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| As the Deer:
Nystrom, Martin,Geschke, Susan E.,HP |
| This gorgeous, new setting of Martin Nystrom’s song was written in memory of a young man who bravely served in Iraq and sacrificed his life for his country. |
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| August 9th Adagio:
Elgar, Edward,Etzel, Chad,BE |
| Edward Elgar's beloved Nimrod (Variation 9) from the Enigma Variations is presented here for bells and optional 3 octaves of handchimes. Performance notes are given for using an additional set of Whitechapel bells (ranging from E flat 5 to C7). |
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| Ave Maria:
Shubert, Franz,Rogers, Sharon Elery,CG |
| This beloved, hauntingly beautiful piece is published in two compatible and accessible editions for handbells or handchimes. |
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| Because He Lives:
Gaither, William J.,Dobrinski, Cynthia,HP |
| This beloved gospel song is boldly enabled by its strong affirmation of assurance in the risen Lord. |
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| Be Thou My Vision:
Traditional Spiritual,Raney, Joel & Sherman, Arnold,HP |
| This gorgeous depiction is based on a Joel Raney original piano setting of the beloved hymn that utilizes beautiful harmonies and broken chord patterns, making it ideal for handbells. |
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| Bread of Angels:
Payn, William,,AG |
| This gorgeous new original work by the noted handbell composer William Payn features low bass chimes throughout the piece. |
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| Bring a Torch Jeanette Isabella:
Traditional Frech Carol,Moklebust, Cathy,CG |
| This happy, dancing arrangement of the beloved French Christmas carol is playable in either three beats or one beat to the measure, depending upon the ability of the group. |
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| Carol of the Huron:
Canadian Carol,Hatch, Winnagene,HP |
| The hauntingly beautiful melody of this Canadian carol, "'Twas in the Moon of Wintertime", is expressively captured in this 3-5 octave setting by Ontario based arranger Winnagene Hatch. |
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| Chime In Advent and Christmas:
Various,Behnke, John A.,AG |
| This flexible collection features three seasonal arrangements written especially for handchimes. Titles include "O Come O Come Emmanuel", "The King Shall Come", and "Gentle Mary Laid Her Child" (also known as "Good King Wenceslas"). |
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| Christmas Meditation:
Various,Helman, M.,AG |
| Away in the Manger and "It Came Upon the Midnight Clear" are combined in this gentle arrangement. F major moves to Ab major and back again. Chimes are used in the lower melody. |
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| Come Thou Long Expected Jesus:
Traditional,Moklebust, Cathy,CG |
| Based on the Southern Harmony tune JEFFERSON, this Advent arrangement creates a quiet but energetic, hurried feeling. |
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| Dixieland Swing on What a Friend We Have In Jesus:
Converse, Charles C.,Moklebust, Cathy,CG |
| We travel to New Orleans for the fourth of Cathy’s jazz hymn arrangements. |
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| First Noel:
Traditional,Dobrinski, Cynthia,HP |
| Beginning and advanced choirs alike will be delighted by this up-beat and joyous Christmas offering from Cynthia Dobrinski. |
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| For the Beauty of the Earth:
Traditional,Frizzell, J.D.,AG |
| AGEHR is proud to add J. D. Frizzell to our roster of fine handbell composers with his new work, “For the Beauty of the Earth.” |
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| Gift of Grace, The:
Amazing Grace,Sherman, A.,HP |
| Performance options for this arrangement based on "Amazing Grace" include optional 3,4, or 5 octaves of handchimes, optional solo C instrument or optional C instrument duet (C instrument score provided in the back of the folio). The combination of the various instruments makes for "graceful" timbres and colors of expressiveness. |
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| Gloria:
Vivaldi, Antonio,Jungkeit, Gary,CG |
| The familiar opening of Vivaldi’s “Gloria” comes to life in this energetic arrangement for handbells and organ. |
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| God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen:
Traditional English Carol,Dobrinski, Cynthia,HP |
| You will definitely “wow” your audience with Cynthia Dobrinski’s exciting and rhythmic 3-7 octave rendition of this traditional English carol. |
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| God With Us Emmanuel:
Raney, Joel,,HP |
| Publisher Agape's number one anthem for 2008 was Joel Raney’s “We Wait in Hope: A Candle Lighting Ceremony for Advent.” "God With Us, Emmanuel" follows the same format. |
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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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| 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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| Holy Spirit Breath of God:
Various,Lamb, Linda R.,LC |
| The Singing Bell technique creates an ethereal atmosphere as the work opens and journeys on its way through tunes associated with the hymns "Breathe on Me, Breath of God" and "Open My Eyes, That I May See." |
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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 “God’s Greatness” is captured in this 2-3 octave arrangement which blends the popular contemporary praise and worship song, “How Great Is Our God,” with the well-known hymn, “How Great Thou Art.” |
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| I've Got the Joy (Down in My Heart):
Traditional,Stephenson, Valerie W.,CG |
| Bursting with joy, this arrangement of the familiar song is malleted throughout. |
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| Morning Has Broken:
Traditional Gaelic Melody,Lamb, Linda R.,HP |
| The tune BUNESSAN, commonly paired with several different hymn texts, including “Child in the Manger,” makes this useful for a variety of occasions.
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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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| 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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| Rock-a My Soul:
Spiritual,Stephenson, Valerie W.,CG |
| If your ringers love to mallet, this all-malleted piece is for you. The spirited chromatic melody and boogie-woogie bass lines will challenge ringers, and the work is also visually enjoyable with the addition of “mallet clicks” in the accompaniment parts. |
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| Rondo Passacaglia:
Dobrinski, C., ,HP |
| Exuberant Dobrinski! Full festive Dobrinski style. Interesting use of martellato. Guaranteed to keep ringers busy and listeners awake! |
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| Sail Away:
Ryan, Roma & Enya,McChesney, Kevin,HP |
| In the contemporary, secular world, the name Enya is synonymous with the song “Sail Away,” and Kevin McChesney introduces this popular song to the world of handbells. |
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| Savior Like a Shepherd Lead Us:
Thrupp, Dorothy A.,Raney, Joel,HP |
| Using a new melody with an expressive piano accompaniment, Joel Raney takes the familiar words of this earnest prayer for guidance and creates a highly inspirational setting for SAB choirs. The inclusion of a simple, optional handbell part adds to the beauty of this lyrical setting. |
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| Sing Praise to God Who Reigns Above:
Traditional,Stephenson, Valerie W.,HP |
| This new hymn setting for 3-6 octaves from Valerie Stephenson expresses the joy, power, love and blessings of God. |
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| Sing We Now of Christmas - Now the Green Blade Rises:
Traditional French Carol,Moklebust, Cathy,CG |
This creative and varied arrangement of the French carol NOËL NOUVELET is an exciting musical offering for both the Christmas and Easter seasons, using the alternate title, "Now the Green Blade Rises" during Easter.
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| Spiritoso:
Sherman, Arnold,,HP |
| Riveting with energy, intensity and drive— this Arnold Sherman original composition is the first in a new series called AGAPE BRONZE: Music for Advanced Ensembles. |
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| Syncopated Clock:
Anderson, Leroy,Thompson, Martha Lynn,HP |
| Leroy Anderson introduced this playful composition to audiences by saying he had often wondered what a clock would sound like if, instead of going “tick-tock, tick-tock,” it went “tock-tick-tock.” Arranged by Martha Lynn Thompson for 3-5 octaves of handbells, optional handchimes, and incorporating the original (not optional) percussion scoring for wood block, triangle (alarm clock), cow bell, and wind whistle, this piece has a mixture of stopped techniques (Pl/mallets or TD) and ringing – all in quick succession. |
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| There Is a Happy Land:
Schulz-Widmar, Russell,Young, Andrew,HP |
| Drawing from a Scottish text and tune, Russell Schulz-Widmar has captured with simple, folk-like elegance the words, “There is a happy land far, far away, where saints in glory stand bright, bright as day.” |
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| There Is a Redeemer:
Green, Melody,Larson, Lloyd,LC |
| Equally effective when offered in a contemporary or traditional worship setting, ringers will keep this highly musical arrangement in their notebooks for presentation on many occasions throughout the church year. |
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| We Three Kings:
Hopkins, John H.,Raney, Joel,HP |
| The depiction of the three kings journeying to Bethlehem on camelback is skillfully captured as the musical forces join together to paint the familiar text and conjure images of long ago wise men following yonder star. |
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| What a Friend We Have In Jesus:
Converse, Charles C.,Geshke, Susan E.,HP |
| Susan Geschke’s setting of this beloved hymn conveys hope and the assurance of God’s love. Using only legato ringing and a touch of “blues” for color, this moving piece encourages expressive ringing. |
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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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| With a Bold Voice:
Mazzatenta, Michael,,AG |
| Mr. Mazzatenta created this original work in honor of Elizabeth Bradford, a pioneer of handbells. |
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| With Great Joy:
Geschke, Susan E.,,AG |
| Great for Easter or any other festive time, this fun original work for 2–3 octaves of bells will be a welcome addition to any choir’s repertoire. |
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