Handbell World | Catalog: Robert Groth Publications

Adoration

Groth, R., Robert Groth Publications

Modality and 7th chords are 2 interesting elements of this simple piece.

Item #	Detail	Price	Qty.	Disc
MGR8203		$4.00 $3.60		10%

American Spiritual Medley, An

arr. Groth, R., Robert Groth Publications

"Steal Away" and "Balm In Gilead" are the tunes in this medley arranged for 3 octaves of bells.

Item #	Detail	Price	Qty.	Disc
MGR8502		$4.00 $3.60		10%

Barcarolle

Offenbach, J., arr. Groth, R., Robert Groth Publications

This barcarolle in 6/8 time is a classic by Offenbach! Optional notes allow this piece to use bells from G3 to B6. Repeats add to the length of the piece, which has no page turns. Stepwise motion is also common in this title.

Item #	Detail	Price	Qty.	Disc
MGR8105		$4.00 $3.60		10%

Bridal Chorus

Wagner. R./Mendelssohn, F., arr. Rosene, P., Robert Groth Publications

Includes both Bridal Chorus and Wedding March in one package. The music is printed on both sides of the page.

Item #	Detail	Price	Qty.	Disc
MGR9001	Collection	$4.00 $3.60		10%

Certainly Lord

arr. Hermany, Robert Groth Publications

An arrangement of an American Spiritual is arranged for handbells with SATB choir, unison choir or handbells alone.

Item #	Detail	Price	Qty.	Disc
MGR8703	HB/opt SATB or Unison choir	$4.00 $3.60		10%

Chopsticks

arr. McCleary, M., Robert Groth Publications

Great for fun or concert!

Item #	Detail	Price	Qty.	Disc
MGR8304		$4.00 $3.60		10%

Christmas Eve Medley, A

Various, arr. Groth, R., Robert Groth Publications

A medley of "We Would See Jesus" and "In the Lovely Midnight".

Item #	Detail	Price	Qty.	Disc
MGRP15		$4.00 $3.60		10%

Clock Talk

DuMars, Robert Groth Publications

A fun piece which adds variety to any program. Adding optional treble bells insures a successful performance.

Item #	Detail	Price	Qty.	Disc
MGR8305		$4.00 $3.60		10%

Come Thou Almighty King

Giardini, F., arr. Groth, R., Robert Groth Publications

Two verse statement of the hymn, the second being a variation.

Item #	Detail	Price	Qty.	Disc
MGR8503		$4.00 $3.60		10%

Deep River

arr. Groth, R., Robert Groth Publications

This is a short arrangement of the traditional spiritual with optional bass bells C3 to B3.

Item #	Detail	Price	Qty.	Disc
MGR8104		$4.00 $3.60		10%

Dixieland

Emmett, D., arr. Groth, R., Robert Groth Publications

"Dixieland" is a "jazzy" arrangement of "Dixie" using various ringing techniques. It is available in two editions, one for 3 octave choirs and one for 4-5 octave choirs.

Item #	Detail	Price	Disc
MGR8801	3 Octave	$4.00 $3.60	10%
MGR8802	4-5 Octaves	$4.00 $3.60	10%

Favorite Responses

Various, arr. Groth, R., Robert Groth Publications

Another in the Porta-Bell system of Bob Groth. These responses are arranged so the ringers use only 2 or 3 bells. A "stations" chart is given to help the director in assignments. Great for a "quick" response or for a few bells in a limited space.

Item #	Detail	Price	Qty.	Disc
MGRP12	Collection	$25.00 $22.50		10%

Five Favorite Classics

Various, arr. Groth, R., Robert Groth Publications

This collection of classics is a good set for a level 2 - 2+ choir. Tunes included are "Trumpet Tune, To the Evening Star, Nocturne, Lullaby" and "Dedication." Note values are larger to aid reading.

Item #	Detail	Price	Qty.	Disc
MGRP16	Collection	$5.00 $4.50		10%

Five Favorite Hymn Anthems

Various, arr. Groth, R., Robert Groth Publications

This collection of hymns is a good set for a level 2 - 2+ choir. Tunes included are "The Spacious Firmament, Hymn to Joy, Spirit of God, My Faith Looks Up to Thee" and "The Heavens are Declaring." Larger note values aid reading.

Item #	Detail	Price	Qty.	Disc
MGRP17	Collection	$5.00 $4.50		10%

Great Hymns of Praise

Various, arr. Groth, R., Robert Groth Publications

Another in the Porta-Bell system of Bob Groth. These hymns are arranged so the ringers use only 2 or 3 bells. A "stations" chart is given to help the director in assignments. Great for a quick selection or for a few bells in a limited space.

Item #	Detail	Price	Qty.	Disc
MGRP13	Collection	$25.00 $22.50		10%

Incline Thine Ear

Groth, R., Robert Groth Publications

An original composition featuring the bass bells of the 4th and 5th octaves.

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MGR8302		$4.00 $3.60		10%

Innkeeper Innkeeper

Groth, R., Robert Groth Publications

An advent anthem for solo voice and handbells. The solo is for any medium voice.

Item #	Detail	Price	Qty.	Disc
MGR8702	Solo voice/HB	$5.00 $4.50		10%

Innkeeper Innkeeper

Groth, R., Robert Groth Publications

An Advent anthem for solo voice (Soprano, Alto, Tenor or Bass) and handbells. An optional part written for those who have choirchimes.

Item #	Detail	Price	Qty.	Disc
MGR8701	Solo voice/HB/Chimes	$5.00 $4.50		10%

Interlude in A

Reed, Robert Groth Publications

Written for the Wesley Handbell Ringers of Auroro, IL.

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MGR8403		$4.00 $3.60		10%

Jesus Savior Pilot Me

Gould, J., arr. Groth, R., Robert Groth Publications

An easy arrangement of the "Pilot tune".

Item #	Detail	Price	Qty.	Disc
MGR8301		$4.00 $3.60		10%

Jingle Bells

Pierpont, J., arr. Groth, R., Robert Groth Publications

A short, easy, uncomplicated arrangement. Ideal for the Christmas Concert.

Item #	Detail	Price	Qty.	Disc
MGR8308		$4.00 $3.60		10%

Largo

Handel, G. F., arr. Groth, R., Robert Groth Publications

"Largo" is from the opera "Xerxes". 8 optional bells from the 4th octave are used in the treble at the conclusion.

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MGR8103		$4.00 $3.60		10%

Lovely Appear

Gounod, C., arr. Groth, R., Robert Groth Publications

From the oratorio,"The Redemption". Adapted from Isaiah 52:7.

Item #	Detail	Price	Qty.	Disc
MGR8401		$4.00 $3.60		10%

Meditation

Groth, R., Robert Groth Publications

Published as a separate title but is also available in a suite, "Trilogy for Worship".

Item #	Detail	Price	Qty.	Disc
MGR8202	from Trilogy for Worship	$4.00 $3.60		10%

Midnight Clapper Dance

Bailey, C., Robert Groth Publications

Your choir stays alert with this challenging piece because of the rhythms, tempo variations, bells used in each octave and ringing techniques.

Item #	Detail	Price	Qty.	Disc
MGR8704		$4.00 $3.60		10%

Moonlight Sonata

Beethoven, L., arr. Groth, R., Robert Groth Publications

A classic piece of the Romantic period!

Item #	Detail	Price	Qty.	Disc
MGR8101		$4.00 $3.60		10%

Morning Prayer

Groth, R., Robert Groth Publications

A quiet, melodic piece for the 4 octave choir.

Item #	Detail	Price	Qty.	Disc
MGR8201		$4.00 $3.60		10%

Nativity, the

Groth, R., Robert Groth Publications

A mini-cantata based on the nativity according to St. Luke. Written for 3 or 4 octaves of handbells, SATB choir, Baritone & Soprano Soloists and Keyboard (Piano or Organ).

Item #	Detail	Price	Qty.	Disc
MGR8404		$5.00 $4.50		10%

Noah

Altschul/Solit, Robert Groth Publications

"Noah" which includes scripture readings, Prayer and Hymn singing is intended to be a meaningful part of the worship experience.

Item #	Detail	Price	Disc
MGR9101	SATB/HB/Narration-SET	$35.00 $31.50	10%
MGR9101A	Choral pt	$4.00 $3.60	10%
MGR9101HB	HB pt	$4.00 $3.60	10%

O Holy Night

Adam, A., arr. Groth, R., Robert Groth Publications

A new, more readable arrangement of an all time Christmas favorite.

Item #	Detail	Price	Qty.	Disc
MGR7801		$4.00 $3.60		10%

O Holy Night

Adam, A., arr. Groth, R., Robert Groth Publications

An easy arrangement of this Christmas favorite.

Item #	Detail	Price	Qty.	Disc
MGR7802		$4.00 $3.60		10%

O Jesus I Have Promised

Mann, A., arr. Groth, R., Robert Groth Publications

Suitable for mass ringing because this hymn tune is arranged by octaves and usable by a 2 octave group, a 3 octave group, a 4 octave group and for a 5 octave group at the same time.

Item #	Detail	Price	Disc
MGR8902	2 Octaves	$4.00 $3.60	10%
MGR8903	3 Octaves	$4.00 $3.60	10%
MGR8904	4 Octaves	$4.00 $3.60	10%
MGR8905	5 Octaves	$4.00 $3.60	10%
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Pontifest

Rosene, Robert Groth Publications

A chordal piece using various chiming and/or ringing techniques. Written for choirchimes but can be rung with handbells.

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MGR8803		$4.00 $3.60		10%

Popcorn Polka

Bailey, C., Robert Groth Publications

Fun to play and is easy to put together.

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MGR8402		$4.00 $3.60		10%

Porta Bell System of Carolling 77

Various, arr. Groth, R., Robert Groth Publications

Traditional Christmas carols are arranged for a few ringers to go carolling with only bells and music. This collection is also great for quick Christmas programs! Titles include, "Away in a Manger, O Come O Come Emmanuel, Hark the Herald Angels Sing, Bring a Torch Jeanette Isabella, Angels We Have Heard on High, Silent Night, What Child is This, Joy to the World, O Come All Ye Faithful" and "Lo How a Rose E'er Blooming."

Item #	Detail	Price	Qty.	Disc
MGRP01		$25.00 $22.50		10%

Porta Bell System of Carolling 78

Various, arr. Groth, R., Robert Groth Publications

Traditional Christmas carols are arranged for a few ringers to go carolling with only bells and music. This collection is also great for quick Christmas programs! Titles include, "Carol of the Bells, Deck the Halls, O Christmas Tree, Jingle Bells, Good King Wenceslas, It Came Upon the Midnight Clear, Angels from the Realms of Glory, Good Christian Men Rejoice, We Wish You a Merry Christmas," and "God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen."

Item #	Detail	Price	Qty.	Disc
MGRP02		$25.00 $22.50		10%

Porta Bell System of Carolling 79

Various, arr. Groth, R., Robert Groth Publications

Traditional Christmas carols are arranged for a few ringers to go carolling with only bells and music. This collection is also great for quick Christmas programs! Titles include, "Shepherds! Shake Off Your Drowsy Sleep, Once in Royal David's City, Coventry Carol, Once Long Ago, Let Our Gladness Know No End, Willie Take Your Drum, Watchman Tell Us of the Night, As Lately We Watched, O Come Little Children," and "There's a Song in the Air."

Item # Detail Price Qty. Disc

MGRP03
$25.00 $22.50

10%

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MGRP03		$25.00 $22.50		10%

Porta Carol Four

Multiple, arr. Groth, Robert, Robert Groth Publications

Traditional Christmas carols are arranged for four ringers to go caroling with only 11 bells and music. This versatile and useful collection is an excellent resource to have for the Christmas Season.

Item # Detail Price Qty. Disc

MGRP04 1 oct HB Quartet
$25.00 $22.50

10%

Porta Carol Supplement

Various, arr. Groth, R., Robert Groth Publications

Traditional Christmas carols are arranged for four ringers to go carolling with only 13 bells and music. This versatile and useful collection is an excellent resource to have for the Christmas Season. Titles include: "O Little Town of Bethlehem, Go Tell It on the Mountain, Coventry Carol, The First Noel, Good King Wenceslas, Hark the Herald Angels Sing, It Came Upon a Midnight Clear, Angels from the Realms of Glory, We Three Kings" and "Silent Night."

Item # Detail Price Qty. Disc

MGRP05
$25.00 $22.50

10%

Porta Four Anthems

Various, arr. Groth, R., Robert Groth Publications

This set allows four people to ring ten selections using 12 bells or chimes without interchanging the bells or chimes. Titles include: "Jubilate, Rejoice!, Rock of Ages, Just As I Am, Balm of Gilead, Shall We Gather at the River, Ye Servants of God, Fanfare of Praise, O Come Rejoicing," and "Incline Thine Ear."

Item # Detail Price Qty. Disc

MGRP06 4 Ringers
$25.00 $22.50

10%

Porta Four Holy Week

Various, arr. Groth, Robert, Robert Groth Publications

This collection, part of the Porta Four series, is written for 13 treble clef bells, G5 to G6. Traditional selections are included for Palm Sunday, Maundy Thursday, Good Friday, and Easter Sunday.

Item # Detail Price Qty. Disc

MGRP18 Set
$25.00 $22.50

10%

Porta Four Hymns

Various, arr. Groth, R., Robert Groth Publications

"Porta Hymn Four" is a method of ringing 10 easy hymns by four ringers using 12 handbells or hand held chimes without interchanging bells between ringers. Titles include: "Jesus Lover of My Soul", "Come Thou Almighty King", "For the Beauty of the Earth", "My Faith Looks Up to Thee", "Now Thank We All Our God", "Joyful Joyful We Adore Thee", "Saviour Like a Shepherd Lead Us", "Lord Dismiss Us With thy Blessing", "Master No Offering Costly and Sweet" and "O Worship the King, All Glorious Above".

Item # Detail Price Qty. Disc

MGRP10
$25.00 $22.50

10%

Porta Four Hymns Supplement

Various, arr. Ramsdell, L./Groth, R., Robert Groth Publications

"Porta Hymn Four Supplement" is a method of ringing 10 easy hymns by four ringers using 12 handbells or hand held chimes without interchanging bells between ringers. Titles include: "Amazing Grace, Blessed Assurance, Sweet Hour of Prayer, Jesus Shall Reign, Take Time to Be Holy, The Spacious Firmament, What a Friend We Have in Jesus, When They Ring the Golden Bells, Come Ye Thankful People Come" and "Come Ye Faithful Raise the Strain".

Item # Detail Price Qty. Disc

MGRP11
$25.00 $22.50

10%

Porta Four Patriotic

Various, arr. Ramsdell, L., Robert Groth Publications

Ten easy patriotic selections for concert or worship services are included in this folio for four ringers, 13 handbells (or chimes) and no bell changes between ringers. Selections include: "America, America the Beautiful, The Star-Spangled Banner, Battle Hymn of the Republic, God of Grace and God of Glory, Columbia Gem of the Ocean, Peace in Our Time, God of Our Fathers, Eternal Father Strong to Save" and "God Beneath Thy Guiding Hand".

Item # Detail Price Qty. Disc

MGRP07
$25.00 $22.50

10%

Porta Four Wedding

Various, arr. Groth, R., Robert Groth Publications

"Porta Four Wedding" is volume six in a series of collections enabling four ringers to ring ten familiar selections using 13 bells or chimes without the need to interchange bells between ringers. Titles include: "Trumpet Tune, Barcarolle (O Night of Love), Tell Me Why, Largo, Andantino, O Perfect Love, Liebestraum (Love's Dream), Trumpet Voluntary, Dedication" and "Drink to Me Only with Thine Eyes."

Item # Detail Price Qty. Disc

MGRP08
$25.00 $22.50

10%

Porta Fun Four

Various, arr. Groth, R., Robert Groth Publications

"Porta Fun Four" is a collection of ten easy fun songs for four ringers using 12 handbells or choirchimes and without interchanging bells between ringers! Titles include: "Chopsticks, Oh Susanna, Pizzicato Polka, Long Long Ago, Little Brown Jug, De Camptown Races, Grandfather's Clock, Nursery Rhyme Fantasy, My Bonnie Lies Over the Ocean" and "Oh Dear What Can the Matter Be?"

Item # Detail Price Qty. Disc

MGRP09
$25.00 $22.50

10%

Psalm 121

Groth, R., Robert Groth Publications

Begins and ends with big chords. The middle section has a lovely tune. Easy.

Item # Detail Price Qty. Disc

MGR8303
$4.00 $3.60

10%

Song to a Newborn Babe

Love, Robert Groth Publications

Music for Christmas, infant baptism or general use. A separate song sheet is available.

Item # Detail Price Qty. Disc

MGR8307 HB & Voices-HB pt
$4.00 $3.60

10%

MGR8307S Song sheet
$4.00 $3.60

10%

Theme

Mozart, W., arr. Groth, R., Robert Groth Publications

An easy arrangement of the theme from the "Piano Concerto in C Major", No. 21.

Item # Detail Price Qty. Disc

MGR8102
$4.00 $3.60

10%

Tints and Shades (Contrasts)

Groth, R., Robert Groth Publications

A piece of short contrasting sections, contrast in dynamics structure and tonality.

Item # Detail Price Qty. Disc

MGR8306
$4.00 $3.60

10%

Trilogy for Worship

Groth, R., Robert Groth Publications

3 pieces:"Morning Prayer; Meditation; & Adoration" comprise this small collection for the 4 octave choir.

Item # Detail Price Qty. Disc

MGR8200 Collection
$9.95 $8.96

10%

Twelve Days of Christmas, The

arr. Groth, R., Robert Groth Publications

A fun piece for the Christmas season. Written on the treble clef and easy to put together.

Item # Detail Price Qty. Disc

MGRP14
$4.00 $3.60

10%

Waltz in C# Minor

Chopin, F., arr. Harting, Robert Groth Publications

For the advanced choir, this arrangement of the Chopin waltz is excellent for concert or festival.

Item # Detail Price Qty. Disc

MGR8501
$4.00 $3.60

10%

Zither Carol

arr. Warzyn, J., Robert Groth Publications

This delightful piece, based on a Czech Folk dance, features a Bb Clarinet with the bells. There is a surprise cadenza played by the clarinet near the end.

Item # Detail Price Qty. Disc

MGR9102 Music Master
$19.95 $17.96

10%

MGR9102C Clarinet Part Only
$4.50 $4.05

10%

MGR9102HB Handbell Part Only
$4.00 $3.60

10%