(The Rice Bird Dance). Arranged by Lonnie J. Dorgan. For handbell choir (4-6 octaves). Handbell Choir Music. Level 3. Handbell score. 9 pages. Published by Beckenhorst Press

Handbell - Grade 5

SKU: BP.HB598

Composed by Michael Helman. Arranged by Michael Helman. Handbell choir music. Handbell score. Beckenhorst Press #HB598. Published by Beckenhorst Press (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!

Handbells 3-5 octave handbell choir - Level 3

SKU: HP.2071

Arranged by Lloyd Larson. Music & Singing, Palm Sunday, Christ The King, Creation, Jesus Christ - King & Lord, Jesus Christ - Passion, Jesus Christ - Redeemer, Praise to Christ, Prayer, Worship, Sacred. Handbell score. Hope Publishing Company #2071. Published by Hope Publishing Company (HP.2071).

UPC: 763628020712. John 12:12-15, Jude 25, Luke 19:36-38, Mark 11:8-10, Matthew 21:8-9.

Palm Sunday Hymn The favorite Palm Sunday hymn is first presented with a modal passage inserted between phrases of the tune, and goes on to use fresh harmonies throughout. The texture is predominantly chordal with very few complex rhythms. The rating level comes from the frequency of bell changes due to the harmonic scheme of the piece. This piece is arranged in G Major and C Major and is 77 measures.