SKU: LO.HB353
UPC: 000308009439.
3-5 octaves. General. Medium. Touted as Britain's second national anthem, this stately tune by C. Hubert H. Parry transcribes naturally for handbells and will be welcomed in church, concert or festival settings.
SKU: LO.20-1003
UPC: 000308018462.
Christmas/Advent - Medium Easy - 3, 4 or 5 octaves - Opening with a brilliant fanfare, and utilizing JOY TO THE WORLD, GOOD KING WENCESLAS, and O COMEALL YE FAITHFUL, congregations and audiences will thrill to the glorious sounds of this Christmas gem. -With hardly any subdivision of the beat, and full, solid scoring throughout, the work will be easy to put together and will really flatter your ringers - Don't miss it!
SKU: LO.20-1639L
ISBN 9781429130110.
This beloved hymn tune is given a fresh treatment in this accessible, up-beat arrangement. Offering wonderful opportunities to work on various stopped techniques such as mallets, thumb-damps, and martellato, it will be a perfect addition to worship services throughout the year.
SKU: HP.2872
UPC: 763628128722.
American Folk Hymn This great American folk hymn begins meditatively, through use of the singing bell and malleted bells off the table, offering an effective meditation on Christ's wonderful love. As the hymn text moves from reflective stanzas to full praise in the final stanzas with the words, To God and to the Lamb I will sing, so too, this compelling setting gains momentum and energy.
SKU: LO.20-1944L
ISBN 9780787754563.
This masterful arrangement of the soulful African American spiritual begins simply and grows in intensity to the glorious ending. Choirs with a strong sense of rhythm will be best suited to navigate the transitions from straight to swung eighth notes in this bluesy offering.
SKU: BP.HB742
Written for 3 to 5 octave handbell choir. Level 3+.Karen Buckwalter has given us an innovative take on the beloved hymntune NICAEA. The opening gives the tune a meditative feel, complete with unexpected harmonies before growing in intensity to a more traditional, chordal setting of the tune. This arrangement will be equally at home in concert settings or church services throughout the year.
SKU: BP.HB452
Arranged for 3-5 octaves, level 2. This powerful arrangement of the hymn by Thomas Campbell abounds with full chords guaranteed to get the listener's attention. Few bell changes will make this easy to put together, while the occasional key changes provide just enough challenge for beginning ringers. Watch for some unexpected harmonies on the last verse and an extra challenge for your bass ringers near the end!
SKU: LO.20-2099L
ISBN 9780787765736.
This well-known vocal composition has been artfully arranged for handbells by Patricia Hurlbutt. Key changes, accidentals, and rhythms will challenge your ringers. This piece will enhance any Lenten or Easter service and will be an excellent addition to festival and concert repertoire.
SKU: BP.HB385
Sondra K. Tucker has written the impassioned Seasons of Life, for three to five octaves of handbells. This memorial piece is both hauntingly beautiful and powerfully life-affirming. Though marked a level four, most choirs capable of ringing a level three piece ought to be able to work this one up with a modest effort, and the result will be well worth it. Mallets and singing bell are used sparingly throughout, but always to good effect. Perfect for a memorial service or general use. 3-5 octaves level 4.
SKU: BP.HB684
Arranged for 2 or 3 octave handbell choir. Level 2. This set of three solid arrangements will provide smaller ensembles with a wealth of music for the Advent and Christmas season. Including the tunes Coventry Carol; I Am So Glad on Christmas Eve; and O Come, Little Children, these selections are easily accessible, yet highly musical. This collection is the perfect choice for the smaller church ensemble, or the larger ensemble that knows its numbers will be diminished during the holiday season.
SKU: HP.2980
UPC: 763628129804.
Popular Christmas Carol Beginning with all ringers on mallets, this is an ideal piece to teach mallet technique. The developing ringer will enjoy the various techniques used to enliven this buoyant and enticing Christmas treasure; and at Level 1+, they will be capable of mastering this delightful setting quickly.
SKU: BP.HB680
Arranged for 3 to 5 octave handbell choir and optional 2 octaves of handchimes. Level 2 . Sandra Winter's arrangement of this well-known song from Berlioz's oratorio L'enfance du Christ will add a touch of something different and special to your holiday service or concert. While the rhythms are not demanding, the frequent chromatic notes will provide a small element of challenge and keep your ringers on their toes. Focus on musicality will be key, but well worth the effort!
SKU: HL.35002151
UPC: 747510037835. 8.5x11.0x0.016 inches.
Although written for 3-5 octaves, the larger set will be more satisfying because of the harmony and suggested techniques. Sensitivity to the printed page is a necessity. This arrangement is written in G Major and modulates to C Major. Measures total 67.
SKU: LO.20-2143L
ISBN 9780787767020.
Ron Mallory brings us an outstanding arrangement of this Grammy award-winning contemporary Christian song. The syncopated rhythms will present a level of challenge for your ringers, while the lack of bell changes make it more approachable. This piece will be an impactful addition to concerts, festivals and contemporary or blended worship services.
SKU: LO.20-2018L
ISBN 9780787758691.
Resurrection Joy weaves five Easter hymns into this triumphant and exciting medley from the pen of Hart Morris. With performance options for bells alone, bells with solo trumpet, or bells and the full forces of brass quintet and timpani, this stirring piece will be a memorable addition to your Easter services or spring concerts.
SKU: LO.20-1943L
ISBN 9780787754556.
This tranquil original work will become a perennial favorite selection. The flowing eighth note pattern in the first and third sections and the echo technique in the chordal middle segment transport you to a serene setting beside a stream, which is perfect for meditative moments in your services.
SKU: LO.20-2074L
ISBN 9780787763152.
Another compelling contemporary Christian song set for handbells by Kevin Stewart, this arrangement of Good, Good Father is notated in 3/4 time rather than compound meter, making the syncopations more readily attainable. With no bell changes, and employing limited techniques, this gentle piece will be a meaningful addition to services of various worship styles throughout the year.
SKU: HL.35017366
UPC: 747510056683. 8.5x11.0x0.024 inches.
An optional three, full octaves of handchimes are intermingled with the bells in this original work inspired by Christ's prayer in Gethsemane. The chimes are optional, but extra effort should be made to include them, as they add so much to the contemplative nature of the work. The gamut of Christ's emotions is portrayed through quiet, building, and strong passages. Finally, in the last ten measures, one can almost hear Jesus say, Thy will be done. 81 measures.
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