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| Bit of Bach, A:
Bach, Johann Sebastian,Rogers, Sharon Elery,AP |
| Actually, it's three separate bits of Bach under one cover. "Gavotte" is from the English Suite in D minor. "Prelude in C" is from the Well-Tempered Clavier and "Jesu Joy of Man's Desiring" comes from Bach's Cantata 147. |
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| Blessed Assurance:
Knapp, P.,Page, A. L.,AP |
| Rhythmically interesting, this setting of the beloved gospel hymn lends itself to a light, dancing interpretation. Meter changes and full textures keep the ringers busy and on their toes! Interesting performance notes of the hymn's composer are included on the final page. |
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| Broken For You:
Wissinger, K.,,AG |
| The character marking of this original composition is "dolente", which is translated "sorrowful". The music exudes a reflective mood through use of long, broken chords, LV technique, and thoughtful melody. The texture and strength builds throughout the work, then rallentandos to the end in a placid mood. This piece would be beautiful for communion or another moment of meditation in worship. |
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| Brother James' Air:
Macbeth, J.,Page, A. L.,AP |
| The beautiful tune by J. L. Macbeth (1840-1925) is enhanced through use of seven optional handchimes (from G#5 to A6) and flute (score is included on the back page). Since the tempo is relaxed throughout, the sixteenth-note patterns should note be a problem for the intermediate bell choir, however, some separate drill may be necessary to achieve precision. |
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| Canon of Grace:
Various,Lamb, Linda R.,AP |
| Two beloved melodies "Canon in D" by Johann Pachelbel and "Amazing Grace" by John Newton, are combined in this arrangement with open-spaced textures and few bell changes. Dynamics range from p to ff and offer a distinct challenge to developing ringers. |
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| Carols of the Manger:
Various,Schram, R.,AP |
| "Playfully" is the character marking given to this medley of "Infant Holy, Infant Lowly; Away in a Manger; and Coventry Carol". This mostly straight-forward rendition of the tunes adds interest on the final page with bell and tempo changes. |
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| Four Noels:
Various,Rogers, S.,LC |
| "Angels We Have Heard On High," "Oh Come, Little Children," "Away in a Manger (Medley)," and "On Christmas Night" (based on Sussex Carol) are the four carols included in this flexible and handy resource for Christmas season ringing, whether in worship, concert, or bell outing. |
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| Here I Am Lord:
Schutte, D.,Sherman, A.,HP |
| Dan Schutte's popular anthem is here arranged with 4 possible performance options: 1) Handbells alone, 2) Bells and optional handchimes, 3) bells and SATB voices and 4) bells and unison voices. A freely sung opening may be sung by a solo or section or rung on bells. A lovely work for whatever performance venue fits your situation! |
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| How Great Thou Art:
Various,Helman, M.,AP |
| Chimes or Bells will feel equally at home in this medley of the title tune and "This Is My Father's World". The melodies are clearly marked throughout with melody lines, enabling the ringers to "track" the music. The LV and shake techniques are used. |
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| I Am Thine O Lord:
Doane, W.,Lamb, L.,AP |
| Harmonically rich, this setting of the familiar hymn calls for precise ringing and damping for the lovely harmonic changes and melodic movement within the accompaniment. A gentle syncopation provides momentum throughout the work. |
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| If Thou But Suffer God to Guide Thee:
Neumark, G.,McChesney, K.,HP |
| By layering the contrasting sounds of staccato chords and rung peals, the arranger sets a powerful mood for the melody's entrance. A contrasting section smoothes the texture out before returning to the opening material. The piece ends on a bold "Ring Touch". |
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| I'll Fly Away:
Various,Waldrop, T.,RO |
| "Some glad morning, when this life is o'er, I'll fly away". Albert Brumley's beloved gospel tune is here combined with "In the Sweet By and By" for a toe-tapping time for 3, 4 or 5 octaves. Lots of staccato technique (especially for the bass bells). |
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| Jolly Old St. Nicholas:
Various,Helman, M.,AP |
| This fiesty, fun arrangement combines the title tune and "Up on the Housetop". The piece is full of articulations that will keep the attention of the developing ringer and offer them opportunity to work on precision and musicianship. |
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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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| Joy to the World:
Handel, G. F.,Edwards, D.,AP |
| The "JOY" in this setting fo the favorite carol is achieved musically with strong textures, mart-lifts, shakes, echos, and thumb damps. Scored to keep all ringers involved and each register to be parft of the melody at some time during the piece. Performance notes are given on the final page. |
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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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| Let There Be Peace on Earth:
Miller, S./Jackson, J.,Sherman, A.,HP |
| Sy Miller and Jill Jackson gave to the world what is perhaps the strongest desire of us all in their original work here arranged for 2-3 octaves of handbells. Simple rhythms, a moderate tempo, full score, and few bell changes should allow beginning choirs to succeed quickly with the music. Measures total 100. |
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| Lord Be Glorified:
Various,Pugh, L. compiler,LC |
| Folk hymns, gospel tunes, and contemporary choruses make up this collection of ten arrangements by well-known composers. |
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| Lord of Glory:
Pritchard, Rowland H.,Geschke, Susan E.,AP |
| This selection is a setting of the familiar hymn tune HYFRYDOL, and is appropriate for any time of the year. An alternate title, "Come Thou Long Expected Jesus" makes it useful during Advent. Especially useful as a teaching piece for beginning ringers because of its repetition of passages. |
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| Make Me an Instrument of Thy Peace:
McChesney, Kevin, ,JH |
Dedicated to the victims of the shooting at Columbine High School and other acts of senseless violence, this original composition's mood is based upon the 13th-century prayer of St. Francis of Assisi.
A narrator may read the prayer (included in the full score) during the playing of the piece - see page 15 of the full score for additional performance options and notes. |
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| March of the Chimes:
Hollander, L.,,RO |
| 2, 3 or 4 octaves of chimes or handbells sound equally strong on this bold march that combines fanfare, full chordal ringing and antiphonal textures in 68 measures. For worship consider the optional title: Glory March. |
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| Mary Had a Baby:
Spiritual,Behnke, John A.,RR |
| You'll think you're on a tropical island listening to steel drum rolls, maracas and claves when you hear this upbeat setting of the favorite Christmas spiritual. |
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| My Friend Jesus:
Various,Waldrop, T.,AP |
| "I Have Decided to Follow Jesus and What a Friend We Have in Jesus" are the two tunes which make up this arrangement. A lilting mood is scored for the first tune and a straight-forward setting with the echo technique for the second. Mostly chordal in texture with an ample supply of special technique. |
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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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| 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 Sacred Head Now Wounded:
Hassler, H.,Sherman, A.,HP |
| This version of "O Sacred Head, Now Wounded" is a chordal, contemplative arrangement of the "Passion Chorale." The tempo marking is larghetto, but the arrangement is full, keeping all ringers busy. |
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| PDQ Bells:
McChesney, K., ,JH |
| With section titles like "Eine Kleine What was that?", "Elise's Furballs", and "Taco Bell's Canon" you've got to know this spoof, patterned after PDQ Bach, is a hodgepodge of a "phony sym-phony". |
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| Potpourri for Bells or Chimes:
Various,Stephenson, Valerie,LC |
| 2-3 octaves of bells or chimes may perform this collection with equal success. Each selection is short and written to encourage beginning ringers' developing skills. |
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| Praise the Father:
Various,Page, A. L.,AP |
| Dynamic contrast is an important feature of this setting of the majestic hymn "Stuttgart", which has been set to many texts. "All Things Bright and Beautiful" is incorporated into the work as well. Performance notes give ideas and suggestions for perfecting the work. |
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| Praise to the Lord the Almighty:
Lobe den Herren,McChesney, K.,HP |
| LOBE DEN HERREN is arranged with energy and majesty for both 2 to 3-octave and 3 to 5-octave sets of handbells, making this a favorable selection for mass ringing at festivals or combining bell ensembles within a single church. |
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| Rejoice Ye Pure in Heart:
Messiter, A.,Page, A. L.,AP |
| Ring-Mart, Lift-Mart Lift is a reoccurring pattern that produces a march-like feel to this regal hymn. A crisp, energetic tempo is called for with lots of opportunities to work on precision ringing! Fully scored to keep all ringers involved. |
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| Ride the Chariot:
Various,Page, Anna Laura,AP |
| The combination of syncopations and articulations in this medley of the title tune and "Swing Low Sweet Chariot", creates interest for the ringers. Optional handchimes (3 oct. range) for the second meloldy. Additional performance notes give helpful suggestions for executing techniques. |
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| Ring Together Gospel Hymns:
Various,McChesney, K.,JH |
| Each Ring Together collection contains five arrangements designed to aid the musical and technical growth of the ringing choir. |
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| Second Suite for Handbells:
Helman, M., ,AG |
| Commissioned for an Area Young Ringers' festival this original work has four short movements: Prelude with chordal texture, Soliloquy with the echo technique, Grand March with staccato technique and Scherzo with martellato in fast tempo. A valuable resource to work on all year for a grand finale concert! |
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| Silent Night:
Gruber, F.,Moklebust, C.,JH |
| Although this is a "stand-alone" handbell arrangement (optional handchimes, organ and congregation) it is most effective when used as a congregational accompaniment to the singing of this favorite Christmas carol. |
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| Towers:
Moklebust, C., ,AG |
| Comissioned for an AGEHR area festival/conference, and in memory of Ellen Jane Lorenz Porter, this original composition is based on a "plain hunt" change ringing pattern. Performance notes give detailed instruction for ringing of the peals. 126 measures in length. |
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| Variations on Madrid:
,Helman, M.,AG |
| "Come, Christians, Join to Sing," is the most used text for this hymn-tune. Here it is presented in a big, chordal setting, a staccato accompaniment section, a slow, flowing section which utilizes the echo technique and then back to the beginning texture. |
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| With Unending Praise:
Various,Wagner, D.,LC |
| Commissioned for the 10th anniversary of a church handbell program, this medley combines the hymn tunes "Hymn to Joy," "St. Denio," and "St. Anne." The beginning section has a full rung texture of chords with chromatic harmonies sprinkled in. Later passages incorporated eighth-note ostinato patterns. The final measures are big and bold. 79 measures in length. |
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