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| Ah Holy Jesus:
Traditional,Wagner, H. D.,JH |
| It is rare to find an arrangement that will work for 2, 3 or 4 octaves, but this setting of the hymn tune Herzliebster Jesu does just that. |
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| All Hail King Jesus:
Moody, J.,Ingram, B.,RW |
| A fanfare introduces this arrangement of Dave Moody's contemporary Christian praise chorus. |
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| America the Beautiful:
Ward,Sherman, A.,RR |
| Perform this exciting, fanfare-style arrangement with bells alone or add optional organ, brass (Trumpet I and II, Horn, Trombone I and II, tuba, percussion and Timpani). |
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| America the Beautiful:
Ward, Samuel A.,Bock, Fred and McChesney, Kevin,FB |
| Samuel A. Ward wrote the original music, Fred Bock arranged it for piano, and now Kevin McChesney has set it for handbells. "Stately, with great breadth" is the character marking and is achieved by harmonic depth, strong rhythms and full scoring. |
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| Arky Arky:
Waldrop, T., ,RO |
| The Lord said to Noah, "There's going to be a floody, floody," and sure enough there was! Arranger Tammy Waldrop has set each stanza of the Bible song "Arky, Arky" to reflect its text. There's even a rain storm! |
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| Battle Hymn of the Republic:
,Bock, F./McChesney, K.,FB |
| Interesting harmonies, rousing rhythms and sturdy textures emote the underlying feeling of this favorite American hymn. Arranger Kevin McChesney once again makes Fred Bock's well-loved piano arrangements accessible for bell choirs. |
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| Blessing:
Ullom-Berns, Susan, ,LC |
| Using only 15 bells (optional 17), this selection is rung by a 4-in-hand ensemble. |
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| Easy to Ring Praise and Worship Volume 1:
Various,Bettcher, Peggy,HP |
Twelve of today's most popular praise and worship songs come alive in this collection of easy-to-ring settings for beginning handbell/handchime choirs. Eighth notes are used sparingly, and all ringers are kept busy.
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| Fantasy on Kingsfold:
Hymn Tune,Wagner, H. Dean,HP |
| "O Sing a Song of Bethlehem," "To Mock Your Reign, O Dearest Lord" and "Come, Let Us Use the Grace Divine" are three hymn texts set to this lovely English tune which is in the minor mode. |
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| Festive Jubilation:
Dobrinski, C., ,HP |
| This festive original composition was commissioned for a festive occasion-the 25th anniversary of a handbell choir. All the elements one comes to expect from Dobrinski's writing are included: solid bell writing, different sections of musical texture, tempo and meter changes, and lots of special techniques. |
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| Fur Elise:
Beethoven, L.,McChesney, K.,JH |
| Ludwig Van Beethoven's classic piano work, composed for a family member, Elise, is now a worthy challenge for handbell choirs. The transcription maintains the intergrity of the original piano score and requires ringers to feel the mood of the work together as a team. Sure to be a favorite for concert! |
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| Give Thanks:
Smith, H.,Geschke, S.,HP |
| When sung, Henry Smith's comtemporary praise chorus lilts along in smooth and sustained tones. However, in this setting, the arranger spices up and energizes the mood with a syncopated, driving accompaniment from the get go. Other textures include march-like passages complete with staccato technique and a solumn, intense section with sustained chords and echo technique. |
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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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| Happy the Home When God is There:
St. Agnes Dennis,Roth, K.,RW |
| The arranger adds interest to this setting of the hymn tune "St. Agnes Dennis" by combining it with the hymn "Blest Be the Tie That Binds" and with three octaves of optional handchimes. The melody is usually supported by full chords, but becomes more open in the section that calls for chimes on the melody. 68 measures in length. |
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| He Has Made Me Glad:
Brethorst, L.,Ingram, B.,RW |
| "I will rejoice, for He has made me glad", is part of the text of Leona Von Brethorst's contemporary Christian praise chorus that has become a standard. Bill Ingram brings out the joyful mood of the chorus through use of various techniques, sprightly rhythms and ringer involvement. |
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| How Great Thou Art:
Various,Helman, M.,AP |
| Chimes or Bells will feel equally at home in this medley of the title tune and "This Is My Father's World". The melodies are clearly marked throughout with melody lines, enabling the ringers to "track" the music. The LV and shake techniques are used. |
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| Hymnfest:
Various,Weston, M.,LC |
| How many hymn tunes can you identify in Mark Weston's piece? 5, 8, 11? Try 16! Your ringers will have fun sleuthing the tunes while learning musical skills to bring out the melody line and accompany it appropriately. No clues are given. You might even have a contest. |
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| I'll Fly Away:
Various,Waldrop, T.,RO |
| "Some glad morning, when this life is o'er, I'll fly away". Albert Brumley's beloved gospel tune is here combined with "In the Sweet By and By" for a toe-tapping time for 3, 4 or 5 octaves. Lots of staccato technique (especially for the bass bells). |
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| Joshua Jericho and the Walls:
Waldrop, Tammy, ,RO |
| This Bible-story narrative is told by Joshua with a little help from his army (the handbell choir)! Narration alternates with musical comments on the dramatic action. |
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| Joyful Joyful Christ is Risen:
Various,Wagner, D.,LC |
| Are you looking for a simple, but effective bell piece for Easter? This combination of the Easter tunes "Hymn to Joy", "Llanfair", and "St. Kevin" is worth looking into. The rhythms are straightforward with the occasional 16th note or dotted rhythm thrown in for interest. The melody appears in both the upper and lower registers. |
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| Joyful Praise:
Spidle, D.,,AG |
| Rated level 3- because of a few sixteenth notes, but easily accessible to level 2 choirs with a little extra work in spots. The 37 measures of this original composition are filled with happy melody, supportive accompaniment, a few meter changes, and no bell changes. |
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| Nocturne No. 2:
Helman, M., ,AG |
| Flowing, eighth-note broken-chords form the basis for most of the accompaniment in this original composition commissioned by The Raleigh Ringers. Espressivo melody in minor shades weaves in and out of the accompaniment pattern, sometimes opting for chimes sometimes doubled for intensity. |
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| On Eagle's Wings:
Joncas, Michael,Wagner, Douglas E.,HP |
"And he will raise you up on eagle's wing, bear you on the breath of dawn, make you to shine like the sun, and hold you in the palm of His hand". So begins the text of the popular song by Michael Joncas.
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| Ring the Rafters:
Various,Various,LC |
| Nine selections by well-known writers are included in this 2-3 octave collection compiled by Larry Pugh. The difficulty ranges between level 2 and 3. |
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| Ring Together Easter:
Various,McChesney, K.,JH |
| Easter Volume of the popular "Ring Together" Series. For handbells or chimes. |
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| Seasons of the Heart:
Buckwalter, Karen Lakey,,AG |
| An original work commissioned in memory of a loved one, this selection combines 3 octaves of optional handchimes (or solo C-instrument) with 3-5 octaves of handbells to achieve a tender and flowing tapestry of melody, harmony, and varying accompaniment styles. |
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| Water is Wide, The:
,Edwards, D.,GE |
| Handchimes or handbells are both suitable to ring this American folk tune arrangement with equal success. The LV technique is used extensively to achieve smoothness and gyro effect is scored for the final three chords. |
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