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| All Creatures of Our God and King:
Traditional,Lamb, Linda R.,BE |
| A bell-peal figure opens and continues through this light and airy rendition of the standard hymn. Various techniques, such as mallets, LV, and thumb damps, are scored to add color. A later passage finds the melody doubled in the lower chimes with an undulating accompaniment motif above. Arranged in C Major, this spirited piece is 76 measures. |
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| Ash Grove:
Traditional Welsh Melody,Morris, Hart,BE |
| This lovely Welsh melody can also be titled according to two hymn texts - "The Master Hath Come" and "Let All Things Now Living." The setting, replete with syncopated rhythms, offbeat accents, and staccato techniques, definitely mirrors the percussion skills and energetic personality of its arranger - Hart Morris. At quarter = 120, it is a good work out; but ringers should enjoy the fun. |
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| Be Exalted O God:
McFadden, Jane,,JH |
| "Be exalted, O God, above the heavens! Let you glory be over the earth!" This verse from Psalm 57 is the inspiration for this original composition for bells and optional handchimes. |
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| Be Still My Soul:
Sibelius, Jean,Moklebust, Cathy,AP |
| This setting of the hymn "Be Still, My Soul" captures both the tenderness and power of the hymn text and tune. |
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| Breathe:
Barnett, Marie,Hakes, Derek K.,HP |
| This ethereal setting of the familiar praise song by Marie Barnett incorporates the hymn "Breathe on Me, Breath of God". The handbell part stands alone or can serve as the accompaniment to the choral setting. |
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| By Streams of Living Water:
Various,Akers, Michael E.,LC |
| This short but artfully crafted 53-measure medley utilizes tunes associated with the hymns "It Is Well With My Soul" and "Shall We Gather at the River?" |
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| Celtic Farewell:
Lamb, L., ,AG |
| "Thanksgiving and Remembrance" is the subtitle for this original work, which takes its inspiration from Philippians 1:3. The melody is both plaintive and in minor mode evoking the emotions of a farewell. An optional part for flute or C instrument is included in the back of the folio.
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| C Jam Mood:
Davenport, Roderick,,CP |
| Your ringers are sure to ask to play this one again and again! Roderick Davenport's original piece makes a great opener or encore for concert and would most likely be a fun festival selection! |
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| Easter Joy:
Various,Behnke, John A.,AG |
| Using EASTER HYMN and MIT FREUDEN ZART, here's a great piece for the Easter season. |
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| Emperor's Fanfare:
Soler, Antonio,Kastner, Michael & McChesney, Kevin,FB |
| Rarely does a handbell score cover 3, 4, 5, 6, or 7 octaves, but this setting of Antonio Soler's classic work does just that (although much of it stays within the 3 - 4 octave range). A majestic yet sometimes almost pompous piece, this one will be as much fun to ring as it will be to work out the 16th note patterns. |
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| Festive Peal on Hymn to Joy:
Beethoven,Ryan, Michael,LC |
| Using all bells or chimes in the 2- or 3-octave set, Beethoven's sturdy tune is cast in G, C and A-flat major, with bell changes eased in comfortably before each new key. |
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| Great Is Thy Faithfulness:
Runyan, William,Handley, Andrea,RR |
| "Great Is Thy Faithfulness", the timeless hymn by Thomas Chisholm and William Runyan, is given a fresh treatment in this stunning arrangement for 3, 4 or 5 octave handbells with optional 2 octave handchimes by Andrea Handley. |
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| Haleluya:
Traditional Tanzanian Melody,Stults, Tyleen,RR |
| Optional congas and a shaker add their spice to this rendition of a taditional Tanzanian melody. Staccato technique along with syncopated rhythmic patterns add to the fun all the way to the ending 94th measure. |
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| Havah Nagilah:
Traditional Hebrew Folksong,Thompson, Martha Lynn,CG |
| After an energetic introduction, the melody of this familiar Hebrew folk song appears in different bell ranges, always accompanied by moving sixteenth-note patterns. |
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| How Beautiful:
Paris, Twila,Larson, Lloyd,HP |
| Arranger Lloyd Larson has set this exquisite ballad by Twila Paris for SATB, SAB or 2-part mixed voicing with a 3-5 octave handbell accompaniment which may be used to accompany any of the choral versions or as a stand-alone handbell piece. |
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| How Can I Keep From Singing:
Lowry, Robert,Sherman, Arnold B.,RR |
| Truly a unique work, this piece features Robert Lowry's rhythmic hymn tune supported in part by a "singing bell" technique, which uses round sticks rubbed around the outer rim of the bell, for a truly ethereal sound. Full instructions for this technique plus a biography on Robert Lowry and the full lyrics for the hymn are included. |
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| How Great Is Our God with How Great Thou Art:
Various,Bettcher, Peggy,HP |
| The theme of God's Greatness is captured in this 3-5 octave arrangement which blends the contemporary praise and worship song "How Great Is Our God" with Stuart Hine's classic hymn "How Great Thou Art". |
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| I'm Just a Poor Wayfaring Stranger:
Appalachian Folk Melody,Waldrop, Tammy,HP |
| This arrangement invokes the style of American Mountain and Bluegrass music. |
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| In Christ Alone:
Getty, Keith & Townsend, Stuart,Cota, Patricia,RP |
| This 4-5 octave arrangement of the popular contemporary hymn by Keith Getty and Stuart Townend was a commission for a festival in Kansas. |
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| In Christ Alone:
Townsend, Stuart & Getty, Keith,Eithun, Sandra,HP |
| Stuart Townend and Keith Getty's powerful new praise and worship song has been set for 3-5 octaves of handbells with optional handchimes. |
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| Introduction and Toccata on The Day Thou Gavest:
Morton, Graeme,,AG |
| Published by the American Guild of English Handbell Ringers for the 13th International Handbell Symposium in Orlando, Florida, this selection is based on the hymn tune ST. CLEMENT and represented the Australian contingent at the symposium. |
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| Joshua Fit the Battle of Jericho:
Traditional,Thompson, Martha Lynn,HP |
| For all of those 4 and 5 octave young ringers' choirs who have a difficult time finding fun, playable but interesting music in that octave range your search is over! Full texture, lots of fun techniques and a moderate tempo combine to make this piece a winner. Of course, more skilled choir would enjoy "ringing the walls down" as well! |
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| Jubilance:
Page, Anna Laura,,BE |
| Written for the Houston, TX Feb Fest event, this original composition is well-titled. Energy is dispersed through easy syncopation, numerous handbell techniques, and harmonic shifts. Optional 25 chimes, ranging from D3 to C6, add their shimmering energy as well. |
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| Lord Be Glorified:
Kilpatrick, Bob,Hakes, Derek,LC |
| Both the chorus and the verse of Bob Kilpatrick's contemporary Christian classic have been incorporated into this touching and prayerful arrangement. |
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| Mine Eyes Have Seen the Glory:
Traditional American Melody,Raney, Joel,HP |
| From Joel Raney, here is a magnificent prelude for piano/organ duet, with SATB choir entering at the conclusion for an optional choral introit. This patriotic montage is packed with memorable heart-tugging emotion, and includes the tunes, “Battle Hymn,” “God of Our Fathers,” and “My Country ’Tis of Thee.” |
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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 His Name in the Dance:
Hakes, Derek K.,,AP |
| This original composition is an exhortation to "move with the beat." Mr. Hakes accomplishes this through alternating compound and simple meter, a jubilant tempo, and "body" percussion - stomps and claps- and mallet clicks. |
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| Ring Together Patriotic:
Various,McChesney, Kevin,JH |
Ringers will enjoy showing their patriotism with this installment of the Ring Together Series.
Selections include: "The Star-Spangled Banner", "Battle Hymn of the Republic", "America the Beautiful", "National Hymn", and "My Country 'Tis of Thee". |
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| Rise and Shine:
Traditional,Robert, Dennis,CP |
| "Rise and shine and give God the glory, glory..." So go the lyrics to the traditional tune of this arrangement. |
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| Simple Gifts:
Brackett Jr., Joseph,Moklebust, Cathy,CG |
| The well-known Shaker hymn is arranged for double handbell and handchime choir, with the chime part being much easier than the bell part. |
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| Siyahamba:
,Maggs, C.,GE |
| The traditional African Zulu song is made available to the beginning ringer on only two pages (no page turns) with opportunity to learn about repeat signs, Coda signs and musical "road-mapping." |
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| Siyahamba:
Zulu,Hopson, H.,HP |
| Singing and ringing choirs find this current African, Zulu "freedom" song delightful and fun to perform. Hal Hopson as arranged this 3-5 octave setting to go along with the choral arrangement orit may be rung as a solo number. |
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| Soar Like An Eagle:
Edwards, Dan,,CG |
| Inspired by the passage in Isaiah 40, this lyrical original piece will be a beautiful addition to any worship service or concert. |
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| Song of Gladness:
Sherman, Arnold,,RR |
| This original composition was commissioned for the 2004 Rogue Valley Handbell Festival in Medford, Oregon. Playable by 2, 3, 4, 5, or 6 octave choirs; this bright, energetic, 78-measure piece is great not only for combined choir festivals, but also to start your ringing season off with a flourish! |
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| Standin' In the Need of Prayer:
African American Spiritual,Stephenson, Valerie W.,CG |
| The traditional spiritual is brought to life in this upbeat arrangement. The malleted sections are joyful and energetic, while the contrasting middle section is mournful and reflective. |
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| Twelve Bells for Worship:
Various,Cota, Patricia Sanders,HP |
| The arranger writes: "At times it has been difficult to find arrangements for small ensembles which are not only interesting, but highly portable, sufficiently challenging for all ringers and which allow flexibility in bell assignments. This collection is an attempt to meet those needs." Contents include: All Hail the Power of Jesus' Name, For the Beauty of the Earth, What a Friend We Have in Jesus, Come, Thou Fount of Every Blessing, Simple Gifts and Amazing Grace. For Three to Six ringers. |
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| Wade In the Water:
African American Spiritual,Eithun, Sandra,LC |
| Rhythmically driven from beginning to end, bass bell ringers get their time to shine in this energetic treatment of a popular spiritual. |
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| When In Our Music God Is Glorified:
Traditional,Sherman, Arnold B.,HP |
| From Arnold Sherman, here is a versatile setting of one of the finest hymns from the 20th century. Fred Pratt Green's text and the tune Engelberg by Charles Stanford are arranged for 3-6 octave handbells, with optional 3-4 octave handchimes, organ (with optional trumpet) or brass. SATB choir can also be added. |
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| Will the Circle Be Unbroken:
Gabriel, Charles H.,Page, Anna Laura,AP |
With words by Ada R. Habershon and music by Charles H. Gabriel, this favorite has been sung and played by amateurs and professionals alike since its debut in 1907.
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