Handbell World | Beckenhorst Press - Winter / Spring 2021

Bella-bration

Kauffmann, Ronald, Beckenhorst Press, Inc.

A joyous, explosive opening figure gives way to a soaring melody underscored by a driving, syncopated bass line. A contrasting section sees the propulsive rhythm slow, allowing for a more expansive feel, before the opening figure returns to round the piece off in joyous, celebratory fashion.

Bella-bration

Item #	Detail	Price	Qty.	Disc
MBEHB689	3-5 oct HB	$5.95 $5.06		15%

Built On the Rock

Traditional, arr. Krug, Jason W., Beckenhorst Press, Inc.

A driving rhythm, established by malleted bells and optional bodhrán and shaker, sets up this haunting tune. The stark harmonic opening gradually becomes more complex before a slower, more ethereal section on chimes sets the tune in a drawn-out 4/4.

Built On the Rock

Item #	Detail	Price	Disc
MBEHB690	3-6 oct HB with opt 3-6 oct HC and Percussion	$5.95 $5.06	15%
MBEHB690A	Percussion Part	$3.95 $3.36	15%

Concertante In A Minor

Helman, Michael, Beckenhorst Press, Inc.

This Baroque-style masterwork from the pen of Michael Helman is a fantastic opportunity for advanced ensembles to show off their musical chops! Written for the Hershey Handbell Ensemble, it features running sixteenth notes woven into an intriguing melody over lush and complex harmonies.

Concertante In A Minor

Item #	Detail	Price	Qty.	Disc
MBEHB691	4-6 oct HB with opt E2 and F2 and 3 oct HC	$5.95 $5.06		15%

Fantasy on Hyfrydol

Pritchard, arr. Winter, Sandra, Beckenhorst Press, Inc.

Sandra Winter brings us a sedate, flowing rendition of the well-loved hymn HYFRYDOL. Easy rhythms and few bell changes make it accessible to most intermediate choirs.

Fantasy on Hyfrydol

Item #	Detail	Price	Qty.	Disc
MBEHB692	3-6 oct HB with opt 3 oct HC	$4.95 $4.21		15%

Five Hymns from Around the World

Various, arr. Helman, Michael, Beckenhorst Press, Inc.

Here is a new collection from Michael Helman of five hymn tunes for 12 bells, arranged for 3 to 6 ringers. F5-C7 range.

Item #	Detail	Price	Qty.	Disc
MBEHB724	3 oct HB Ensemble for 12 Bells	$5.95 $5.06		15%

Fount of Blessings

Various, arr. Childers, Brian, Beckenhorst Press, Inc.

Brian Childers’ masterful combination of two tunes associated with the text “Come, Thou Fount of Every Blessing” is a true delight! Starting with a Baroque feel before morphing into a more modern treatment, a plethora of techniques, styles, and rhythms keep everyone attentive and entertained!

Fount of Blessings

Item #	Detail	Price	Qty.	Disc
MBEHB693	3-7 oct HB with opt 3-5 oct HC and 3 oct Auxiliary Bells	$5.95 $5.06		15%

Glorious Things of Thee Are Spoken

Traditional, arr. Krug, Jason W., Beckenhorst Press, Inc.

A chromatic, fanfare-like opening leads into a chordal setting of the hymntune AUSTRIA, which gives way to a verse set in minor, with the melody on handchimes and accompanied by oscillating chords in the upper treble bells.

Glorious Things of Thee Are Spoken

Item #	Detail	Price	Qty.	Disc
MBEHB694	3-5 oct HB with opt 3-5 oct HC	$4.95 $4.21		15%

Holy Holy Holy Lord God Almighty

Dykes, John B., arr. Elston, Beth, Beckenhorst Press, Inc.

A slow, ethereal opening gives way to a lush, flowing iteration of the hymntune NICAEA. The tempo increases for a verse set in 3/4 time before the piece slowly and delicately fades away.

Holy Holy Holy Lord God Almighty

Item #	Detail	Price	Qty.	Disc
MBEHB701	3-5 oct HB	$4.95 $4.21		15%

How Firm a Foundation

Traditional Early American Tune, arr. Buckwalter, Karen Lakey, Beckenhorst Press, Inc.

This lively arrangement – subtitled Appalachian Jubilee – is sure to set toes a-tappin’! Bold open fifths underscore first a violin obligato, then the hymntune FOUNDATION. A slightly slower section with relaxed rhythms and inventive harmonies gives way to the feeling of the opening once more, driving the piece to an exciting conclusion.

How Firm a Foundation

Item #	Detail	Price	Qty.	Disc
MBEHB703	3-5 oct HB with optional Violin	$5.95 $5.06		15%

Idumea

Sacred Harp hymn tune, arr. Compton, Matthew, Beckenhorst Press, Inc.

This stunning arrangement from Matthew Compton combines the Sacred Harp tunes IDUMEA and KEDRON into a truly magnificent work. Frantic rising eighth note scales open the piece, propelling it toward a more sedate, reflective middle section.

Idumea

Item #	Detail	Price	Qty.	Disc
MBEHB653	3-6 oct HB with opt 3-4 oct HC	$5.95 $5.06		15%

Meditation from Thais

Massenet, Jules, arr. Krug, Jason W., Beckenhorst Press, Inc.

This transcription of the well-known tune by Jules Massenet is perfect for the ensemble looking to showcase their musicality. With the accompaniment carried entirely on handchimes and the melody on bells, the contrast of the two lets each part live up to its fullest potential.

Meditation from Thais

Item #	Detail	Price	Qty.	Disc
MBEHB651	4-7 oct HB with opt 4-7 oct HC	$5.95 $5.06		15%

Music for the Church Year

Various, arr. Buckwalter, Karen Lakey, Beckenhorst Press, Inc.

Five hymns arranged for small handbell ensemble. Titles include: "Christians We Have Met to Worship"; "Morning Has Broken"; "Now the Green Blade Rises"; "The King of Love My Shepherd Is"; "O Love, How Deep, How Broad, How High".

Item #	Detail	Price	Qty.	Disc
MBEHB723	3 oct HB Ensemble for 12 Bells	$5.95 $5.06		15%

Open Your Ears

Traditional Hasidic Tune, arr. Hurlbutt, Patricia, Beckenhorst Press, Inc.

Patricia Hurlbutt’s lively arrangement of a traditional Hasidic tune is a fun addition for the ensemble looking for something a little different.

Open Your Ears

Item #	Detail	Price	Qty.	Disc
MBEHB696	3-5 oct HB	$4.95 $4.21		15%

O Worship the King

Haydn, Johann Michael, arr. Buckwalter, Karen Lakey, Beckenhorst Press, Inc.

Fun and energetic are the perfect words to describe this upbeat arrangement from Karen Lakey Buckwalter. With a forceful malleted bass – set in a 3+3+2 rhythm – the beloved melody gets cast in a new and exciting light before a slower iteration comes in, set to interesting, intricate, and unexpected harmonies.

O Worship the King

Item #	Detail	Price	Qty.	Disc
MBEHB641	3-5 oct HB	$5.95 $5.06		15%

Rejoice the Lord Is King

Darwall, John, arr. Hurlbutt, Patricia, Beckenhorst Press, Inc.

Patricia Hurlbutt’s festive arrangement of DARWALL’S 148th is as much fun to ring as it is to hear! Joyous arpeggios give way to a chordal treatment of the theme, complete with bold and unexpected harmonies.

Rejoice the Lord Is King

Item #	Detail	Price	Qty.	Disc
MBEHB697	3-5 oct HB with opt 3 oct HC	$4.95 $4.21		15%

Song of Joy

Beethoven, Ludwig van, arr. Winter, Sandra, Beckenhorst Press, Inc.

Sandra Winter combines well-known themes by Beethoven into an effusive paean of joy and celebration! Audiences will enjoy hearing these familiar melodies combined in new and creative ways, and ringers will appreciate the fun techniques that abound throughout.

Song of Joy

Item #	Detail	Price	Qty.	Disc
MBEHB662	3-5 oct HB	$4.95 $4.21		15%

Terminus

Krug, Jason W., Beckenhorst Press, Inc.

This stunning original work by Jason W. Krug was written in honor of fellow handbell composer Michael Joy on his retirement as a school music teacher. The piece pays homage to several of Joy’s most well-known compositions, traveling through contrasting moods and styles before ending on a beautiful, hopeful, forward-looking note.

Terminus

Item #	Detail	Price	Qty.	Disc
MBEHB698	3-6 oct HB with opt 2 oct HC	$5.95 $5.06		15%

What Wondrous Love Is This

Traditional, arr. Dennis, Karissa, Beckenhorst Press, Inc.

Open chords and haunting parallel fourths and fifths open this harmonically-rich setting of the well-known Lenten tune. The rhythmic motion slowly increases before a powerful key change moves the piece on toward its once-more haunting conclusion.

What Wondrous Love Is This

Item #	Detail	Price	Qty.	Disc
MBEHB699	3-5 oct HB	$3.95 $3.36		15%

When I Survey the Wondrous Cross

Traditional, arr. Eithun, Mitchell, Beckenhorst Press, Inc.

Flowing eighth note arpeggios and delicate countermelodies underscore the first verse of this stunning arrangement by Mitchell Eithun. A second, more chromatic verse casts the melody in a new and unexpected light.

Item #	Detail	Price	Qty.	Disc
MBEHB700	3-5 oct HB with opt 3-5 oct HC	$4.95 $4.21		15%

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