Alleluia the Strife Is O'er

Various, arr. Gramann, Fred, Lorenz Corp.

The solemn splendor of that first Easter morning is masterfully recreated by Fred Gramann in this updated edition of his classic offering of the season. The piece is based on the tunes "Victory, Hanover" and "Easter Hymn."

Distant Turnings

Krug, Jason W., Grassy Meadow Music

This winner of the 20th Anniversary Composition Contest for Twin Cities Bronze (Minneapolis and St. Paul, Minnesota) takes ringers and listeners on a journey through time and space. A perfect blend of musicality, technique, and fun excitement!

Equinox

Onstead, Caleb J., From the Top Music

Take your musicians on a journey of duality with "Equinox" by Caleb J. Onstead. Approximately equidistant sections of music contrast each other in the opening section.

This title may not be performed publicly until after August 13th, 2026.

First Light

Austin, Brenda E., AGEHR Publishing

“First Light is inspired by the sunrise over Little Traverse Bay in Bay View, Michigan—home of the Bay View Week of Handbells. Imagine a sliver of light breaking across the horizon, slowly awakening the world. Mourning doves begin to call, squirrels scurry through the trees, and life stirs with quiet energy.

This title may not be performed publicly until after August 13th, 2026.

Floweret Bright

Praetorious, Michael, arr. Gramann, Fred, From the Top Music

Fred has created a lovely arrangement on the tunes, Es ist ein Ros entsprungen by Michael Praetorius, Veni Veni Emmanuel, a 15th century chant, and the hymn tune PICARDY, a 15th Century French carol.

Jesus Lover of My Soul

Aberystwyth, arr. Caminiti, C. J., Metamora Maestra Musica

Rooted in the familiar contours of the classic hymn, this arrangement of "Jesus, Lover of My Soul" gradually redefines the tune with flowing lines, random tower ringing, and an increasingly insistent rhythmic pulse.

Prestidigitation

Meyer, Kurt, Red River Music

This imaginative Kurt Meyer original is a sonic tribute to the art of magic and will transport both ringers and listeners to a world of wonder and enchantment.

Sharon's Song

Allured, Donald E., AGEHR Publishing

A lyric selection which requires sensitivity and precision ringing. Compound meter.

St. Louis Blues

Handy, W. C., arr. Reese, Alan D., From the Top Music

Alan Reese took this popular W.C. Handy piece, which is said to be one of the first and most influential blues scores written, and created this amazing arrangement for handbells. It begins true to Handy’s original and then Al gets creative!

Thundersnow

Peters, Elizabeth, From the Top Music

Thundersnow is an unusual kind of thunderstorm, with snow falling instead of rain. It typically occurs in regions of strong upward motion within the cold sector of an extra-tropical cyclone. This tone poem captures the feel of the gently falling snow becoming more intense and yes – even lightning and thunder - portrayed by creative, rhythmic malleting, mart-lifts and shakes.