Ave Maria

J.S. Bach’s Prelude No. 1 in C Major is the perfect backdrop for Charles Gounod’s musical setting of the Ave Maria. Kristi Seehafer has taken this favorite work and made it available for keyboard and viola or keyboard and 2 octaves of handbells (solo or small ensemble).

Composer: Bach, Johann Sebastian
Arranger: Seehaffer, Kristi
Octaves: 2
Level: 2
Publisher: Christian Interdenominational Resources

Ave Maria

Air and Hornpipe

Originally written for bell tree and full handbell choir, this award-winning piece by Sondra Tucker has been re-imagined as a bell tree solo with piano.

Composer: Tucker, Sondra K.
Octaves: 3
Level: NA
Publisher: National Handbell Music

Fanfare on Come You Faithful Raise the Strain

Here is a celebratory and jubilant piece to begin your next Easter service. This fanfare has been arranged in three sections.

Composer: Horn, Johann
Arranger: Kerr, J. Wayne
Octaves: 2-5
Level: 2
Publisher: Concordia Publishing House

Fanfare on Come You Faithful Raise the Strain

God of Grace and God of Glory

This lively arrangement of the tune CWM RHONDDA is filled with exciting rhythms and techniques. Malleted bass patterns in 7/8 meter create an intriguing accompaniment underneath the hymn tune, which is then reversed with the melody and large chords in the bass and thumb damped rhythms in the upper treble bells. A slower section follows, using LV handchimes in a flowing style in the bass and a lyrical treatment of the tune with handbells in the treble.

Composer: Hughes, John
Arranger: Moklebust, Cathy
Octaves: 3-6
Level: 4
Publisher: Concordia Publishing House

God of Grace and God of Glory

On Eagle's Wings

This is a touching setting of the beloved hymn arranged for handbells. The piece begins with a soothing, arpeggiated motive, leading into the first presentation of the familiar tune in a flowing, soaring style.

Composer: Joncas, Michael
Arranger: Behnke, John A.
Octaves: 3-5
Level: 3
Publisher: Concordia Publishing House

On Eagle's Wings

That Easter Day With Joy Was Bright

Bach’s universally known Minuet in G has been paired with the hymn tune PUER NOBIS, making for a lovely, light, and easy arrangement for handbells.

Composer: Various
Arranger: Osman, Terry
Octaves: 2-3
Level: 2
Publisher: Concordia Publishing House

That Easter Day With Joy Was Bright

Chorale and Variations on Erhalt uns Herr

The tune ERHALT UNS, HERR commonly associated with “Lord, Keep Us Steadfast in Your Word,” “The Glory of These Forty Days,” “The Law of God Is Good and Wise,” and several other titles, is set as a chorale arrangement with two variations.

Composer: Various
Arranger: Behnke, John A.
Octaves: 3-5
Level: 2
Publisher: Concordia Publishing House

Chorale and Variations on Erhalt uns Herr

Advancing Towards Excellence in Handbell Ensembles

The purpose of this publication is to share the knowledge that I have picked up or developed over the years. These topics may include specific excersises, phrases, or approaches to concepts that contribute to the development of a musical product through the art of handbell ringing.

Prepare the Lord Is Near

This collection for eight, ten, or twelve bells (D5-A7) includes five accessible yet full, interesting arrangements of hymns for the Advent season and includes piano accompaniments.

Composer: Various
Arranger: Moklebust, Cathy
Octaves: 2-5
Level: 2+
Publisher: Choristers Guild

Prepare the Lord Is Near

Jingle All the Way

Jingle All the Way is a delightful collection of 8 traditional Christmas tunes for 4 ringers and optional piano.  There are no bell changes, and each ringer has only 2 handbells to ring.

Composer: Various
Arranger: Page, Anna Laura
Octaves: 2
Level: 2+
Publisher: Choristers Guild

Jingle All the Way

Give God the Glory

This latest collection from Sandra and Mitchell Eithun contains five uplifting hymn arrangements for 8 handbells and optional piano. Your small ensemble will appreciate the intricate writing for bells and the support offered by the piano.

Composer: Various
Arranger: Eithun, Mitchell and Eithun, Sandra
Octaves: 2
Level: 2+
Publisher: Choristers Guild

Give God the Glory

O Canada

This lush arrangement of the Canadian national anthem is sure to be a favorite with audiences and ringers alike! A smoothly-flowing verse gives way to a second verse that offers the option for audiences or ringers to sing along. Purchase of this PDF grants permission to broadcast or live stream performances.

Composer: Weir, Robert Stanley
Arranger: Krug, Jason W.
Octaves: 3-6
Level: 3
Publisher: Grassy Meadow Music

O Canada

Dance of the Sugar Plum Fairy

This classical favorite from Tchaikovsly’s Nutcracker Ballet has been nicely adapted for handbell quartet. It features many malleted sections which must be executed gracefully with great expression and dynamics.

Composer: Tchaikovsky, Pyotr Ilyich
Arranger: Park, Hyosang
Octaves: 5
Level: 4+
Publisher: From the Top Music

Dance of the Sugar Plum Fairy

Allelujah Sing to Jesus

Jason Kaylor is a solo ringer who is new to arranging for handbells. This faithful setting of the hymn favorite, HYFRYDOL, is rhythmic and engaging throughout.

Composer: Traditional
Arranger: Kaylor, Jason
Octaves: 3
Level: 3
Publisher: From the Top Music

Allelujah Sing to Jesus

O Come Savior of the Nations

Non komm der heiden heiland (Savior of the Nations, Come) and Veni, Veni, Emmanuel are beautifully combined in an ethereal and engaging setting perfect for a call to worship or any prayerful and introspective moment.

Composer: Various
Arranger: Ristow, Caitlin
Octaves: 3
Level: 2
Publisher: From the Top Music

O Come Savior of the Nations

Make Me a Channel of Your Peace

This beloved prayer is attributed to Saint Francis of Assisi in the 13th century, but the earliest record of it dates to 1912 where it appeared in a French publication, La Clochette. It was made popular for vocal and guitar in the 1960s by Sebastian Temple.

Composer: Temple, Sebastian
Arranger: Meyer, Kurt
Octaves: 3
Level: 3
Publisher: From the Top Music

Make Me a Channel of Your Peace

Christmas Blessing

This lovely, lyrical, original work reflects Derek’s gift for melody and fulfilling harmonies and expression that are so rewarding to ringers and listeners alike.

Composer: Hakes, Derek
Octaves: 3-7
Level: 3-
Publisher: From the Top Music

Christmas Blessing