Lullaby for a Tranquil Night

This ethereal and contemplative piece offers a vision of hope and calm in today's tumultuous times. This edition would fit well in worship as well in a concert setting.

Composer: Krug, Jason W.
Octaves: 3-6
Level: 2+
Publisher: G.I.A. Publications, Inc.

Turning the Tables - Exploring the Collaborative Creative Process

This book is an exploration of how creative groups find their purpose and identity, how they problem-solve to reach their goals, how the culture of the group informs their creative processes, and how their contributions to the artistic community enrich lives  –  theirs and others.

Enter Every Trembling Heat

Here is a fresh new setting of this hymn favorite from the creative pen of Brenda Austin. It begins with an intro marked “Freely” flowing into the familiar hymn gently played featuring many expressive LV passages.

Composer: Traditional
Arranger: Austin, Brenda E.
Octaves: 3-6
Level: 3
Publisher: From the Top Music

Enter Every Trembling Heat

En Mi Viejo San Juan

Carlos has created a lovely arrangement of a song that speaks to the love of San Juan and the associated nostalgia of the memory of the Puerto Rican homeland.

Composer: Estrada, Noel
Arranger: Rivera Aponte, Carlos E.
Octaves: 3-5
Level: 3
Publisher: From the Top Music

En Mi Viejo San Juan

In the Bleak Midwinter

Here’s a lovely Level 1 arrangement by Julie Turner of Gustav Holst’s, “In the Bleak Midwinter” for either 2 or 3 octaves of handbells that both ringers and listeners will enjoy, plus it can also be performed entirely on handchimes if desired.

Composer: Holst, Gustav
Arranger: Turner, Julie
Octaves: 2-3
Level: 1
Publisher: Christian Interdenominational Resources

In the Bleak Midwinter

Gesu Bambino

The lovely, lilting melody of Gesu Bambino truly shines in this wonderful setting by Kevin McChesney. With masterful craftsmanship, the familiar key changes and resolutions of this charming Italian carol are more pleasing than ever.

Composer: Traditional
Arranger: McChesney, Kevin
Octaves: 3-5
Level: 2+
Publisher: Christian Interdenominational Resources

Gesu Bambino

Sing Praise to Our Creator

Paying tribute to the Holy Trinity, this outstanding setting by Kevin McChesney of the tune GOTT VATER SEI GEPRIESEN includes various moments based on the number 3, highlighting the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit.

Composer: Traditional
Arranger: McChesney, Kevin
Octaves: 3-5
Level: 2
Publisher: Christian Interdenominational Resources

Sing Praise to Our Creator

Christ Is the King

“Christ Is the King! O friends, rejoice! Alleluia!” This wonderful handbell arrangement of GELBOT SIE GOTT by Kurt Meyer is filled with joyful harmonies and lovely, flowing lines which convey a message of praise and adoration for Christ the King.

Composer: Traditional
Arranger: Meyer, Kurt
Octaves: 3-6
Level: 2+
Publisher: Christian Interdenominational Resources

Christ Is the King

Exultation on Forest Green

CIR is pleased to welcome Jason Krug to this season’s catalog of music with his exciting new piece titled “Exultation on FOREST GREEN.” This upbeat, celebratory arrangement of the well-known hymn tune FOREST GREEN can be used for many different occasions throughout the church year, including Advent, Christmas, Epiphany and Easter.

Composer: Traditional
Arranger: Krug, Jason W.
Octaves: 3-6
Level: 2+
Publisher: Christian Interdenominational Resources

Exultation on Forest Green

This Blessed Christmas Morning

This lovely marrying of the Bach “Sheep May Safely Graze…” and a sweet Polish carol results in beautiful music perfect for any worship service or concert. Written in Eb major, it is filled with many gentle dynamic expressions.

Composer: Various
Arranger: Hakes, Derek K.
Octaves: 3-6
Level: 3
Publisher: From the Top Music

This Blessed Christmas Morning