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| Advent Hope:
Various,Hakes, Derek,LC |
| The contemplative strains of "Savior of the Nations, Come" and "Come, Thou Long-Expected Jesus" are woven together in this lovely musical prayer for the Advent season. |
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| All Glory In the Highest:
Various,Eithun, Sandra,AP |
| Sparkling settings of "Hark! The Herald Angels Sing," "O Come, All Ye Faithful" and "Angels We Have Heard On High" are blended together in this well-crafted Christmas medley. |
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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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| Angel Gabriel from Heaven Came:
Traditional,Raney, Joel,HP |
| Angels play a remarkable role in the Christmas story, and Joel Raney’s new setting of this carol about the Angel Gabriel is filled with intensity, joy, theatrical splendor and wonder – capturing the drama of what it must have felt like to actually have an angel appear before you. |
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| Angels We Have Heard On High:
Shackley, Larry,Sherman, Arnold,HP |
| This favorite Christmas carol shimmers with beauty and sparkles with a variety of carefully chosen handbell techniques in this Arnold Sherman setting for 3-5 octaves with optional 3 octave handchimes. |
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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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| Carol of the Bells:
Leontovich,Moklebust, C.,CG |
| This straight-forward arrangement of the popular Christmas carol is full of dynamic contrast from the delicate opening and closing phrases to joyous and full chordal passages. |
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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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| Cold December Flies Away:
Catalonian carol,Boyer, Douglas R.,CG |
| This energetic arrangement of a traditional Catalonian carol, LO DESEMBRE CONGELAT, employs percussion and mallet techniques to convey the anticipation of the season. |
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| Come Thou Almighty King:
Giardini, Felice de,Johnson, Victor C.,LC |
| Johnson's talent for writing beautiful harmonies and nuance is supported by an accessible organ accompaniment, and the optional fanfare-like parts for brass and timpani and three octaves of handbells serve to further enhance this joyous invitation to worship! |
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| Deck the Halls:
Old Welsh Tune,Stephenson, Valerie,CG |
| This lively arrangement of the familiar carol is entirely malleted with the exception of two shakes (C6 and C7). This high-energy piece is sure to be a favorite! |
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| Festive Peal:
Thompson, Karen,,AG |
| Use this dynamic original work as a concert opener or as great attention-grabbing prelude. Easy to memorize and accessible for most handbell choirs, this piece will surely join your choir's list of favorites. |
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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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| 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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| 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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| He Is Born:
French Carol,Lamb, Linda,CG |
| "He Is Born" is a lively arrangement of the traditional eighteenth-century tune IL EST NÉ. The dance-like character of this arrangement artfully illustrates the words of the carol, which tell us to "play the oboe and bagpipes merrily." |
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| Here I Am to Worship:
Hughes, Tim,Larson, Lloyd,LC |
| Consistently ranking in the top ten of CCLI song surveys, this lovingly crafted arrangement will bless the hearts of all congregants who hear it. |
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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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| How Great Thou Art:
Hine, Stuart,Raney, Joel,HP |
| Considered to be one of the greatest texts and tunes from the 20th century, this classic hymn gives rise to the greatness that it invokes in worshiping God, our Creator. |
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| Israel's Joy:
Hebrew Folk Song,Lamb, Linda,AP |
| Appealing to children, youth and adults, this setting of a Hebrew folk tune pulses with energy and musical color. |
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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 Celebration:
Afdahl, Lee J.,,AG |
| This exciting original work for three, four, or five octaves of handbells and three or five octaves of optional handchimes features idiomatic writing with LVs, echoes, and bell peals that make this piece fun to ring and hear. |
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| Joy to the World:
Handel, G. F.,Moklebust, Cathy,CG |
| This exciting arrangement may stand alone as a piece for handbells only, or it may be enhanced with optional organ, brass, timpani, choir and/or congregation. |
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| Let All Mortal Flesh Keep Silence:
Traditional French Carol,Geschke, Susan,HP |
| Susan Geschke captures the anticipation and longing of Advent with an expressive yet easily learned setting. |
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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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| 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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| Noel Festival:
Various,Larson, Lloyd,LC |
| This creative medley of three different carols wonderfully coveys the Christmas spirit through "Noels." "Noel Festival" incorporates "African Noel, Sing We Now of Christmas, and The First Noel." |
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| O Night Divine:
Traditional,Eithun, Sandra,AP |
| Poignant, shimmering and harmonically refreshing, this arrangement of "O Holy Night" reflects the deep beauty of Christmas. |
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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 at the Manger:
Various,Ryan, Michael,LC |
| With a musical emphasis on "Away in a Manger" (the "Cradle Song" tune) and "Rocking Carol," the comforting melody of Humperdinck’s "Evening Prayer" offers an appropriately contrasting middle section. |
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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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| Ring:
Lamb, Linda,,AP |
| Filled with special techniques, including handbell handle clicks, this original works serves as a teaching as well as a performance piece. |
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| Sarabande:
Krug, Jason,,BE |
| "Nostalgically" is the character marking for this original work, written in 3/4 meter in f minor. Optional handchimes are featured in the melody line in several sections of the work. |
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| Still, Still, Still:
Traditional,Eithun, Sandra,AG |
| This lovely setting of the German carol uses suspended mallets and wonderful harmonies to capture the mood of a traditional favorite. |
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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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| 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 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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