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| Ain't No Mountain High Enough:
Ashford, Nicholas and Simpson, Valerie,Mallory, Ron,JH |
| Jeffers Publications’ Handbells ROCK series goes Motown with this timeless classic made popular by both Marvin Gaye and Tammi Terrell and The Supremes. |
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| Allegro:
Dobrinski, Cynthia,,HP |
| This original composition is full of lively techniques making it exciting from start to finish. A great option for a worship service, festival, or concert. |
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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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| Cantabile:
Li, Emily,,AG |
| From the creative pen of Hong Kong composer and bell director Emily Li, this gorgeous song will capture your choir with its flowing melodies and wonderful harmonies. |
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| Christ Is Risen Hallelujah:
Various,Stewart, Kevin,RR |
| Kevin Stewart weaves together several favorite Easter songs into a joyful paean of praise. Everyone gets to play often in this well-written arrangement, using mallets, marts, shakes, and compound meter. |
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| Day for Celebration:
McKlveen, Paul A.,,GI |
| When a church observes its 175th anniversary, it's a "Day for Celebration". This level 3 original composition was written for such an occasion. The music is lively and exuberant with a rhythmic drive and a cheerful melody. |
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| Divenire:
Compton, Matthew,,AG |
| "Divenire", or Become, was composed for the Youth Track of the 2016 International Handbell Symposium in Vancouver, Canada. It begins with an adagio tempo and a plaintive melodic line. Later, the addition of mallets, mart-lifts, an energetic tempo, and sudden dynamic changes create a sense of urgency that persists to the final measure. |
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| Eternal:
Krug, Jason W.,,BE |
| This emotional original work from the pen of Jason Krug will tug on the heartstrings of ringers and listeners alike. Written in memory of a treasured pet, the piece, while not technically taxing, will nonetheless test the musicality of your ensemble. |
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| Everything to God In Prayer:
Converse, Charles C. and Bradbury, William,Mallory, Ron,JM |
| This meditative arrangement by Ron Mallory combines "What a Friend We Have in Jesus" with "Sweet Hour of Prayer". |
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| Fairest Lord Jesus:
Traditional German Hymn,Childers, Brian,RW |
| A spiritually uplifting setting from one of our most heartfelt and spiritually thoughtful arrangers, this arrangement of the favorite hymn "Fairest Lord Jesus" is written to showcase your choir at their musical best. |
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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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| 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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| Grazioso:
Sherman, A., ,RR |
| The texture of this expressive work starts simply and then builds into a strong, fully-scored section. This section is abruptly followed by a passage of etheral sound produced by echo and mallets on suspended bells techniques. The opening material returns and builds to a strong finish. |
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| Healing Spirit:
Glasgow, Michael,,CG |
| A hauntingly beautiful flute part and an easy-but-effective percussion part for rain stick and chime tree join handbells in this stunning original work. |
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| Here I Am Lord:
Schutte, Daniel L.,Eithun, Sandra,BE |
| Sandra Eithun's arrangement of the beloved Daniel Schutte tune highlights the reassuring message of this popular hymn. Utilizing optional handchimes, the contrasting sections evoke the text of each verse. |
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| I've Got Peace Like a River:
Traditional,Eithun, Sandra,HP |
| With warm, pulsing chords as the foundation, listeners will be transported to the peaceful banks of the river. “Dona Nobis Pacem” enters and weaves itself throughout the piece, adding another layer to the imagery fostering an atmosphere of quiet reflection. |
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| Jesus Is a Rock in a Weary Land:
Spiritual,Arnold, Mark S.,JM |
| This creative and fun arrangement of the familiar spiritual begins with mallet clicks that set the tone for the piece. The melody appears over a rhythmically malleted bass line with a bit of a blues or jazzy feel. |
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| Jubilation:
Parrish, M., ,HP |
| Quick-paced with lots of bouncy, sixteenth-note rhythms and syncopations propel the music along in this original work. This piece fits equally well in a joyful worship moment or rousing concert opener or encore number. |
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| Jubilation Fanfare:
Eithun, Sandra,,GI |
| This original work by Sandra Eithun is lively and uplifting. It is scored for 3 to 5 octaves of handbells and optional 3 octaves of chimes. |
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| Laudation:
Austin, Brenda E.,,CP |
| This Brenda Austin original shows that music that is not overly difficult can still be moving and meaningful. Written in A minor and featuring interesting rhythms and techniques, this work is suitable for almost any venue: school, concert, church, or festival. |
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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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| Morning Has Broken:
Traditional Gaelic Tune,Tucker, Sondra K.,JM |
| Singing bells with treble chords in quartal harmony evoke the feeling of dawn. The tune BUNESSAN is then presented with arpeggiated accompaniment, and some surprising harmonic twists lend new color to the traditional sound. |
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| New Day Fanfare:
Eithun, Sandra,,JM |
| This sparkling original piece is perfect for worship or concert. With compatible 2-3 octave and 3-6 octave versions, "New Day Fanfare" also makes a great festival piece, with lots of teachable moments. |
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| O Little Town of Bethlehem:
Redner, Lewis H.,Eithun, Sandra,CG |
| This tender rendering of the familiar Christmas favorite will offer a quiet, meditative addition to any holiday concert or worship service. |
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| Passacaglia in C Minor:
Gramann, Fred,,CG |
| The term passacaglia refers to a set of variations over a repeating bass line, commonly in triple meter. This original work by Fred Gramann explores a variety of handbell textures and techniques, building from simple to more complex patterns. |
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| Passion Prophecy:
Moklebust, Cathy,,CG |
| This dramatic original work is a musical interpretation of the text from Isaiah 53:4-5, “Surely He hath borne our griefs, and carried our sorrows: yet we did esteem Him stricken, smitten by God, and afflicted.” |
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| Pavane:
Faure, Gabriel,McChesney, Kevin,RW |
| Kevin McChesny’s setting of Gabriel Faure’s enduring classic is absolutely mesmerizing on handbells. The beauty of rung bells is at the forefront, and a musical performance will require paying attention to dynamic changes and ringing with sensitivity. |
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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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| Praise the Lord:
Hymn Tune,Hanson, Nicholas A.,JH |
| Nick Hanson brings us this energetic arrangement of two familiar hymns of praise, "Praise To The Lord, The Almighty" and "To God Be The Glory". This is accessible music for worship that will lift both hearts and spirits. |
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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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| Rejoice Rejoice Believers:
Welsh Hymn Tune,Eithun, Mitchell ,SF |
| Mitchell Eithun's fresh setting of the Welsh hymn tune LLANGLOFFAN has something for everyone: a beautiful melody, a varied accompaniment, and a lyric middle section that can feature chimes. |
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| Resurrection Day:
Hymn Tune,Larson, Lloyd,BE |
| This arrangement by Lloyd Larson of the hymn tunes LLANFAIR and LANCASHIRE creates the perfect atmosphere for your Eastertide service. |
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| Ride On:
Various,Austin, Brenda E.,LC |
| Christ’s entry into Jerusalem is celebrated in this exciting arrangement that includes the spirituals "Ride On, King Jesus" and "Hosanna, Loud, Hosanna". This piece will energize your Palm Sunday celebration, spring concert, or festival. |
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| Ring Together Lenten Hymns:
Various,McChesney, Kevin,JH |
| The Ring Together Series continues to meet the needs of beginning bell choirs. Titles include "When I Survey", "What Wondrous Love", "Near the Cross", "The Tear" and "Were You There". |
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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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| Simple Gifts Abound:
Hymn Tune,Buckwalter, Karen Lakey,BE |
| The hymn tunes SIMPLE GIFTS and HOLY MANNA are featured in this arrangement by Karen Lakey Buckwalter. With a variety of techniques and optional handchimes, the textures of this arrangement are sure to delight.
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| Song of Assurance:
Sherman, Arnold,,CG |
| This uplifting piece is published in two separate, compatible editions. A full score is also available for use when ringing both editions together. |
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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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| Ubi Caritas:
Multiple,Compton, Matthew,EG |
| Church and community ensembles alike will love the sensitivity and chance for expressive ringing in this arrangement by Matthew Compton which combines the traditional Gregorian Chant "Ubi Caritas" and Gustav Holst’s THAXTED from "Jupiter". |
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| Variations on the Doxology:
Hymn Tune,Tucker, Sondra K.,JM |
| OLD HUNDREDTH is the tune used in this knockout arrangement. A straightforward chorale setting leads into an energetic toccata section, then an easy fughetta morphs into a brilliant finale. |
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| Wounded and Afflicted:
Hymn Tune,Larson, Lloyd,BE |
| Lloyd Larson’s arrangement of the tunes PASSION CHORALE and HERZLIEBSTER JESU features optional cello. Stunning modulations help set the tone for a somber Lenten service. |
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