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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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| Adventure Begins:
Mallory, Ron,,JH |
Also titled "A Journey of Faith", this Ron Mallory original pulses rhythmically with malleted bells and percussion, creating a big, full sound that is as engaging to perform as it is to hear.
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| All the Bells on Earth Shall Ring:
Traditional,Scholes, Linda,BE |
A bold opening fanfare gives way to a gently-rocking accompaniment and the introduction of the tune “I Saw Three Ships.” A gentler verse with the theme played on handchimes sees the melody passed between treble and bass. The frequent key changes and varying styles keep the piece exciting, and keep ringers on their toes!
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| All Through the Silent Night:
Various,Raney, Joel,HP |
| This enticing setting for handbells, optional handchimes, & piano combines “Silent Night” and “All Through the Night”, creating a beautiful Christmas delight.
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| An Expression of Joy:
Behnke, John,,AG |
| Commissioned for the twenty-fifth anniversary of the Milwaukee Area Handbell Festival, this joy-filled, original ABA work for three, four, or five octaves of handbells has an infectious melody and makes great use of mart lifts, echoes, and mallets. |
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| Angel Songs:
Various,Larson, Lloyd,BE |
| Delight your congregation this Christmas season with this exuberant medley of two beloved carols from the pen of Lloyd Larson. |
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| Angels We Have Heard on High:
Traditional French Carol,Gramann, Fred,HP |
| This charming arrangement of the beloved classic is sure to be a favorite with ringers and congregations. |
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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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| Avengers, The:
Silvestri, Alan,Mallory, Ron,PA |
| The Marvel Cinematic Universe has delighted moviegoers for more than a decade, and Alan Silvestri's score for the first Avengers team-up movie set a new musical standard for superhero film music. This arrangement for 3-6 octaves uses multiple handbell techniques and optional percussion to capture the adventurous spirit of the original. |
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| Bridge Over Troubled Water:
Simon, Paul,Lamb, Linda R.,RR |
| Linda Lamb has taken the Simon & Garfunkel classic and crafted an absolutely beautiful arrangement for handbells and optional handchimes. This timeless tune crosses many genres and is sure to wow audiences in just about any setting. |
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| Carol of the Bells:
Leontovych, Mykola,Guebert, Alex,HP |
| A new twist on the beloved Christmas carol, this arrangement is fierce and holds nothing back, yet it is accessible and not overly complicated to pull off. |
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| Carols of Christmas:
Various,Scholes, Linda,RR |
| This wonderful Christmas arrangement from Linda Scholes sparkles with joy as it moves through five beloved Christmas carols. A melody line with words is included and it can be used with group singing or unison choir. |
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| Christ Is Born Today:
Various,Helman, Michael,BE |
| Michael Helman’s masterful medley of five popular Christmas carols is sure to delight and intrigue ringers and listeners alike. Varying styles, textures, and techniques keep each tune interesting. |
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| Come See the Child:
Various,Buckwalter, Karen Lakey,BE |
| This gorgeous setting of GREENSLEEVES and AWAY IN A MANGER is a perfect choice for any service during Advent, and especially Christmas Eve. With options to perform with bells and piano, or with bells alone, the setting is quite versatile. |
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| Glad Adoration:
Traditional,Guebert, Christian,LC |
| Starting and ending with an eighth note peal, this arrangement of LOBE DEN HERREN is alive with energy and interesting harmonies. |
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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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| Gloucestershire Wassail:
Traditional English carol,Hurlbutt, Patricia,BE |
| Patricia Hurlbutt’s arrangement of this lesser-known English carol is a true delight to both ring and hear! |
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| Gratitude:
Guebert, Alex,,RW |
| Alex Guebert brings us achingly beautiful music filled with sophistication and a heartfelt sense of beauty in a piece that is technically very straightforward and mastered quickly. |
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| Hanging of the Greens:
Various,Lamb, Linda R.,BE |
| Linda Lamb’s heartfelt medley is a fun choice for intermediate ensembles looking for some music perfectly capturing the joy and anticipation of decorating for the holidays. |
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| He Is Born How Great Our Joy:
Various,Austin, Brenda E.,BE |
| Brenda Austin has deftly combined the tunes "How Great Our Joy"; "He Is Born, the Holy Child"; and "Joy to the World" in this festive medley celebrating the birth of the Christ child. |
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| I Heard the Bells on Christmas Day:
Marks, Johnny,Krug, Jason W.,HP |
A joyous bell peal leads to the first iteration of the theme before moving into a more flowing verse accompanied by a delicate, malleted obbligato on the high treble bells.
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| I Wonder As I Wander:
Traditional Appalachian Carol,Austin, Brenda E.,BE |
| A sequence of mysterious opening chords give way to a melancholy setting of this beautiful Appalachian carol. A middle iteration of the melody accompanied by malleted bass chords and shifting time signatures provides textural and aural interest before a return to the opening feeling once more. |
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| Majestic in Holiness:
Mallory, Ron,,BE |
| This original tune by Ron Mallory is based on Exodus 15:11 and features energetic and rhythmic drive throughout. The melody passes between all sections of the ensemble, and the varied techniques will keep ringers on their toes! |
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| Meditation on Beautiful Savior:
Silesian Folk Tune,Moklebust, Cathy,CG |
| Our all-time best selling handbell piece is now available in an edition for 2 octave choirs! This very moving treatment of the hymntune, SCHÖNSTER, HERR JESU, has become a classic in handbell literature. |
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| Milele:
Krug, Jason,,RR |
| “Milele” means “forever” in Swahili, and the haunting melody and African rhythms make this original by Jason Krug a truly stunning work. |
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| Noel:
Various,Krug, Jason W.,BE |
| This collection of Christmas carols will add a sparkle to your holiday service or concert. Written for just twelve bells between F5 and C7, they are a perfect resource for the small ensemble looking for an extra challenge, the full choir short a few members, or the group wanting to share their musical gifts while staying socially distant.
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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:
French Melody,Austin, Brenda E.,HP |
| Easily learned with its familiar lyrical melody and harmonies, this Advent favorite calls for us to “Rejoice!” as we anticipate Emmanuel’s arrival. |
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| Offering of Praise:
Various,Buckwalter, Karen Lakey,BE |
| Karen Buckwalter’s beautiful pairing of the OLD 100th with the traditional tune JESUS IN THE MORNING is a true joy to experience. Lush harmonies abound throughout, highlighting the delicate scoring of the melody. |
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| One Foundation:
Wesley, Samuel S.,Childers, Brian,BE |
| A brief chordal statement of the hymn tune AURELIA gives way to a full treatment in an unexpected 3/4 time with a syncopated underpinning. The melody travels throughout the ensemble, giving all your ringers their moment in the spotlight. |
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| Onward Christian Soldiers:
Sullivan, Arthur and Purcell, Henry,Krug, Jason W.,BE |
| Combining the well-known hymn by Arthur Sullivan with the famous "Trumpet Tune" of Henry Purcell, this setting is ideal for ensembles searching for something a little different. After a stately chordal iteration of the hymn, the energy ramps up with malleted bass chords. |
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| Peace:
Traditional Spiritual,Gramann, Fred,CG |
| In Galatians 5:22 we learn that love, joy and peace are among the fruits of the Spirit, fruits which the African American Spiritual “I’ve got peace like a river” compares to water. Oftentimes the human quest for love, peace and joy are found at the end of challenging journeys. This was certainly the case for the dedicatee of this piece, Barbara Rogers, who traveled the very painful pathway of cancer which ended her earthly life. This arrangement deals with just such a road as this, where peace, love and joy can sometimes seem just out of reach. |
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| Rondo Jubilee:
Austin, Brenda E.,,HP |
| This exciting original composition is an ideal worship, concert or festival opener. |
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| Sanna Sannanina:
Traditional South African,Eithun, Sandra,CG |
| Music from South Africa comes to handbells with this energetic and fun setting that can be enhanced by optional handchimes, congas, shakers, cowbell and guiro. The infectious rhythms, stopped sounds and lively melody will grab the attention of any audience or congregation. |
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| Shall We Gather at the River:
Traditional,Krug, Jason,BE |
| With delicate and unexpected opening harmonies, this arrangement of the hymn HANSON PLACE gives your group an excellent chance to express themselves. The piece voyages through varying moods and styles, showing many different facets of the tune. |
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| Shall We Gather at the River:
Lowry, Robert,Mallory, Ron,RW |
| Ron Mallory's interpretation of the favorite Robert Lowry hymn tune HANSON PLACE is truly fresh and innovative and is sure to be a favorite for years to come. |
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| Take My Life:
Malan, Henri A. Cesar,Tucker, Sondra K.,JM |
| This upbeat, delightful setting combines an original melody with the familiar hymn tune HENDON. The optional handchimes give depth to the two tunes. NO SHARED BELLS. |
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| To God Be the Glory:
Doane, William H.,Lamb, Linda R.,RR |
| Fresh and creative describe Linda Lamb's moving arrangement of this great hymn. The 4/4 meter with a slight syncopation works beautifully. Your ringers and congregation both will love this one! |
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| To the World Joy:
Handel, George Frideric,Raney, Joel,HP |
| The tune ANTIOCH comes to life in this spirited rendition of “Joy to the World!” for piano and 3-5 octave handbells with optional 3-5 octave handchimes. |
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| Turtle Dove:
Traditional English Folk Song,Compton, Matthew,BE |
| Haunting opening chords set the stage for Matthew Compton’s arrangement of this traditional English folk song. An initial sparse treatment of the tune introduces the melody for those not familiar with it, before the setting progresses in complexity, both rhythmic and harmonic. |
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| Twas In the Moon of Wintertime:
Brebeuf, Jean de,Eithun, Sandra,JH |
| Sandra Eithun has done it again! This stunning and ethereal setting of the Huron Carol will take some work, but the result will be a stunning addition to any Christmas performance.
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| Variations on Gather Us In:
,Helman, M.,AU |
| Nine handchimes in the lower 3-octave range add optional interest to this setting of a Marty Haugen tune. After a brief introduction the first variation employs mallets on tabled bells in martial rhythms to accompany the melody. Later variations are chordal with martellatos, flowing with LVed eighth notes, or spiced with chromatic harmonic shifts. 113 measures. |
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