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| All Creatures of Our God and King:
Kirchengesange,Eithun, S.,RR |
| Bouncy, syncopated rhythms executed by mallets on tabled bells form the support fabric for the hymn melody taken from Geistliche Kirchengesange. |
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| American Medley, An:
Various,Page, Ann Laura,AP |
| This spirited arrangement combines "America the Beautiful", "God of Our Fathers", and "My Country 'Tis of Thee". There are many dynamic and tempo changes as the personality of the hymns evolves. Make the most of the contrasts and ring musically. |
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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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| Battle Hymn of the Republic:
,Dobrinski, C.,HP |
| Harmony, tempo, key changes and ringing techniques add excitement to this bold fanfare. Bells alone may perform this piece, or add the optional organ and/or brass ensemble and timpani. |
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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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| Celebration:
Sherman, A., ,RR |
| Layers of melody, repeated rhythmic motifs, and a 6/8 meter in two, characterize this original composition written for the Greater Dallas Handbell Association Winter Festivals. Fully scored with predominately chordal ringing, the music is infused with interesting harmonies and a smattering of well-placed techniques and achieves the feel of its title. 94 measures in length. |
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| Come Thankful People:
Various,Waugh, T.,JH |
| An extended introduction builds interest through a repetitious accompaniment figure and bits of melodic material spread throughout in the bass. A full section is next with lost of full chords and a running, malleted bass line. |
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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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| 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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| 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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| Hornpipe:
Linker, J./McFadden, J., ,RR |
| The dedication line - "Homage to Henry Purcell" - should give you the characteristic style of this original work, with an available separate score for finger cymbals, hand drum, tambourine, triangle, and timpani. Lots of precise 16th note rhythms propel the music forward and are marked with an assortment of articulations. |
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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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| 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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| 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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| My Jesus I Love Thee:
Gordon, A.,Sherman, A.,RR |
| The arranger of this gospel hymn tune writes: The secret to a sensitive, musical interpretation of "My Jesus, I Love Thee" is the phrasing. A slight rise and fall to all melodic fragments marked with a slur will give the music a much-needed sense of energy and forward motion. Arranged for 2-3 octaves and 4-5 octaves of handbells. |
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| Osse Shalom:
Hirsh, N.,Nelson, S.,AG |
| This setting for 3-5 octaves and optional Bb2, handchimes (2 octaves) and clarinet or violin is based on Nurit Hirsh's original work. The Jewish flavor is enhanced through use of mallets on tabled bells in the accompaniment,. The middle section is calm and peaceful, but soon returns to the opening material. Separate parts are available for the instrumental parts. |
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| Praise and Prayer:
Various,Lamb, L.,RW |
| "Praise Him, Praise Him, Pass Me Not O Gentle Saviour, Blessed Assurance Jesus is Mine" are the hymn tunes included in this selection which features the hymn texts of Fanny Crosby. The work may be played in its entirety (227 measures), however the tune settings are joined by optional transitions and endings making it possible to play the hymns individually or in any combination desired. |
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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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| Prayer for Peace:
Helman, M., ,AG |
| This piece "is dedicated to those who lost their lives in the terrorist attacks in New York City, Washington DC, and Pennsylvania on 9/11/01." |
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| Ring Together Patriotic:
Various,McChesney, Kevin,JH |
Ringers will enjoy showing their patriotism with this installment of the Ring Together Series.
Selections include: "The Star-Spangled Banner", "Battle Hymn of the Republic", "America the Beautiful", "National Hymn", and "My Country 'Tis of Thee". |
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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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| Shine Jesus Shine:
Kendrick, Graham,McKechnie, Linda,HP |
| This newer congregational song is arranged for bells and optional flute or violin. Reflective tempos, changing harmonies, and even an optional passage (Ossia) all serve to enhance the music. The verses and chorus are marked for reference. Mallets are the predominant technique called for, although others are scattered through the score. |
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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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| Te Deum:
Various,Wagner, H. D.,RR |
| Written for an opening concert of an AGEHR event this setting is based on "Te Deum, Leoni, and Morning Song". The work opens in a free manner "like a chant" then pauses before a driving "Allegro" sections in 6/8 and 6/4 meter. A later section writes in melody and harmony parts for chimes in the 3-4 octave range. |
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| They'll Know We Are Christians By Our Love:
Scholtes, P.,Gesehkie, S.,HP |
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| They Shall Soar Like Eagles:
Manzo, L.,Sherman, A.,FB |
| "They shall soar like eagles, rise up and soar like eagles, they that wait upon the Lord", so goes part of the text of Laura Manzoi's original choral anthem upon which this bell setting is based. Arranger, Arnold Sherman, is faithful to the mood and flow of the original while adding those bell techniques and effects that fit the bell instrument so well. Make the text available for your hearers for further enjoyment of a lovely work. |
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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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| Toccata for a Joyous Day:
McKlveen, P., ,JH |
| An introductory section of pulsing rhythm, in peal-like fashion, propels this original composition toward a more spicy, staccato passage and then to a rela, serene section of LV accompaniment and optional chime melody. These contrasting textures alternate throughout the ninty-nine measure work. |
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| Variations on Hyfrydol:
Various,Helman, M.,LC |
| A truly versatile setting of the favorite hymn tune for 3, 4, 5, or 6 octaves AND 16 handchimes in the 3 octave range. Variation textures are chordal, flowing with chime melody, syncopated, staccato with mallets, harp-like with arpeggios, and full, strong, and chromatic to finish. 173 measures in length. |
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