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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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| Agnus Dei:
Smith, Michael W.,Raney, Joel,HP |
| This well-known contemporary song is arranged for handbells, with optional handchimes, synth and percussion, all in a powerful inspirational reflection. |
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| Anthems of Love:
Boersma, Susan,Forrest, Dan,BE |
Hopeful and uplifting, “Anthems of Love” provides a glorious capstone to any concert or worship service. Haunting harmonies and a flowing melody prevail, leading the listener through moments of darkness before emerging once more into resplendent light and life. The accompaniment CD includes 2 tracks, one with piano, orchestra, handbells (for practice or performance for a vocal choir) and a track with voices, orchestra, piano, and handbells (a listening track).
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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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| Be Still My Soul:
Sibelius, Jean,Austin, Brenda E.,RW |
| Arranger Brenda Austin creates an atmospheric and sensitive arrangement of this classic hymn. Full sounding with lovely harmonies and rich textures, this is handbells at their best. |
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| Be Still My Soul :
Sibelius, Jean,Ingram, Bill,CP |
| The well known Sibelius melody, FINDLANDIA, has been used with several hymns. Perhaps the best known of these “Be Still My Soul.” This satisfying arrangement by Bill Ingram will work equally well on handbells or handchimes. |
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| Blest Be the Tie That Binds:
Traditional,Elston, Beth,LC |
| Any Communion service or celebration of Christian unity will benefit from Beth Elston's wonderful arrangement of this nineteenth-century hymn tune. |
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| Bound for Glory:
Edwards, Dan R.,,RR |
| Full of fun techniques, this energetic original tune by Dan Edwards is a sure winner! |
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| Chatter With the Angels:
Traditional Spiritual,Arnold, Mark S.,CG |
| "Chatter With the Angels" is a lively new setting of the traditional spiritual, featuring mallet clicks, marts, and a short "swing" section. |
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| Children Go Where I Send Thee:
Traditional Spiritual,Tucker, Benjamin A.,AP |
| This spiritual is cleverly written in twelve-bar blues form and uses the techniques of malleting bells as well as echo and ring-touch to give the piece spice!
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| Eleanor Rigby:
Lennon, John & McCartney, Paul,Mallory, Ron,JH |
| The popularity of the Beatles has never waned, and this selection from our Handbells ROCK! series shows why. |
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| Faith:
McKlveen, Paul,,JH |
| This original work by Paul McKlveen starts simply with an open, airy texture then progresses to a middle section dotted with special techniques. |
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| Fanfare Flourish:
Mallory, Ron,,JH |
| Although easy to play, this original from Ron Mallory makes a great opener for just about any setting. There are no stopped sounds or bell changes, allowing bells to be played away from tables if desired. |
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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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| For the Beauty of the Earth:
Traditional,Childers, Brian,FM |
| Brian has crafted a beautifully lyrical and sensitive arrangement of this wonderful hymn. Addition of percussion is the icing on this musical cake. This luscious arrangement will be fulfilling to ring and inspirational to listeners. |
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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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| Gospel Hymn Ring:
Various,Waldrop, Tammy,AP |
This rousing medley was written to give the effect of a Sunday night gospel hymn sing, complete with a few country or bluegrass pickers in the group!
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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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| His Eye Is on the Sparrow:
Gabriel, Charles H.,Raney, Joel,HP |
| This nostalgic sacred song is filled with charm and the delightful sounds of the sparrow. The optional parts for handchimes, flute, synth and percussion add a great deal to the presentation. |
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| Hosanna:
Gregor, Christian,Biser, Larry,GI |
| Christian Gregor’s antiphonal hymn tune HOSANNA, arranged for handbells and organ by Larry Biser, is a special treat for Palm Sunday. |
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| Just As I Am:
Traditional,Moklebust, Cathy,LC |
| Cathy Moklebust's tender rendering of WOODWORTH is a beautiful selection for worship and festivals. (From the collection "Prayers and Meditations"--20/1710L) |
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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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| My Father's World:
Traditional,Eithun, Sandra,RO |
| Combining the Singing Bell technique with malleted treble notes, Sandra Eithun establishes a beautiful, ethereal beginning to this lovely piece that musically describes God’s creation. It will be useful in just about any worship service. |
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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:
,Dobrinski, C.,HP |
| Miss Dobrinski's arrangement of the "Veni, Veni Emmanuel" is for 3-5 octaves and appropriate for the advent season or concert. Most effective with 5 octaves because of the chords in the bass clef. |
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| O God Beneath Your Guiding Hand:
Payn, W., ,NM |
| Dedicated to all who have experienced exile! Use of the full 5 octaves give this piece the depth it demands. |
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| Old Rugged Cross:
Bennard, George,Larson, Lloyd,BE |
| Simultaneously traditional and modern, Lloyd Larson’s arrangement of this beloved hymn is sure to become a favorite of your congregation. |
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| Pirates of the Caribbean:
Badelt, Klaus,McChesney, Kevin,JH |
| "Shiver Me Timbers!" It's an arrangement of the movie music from Disney's blockbuster hit, "Pirates of the Caribbean"! |
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| Prayer for the Innocents:
Helman, Michael,,LC |
| In response to the tragic shootings in Orlando on June 12, 2016, and for all who have lost loved ones due to hate, intolerance, and violence, Michael Helman composed this emotional original work. Appropriate for worship, festivals, concerts, or times of remembrance. |
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| Recollection:
Waugh, Timothy,,CG |
| Selected for the 17th International Handbell Symposium 2016 in Vancouver, Canada, Recollection is a soothing, lyrical composition with flexible instrumental options. Recollection is excellent for teaching musicality and expressive musicianship. |
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| Reflections of Peace:
Various,Krug, Jason,LC |
| Meditative and reflective, this magnificent piece weaves together three tunes about peace (Ville Du Havre, Peace Like a River, and Dona Nobis Pacem). |
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| Reflections on Kelvingrove:
Traditional,Krug, Jason,RR |
| Jason Krug gives us his own stirring take on this traditional hymn, and even those unfamiliar with the original tune will be moved to worship. |
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| Sesame Street Theme:
Raposo, Joe,Glasgow, Michael,CP |
| Bring “sunny days” to your concerts and festivals with this fun arrangement of the timeless song from “Sesame Street.” First appearing on television in 1969, this beloved children’s educational program has an engaging theme known intergenerationally. Add the optional drums and/or Boomwhackers, and invite Elmo and Big Bird! |
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| Shepherd's Love:
Various,Buckwalter, Karen Lakey,BE |
| This prayerful setting of two well-loved hymn tunes (St. Columba and Jesus Loves Me) is a beautiful pairing of handbells and piano. |
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| Sussex Carol:
English Carol,Krug, Jason,GI |
| Jason Krug artfully crafted this traditional English carol with playful syncopation creating a sense of anticipation and joy. |
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| Tears:
Rachmaninoff, Sergei,McMichael, Catherine,CM |
| This adaptation for 5-7 octaves of bells and chimes is the third movement of Rachmaninoff’s Suite #1 for two pianos, Fantasy, Op. 5, written when he was a 20 year old student at the Moscow Conservatory. Adapting this achingly beautiful lament for bells highlights the resonance, melodic layering, fabulous harmonic structure and bell-tone lines that Rachmaninoff is noted for. |
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| There Shall Be Showers of Blessings:
McGranahan, James,Edwards, Dan R.,SF |
| Celebrate the "Showers of Blessings" with this joyful piece that invokes the bygone era of the Southern gospel. This spritely arrangement will put a smile on every listener's face, and the active bass accompaniment, which is malleted throughout, will be a favorite of any bass bell ringer. |
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| There's Something About That Name:
Gaither, Gloria & William J.,Axelson, Gloria,RO |
| Gloria Axelson brings us this beautiful setting of one of the Gaither's most beloved hymns. It is suitable for almost any worship service and is accessible for many choirs. |
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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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| 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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| We Three Kings:
Hopkins, John Henry Jr.,Fauble, S. E.,AP |
| Alfred Sacred welcomes S.E. Fauble to our catalog with this exciting new arrangement. His treatment of this carol is authentic and engaging. |
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| Who'll Be a Witness for My Lord:
Spiritual,Atteberry, John,BE |
| Driving, syncopated martellatos underscore this rhythmic arrangement of the African-American spiritual. Bluesy harmonies abound, and the constantly-changing textures keep the piece interesting. |
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