2-3 Octaves of Handbells Level 1-Dove of Peace is the name of a tune found in th...(+)
2-3 Octaves of Handbells Level 1-Dove of Peace is the name of a tune found in the old tune book Southern Harmony. It is set here in simple rhythms with mart-lifts added in for interest and effect. The final section is a good work out on chordal ringing with precision.
3-5 Octaves of Handbells Level 3-See how many American folk tunes your audience ...(+)
3-5 Octaves of Handbells Level 3-See how many American folk tunes your audience can identify in this fantasy sub-titled “Melodies of Our Heritage.” Tunes include: America • Turkey in the Straw • Carry Me Back to Old Virginny • YellowRose of Texas • My Old Kentucky Home • I've Been Working on the Railroad • Dinah • Aura Lee • Take Me Out to the Ball Game • Taps • Down By the Old Mill Stream • Old MacDonald • Row RowRow Your Boat • When the Saints Go Marching In. A fun addition to any concert this work is 243 measures and is set in C Major and A-flat Major.
3-5 Octaves of Handbells-Three patriotic hymns make up this medley: God of Our F...(+)
3-5 Octaves of Handbells-Three patriotic hymns make up this medley: God of Our Fathers My Country 'tis of Thee and America the Beautiful. Each hymn is presented once through with God of Our Fathers beginning and ending the work.
3-5 Octaves of Handbells-A delightful arrangement of this marvelous Christmas pi...(+)
3-5 Octaves of Handbells-A delightful arrangement of this marvelous Christmas piece. The arranger captures the spirit of this gem and even adds a little humor at the end!
2-3 Octaves of Handbells Level 2-Suitable for church or school veteran writer B...(+)
2-3 Octaves of Handbells Level 2-Suitable for church or school veteran writer Beverly Simpson has created an extended version of Bach's classic Minuet in G. By including a few jazz chords and rhythms along with an extended section her new rendition makes for a catchy twist on a well-known standard.
3 Octaves of Handbells Level 3-Here is a setting of Gustav Holst's Jupiter Theme...(+)
3 Octaves of Handbells Level 3-Here is a setting of Gustav Holst's Jupiter Theme from The Planet often referred to as Thaxted. Suitable for concert prelude or offertory.
3 Octaves of Handbells-Of an easy to medium difficulty this arrangement of Amaz...(+)
3 Octaves of Handbells-Of an easy to medium difficulty this arrangement of Amazing Grace has a good use of bells. Harmonically strong it is great for church or a festival. The work is written in F Major is generally chordal with some eighth note passages and has 50 measures.
3 Octaves of Handbells-With the rhythmic structure reminiscent of a drum beat t...(+)
3 Octaves of Handbells-With the rhythmic structure reminiscent of a drum beat this is a simple arrangement of this popular Christmas tune. The main challenge is keeping the steady beat. Measures total 58.
3-5 Octaves of Handbells-A festive arrangement of this English melody. All bells...(+)
3-5 Octaves of Handbells-A festive arrangement of this English melody. All bells in each octave are used. Use organ brass and timpani or combinations of each.
3-4 Octaves of Handbells Level 3-A fast-tempo fanfare written in 3/4 but taken ...(+)
3-4 Octaves of Handbells Level 3-A fast-tempo fanfare written in 3/4 but taken in one opens this original work. Alternate harmonies full ringing score martellatos accents and festive rhythms mark the first section but give way to a slow gentle section. Acrescendo and accelerando return the music to the opening material and caps it off with a fortissississimo chord.
2-5 Octaves of Handbells Level 1-A festive processional for holidays and other s...(+)
2-5 Octaves of Handbells Level 1-A festive processional for holidays and other services of joy dedication and tribute. Excellent as prelude or postlude. Brass ensemble is two trumpets two trombones and tuba.
3 Octaves of Handbells Level 1-Three Christmas carols are included in this simpl...(+)
3 Octaves of Handbells Level 1-Three Christmas carols are included in this simple arrangement. A passage of original material in peal-like fashion introduces the first tune and is also used as transition material between tunes and as a final statement to thepiece of seventy-eight measures. Includes: Joy to the World • Hark! The Herald Angels Sing • O Come All Ye Faithful.
4-5 Octaves of Handbells Level 3-Here is a faithful transcription of the beautif...(+)
4-5 Octaves of Handbells Level 3-Here is a faithful transcription of the beautiful arrangement by Ralph Vaughan Williams of the hymn tune RHOSYMEDRE. Brandon has skillfully scored his version to include solo violin and solo cello. String parts are included in the back of the full score.
Work for Solo Soprano and Tenor Timpani Gongs Handbells and Strings. Commissi...(+)
Work for Solo Soprano and Tenor Timpani Gongs Handbells and Strings. Commissioned by the St. David's Cathedral Bach Festival.These settings of sixteen Haiku by the Greek poet George Seferis (1900-1971) were written on theGreek island of Aegina between August and November 1983.The solemn and ritualistic character of the music was determined by the Haiku form which may be thought of as a series of self-contained images each with its ownidentity. The Greek texts all of which are separated by and instrumental interlude are shared between the soprano and tenor soloists who sing the last 'verse' together after the sixteenth Haiku.
3-5 Octaves of Handbells-The arranger makes full use of the bells in all octaves...(+)
3-5 Octaves of Handbells-The arranger makes full use of the bells in all octaves. An exciting ending utilizes bells from C3 to B7. Several repeats stretch the length of this piece. Set in g minor this classic Christmas tune will require some work butthe final result will be worth the effort! (Pay special attention to dynamics.)
3-5 Octaves of Handbells Level 2-Veteran writer Dan Edwards gives us a strong me...(+)
3-5 Octaves of Handbells Level 2-Veteran writer Dan Edwards gives us a strong medley of Palm Sunday hymn tunes including Hosanna Loud Hosanna and All Glory Laud and Honor. The thick texture and diatonic nature of this piece will help assure solid confident ringing with your choir.
3-5 Octaves of Handbells Level 2-An optional three full octaves of handchimes a...(+)
3-5 Octaves of Handbells Level 2-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 addso 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 bedone.” 81 measures.
3 Octaves of Handbells Level 1+-Dan Edwards once again masterfully provides a si...(+)
3 Octaves of Handbells Level 1+-Dan Edwards once again masterfully provides a simple yet creative arrangement for the beginning bell choir with this medley for Christmas. Included are the familiar carols: Bring a Torch Jeanette Isabella * Away in a Manger * Silent Night.
3-5 Octaves of Handbells Level 3-Here is a hauntingly beautiful setting of the H...(+)
3-5 Octaves of Handbells Level 3-Here is a hauntingly beautiful setting of the Huron Carol. The use of mixed meter and a malleted sixteenth note bass palate create a setting that is uniquely challenging to both ringer and director.