SKU: LO.20-1476L

ISBN 9781429107297.

Level 3+ • While giving ringers a workout as it wends its way from variation to variation, this concert level work is a joy to play. Michael Helman incorporates simple and compound meters in the keys of C major and C minor as he displays the ensemble in its natural light. Don’t miss this brilliant addition to the repertoire.

SKU: BP.HB630

3-5 octave handbell choir, optional 3 or 4 octaves of handchimes. Level 2 to 3. Set of three pieces: March (processional); Air (Meditation); Giga (Rejoicing). This delightful trio of tunes from Michael Helman are great fun to play and hear, whether individually, or played together as an entire suite. The stately March throws in some exciting harmonies while maintaining a steady, forward-moving tempo. The delicate Air breathes life into a flowing, memorable melody and makes effective use of handchimes. The spirited Giga is a grand celebration in six-eight time. Each movement also has alternate subtitles, suitable for use in worship. Also available in a 2-3 octave version.

SKU: BP.HB561

Arranged for 3 to 5 octave handbell choir with 1 octave of handchimes. Level 2. Robert James Lamb's creative setting of this early American melody is sure to delight listeners. Based around the Westminster Quarters change ring, which plays in one form or another throughout most of the piece, the piece moves from simple and prayerful to grand and triumphant and back. Much of the melody is scored on a separate staff for six handchimes, which may be played by a separate chime choir or soloist, or by a solo C instrument. A delightful, new take on a grand, old hymn.

SKU: MN.30-201

WIE SCHÖN LEUCHTET Busy, challenging for all ringers. Tune first appears in traditional hymn-like form, then with melody played by lower bells, concluding with melody in higher bells. Accompanying bells play 8th note moving figure. Also teaching piece for beginning ringers. Two octaves (20 bells)--3 octaves (28 bells).

SKU: BP.HB676

Arranged for 3 to 7 octave handbell choir, optional 3 to 5 octaves of handchimes and optional 3 octaves of auxiliary bells. Level 5. The opening of Brian Childers' arrangement of this well-known melody builds slowly in intensity and complexity to the introduction of the tune, which appears in a fantasia-like setting. The accompaniment gives the lilting feeling of being on the sea, and the harmonies keep everyone on their toes. After a playful iteration of the theme, a slower, ethereal section appears with Joy to the World played delicately on optional auxillary bells such as Whitechapels or Silver Melody Bells. The main theme returns in triumphant style at the end for a grand and glorious conclusion!

SKU: HP.2847

UPC: 763628128470.

Forty hymns by Various Writers These 40 easy hymn accompaniments are designed to enhance and heighten the power of hymn singing in worship by adding the brilliance of handbells. Each of the hymns are arranged in two settings to be played with the organist or pianist, and are compatible with most hymnals. Setting one encompasses the full 3-5 octaves with chordal accompaniment, while the second version is for treble clef only in a descant/ostinato style. These are all Level 2, and many of them can be played without a bell table. The tunes pair with popular seasonal titles and general hymns that you will be sure to sing throughout the church year.