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| Basic Training for Bells:
Various,MacGorman, Venita & Erin,CG |
| This collection introduces the essential skills needed for ringing handbells and handchimes by presenting rote exercises for the ringers to drill each new skill. Music throughout the book, arranged in both two and three octave versions, includes hymn arrangements, classical transcriptions, and original pieces. The music provides all ringers the opportunity to put each newly learned technique into practice. |
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| Be Thou My Vision:
Traditional Irish Melody,Larson, Lloyd,BE |
| This setting of the traditional Irish melody SLANE begins gently with great expressiveness. The piece focuses on the pure, rung sound of bells and contains no special techniques. Lots of chordal ringing is contrasted by flowing passages. |
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| Brethren We Have Met to Worship:
,McChesney, K.,BE |
| Get those mallets out, bass clef ringers! This setting of the American hymn tune HOLY MANNA opens with a pulsing, eighth-note bass line played entirely with mallets on tabled bells. The melody above is augmented rhythmically for an exciting effect. Later on, the accompaniment becomes march-like while the melody returns in a quicker rhythm. It is 67 measures. |
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| Change Ring Prelude on Divinum Mysterium:
,Gramann, F.,LC |
| This breathtaking bestseller is available in two compatible octave ranges - this version for 3-6 octaves and LC201537L for 2-3 octaves - making it an ideal choice for massed-ringing programs. |
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| Chatter With the Angels:
Unknown,Tucker, S.,AP |
| "Chatter with the Angels" is an absolutely delightful setting of the African-American Spiritual for 2-3 octave handbell choir. It is appropriate for Developing Ringer events in church and school and is a fun-filled choice for festivals. |
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| Christmas Angels Medley:
Various,Edwards, D.,JH |
| "Angels from the Realms of Glory," "Angels We Have Heard on High," and "Hark! The Herald Angels Sing" are the three "angel" carols in this medley. The scoring is full, and keeps all ringers busy with a big sound. |
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| Christmas in About Three Minutes:
Weston, M.,Wagner, D. E.,LC |
| "Christmas in About Three Minutes" is based on 23 carol tunes or song quotations. Religious carols as well as secular holiday songs are included. |
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| Christmas Joy:
Various,Ingram, B.,CG |
| This piece can be played as a suite. The arrangements will keep ringers busy in both two and three octave groups. They will be useful to newly formed choirs as well as choirs needing some easier material to extend a program or needing to ring on short notice (or short handed). These arrangements are fresh and creative while being easy to ring. |
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| Dance of the Morning Stars:
Morris, H., ,CG |
| "Dance of the Morning Stars" is based on the verses of Job 38:6-7, which concludes with "...while the morning stars sang together and all the angels shouted for joy." |
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| Day by Day:
Ahnfelt, O.,Page, A. L.,CG |
| This level 3 piece is for 3,4 or 5 octave handbells with optional 2 octave handchimes. |
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| Five Hymns for Beginning Ringers:
Various,Page, A. L.,AP |
| This collection includes the following titles: "How Firm a Foundation", "God is So Good", "As Longs the Deer for Cooling Streams", "Morning Has Broken" and "Amazing Grace". |
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| Gloria Fanfare:
Akers, M., ,LC |
| This title is based on "Angels We Have Heard on High" and is a level 2+ for 2 or 5 octave handbell choir. |
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| God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen:
,Stephenson, V.,HP |
| peal sets the work up then lets loose with staccato mallet articulation upon eighth-note chords in the bass register. A section of echo technique on whole notes gives one a chance to breath before venturing on to syncopated accompaniment against an optional 2-octave chime melody. |
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| Good Christian Friends Rejoice:
In Dulci Jubilo,McChesney, K.,JH |
| Are you looking for a short, lively Christmas piece for 2-3 octaves of bells of chimes ? Then this 40-measures (with repeats) bouncy rendition of the carol In Dulci Jubilo should fit the bill. The rhythms are easy, but imaginative and keep the ringers attentive, and may be rung or played by plucking, thumb damp, or malleting. |
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| Greensleeves (What Child is This):
Traditional English carol,Moklebust, Cathy,CG |
| This piece uses a 3-5 octave handbell choir combined with a 2-3 octave handchime choir. Chime part may be played on keyboard. |
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| He is Born:
Il Est Ne,McChesney, K.,JH |
| Staccato effects, such as thumb damp, ring touch, pluck, and mallet figure highly in this setting of "Il Est Ne", the old French carol, and give the effect of a hand drum. Attention to bell changes rather than rhythm is the key to a satisfying performance for church or concert. |
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| He Is Born the Divine Christ Child:
,Larson, L.,BE |
| This setting of the traditional French carol is an easy level 3. It's perky with lots of special technique effects. The melody appears in varying registers, and the texture keeps all the ringers involved. |
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| Holy Holy Holy:
Dykes, J.,Helman, M.,LC |
| A fanfare beginning, a syncopated. malleted accompaniment, a flowing section with handchimes on melody, and a slow section that ends big to finish things up all characterize this arrangement on the favorite hymn tune, NICAEA. |
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| How Firm a Foundation:
,Eithun, S.,CG |
| This title is based on the Early American tune "Foundation". Good use of stopped techniques help create a lively arrangement. |
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| It Came Upon the Midnight Clear:
Willis, R. S.,Lamb, L.,AP |
| "It Came Upon the Midnight Clear" is a gentle, flowing arrangement of the beloved Christmas carol for 3-5 octave handbell choir. It is appropriate for any Christmas program during the holiday season, but it is especially useful for a Christmas Eve service. |
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| Jesus Shall Reign:
Hatton, J.,Page, A. L.,AP |
| "Jesus Shall Reign" is an exciting arrangement of the familiar hymn tune, DUKE STREET, for 3-5 octave handbell choir. It is appropriate for general church services as well as Trinity, Christ the King and mission emphasis Sundays. |
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| Jingle Bellorama:
Pierpont, J.,Wissinger, K.,LC |
| This piece is for 2 or 3 octaves handbells or handchimes and sleighbells, level 2. |
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| Joy to the World:
Handel, G.,Stephenson, V.,LC |
| The "Joy" in the title is depicted in several ways in this setting based on the hymn tune "Antioch" by G.F. Handel. A strong bell "peal" opens the numbers and leads into the tune on top of treble chords with martellatos and mallets on the syncopated accompaniment. Shakes and echos appear later in an open-spaced passage, which later build to a grand ending. |
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| Lord Be Glorified:
Kilpatrick, Bob,Helman, Michael,LC |
| The simple praise chorus by Bob Kilpatrick is here set in flowing texture which builds to the end and incorporates the echo technique. |
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| Merry Christmas:
Various,Page, A. L.,AP |
| "A Merry Christmas" is a fun-filled Christmas medley for 3-5 octave handbell choir with optional handchimes, incorporating "Ding Dong, Merrily on High", "Masters in This Hall" and "God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen." It is a delightful choice for school, church and concerts during the Christmas season. |
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| O Come Little Children:
Shulz, J.,Helman, M.,AP |
| "O Come, Little Children" for 2-3 octave handbell choir is a delightful, energetic setting of the familiar Christmas carol that incorporates "Angels We Have Heard on High." It is an excellent choice for beginning ringers to perform during the Christmas season. |
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| O Come O Come Emmanuel:
Traditional,Kinyon, B.,BE |
| Seven optional handchimes in the 2-octave range introduce the melody on this advent plainsong. Underneath are mallets on suspended bells. These combine for an ethereal, anticipatory effect. The LV technique smooths the following, flowing section. A quiet ending leaves one to ponder this season. |
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| Oh Come All Ye Faithful:
Wade, J.,Moklebust, C.,CG |
| Brass ensemble is 2 trumpets, Trombone 1 or French horn, Trombone 2, Optional tuba, timpani. |
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| Pastoral Christmas, A:
Various,Wagner, D.,LC |
| Get ready for "the warm fuzzies" (sheep that is) in this tender selection based on "Sheep May Safely Graze" (J.S. Bach), "Away in a Manger" (Kirkpatrick), and "Infant Holy, Infant Lowly" (Polish carol). All these tunes are featured in 54 measures. The work's fabric is open, flowing, and steady in tempo with only two bell changes. A nice selection to challenge a choir toward level III repertoire. |
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| Processional and Bell Chime:
Tucker, M., ,CG |
| Finger cymbals and the tambourine are the percussion instruments. |
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| Shepherds Why This Jubilee:
Various,Afdahl, Lee J.,AP |
| "Shepherds, Why This Jubilee!" is an exciting medley of Christmas carols including "Angels We Have Heard on High", "In the Bleak Midwinter" and "Hark! The Herald Angels Sing" for 3-5 octave handbell choir with optional handchimes. It is a must for special programs and regular worship services during the Christmas season. |
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| Shining Bright:
Various,Lamb, L.,CG |
| Medley of "Give Me Oil in My Lamp & This Little Light of Mine". |
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| Spacious Firmament, The:
Haydn, F.,Ingram, B.,CP |
"The Heavens are telling the Glory of God!" is a powerful text from Franz Joseph Haydn's Creation. Only 52 measures in length, and playable by 2, 3, 4, or 5 octaves this arrangement would make a nice opener for a festival of mass choirs, a concert, or any joyful moment of worship. Fully scored to keep all ringers involved.
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| Stand Up and Bless the Lord:
St. Michael/Genevan Psalter ,Page, A. L.,AP |
| "Stand Up and Bless the Lord" is an exciting and majestic arrangement of the familiar hymn for 2-3 octave handbell or handchime choir. It is appropriate for general worship services and Young Ringers festivals. |
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| Sweet Hour of Prayer:
,McChesney, K.,RW |
| Eleven optional handchimes in the upper, 3-octave range add a touch of reverence to this setting of the favorite old hymn. Flowing and soothing rhythms accompany the gentle melody, but, like many a prayer, the music grows more fervent and strong calling for adamant chords in quarter-note rhythms. The final section combines these two thoughts. |
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| Trust and Obey:
Towner, D.,Helman, M.,LC |
| Optional chimes and echo and LV technique add a sense of serenity to this straight-forward setting of the old hymn by Daniel B. Towner (1887). Performance notes are given to accommodate 3,4 and 5 octaves of bells. |
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| Victory in Jesus:
Bartlett, E.,Ingram, B.,RO |
| The text, "Victory in Jesus, my Savior forever!" is clearly expressed in this triumphant setting of Eugene Bartlett's hymn. March rhythms, supporting the dotted-rhythms of the melody, are both rung and played with mallets or plucked. After a key change a slower section builds in intensity and accelerates back to the original tempo. |
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| When We All Get To Heaven:
Various,Waldrop, T.,AP |
| "When We All Get to Heaven" is a lively, fun-filled setting of the familiar gospel hymn for 3-5 octave handbell choir. It incorporates the hymn "On Jordan's Stormy Banks I Stand" and offers a delightful choice for church and festival. |
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