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| America the Beautiful:
Ward,Sherman, A.,RR |
| Perform this exciting, fanfare-style arrangement with bells alone or add optional organ, brass (Trumpet I and II, Horn, Trombone I and II, tuba, percussion and Timpani). |
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| Awesome God:
Mullins, R.,Tucker, S.,HP |
| Sondra Tucker's rhythmic arrangement of Rich Mullins' top praise chorus captures the power and grandeur of God and His creation. |
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| Be Joyful:
Ingram, B., ,JH |
| Handbell or handchime choirs should enjoy ringing the simple, happy tune of Bill Ingram's original composition, which is always conscious to keep all ringers involved. Mr. Ingram's textures are fully-scored with the melody appearing in different registers. |
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| Be Thou My Vision:
Slane,Dobrinski, C.,HP |
| This Cynthia Dobrinski setting of the traditional Irish melody SLANE is for 3-6 octaves of handchimes. |
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| Blest Be the Tie That Binds:
Nageli, J.,Wagner, D.,LC |
| Set in E-Flat Major, this arrangement of "Blest Be the Tie That Binds" is a simple work that a fairly new choir can learn. |
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| Crown Him with Many Crowns:
Diademata,Dobrinski, C.,HP |
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| Easy to Ring Praise and Worship Volume 2 :
Various,Bettcher, Peggy,HP |
Volume II of the popular "Easy to Ring Praise & Worship" series by Peggy Bettcher. In this edition eleven of today's most popular praise and worship songs come alive.
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| Foundation:
Various,Page, A. L.,AP |
| "I Love Thy Kingdom, Lord, Christ Is Made the Sure Foundation, and The Church's One Foundation, are the three tunes included in this high-energy arrangement written for a church's 150th anniversary celebration. Driving rhythms and extensive use of articulations make this a fun piece to ring. Rehearsal and performance notes are given on the final page. 70 measures in length. |
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| Gift of Grace, The:
Amazing Grace,Sherman, A.,HP |
| Performance options for this arrangement based on "Amazing Grace" include optional 3,4, or 5 octaves of handchimes, optional solo C instrument or optional C instrument duet (C instrument score provided in the back of the folio). The combination of the various instruments makes for "graceful" timbres and colors of expressiveness. |
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| Gift of Peace:
Dobrinski, C., ,HP |
| This expressive piece was composed in honor of a choir member of a handbell choir in Pennsylvania. Based on Philippians 4:7 and John 14:27 which speak of God's unending peace, the melody portrays the bible verses with soft, LV flowing passages. |
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| Grazioso:
Sherman, A., ,RR |
| The texture of this expressive work starts simply and then builds into a strong, fully-scored section. This section is abruptly followed by a passage of etheral sound produced by echo and mallets on suspended bells techniques. The opening material returns and builds to a strong finish. |
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| He Leadeth Me:
Bradbury, W.,McChesney, K.,LC |
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| Holy Presence, The:
Various,Linker, J./McFadden, J.,BE |
| Medley of "Surely the Presence of the Lord is in This Place and Holy, Holy, Holy". |
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| Hosanna in the Highest:
Courtney, C.,,BE |
| Although this majestic anthem is appropriate for Palm Sunday, its text, based on the Sanctus and Benedictus, makes it suitable for services and celebrations throughout the year. |
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| How Beautiful:
Paris, T.,,RW |
| Twila Paris' beautifully crafted melody is combined with Lyndel Littleton's skill at setting it for handbells in this 3, 4, or 5 octave setting. The beauty shines through gently syncopated accompaniment, playful staccato technique at just the right place, and shimmering mallets on suspended treble bells. Make the text available to your listeners for greater effect. |
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| Hymns of Joy and Praise Volume 1:
Various,Wagner, Douglas E.,HP |
| Titles in this easy collection include "Amazing Grace", "Children of the Heavenly Father", "I Have Decided to Follow Jesus", "Immortal Invisible", O Master Let Me Walk with Thee", "Shall We Gather at the River", "To God Be the Glory" and "We Gather Together". |
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| I'm Just a Poor Wayfaring Stranger:
,Morris, H.,RR |
| An immediate mood is set as this somber spiritual begins with wind chime and random ringing. The saxophone enters on the melody plaintively and ad libbing. |
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| I Must Tell Jesus:
Hoffman, E.,Lamb, L.,LC |
| A bright, gospel arrangement of the hymn tune 'Orwigsburg', which will be accessible to most handbell ensembles and enjoyed by all who hear it! |
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| It Is Well with My Soul:
Bliss, P.,Moklebust, C.,AP |
| Commissioned in memory of 21 lives lost on board the TWA flight 800 in July of 1996, this beloved Philip Bliss hymn tune, VILLE DU HAVRE, has a score for optional 3 octaves of chimes, violin or flute. On July 21, 1996 an angle cloud appeared above the bereaved community along with 21 smaller clouds and two rainbows. |
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| Jesus Loves Me:
Bradbury, W.,Stephenson, V.,HP |
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| Jubilant Celebration:
Kerr, J. W., ,MO |
| Commissioned for the 1999 Arkansas State Festival for 3,4 or 5 octaves, this original work is well-suited for mass ringing. The melody moves along and uses some slight syncopation. |
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| Lift High the Cross:
Nicholson, S./Raney, J.,Sherman, A.,HP |
| Written especially for the Easter season, this arrangement combines piano and organ in a prelude with optional parts for choir and handbells. The set includes both the piano and organ parts and the reproducible SATB part as well. A separate handbell score is also available. |
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| Lord's My Shepherd, The:
Crimond,Lamb, L.,LC |
| This arrangement of "The Lord's My Shepherd" is based on the hymn tune Crimond. 13 optional handchimes are included. LV is the main and only technique used. |
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| Mighty Fortress is Our God, A:
Luther, M.,Linker, J./McFadden, J.,BE |
| An optional trumpet score is available and adds a touch of triumph to this setting of Martin Luther's classic, "Ein Feste Burg". A grand 14 - measure introduction by bells and organ (and trumpet) spurs the congregation to sing. And, they may sing either the traditional Luther text or a modern translation. In any event, there's sure to be goose bumps along the way! |
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| Moses and the Perfect 10:
Waldrop, Tammy,,RO |
| This addition to the best-selling Ring a-Story Series tells the story of Moses and the 10 Commandments through the eyes of Moses' staff, that is, his walking staff, Rod. Rod (or Rhoda), along with the bell choir, gives a humorous account of Moses' own struggle with keeping God's rules and reminds us that God will help us keep his commands. |
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| Old Time Hallelujah Religion:
Various,Waldrop, T.,AP |
| The famous rhythmic motive associated with "Hallelujah!" from G.F. Handel's Hallelujah! Chorus" is found scattered throughout this fun setting of the traditional spiritual. There's lots of articulations (marts, mallets, echo, etc.) and even the infamous grand pause (you know, the one where somebody always sings ha-le-lu-jah in the rest!) with the instructions "FREEZE FOR 3 BEATS!" |
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| Praise to the Lord the Almighty:
Lobe den Herren,McChesney, K.,HP |
| LOBE DEN HERREN is arranged with energy and majesty for both 2 to 3-octave and 3 to 5-octave sets of handbells, making this a favorable selection for mass ringing at festivals or combining bell ensembles within a single church. |
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| Ring Together Patriotic:
Various,McChesney, K.,JH |
| This series is designed to aid the musical and technical growth of the ringing choir, and acts as a teaching tool in a step-by-step fashion. |
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| Savior Like a Shepherd Lead Us:
Various,Sherman, A.,AP |
| J.S. Bach's "Sheep May Safely Graze," and William Bradbury's "Savior, Like a Shepherd Lead Us" are combined in this pastoral setting. Ringers have many opportunities to learn expressive ringing, and how to control dynamics while distinguishing the melody from the somewhat delicate accompaniment. Mallets on suspended bells provide an effective ending in measure 65. |
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| Seek Ye First:
Lafferty, Karen & Pachelbel, Johann,Wagner, Douglas E.,HP |
| Arranger Doug Wagner combines the popular praise chorus "Seek Ye First" and Johann Pachelbel's famous canon in this easy-to-prepare anthem with a separate score for 3,4 or 5 octaves of bells. |
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| Song of Peace:
Sherman, A., ,RR |
The composer of this original work writes "Song of Peace is a reflection of the way the world has treated peace almost from the beginning of time." The tune DONA NOBIS PACEM is given a rather harsh, angular treatment, but out of the cacophony comes a much more harmonious setting, signifying our eternal hope that peace will come one day for all of humankind.
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| Songs of the Sheperd:
Various,Tucker, M.,HP |
| Medley of 'Resignation and St. Columba" hymn tunes. |
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| Strife is O'er, The:
Victory,McChesney, K.,BE |
| The hymn tune VICTORY is the basis of this arrangement for 3-5 octaves. The character marking is "Triumphantly, quarter = 120." After a big fanfare the music settles into a comfortable rhythm and presents the melody in a straightforward manner. The change to the final BROAD section finds the texture big and bold and drives to a strong finish in measure 80. |
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| Strife is O'er, The:
Palestrina, G.,Wagner, D.,LC |
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| They'll Know We Are Christians By Our Love:
Scholtes, P.,Gesehkie, S.,HP |
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| This Train:
,Cota, P.,HP |
| Much like a train leaving the station and gradually gaining speed, "This Train" starts out simply and increases in tempo and dynamics. A malleted (or plucked) chordal accompaniment in the bass represents the chug-a-chug sound of the train. |
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| Thy Word:
Grant, A./Smith, M.,Geschke, S.,HP |
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| When I Survey the Wondrous Cross:
Mason, L.,Larson, L.,BE |
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| When Morning Gilds the Skies:
Barnby, J.,Kinyon, B.,HP |
| The text "Let all the earth around ring joyous with the sound" is reflected in this joyful piece from Barbara Kinyon. |
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