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| Almighty:
Watson, Wayne,McChesney, Kevin,RP |
| This bright, energetic setting of Wayne Watson's contemporary classic is easy to master and will set your contemporary or blended worship service on fire!
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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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| Blessed Assurance:
Knapp, Phoebe P.,Eithun, Sandra,CG |
| Listeners will immediately be captivated with a bold opening fanfare and a strong, straightforward tune in this setting of the familiar hymn. |
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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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| 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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| 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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| Celebration:
Gramann, Fred,,LC |
| Written for the 30th Bay View Week of Handbells (August, 2007), Fred's latest original composition for the idiom is pure excitement from beginning to end with its forward-moving rhythms and a joyful recurring theme. |
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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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| Crown Him Lord of All:
Various,Larson, Lloyd,LC |
| In the style of a brilliant symphonic overture, three robust hymn tunes ring forth with strength and conviction. The highly recognizable tunes, "Diademata" (Crown Him With Many Crowns), "Darwall's 148th" (Rejoice the Lord is King), and "Coronation" (All Hail the Power of Jesus' Name), will be loved by the congregation and ringers alike. |
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| Exultate:
Bauder, Josh,,AG |
| This spirited original work pulses with energy created by syncopated rhythms and techniques scored for precise emphasis. Most of the work is written in 6/8, but notation is given that it may be felt in 3/4 as well. |
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| Festiva Techniqua:
Prins, Matthew,,CP |
| This Matthew Prins original uses just about every technique known to the handbell world... and is still musical enough to ring in concert or church! |
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| First Song of Isaiah:
White, Jack Noble,Stephenson, Valerie,AP |
| This setting of Jack Noble White's original choral work is fully scored and especially engaging with the inclusion of the optional handchimes and C Instrument (such as a flute or violin). |
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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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| Give Me Jesus:
Traditional Spiritual,Behnke, John A.,AG |
| Commissioned by the Philadelphia Handbell Ensemble in memory of a founding member of the group, this piece uses the singing bell technique extensively to convey the text of the spiritual "Give Me Jesus". |
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| Gospel Ring:
Various,Page, Anna Laura,BE |
| This energetic selection combines two upbeat gospel hymns, "When the Roll Is Called Up Yonder" and "Leaning on the Everlasting Arms." Full of dotted rhythms, staccato effects and harmonic changes, your ringers should enjoy working on this challenge. |
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| Grand Old Yankee Doodle Extravaganza:
Cohan, George M.,Edwards, Dan R.,CP |
| Everyone loves a rousing patriotic selection, so ringers and listeners will both be thrilled with this medley of George M. Cohan tunes arranged with the classic touch of Dan Edwards. |
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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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| He Shall Feed His Flock:
Handel, George Frideric,Edwards, Dan,AP |
| This arrangement of the favorite alto aria from Handel's "Messiah" is set in gently pulsating textures accessorized by well-placed articulations and handchime scoring. |
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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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| 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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| Jesus Shall Reign:
Hatton, J.,Page, A. L.,AP |
| "Jesus Shall Reign" is an exciting arrangement of the familiar hymn tune, DUKE STREET, for 3-5 octave handbell choir. It is appropriate for general church services as well as Trinity, Christ the King and mission emphasis Sundays. |
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| Joshua Fit the Battle of Jericho:
Spiritual,Stephenson, Valerie,AP |
| Ringers mallet tabled handbells, click mallet handles and even shout out loud in this spunky setting of this favorite spiritual. |
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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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| Mary Did You Know:
Lowry, Mark & Greene, Buddy,Page, Anna Laura,AP |
| This tender arrangement of Mark Lowry and Buddy Greene's popular Christmas song weaves handbells, handchimes, and lyrical scoring into a beautiful musical tapestry. |
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| Meditation on Beautiful Savior:
,Moklebust, C.,CG |
| The flavor of this piece is truly meditative with variations in tempo from freely to steady time to broadly; with grandeur. |
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| Meditation on There Is a Fountain:
Traditional,Eithun, Sandra,AP |
| "Meditation on 'There Is a Fountain'" is a beautifully flowing setting of the early American melody for 3-5 octave handbell choir and optional handchimes. |
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| My Spirit's Gonna Shine:
Spiritual,Edwards, Dan,CP |
| Dan Edwards skillfully blends “Every Time I Feel the Spirit” with “This Little Light of Mine” in this joyful arrangement that makes use of an interesting variety of techniques. |
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| Percussive Praise:
McChesney, K.,,CG |
| This vibrant piece is played entirely with mallets. Appropriate for secular or sacred settings. Boomwhackers can be used with this title. |
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| Prayer for Peace:
Helman, M., ,AG |
| This piece "is dedicated to those who lost their lives in the terrorist attacks in New York City, Washington DC, and Pennsylvania on 9/11/01." |
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| Prelude on Thaxted:
Traditional,Helman, Michael,AG |
| Beautifully arranged as a commission by Area VII in honor of past Chair Alanna Taragawa, this setting of the powerful Holst tune, which has been used with a number of modern hymn texts, makes wonderful use of handbells and handchimes. |
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| Processional Alleluia:
Causey, C. H., ,BE |
| An anthem for SAB choir with handbells (3 octaves) and organ. Also indicates vocal descant (soprano). Highly recommended! |
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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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| Requiem and Remembrance:
Krug, Jason,,RW |
| From the talented pen of Jason Krug comes this original that creates a prayerful, intimate moment in worship or concert. |
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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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| They'll Know We Are Christians:
Scholtes, Peter,Honore, Jeffrey,CO |
| The creative use of mallets underscores this popular folk melody and integrates a driving rhythmic pattern reminiscent of an African American spiritual. |
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| This Land Is Your Land:
Guthrie, Woody,McKlveen, Paul A.,JH |
| "This land was made for you and me!" A favorite song from the pen of Woody Guthrie comes alive in this handbell arrangement. |
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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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| Two Carols for Christmas:
Various,Krug, Jason,AP |
| Straightforward, creative and fresh, the two carols, "Hark! The Herald Angels Sing" and "Pat-a-Pan" are handy resources for the Christmas season. |
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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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| When We All Get To Heaven:
Various,Waldrop, T.,AP |
| "When We All Get to Heaven" is a lively, fun-filled setting of the familiar gospel hymn for 3-5 octave handbell choir. It incorporates the hymn "On Jordan's Stormy Banks I Stand" and offers a delightful choice for church and festival. |
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