This little-known Southern Harmony gem enthralls with a unique form, minor mode and intriguing melody. These L3 arrangements explore three variations (verses) utilizing martellato statements and interesting harmonies. In addition to the traditional Lenten text associated with this tune, two insightful new hymn texts for Epiphany and Palm Sunday expand liturgical-use possibilities. Two non-compatible Level 3 scores allow for different bell and vocal ranges. Score B is for 3-7 octaves with optional vocal solo or unison hymn.
Composer: Southern Harmony Arranger: Wissinger, Kathleen Octaves: 3-7 Level: 3 Publisher: ringTrue Rating: Medium
Glen Campbell's iconic ballad, "Wichita Lineman," is faithfully and beautifully interpreted for handbells in this specially commissioned piece. Slow pop syncopations and lush chording based on Glen's original performance will entice your ringers and mesmerize your audience.
Composer: Webb, Jimmy Arranger: Wissinger, Kathleen Octaves: 3-6 Level: 3 Publisher: ringTrue Rating: Medium
Lift your face to the wind, hoist the sails and take an invigorating trip with “Wind in Our Sails,” an original “sea ballad” for 3 or 5 octaves bells or chimes, Level 2: Easy to learn yet powerful in scope. The lovely tune is introduced as a solo line with an optional bell tree or solo C instrument and builds in strength throughout the piece.
Composer: Wissinger, Kathleen Octaves: 3 or 5 Level: 2 Publisher: ringTrue Rating: Easy
This inspiring original work was written in honor of Fran Vaughan, who is a past Chair of AGEHR Area III. Kathleen Wissinger had Mark 12:33 “…and to love him with all the heart, and with all the understanding, and with all the strength, and to love one's neighbor as oneself…” in mind when she composed this piece.
Composer: Wissinger, Kathleen Octaves: 3-5 Level: 3 Publisher: G.I.A. Publications, Inc. Rating: Medium
Subtitled “Prayful Moments” for sacred use, this 3-octave Level 1 piece is wonderfully interesting and thoughtful - starting in c minor and brightening to C Major in an easy transition. Appropriate for bells or chimes, “Written on a Postcard” is an original “through” piece (each section is different) that travels through a series of vignettes, each with its own personality. And rightly so, since each 8-measure section was written by a team of three or four 5th graders in Kath’s handbell class as their composition project for Spring 2022.
Composer: Wissinger, Kathleen Octaves: 3 Level: 1 Publisher: ringTrue Rating: Easy