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| Amazing Grace:
Traditional,Eithun, Sandra,RR |
| Sandra Eithun's ethereal Level 2 setting of "Amazing Grace" artfully employs the Singing Bell technique. |
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| An American Tapestry III - Spiritual:
Traditional Spiritual,Sherman, Arnold,AG |
| Commissioned by the American Guild of English Handbell Ringers for the 13th International Handbell Symposium in Orlando, Florida, this arrangement of the spiritual "Down by the Riverside" is the third installment in "An American Tapestry." |
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| An Appalachian Christmas:
Various,Waldrop, Tammy,AP |
| Combine a healthy dose of Bluegrass musical style with traditional Christmas carols and you'll have a good idea of the fun ringers will have performing this upbeat Christmas medley. Carols included are "It Came Upon the Midnight Clear", "The First Noel", "Silent Night", and "Hark the Herald Angels Sing". |
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| Bells Ringing Angels Singing:
Various,Edwards, Dan,RO |
| This exciting arrangement from Dan Edwards skillfully weaves together two great Christmas carols: "Ding Dong Merrily on High" and "Angels from the Realms of Glory." |
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| Best Christmas Medley Ever:
Various,Dare, John,CP |
| This medley of sacred Christmas favorites--O Come All Ye Faithful, Away in a Manger, The Friendly Beasts, and It Came Upon a Midnight Clear--is extremely flexible. |
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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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| Breath of Heaven:
Eaton, Chris & Grant, Amy,Larson, Lloyd,HP |
| The essence of Christmas is dramatically captured in Lloyd Larson’s setting of this enthralling Amy Grant song. The contemporary favorite, which imagines Mary’s thoughts and prayers as she approaches the birth of the Christ Child, has quickly become a seasonal classic. |
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| Bwana Awabariki:
Traditional Swahili,Nelson, Susan,HP |
| This traditional Swahili song with its energetic rhythms, stopped techniques and optional percussion is accessible and fun. |
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| Carol of the Bells:
Leontovych,McChesney, Kevin,JH |
| A magical, exciting, contemporary setting of the Christmas classic... you've never heard "Carol of the Bells" quite like this! |
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| Celebrate With Joy:
Dobrinski, Cynthia,,HP |
| Written in memory and celebration of the life a 12 year old, Cynthia Dobrinski's original composition with its jaunty theme and interspersed lyrical lines captures a joyfully celebratory and mildly contemporary mood, which will be welcomed by both youth and adult choirs alike. |
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| Celtic Grace:
Geschke, Susan,,HP |
| Weaving together original melodies with phrases from “Amazing Grace,” Susan Geschke’s latest piece reflects a sense of quiet joy with a Celtic flavor. |
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| Celtic Noel:
Traditional French Carol,Tucker, Sondra,AP |
| The mystery and beauty of Celtic music wraps itself around the listener in this setting of “The First Noel.” |
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| Christmas Carillon, A:
Various,Tucker, M.,CG |
| Margaret Tucker combines 3,4 or 5 octaves of bells with optional 3 octaves of handchimes in this medley of five carols. The introduction is a unison bell peal (the carillon) which "thickens" out as it leads into Joy to the World. |
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| Christmastime:
Smith, Michael W. & Carlson, Joanna,Larson, Lloyd,HP |
| The setting of this popular Christmas song by Michael W. Smith and Joanna Carlson sparkles with joy and energy. The inherent nature of the melody makes it particularly suitable for handbells. |
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| Come Thou Fount of Ev'ry Blessing:
Nettleton,Moklebust, C.,CO |
| Commissioned by a church in celebration of their 50th anniversary, this arrangement makes use of the tune NETTLETON from John Wyeth's "A Repository of Scared music, 1813." Mallets on tabled bells in bouncy, fanfare rhythms provides the accompaniment for the first section. This is contrasted by a delicate section that incorporates five chimes in the 2-0ctave range on the melody. |
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| Ding Dong Merrily on High:
Traditional French Melody,Stephenson, Valerie W.,HP |
| Valerie Stephenson’s joyful rendition of the popular French carol is completely played with mallets and includes mallet rolls and stick clicking. |
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| Do Lord:
Traditional Spiritual,Stephenson, Valerie W.,CG |
| This lively rendition of the spiritual includes a contrasting middle section with chimes that reflects the stanza's "when I'm in trouble" and "when I am dying." |
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| Fanfare and Exaltation:
Edwards, Dan R.,,CG |
| Ringers are sure to enjoy this vibrant selection. The exhilarating and percussive opening and closing sections are contrasted by a beautiful and lyrical middle theme. |
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| Following Yonder Star:
Hopkins, John H.,Edwards, Dan,AP |
| This rendition of “We Three Kings” has a big sound, but is super easy to prepare for performance. |
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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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| Fum Fum Fum:
Traditional Spanish ,Stephenson, Valerie,CG |
| This all-malleted piece will be an exuberant addition to your Christmas repertoire. Instructions are provided for the assorted mallet clicks that add visual as well as aural excitement to the work. |
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| Gavotte from Symphony No. 4:
Boyce, William,Tucker, Sondra K.,AG |
| This fun and easy-to-ring piece is suitable for any concert or Sunday worship. Its bouncy style will have the audience tapping their toes! |
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| God Rest Ye Merry:
Traditional English Carol,McChesney, Kevin,JH |
| This setting of "God Rest Ye Merry" is a lively, bright arrangement of the traditional Christmas favorite. The Level 2 rating makes this setting accessible for almost any choir. |
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| Here I Am Lord:
Schutte, Daniel L.,Ingram, Bill,RP |
| This simple arrangement of Daniel Schutte's popular hymn captures the simplicity and grace of the original setting, proving once again that an arrangement does not have to be difficult to be beautiful. |
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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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| Hymn of Promise:
Sleeth, Natalie,Dobrinski, Cynthia,HP |
| Cynthia Dobrinski’s new arrangement of Natalie Sleeth’s endearing hymn treats each of the three verses with a distinct approach that variously utilizes suspended bells played by mallets, vibrato, thumb damps, echoes, and optional 3-6 octave handchimes. |
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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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| I've Got Peace Like a River:
Traditional,Stephenson, Valerie,HP |
| Valerie Stephenson begins this setting by combining the unique singing bell technique on the lower bells with the melody on lower (optional) handchimes and wind chimes, and establishes an ethereal, serene mood. |
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| King of Kings and Lord of Lords:
Ancient Hebrew Melody,Thompson, Martha Lynn,HP |
| This lively, fun to ring setting from Martha Lynn Thompson is based on an ancient Hebrew melody. |
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| Let All Mortal Flesh Keep Silence:
Traditional,Turner, Julie,JH |
| This ethereal setting of the Advent hymn PICARDY begins and ends with the popular Singing Bell Technique. |
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| Let Us Rejoice:
Dobrinski, Cynthia,,HP |
| In this refreshing original composition, Cynthia Dobrinski has written exciting, equally interesting versions for choirs of any size from 2 to 6 octaves. |
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| Nearer My God to Thee:
Mason, Lowell,Geschke, Susan,CG |
| Rising like a gentle prayer, this expressive setting of an old favorite is fresh and memorable. |
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| Near the Cross:
Various,Sherman, Arnold,HP |
| Fanny Crosby’s hymn text, “Near the Cross,” is a meaningful, devotional prayer that is especially useful for the Lenten season or communion service. |
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| O Holy Night:
Adam, Adolphie C.,Raney, Joel,HP |
| Joel Raney captures the essence of Adolphe Adam’s beloved Christmas classic in this awe-inspiring, pastoral arrangement for 3-5 octave handbells with optional 3-5 octave choir chimes. |
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| Prayer:
Sherman, A., ,LC |
| Commissioned for a wedding this gentle original composition uses lots of flowing, eighth-note textures combined with the LV technique with soaring melody above. |
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| Renewed Spirit:
Mazzatenta, Michael,,AG |
| This AGEHR Area XII Composition Contest winner is a lilting original piece that will lift the spirits of ringers and listeners alike. |
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| Rhapsody:
Phillips, Judy,,RR |
| "Rhapsody" may be programmed with two other pieces, "Reverie" (RRBL5049) and "Roundelay" (RRBL5050), to create a three movement work entitled "Triptych". This movement features a passionately active accompaniment with undulating dynamics and fluid LV passages. 3 octaves of handchimes add their shimmer to the mix. |
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| Silent Night:
Gruber, Franz,Eithun, Sandra,CG |
| Developing choirs can bring “Silent Night” into their church and concert repertoire with this full-sounding setting of the familiar carol. |
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| Still Still Still:
Traditional German Carol,Moklebust, Cathy,CG |
| This delicate arrangement of a traditional German carol uses groups of softly descending eighth notes to illustrate an image of gently falling snow on Christmas Eve. |
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| This Little Light of Mine:
Spiritual,Moats, William,CG |
| This delightful arrangement of the familiar spiritual is divided into two major sections with different tempos and meters. The piece is fun to ring, and the use of mallets and stopped techniques adds to the energy and excitement. |
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| Will You Come and Follow Me:
Traditional Scottish,Nelson, Susan T.,AG |
| This arrangement of a familiar and beloved Scottish melody will soon become a favorite for your choir. |
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