SKU: BP.HB410
4-7 octaves - level 4+ - - This advanced original composition starts off with grand, slow chords, but don't let that simplicity fool you -- what begins peacefully becomes an explosion of energy and motion, making liberal use of bass bells malleted on the table. The piece becomes a whirlwind of activity, carrying the listener (and, in some cases, the ringers) along on a spirited, celebratory journey.
SKU: BP.HB510
3-5 octave handbell choir, level2-. Includes: Adeste Fideles; Sing We Now of Christmas; Still, Still, Still. For beginning groups -- or advanced groups looking for an easier offering -- comes this trio of Christmas tunes in compatible 2-3 and 3-5 octave versions. With no bell changes and no note value faster than a quarter note, ensembles of almost any skill level should find these pieces well within their ability. Despite their simple nature, there is still a great deal of musical interest in the pieces, which are sure to brighten the holiday season.
SKU: BP.HB505
2-3 octave handbell choir, level2-. Includes: Adeste Fideles; Sing We Now of Christmas; Still, Still, Still. For beginning groups -- or advanced groups looking for an easier offering -- comes this trio of Christmas tunes in compatible 2-3 and 3-5 octave versions. With no bell changes and no note value faster than a quarter note, ensembles of almost any skill level should find these pieces well within their ability. Despite their simple nature, there is still a great deal of musical interest in the pieces, which are sure to brighten the holiday season.
SKU: HP.2956
UPC: 763628129569. Casandra Caminiti.
Popular Secular Song by Pharrell Williams This entertaining piece for small ensemble of six ringers lives up to its title. The popular song is delivered with fun techniques and lively rhythms. The percussion part will add additional flavor and fun. Check out the video, it's sure to make your day! Level: Advanced.
SKU: BP.HB715
Written for 4 to 7 octave handbell choir. Level 5.A delicate, ethereal opening gives way to a forceful, driving melody that travels through various moods and keys as it builds in intensity. The addition of the optional orchestral chimes gives an extra bit of timbral interest. This exciting work is a great choice for the advanced ensemble looking for something unique! Level 5, 4-7 Octaves.
SKU: BP.HB660
Written for 3 to 6 octave handbell choir and 3 octaves of handchimes. Level 3 . The ethereal opening of this original tune by Brenda Austin gives way to a wandering melody of hope underscored by flowing eighth note triplets. A lively and forceful variant on the melody ensues, which propels the piece through to its energetic conclusion. A perfect choice for advanced ensembles in either church or concert setting.
SKU: BP.HB515
Written for 3-7 octave handbell choir, optional C-Flat 2 and 3-7 octaves of handchimes. Level 4. This original composition from Jason Krug will challenge the musicality of your ensemble and entrance your listeners. Starting from a single three-note motif, the piece builds and develops in intensity and complexity, transcending its simple opening to become bigger and grander. The mood shifts throughout, from hopeful and yearning to agitated and frantic, before returning once more to joy and celebration. A worthy challenge for any advanced choir.
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.HB606
Written for 3 to 6 octave handbell choir and optional 2 octaves of handchimes. Level 4. A haunting, lyrical section opens this original tune from Brenda Austin before giving way to an energetic and driving motif which once more returns to the lyricism of the opening. Though scored entirely in five-four time, the middle section is conducted in an uneven four, giving ringers the chance to practice asymmetric meters. A great choice for advanced choirs in either worship or concert.
SKU: BP.HB743
Written for 3 to 5 octave handbell choir. Level 3-.Karen Buckwalter has artfully combined three lesser-known Christmas carols into one gorgeous medley worthy of a spot in any Advent or Christmas service. The changes in texture, as well as the movement from bells to chimes and back, keep the piece interesting throughout. Intermediate ensembles will find just enough challenge to grow as musicians, while advanced ringers will enjoy the ability to enhance their expressive playing.
SKU: BP.HB756
Written for 5 to 8 octave handbell choir. Level 5+.Sandra Eithun has masterfully woven together the tune Creator of the Stars of Night with Do You Hear What I Hear? in this new addition to The Legacy Series. Changing meters and driving rhythms abound as listeners and ringers are treated to various styles and moods as the piece progresses. The tune rises in intensity and complexity before coming back to the opening feeling of rest and hopeful anticipation. A glorious choice for the advanced ensemble this holiday season!
SKU: BP.HB749
Written for 3 to 6 octave handbell choir. Level 4-.Sandra Eithun's masterful setting of VENI EMMANUEL is a perfect choice for the advanced ensemble looking to highlight their expressive playing. An opening replete with haunting harmonies and delicate scoring gives way to an upbeat, almost dance-like setting of the tune accompanied by an optional tambourine, before returning to a more emotional and expressive feeling once more. A dramatic tour-de-force that's not to be missed!
SKU: BP.HB651
Arranged for 4 to 7 octave handbell choir and optional 4 to 7 octaves of handchimes. Level 3. This transcription of the well-known tune by Jules Massenet is perfect for the advanced ensemble looking to showcase their musicality. With the accompaniment carried entirely on handchimes and the melody on bells, the contrast of the two lets each part live up to its fullest potential. Complex harmonies and intricate rhythms abound, giving ringers a chance to work on their rhythmic accuracy. A stunning choice for any advanced ensemble.
SKU: LO.20-1001
UPC: 000308018790.
The driving ostinato in this dazzling new work is heard from beginning to end, with ever-changing harmonies skillfully woven around the persistent figure. As the ostinato shifts to different registers, its pattern varies from eighth-to-quarter-notes, and a memorable melodic line rings out clearly. The many repeated figures will facilitate learning, and this fascinating work will double for concert or service use.
SKU: BP.HB593
Arranged for 4 or 5 octave handbell choir with an optional B-flat 2 and G2. Level 4. A free and ethereal opening gives way to hurried, almost desperate sixteenth notes in this masterwork from Hart Morris, written in honor of Fred Gramann. A syncopated melody ensues, accompanied the entire time by the same frantic sixteenth notes. The mood gradually slows and becomes more hymn-like before the emergence of a final, triumphal verse of the hymntune LOBE DEN HERREN (Praise to the Lord, the Almighty). A grand challenge for any advanced choir looking to showcase their talents.
SKU: LO.20-1223L
UPC: 000308056600.
The French carol comes alive in this accessible setting which will sound more advanced that it looks!
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!
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.
SKU: BP.HB596
Arranged for 3 to 7 octave handbell choir and optional 3 to 7 octaves of handchime. Level 4+. Leo Delibes. From the talented pen of Sandra Eithun comes another fantastic transcription of a well-know piece from classical literature, this one from Leo Delibes' Lakme. Flowing sixteenth notes and deep, sonorous bass lines create a truly magnificent tonal experience. Delicate plucks and malleted notes appear throughout, replicating pizzicato string notes to great effect. A true masterwork, and a brilliant addition to the advanced handbell literature. The recording is a live performance of the Kalamazoo Ringers under the direction of Janet Van Valey.
SKU: JF.MLAHB1057
UPC: 765844001353.
The Butterfly in English, this transcription of Edvard Grieg's composition is a flutter with chromatic runs in 16th rhythms. Beautiful but it requires a lot of work for the more advanced choir.
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