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| 12 Bells in F Christmas Hymns:
Various,Ingram, Bill,RO |
| This popular series for 3-6 ringers continues with six outstanding Christmas arrangements of well-loved traditional carols. No bell changes mean no tables are required, making this collection very useful for concerts “on the go.” |
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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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| Advent Hope:
Various,Hakes, Derek,LC |
| The contemplative strains of "Savior of the Nations, Come" and "Come, Thou Long-Expected Jesus" are woven together in this lovely musical prayer for the Advent season. |
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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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| Amazing Grace:
Traditional,Eithun, Sandra,RR |
| Sandra Eithun's ethereal Level 2 setting of "Amazing Grace" artfully employs the Singing Bell technique. |
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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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| Calypso on He Leadeth Me:
Bradbury, William,Waldrop, Tammy,HP |
| “Calypso on ‘He Leadeth Me’” is a happy and care-free rendition of the William Bradbury hymn tune. |
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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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| First Noel:
English Carol,Moklebust, Cathy,JH |
| The passionate writing of Cathy Moklebust comes through in this setting of the traditional carol, written for The Raleigh Ringers Series for advanced choirs. |
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| First Noel:
Traditional English carol,Mazzatenta, Michael,FM |
| This is a fresh, rhythmic arrangement of an all-time Christmas favorite. The style is set from the beginning with the malleted rhythm and the solo melody line appearing in the mid-range treble bells, segueing into a Rung section. The melody is then featured in the bass clef with TD accompaniment in the treble. |
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| Four Advent Hymns for Twelve Bells:
Various,Eithun, Sandra,CO |
| This collection of hymn arrangements is perfect for those times when you are shorthanded for musicians or would like to travel with a small group. Each piece uses only twelve bells, spanning F5 to C7, and includes suggested assignments for each bell. Titles included are, "Come Thou Long Expected Jesus, comfort Comfort Ye My People, Let All Mortal Flesh Keep Silence, and O Come O Come Emmanuel." |
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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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| 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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| Infant Holy Infant Lowly:
Polish Melody,Mallory, Ron,RW |
| Sometimes the most direct arrangement can be the most moving. Ron Mallory's gentle setting of this enduring Christmas classic beautifully tells the story of Jesus in the manger. |
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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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| Joy to the World:
Handel, G. F.,Moklebust, Cathy,CG |
| This exciting arrangement may stand alone as a piece for handbells only, or it may be enhanced with optional organ, brass, timpani, choir and/or congregation. |
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| Let All Mortal Flesh Keep Silence:
Traditional,Turner, Julie,JH |
| This ethereal setting of the Advent hymn PICARDY begins and ends with the popular Singing Bell Technique. |
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| Little Jesus:
Puerto Rican Carol,Krug, Jason,BE |
| Arranged for 3 to 5 octave handbell choir, Jason Krug's arrangement of this little-known Puerto Rican carol is a treat for ringer and listener alike. |
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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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| Modal Fanfare:
McChesney, Kevin,,JH |
| This Level 1 original from Kevin McChesney proves that music doesn't haven't to be challenging and complicated in order to be strong and effective. |
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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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| 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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| Overture to the Marriage of Figaro:
Mozart, Wolfgang A.,Thompson, Martha Lynn,JH |
| Looking for a fun challenge? Then take a gander at this transcription of Mozart's opera overture "Le Nozze di Figaro". Martha Lynn Thompson has a history of well-crafted transciptions of classical works, and this is no exception. |
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| Popcorn:
Kingsley, Gershon,Maakestad, Amy,FM |
| This synth-pop instrumental appeared on an album featuring the Moog Synthesizer in the late 1960s. It became an immediate hit and has continued to find new popularity throughout the ensuing decades. Amy has created a delightful arrangement for handbells, handchimes, and boomwhackers®. |
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| Realms of Glory:
Various,Compton, Matthew,HP |
| Combining "Angels from the Realms of Glory" and "Angels We Have Heard on High", this accessible, joyful arrangement is further enhanced with optional parts for hand drum, tambourine, and clarinet. |
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| Revelation:
Moklebust, Cathy,,CG |
| The scripture passage from the book of Revelation, chapter 6, verses 1-8 is the basis of this dramatic original composition. The four horses of the apocalypse and their riders are depicted in the four sections of the piece, each section musically illustrating the devastation represented by the horses and riders - conquest, war, famine, and death. |
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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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| 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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| Thanksgiving Medley:
Various,Hurlbutt, Patricia,BE |
Patricia Hurlbutt’s medley of three well-known Thanksgiving hymns is a glorious addition to any worship service offering thanks. Combining the hymns “Now Thank We All Our God”, “We Come as Guests Invited”, and “Come, Ye Thankful People, Come”, the piece moves from prayerful contemplation to bold rejoicing as it explores all the facets of thanksgiving.
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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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