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| Acclamation in G Minor:
Thompson, Karen,,AG |
| This original piece in the tradition of "Festive Peal" (AG35303) is your festival solution! With compatible arrangements for choirs containing two to six octaves of bells without bell changes, your ringers can play this piece without tables or from memory for greater impact in your next concert or service. |
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| Allegro Con Moto:
Krug, Jason,,GI |
| Selected by the Handbell Musicians of America as a music example that showcases the best in the handbell art form, Allegro con moto (fast, with motion) is lively, upbeat, and full of rhythmic drive and melodic energy. |
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| All Is Well:
Smith, Michael & Kirkpatrick, Wayne,Raney, Joel,HP |
| Joel Raney’s setting of Michael W. Smith’s mega-hit Christmas song was commissioned by The Agape Ringers in loving memory of Debbie Perisho, who was with the ensemble for 13 years before losing her battle to cancer. This powerful setting beautifully expresses the message that in both life and death, all is well. |
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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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| Antiphonal Noel:
Raney, Joel,,HP |
| Here is a piece that can be used as a choral introit or a processional during the Christmas season. It also functions as a seamless introduction to the congregational singing of “The First Noel.” |
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| Appassionata:
Joy, Michael W.,,BE |
| Your musicians will get the chance to focus on their musicality with this beautiful original composition. Alternating between passages both prayerful and haunting, this work is sure to elicit a deep emotional response from audience and ringer alike. |
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| Behold Our God:
Various,Edwards, Dan,RP |
| Talented arranger Dan Edwards brings us this very thoughtful setting of a great worship song. With a beautiful soaring melody and some descriptive techniques, this will be well received, even if a church does not know the lyrics (which are included in the score). |
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| Breath of Heaven:
Grant, Amy & Eaton, Chris,Eithun, Sandra,HP |
| Amy Grant’s poignant and haunting contemporary Christmas classic has been set for 3-7 octaves of handbells and optional handchimes. The opening suspended mallets create an ethereal backdrop for this well-known text which shares the inner voice of Mary as she journeys to Bethlehem to give birth to the Christ child. |
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| Celebrate With Ringing:
Mazzatenta, Michael,,AG |
| Award winning composer Michael Mazzatenta gives us an exciting original handbell piece with touches of jazz and syncopation. |
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| Christmas Angels:
Various,Tervo, Brian,LC |
| The Christmas angels announce the joy of Christ’s birth in this medley of beloved carols! Carols included in this medley are "Hark the Herald Angels Sing, Angels from the Realms of Glory, and Angels We Have Heard on High." |
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| Clarion Call:
Joy, Michael W.,,CG |
| Clarion Call is a big, bold piece suitable for concerts, festivals, and worship services. |
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| Coventry Carol:
Traditional,Stitt, Julie,AG |
| Four dramatic g minor chords set the stage for this wonderful arrangement of the historic Coventry Carol. Julie Stitt orchestrates the piece using the tone colors of the bells, the chimes, and the optional instrument. |
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| Ding Dong Merrily on High:
Traditional,Roth, Karen,JH |
| This bright, exciting arrangement of the Christmas classic is sure to bring a little extra energy to any holiday concert! |
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| Ding Dong Merrily On High:
Traditional,Raney, Joel,HP |
| For SATB choir with an optional part for children’s choir, this new Christmas offering from Joel Raney provides all of the sparkle and joy of the season with loads of options. |
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| Echoes of Westminster:
Behnke, John,,CO |
| This lovely piece incorporates the well-known clock chimes of the Westminster bells. Use this in marking the passage of time, whether at the end of the Church Year, for anniversaries, the New Year, or simply at the beginning of worship. |
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| Fanfare Jubilee:
Krug, Jason,,RR |
| Talk about a great festival piece... this original was commissioned for a festival and is perfect for that use! Driving rhythmic energy contrasting with a slower melodic section will make it a favorite to showcase any choir. |
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| Festive Toccata on Old Hundredth:
Traditional,Moklebust, Cathy,CG |
| This energetic and joyous arrangement of the tunes OLD HUNDREDTH and ST. FLAVIAN was commissioned by The Bruton Parish of Williamsburg, Virginia, to commemorate the 300th anniversary of their historic church building, and to honor their music director and organist. |
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| First Noel:
Various,Austin, Brenda E.,BE |
| Newcomer Brenda Austin gives us this delightful arrangement that delicately knits together Pachelbel’s famous Canon with "The First Noel". This intriguing spin on two familiar tunes is sure to delight ringers and listeners alike. |
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| Gabriel's Oboe:
Morricone, Ennio,McChesney, Kevin,JH |
| Originally from the motion picture The Mission, this tune is often voted one of the loveliest melodies in existence and has since become a standard of instrumental repertoire. |
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| Gloria Hodie:
Various,McChesney, Kevin & Turner, Julie,JH |
| Rockin' out on old traditional carols? You bet! The carols in question – 'Twas in the Moon of Wintertime and On This Day Earth Shall Ring - are driven forward by a pulsing beat in the bass bells, with contrasting slower sections and optional handchimes providing even more listening interest. The total result is another winner from the team of Julie Turner and Kevin McChesney, sure to challenge your ringers and amaze your audience. |
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| Hallelujah:
Cohen, Leonard,Raney, Joel,HP |
| This Leonard Cohen song has been covered by a number of recording artists and even made an appearance in the movie "Shrek". Known around the globe, it has become a standard inspirational song, leading Joel Raney to set it for 3-5 octave handbells and optional Handchimes and Synth. |
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| I Was There to Hear Your Borning Cry:
Ylvisaker, John,Moklebust, Cathy,HP |
| Arranger Cathy Moklebust has relied heavily on John Ylvisaker’s text, using various styles and techniques to illustrate each segment, the passage of time, and God’s presence in every stage of life, from birth to death. |
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| Jesus Loves Me:
Bradbury, William,Glasgow, Michael J.,RR |
| Michael Glasgow brings a lush and beautifully elegant treatment to “Jesus Loves Me.” This unique setting is introspective, reflective and prayerful. 2-3 octave and 3-6 octave versions of the arrangement are provided in the same score, and may be played either separately or together, with optional piano or chamber orchestra. |
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| Joyful Joyful:
Beethoven, Ludwig van,Dobrinski, Cynthia,HP |
| In this jubilant setting of HYMN TO JOY, Cynthia Dobrinski incorporates a nice variety of handbell techniques to make the tune come to life. With straight ringing along with mallets, martellato, and effective shakes, the ringers and listeners alike are given a satisfying musical experience. |
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| Let All Mortal Flesh Keep Silence:
Traditional French carol,Behnke, John A.,AG |
| The melody of the haunting tune PICARDY is used for this wonderful Advent or General prelude. The “Alleluia” motif begins the piece and ties together two very contrasting settings of the melody. |
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| Lion Sleeps Tonight, The:
Various,Waldrop, Tammy,RR |
| Sung by various artists since the 1950’s, this perennial favorite may be played by handbells alone, as a sing-a-long, or with additional handbell ringers playing along on the chorus to create a “handbell surround sound”! |
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| Make Me a Channel of Your Peace:
Temple, Sebastian,Honore, Jeffrey,HP |
| This simple setting was designed for the beginning group to sound full and accomplished through a conscious effort to keep all the ringers busy (and happy), and peaceful. As a bonus, this can be used as an accompaniment to the singing of the hymn. |
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| Mary Did You Know:
Lowry, Mark & Greene, Buddy,Page, Anna Laura,AP |
| This tender arrangement of Mark Lowry and Buddy Greene's popular Christmas song weaves handbells, handchimes, and lyrical scoring into a beautiful musical tapestry. |
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| Now All the Vault of Heaven Resounds:
Traditional,Moklebust, Cathy,CO |
| "Now All the Vault of Heaven" is an arrangement by Cathy Moklebust of the festive tune LASST UNS ERFREUEN for 3-6 octave handbells and 3-5 octave handchimes. This German tune is paired with numerous texts. |
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| Now the Green Blade Riseth:
,McChesney, Kevin,HP |
| "Sing We Now of Christmas" is the alternate title to this tune. However, the energetic nature of this entire work suggests the vigorous growth of Spring, when the grass turns green. This energy is set up with a driving bass clef-rhythm pattern played by mallets on tabled bells. |
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| O Come O Come Emmanuel:
Traditional,Childers, Brian,GI |
| Here is an inspiring arrangment for handbell and piano. The handbell score is quite easy to perform yet sounds very full and intricate. |
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| Of the Father's Love:
Various,Raney, Joel,HP |
| Designed to support the lighting of the Advent candles, this includes a choral opening followed by a call and response litany with piano underscore, then a text to be read with the lighting of the candle. Reproducible parts for the congregation and 4 optional handbells are included. |
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| On Christmas Day In the Morning:
Traditional English Carol,Waldrop, Tammy,HP |
| The writer of the English carol, “I Saw Three Ships,” paints a vivid picture of Christmas morning; gleaming vessels in full sail, colorful flags snapping in the crisp air, bells ringing out from churches, great and small. It was this image that inspired arranger Tammy Waldrop to use jaunty rhythms, pealing bell lines and a touch of Celtic style to propel her setting of this seasonal favorite. |
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| Prayer:
Sibelius, Jean,Whitehill, Erik,AG |
| This arrangement is a beautiful musical prayer that incorporates the famous hymn "Be Still My Soul". The use of LV, echoes, and lyrical lines characterize this lovely and thought-provoking expression of faith. |
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| Psalm of Celebration:
McChesney, Kevin,,JH |
| "Psalm of Celebration" is a sure-fire winner for concert, worship, and festivals! The well-crafted dialogue between handbells and brass or organ is rewarding to hear and to play. |
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| Soon and Very Soon:
Crouch, A.,Morris, H.,HP |
| The easy rock feel of this gospel favorite is preserved in this exciting arrangement from Hart Morris. |
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| Three Christmas Chants:
Various,Edwards, Dan,GI |
| Let All Moral Flesh Keep Silent, O Come, O Come, Emmanuel, and Of the Father’s Love Begotten are presented in one edition. They may be performed separately or combined into a suite. |
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| Toccata on King's Weston:
Williams, Ralph Vaughan,Compton, Matthew,HP |
| Arranger Matthew Compton has provided us with another high energy arrangement. True to a Toccata, this arrangement based on the “King’s Weston” tune flies along with fiery rhythms and continuous intensity from beginning to end. |
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| Veni:
Various,Krug, Jason,LC |
| The sinuous, meditative nature of this piece makes it perfect for any Advent service or Christmas concert. |
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| Wade In the Water:
Traditional Spiritual,Tucker, Benjamin,AP |
| Combining this well-known spiritual with a fast, yet "bluesy" feel creates a fun and exciting experience for players and listeners alike. |
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| What Child Is This:
Traditional English melody,Austin, Brenda E.,BE |
| A haunting singing bell chord begins this emotional rendition of the traditional English melody GREENSLEEVES. A creative and original choice for your Advent season. |
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| When I Survey the Wondrous Cross:
Mason, Lowell,Larson, Lloyd,HP |
| This Lenten hymn reflection combines piano with 3-5 octave handbells in a powerful back-and-forth dialogue between the two instruments. |
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