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| Advent Tidings:
Various,Akers, Michael E.,LC |
| Two familiar Advent hymn tunes, TRURO and STUTTGART, announce the promised coming of Our Lord in a bold and spirited style. |
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| Again I Say Rejoice:
Various,Larson, Lloyd,LC |
| Tunes associated with the hymns "Rejoice, Ye Pure in Heart" and "Rejoice, the Lord Is King" are scored with confidence and flair. |
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| Angels We Have Heard on High:
Traditional French Carol,Hakes, Derek K.,BE |
| A repeatable, 8-measure bell peal introduces this arrangement on the French carol and also may also serve as an easily-memorized processional. The carol then is rung in a straight-forward manner, with the peal reappearing to end the piece. |
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| Child is Born, A:
Various,Linker, J./McFadden, J.,BE |
| The bell and keyboard duo are at it again with this sweet setting of "Il est Ne" (French carol and "For Unto Us a Child is Born" from the "Messiah". The organ or piano and bells play together, antiphonally, or as solo instruments. Sixteenth note rhythms may present some challenge. 57 measures in length. |
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| Christmas Jubilation:
Various,Edwards, Dan R.,RO |
| A rousing, 12-measure flourish introduces three carols. Fully scored to keep all ringers involved, "Christmas Jubilation" is a tidy 100 measures in length. |
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| Down By the Riverside:
Traditional ,Waldrop, Tammy,AP |
This jazzy arrangement of the old gospel hymn includes a cameo appearance of "I've Got Peace Like a River" in the middle section.
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| For the Beauty of the Earth:
Kocher, Conrad,Moklebust, Cathy,CG |
| This varied arrangement of the hymn tune DIX begins simply, with the melody in the treble bells, and the bass providing a flowing, LV eighth-note accompaniment. |
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| God Rest Ye Merry:
Traditional English Carol,Phillips, Judy,CG |
| A delightful staccato accompaniment pattern characterizes this lively setting of the familiar carol, first in the mid-range and then in the treble bells. |
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| Grand Celebration:
Hakes, Derek K.,,AG |
| This easier level 2 original composition "celebrates" with bells, optional chimes and a plethora of techniques including toll swings, echoes, mallets, thumb damps, and shakes. It is set in a march tempo and is fully scored to keep all ringers involved. |
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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 Our Joy:
Traditional German Carol,Ingram, Bill,RO |
| "How Great Our Joy!", based on the traditional German carol JUNGST, offers multiple choices for performance. Performance options suggest using a piano, organ, or electronic keyboard for the second choir part; or it can be a two handbell choir piece. |
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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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| Infant Holy Infant Lowly:
Traditional,McFadden, Jane,AG |
| This beautiful Christmas lullaby begins with a mellow feel and ultimately erupts with joy. |
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| It Came Upon the Midnight Clear:
Willis, Richard S.,Dobrinski, Cynthia,HP |
| Cynthia Dobrinski's elegant setting of this familiar carol provides sufficient contrast throughout by incorporating a variety of elements including a verse of "Away in a Manger" in the middle section. |
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| I Wonder As I Wander:
Traditional Appalachian Carol,Helman, Michael,LC |
| Images of the midnight sky covering the desolate Bethlehem plains, as cows and sheep in a small, crude stable gather to protect a tiny babe in a manger, are brought to mind in this memorable musical experience. |
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| Joy and Elation:
Dobrinski, Cynthia,,HP |
| The sparkling rhythms and memorable melody of this easy-to-learn original composition by Cynthia Dobrinski creates an exuberant, celebratory mood. |
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| Joyful Noise:
Ingram, Bill,,CP |
| Ringers (and their mallets!) will love the fun and challenge of this clever Bill Ingram original that focuses on rhythm and improvisation. |
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| Joy of Christmas:
Various,Joy, Michael W.,RR |
| On the surface, this is a medley of "Joy to the World" and "How Great Our Joy". However, in addition to these two main carols, the inspiration for the opening fanfare, the interludes, and the coda comes from other carols whose texts use the word "joy." |
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| Liberty:
Childers, Brian,,NM |
| Cymbals, wind chimes, glockenspiel, tam-tam, and bass drum add color and festivity to this original composition for advanced handbell choirs. 4 handchimes, from D5 - D6, are scored as well. Add an abundance of special bell techniques to this ensemble and you have a colorful musical work. |
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| Noel Francais:
Various,Stephenson, Valerie W.,AP |
| Optional handchimes, hand drum, triangle, and finger cymbals add their flavors to this medley of French carols: Huron Carol; Pat-a-Pan; Angels, We Have Heard On High; and Bring A Torch, Jeanette, Isabella. |
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| Nutcracker Sweets:
Tchaikovsky, Peter Ilyich,Ryan, Michael,LC |
| Five dances from Tchaikovsky's perennial holiday delight are seamlessly woven together to bring to listening audiences visions of all the magic and spectacle of this classic story. |
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| O Come O Come Emmanuel:
Traditional,Geschke, Susan E.,HP |
| Susan Geschke's passionate treatment of this beloved Advent hymn captures the quiet reverence and expectation of the season. |
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| Oh How Joyfully:
Traditional,Moklebust, Cathy,CG |
| The tune SICILIAN MARINERS is treated in a bouncy, joyful style, with malleted bass and rung treble bells. The optional use of sleigh bells and other percussive instruments lends a festive spirit to the original introduction and interludes. |
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| Once In Royal David's City:
Beck, John Ness,Wagner, Douglas E.,LC |
| This arrangement, adapted from a well-known Christmas choral standard, rings idiomatically as a natural for bells or chimes. |
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| On This Day Earth Shall Ring:
Various,Gramann, Fred,LC |
| Bold harmonies, sweeping melodic lines and driving triplet rhythms propel the development of two beloved English carols, intertwined in brilliantly conceived counterpoint. |
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| Prayer:
Various,Eithun, Sandra,AP |
| Vocalists Andrea Bocelli and Celine Dion have popularized this endearing song to millions of listeners. |
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| Precious Lord Take My Hand:
Dorsey, Thomas A.,Page, Anna Laura,AP |
| This piece is a swinging arrangement of the gospel standard by pianist and jazz and gospel composer Thomas Andrew Dorsey. |
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| Prince of Peace:
Various,Ingram, Bill,CG |
| This joyous arrangement combines Handel’s “For Unto Us a Child Is Born” with the carol “Oh, Come, All Ye Faithful” (ADESTE FIDELES). The two editions are compatible for massed ringing. |
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| Repeat the Sounding Joy:
Various,Eithun, Sandra,AP |
| "Joy to the World," "Joyful, Joyful We Adore Thee," and "How Great Our Joy" are combined in this rousing Christmas season medley. |
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| Ring Little Bells:
Traditional German Carol,Hollander, Lynne,AP |
| This bright selection for the Advent/Christmas season is a "crisp-like-snow" setting of the traditional German carol, "Kling Glocken." |
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| Rise Up O Church of God:
Various,Waldrop, T.,RR |
| The melody of this stately hymn tune is found in varying registers and marked with various techniques. A fanfare introduction is followed by a march-like section using mallets and march rhythm. |
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| Sing We Now of Christmas:
Traditional English Carol,Lohr, Alan,SF |
| Get out your mallets and hang on! This energetic arrangement keeps your bass ringers on their toes. |
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| Song of Thanksgiving:
Sherman, Arnold,,LC |
| Unrelenting rhythmic movement provides the musical interest and emotional elevation in this short but exceedingly cheerful original work. |
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| Spiritual Christmas:
Various,Stephenson, Valerie W.,LC |
| Scored entirely in F Major with only one simple E4/E6 change, three rousing spirituals each relate their own account of the blessed birth. |
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| Thanksgiving Celebration:
Various,Helman, Michael,BE |
| St. George's Windsor and Nun Danket Alle Gott are the two Thanksgiving hymns used in this medley. Optional handchimes, scored on the melody in an inner section, add their color to this medley of hymn tunes. A flashy fanfare opening on bells leads into the first tune. LV, thumb damp, and martellato techniques add further interest. |
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| Ukrainian Bell Carol:
Various,Robert, Dennis,RO |
| At last, beginning ringers can join in the fun of this favorite holiday tune! |
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| We Gather to Give Thanks:
Various,Waldrop, Tammy,AP |
| Easy to prepare, this medley of "The Doxology," "We Gather Together," and "Now Thank We All Our God" is woven together with new material for a fresh sound. |
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| We Wish You a Merry Christmas:
Traditional,Stephenson, Valerie W.,HP |
| Bursting with the joy of the season this clever, fun-filled setting is malleted throughout, making the occasional chromatics much easier to execute. |
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| What Child Is This:
Traditional English Melody,Hakes, Derek K.,AP |
| This reflective setting of the 16th century English melody, GREENSLEEVES, works equally well for bells or chimes or a mixture of both. |
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| What Child Is This:
English Folk Melody,Hall, Jefferey A.,JH |
| Beg, borrow or steal a cello player to perform this enchanting setting of the English folk tune GREENSLEEVES. The instrument part is NOT optional - it plays the melody throughout while handbells provide accompaniment. |
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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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| With Heart and Hands and Voices:
Various,Wagner, Douglas E.,LC |
| Tunes associated with the hymns "Now Thank We All Our God, We Gather Together, and For the Beauty of the Earth" are brilliantly combined in this confident affirmation of gratitude and praise. |
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