you. Perform with bells & organ; bells, woodwind quintet & string quartet; bells, keyboard and quintet; or bells, organ & solo woodwind. This is a medley of Polish Carol and Hark! the Herald Angels Sing.

SKU: HP.2903

UPC: 763628129033.

Classic hymn tune, BROTHER JAMES' AIR 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.

SKU: BP.HB637

Arranged for 3 to 5 octave handbell choir. Level 2. Sondra Tucker's joyous arrangement of this Martin Shaw choral classic is accessible for ensembles at almost any level. Full chords and lush harmonies abound, adding to the celebratory air of the piece. The tempo moves along at a good clip, keeping ringers on their toes, but adding to the overall affect.

SKU: HP.2728

UPC: 763628127282.

Christmas hymn With suspended bells quietly calling, O Come, O Come, Emmanuel, the scene is set for the urgency and excitement that is to follow - proclaim the good news that He Is Born! The faster tempo, minor backdrop and tabled mallet accompaniment drive the piece forward with the urgent message of the Christ Child's birth. The contrasting middle section offers a warmer, more thoughtful statement that includes lingering LV passages and optional handchimes. The piece closes by reprising the spirited section and is capped off with a celebratory fanfare in major tonalities.

SKU: BP.HB598

Written for 3 to 6 octave handbell choir and 3 to 5 octaves of handchimes. Level 5. Not at all for the feint of heart, Michael Helman's three-movement masterwork is a true tour de force for your ensemble. The piece opens with the Exaltation, which alternates between a stately Baroque feel and a more modern syncopated rhythm, creating an atmosphere both old and new. This segues to the gentle Reflection, set in a lilting 9/8 time, which then gives way to the driving rhythms of the Dance, set primarily in a minor 7/8 time, but with occasional measures in 6/8, 3/8, and 4/4 thrown in for good measure. An outstanding musical statement for your advanced ensemble!