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| Carol of the Bells:
Leontovich, Mykola,Boyce, Kerry,HP |
| Arranger Kerry Boyce captures the joy of Christmas with this delightful setting for 2 octave bell choirs. This title is based on the Ukrainian bell carol. |
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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 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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| 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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| Fanfare Celebration:
Mazzatenta, M.,,AG |
| This piece was the winning composition in the 2003 AGEHR Area III contest in honor of the 50th Anniversary of the AGEHR. These octavos stand alone or may be played together (as in a festival setting). |
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| Fantasy on Kingsfold:
Hymn Tune,Wagner, H. Dean,HP |
| "O Sing a Song of Bethlehem," "To Mock Your Reign, O Dearest Lord" and "Come, Let Us Use the Grace Divine" are three hymn texts set to this lovely English tune which is in the minor mode. |
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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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| 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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| Great is Thy Faithfulness:
Runyan, W.,Thompson, M. L.,HP |
| This setting from Martha Lynn Thompson is for 3-5 octaves of handbells plus 9 optional handchimes (C4-C5). |
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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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| In the Bleak Midwinter:
Holst, G.,Printz, B.,HP |
| The elegant simplicity of Gustav Holst's lovely tune shines through in this Two-Part Mixed arrangement of the beloved Christina Rossetti poem. |
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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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| 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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| News of Great Joy:
,Sherman, A.,HP |
| This title is based on Sussex Carol. |
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| Now is Born the Divine Christ Child:
,McChesney, K.,LC |
| Are you looking for that "extra" Christmas number that easy to learn, is fully-scored, and equally playable at church, concert, or in the mall? This one may fit your bill. Easy rhythms and full textures keep ringers interested. The final section has some eighth-note, chordal runs which may require additional practice. A good resource arrangement. |
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| O Come All Ye Faithful:
Wade, J.,McChesney, K.,HP |
| The arrangement of this title is based on "Adeste Fideles". |
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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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| 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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| On a Still Silent Night:
Various,Akers, Michael E.,LC |
| This title is a medley of "Silent Night" and "Still Still Still". |
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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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| Percussive Praise:
McChesney, K.,,CG |
| This vibrant piece is played entirely with mallets. Appropriate for secular or sacred settings. Boomwhackers can be used with this title. |
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| Praise the Lamb Who Reigns in Glory:
Dobrinski, C.,,HP |
| "Praise the Lamb who Reigns in Glory" was commissioned for the glory of God and in honor of the congregation of the historic Lexington Presbyterian Church, Lexington, Virginia, for the February 9, 2003 rededication of their sanctuary, which was the rebuilt after a devastating fire. |
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| Ring Joy:
Mitchell, K., ,JH |
| Triangle, rhythm sticks, and drum percussion instruments help keep the beat in this 3/4 metered original work, complete with the counts written right into the score for easy tracking of the music. Ever the educator, composer Kirtsy Mitchell writes to help beginning ringers advance their skill through satisfying music, and music reading challenges. |
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| Ring Together Christmas:
Various,McChesney, Kevein,JH |
| This installment of Kevin McChesney's best-selling series features 5 Christmas carols designed to aid the musical and technical growth of the beginning choir. All selections have 2 pages with no page turns and can usually be prepared in a couple of rehearsals. |
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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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| Shout To the Lord:
Zschech, Darlene,Sherman, Arnold B.,HP |
| The separate bell score may be substituted for the keyboard part or play along with it. Lots of eighth-note accompaniment patterns call for smooth ringing. 70 measures. |
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| Silent Night:
Gruber, F.,Eithun, S.,RR |
| This setting of the classic Christmas carol includes optional keyboard, handchimes and a narrator. |
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| Song of the Manger:
Various,Sherman, A.,HP |
| This title is a medley of "Away in the Manger" & "Infant Holy, Infant Lowly". |
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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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| 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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| Thine Is the Glory:
Handel, George F.,Tucker, Margaret R.,CG |
This arrangement of the familiar, triumphant hymn features bells, as well as optional organ, brass, choir and congregation.
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| We Three Kings:
Hopkins, Jr., J.,Dobrinski, C.,HP |
| Mallets and plucking are featured techniques of this Christmas selection. The music has a quiet beginning and ending and each stanza is arranged differently. |
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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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