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: MN.30-130

Fanfare for the Faithful uses the traditional Adeste Fideles tune as an effective handbell and handchime composition for either worship or festival ringing. The arrangement is easily accessible for ringers in church, school, or community ensembles. An excellent choice for massed ringing. Written for 3-5 Octave Handbells and 3 octave Handchimes.

SKU: MN.30-118

UPC: 688670301186.

Paul Manz's improvisation of W ZLOBIE LEZY transcribed for handbells. Usable and beautiful material for worship service use. 3 octaves (22 bells)-4 octaves (27 bells)-5 octaves(33 bells).

SKU: MN.30-800

UPC: 688670308000.

Introduction, Chorale, Prelude, Passacaglia, Hymn, Finale. Stirring setting challenges ringers. Various sections may also be played independently. Rewarding. Premiered by Handbell Ringers Japan! Three octaves (34 bells)4 octaves (42 bells).

SKU: MN.30-823

UPC: 688670308239.

William Payn is recognized as one of the finest contemporary composers of handbell music. This is a classic William Payn piece and will be a welcomed addition to the handbell repertoire. The piece begins with a brisk eighth note pattern in both treble and bass bells and is followed by the introduction of a theme presented in the bass bells. The theme is developed and moves through three key changes before giving way to a peaceful middle section. Both themes are combined in the finale. A challenging piece well worth the work. For church or concert use. 5 octaves (58 bells).

SKU: MN.30-707

UPC: 688670307072.

Based on the hymn tune ST. DENIO, this piece lives up to its title in terms of excitement and festivity. Textural variety, varied handbell techniques and a grand ending insure that your ringers and listeners will enjoy this music.

SKU: MN.30-165

UPC: 688670301650.

This could function as an easy double-choir piece for a four-octave handbell choir AND a three octave handchime choir. The piece, often called How Great Our Joy (hymn tune ECHO CAROL or JÜNGST), uses the two choirs to echo back and forth, or it can be played with one bell choir using 4 octaves of bells and 3 octaves of handchimes.

SKU: MN.30-806

UPC: 688670308062.

Early American folk-tune FOUNDATION. Begins gently, builds to full energetic ending. Two octaves (22 bells)3 octaves (33 bells).

SKU: MN.30-104

UPC: 688670301047.

Based on Good King Wenceslas (TEMPUS ADEST FLORIDUM) and The Holly and the Ivy. Setting for large choir featuring extensive interplay among lower, middle and upper bells. 5 octaves (31 bells).

SKU: MN.30-125

UPC: 688670301254.

Sondra Tucker enhances the Latin rhythms of a traditional South American Christmas Carol via gentle martellatos and ornamental lines in thirds, reminding us of a bright but quiet trumpet duet in a Mariachi band. A lullaby in a minor key has a joyous shift to major for the refrain. This shift is a characteristic of Spanish and Cuban folksongs (guajira.) Fresh, accessible, and fun to ring.

SKU: MN.30-816

This piece portrays a childlike confidence in the promises of God through a tender, richly harmonious blending of two hymns Children of the Heavenly Father (TRYGGARE KAN INGEN VARA) and I Am Jesus Little Lamb (WEIL ICH JESU SCHAFLEIN BIN) woven into a tapestry of textures and dynamic variation. The melodies shift from octave to octave, giving all ringers a chance to play the melodies. (3-5 octaves/ 32 bells-46 bells).

SKU: MN.30-110

UPC: 688670301100.

Calm reverent setting based on bringing of gifts to Christ-Child. May also accompany choral version (MSM-50-1552). 4-5 octaves (36, 38 bells).

SKU: MN.30-838

A spirited setting of the tune Duke Street for beginning or inexperienced ringers. This composition keeps everyone playing and involved. Useful as an optional introduction to the hymn, or can stand on its own as a prelude or offertory. (2-3 octaves, Optional chimes.).

SKU: MN.30-901

UPC: 688670309014.

Original composition with festive flair. 3-5 octaves; 25, 34, 40 bells used.

SKU: MN.30-600

UPC: 688670306006.

Thanksgiving Day, patriotic observance. Optional cut for hymn introduction on MATERNA. 3 octaves (28 bells)4 octaves (29 bells).