Handbell World | Catalog: Thomas House Publications

According to John

Hartley, A., Thomas House /Descant /Gold Coast Music

Using a text from John 1:29-34, this versatile piece can be performed as a handbell anthem, handbells with a vocal solo, or as a solo with keyboard accompaniment.

Item #	Detail	Price	Qty.	Disc
MTH9133	HB/Vocal Solo/Solo/Keyboard	$4.00 $3.60		10%

All Glory Ring Hosannas

Hartley, A., Thomas House /Descant /Gold Coast Music

Two short tunes, an introit ("All Glory, Ring Hosannas") and a benediction response ("God Be With You" (Randolph tune)), comprise this work.

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MTH8946	Introit and Response	$4.00 $3.60		10%

Andante

Bach, J. S., arr. Hartley, A., Thomas House /Descant /Gold Coast Music

The arrangement includes both notes involved in the many trills used in this transcription. 4th and 5th-octave bass bells and 4th octave bells above C7 are fairly active.

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MTH9523	5 Oct HB	$4.00 $3.60		10%

Angels and the Shepherds, The

arr. Bisbee, B. W., Thomas House /Descant /Gold Coast Music

Rhythmically easy, this arrangement goes through several key changes. It is a good study in 8th and quarter notes.

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MTH9224		$4.00 $3.60		10%

Aria

Scarlatti, A., arr. Hartley, A., Thomas House /Descant /Gold Coast Music

This piece is for bells AND 3 octaves of chimes or a C instrument. It is very short (27 measures) but effective.

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MTH8829	HB and Chimes (3 oct)	$4.00 $3.60		10%

Ave Maria

Bach, J. S./Gounod, C., arr. Hartley, A., Thomas House /Descant /Gold Coast Music

This arrangement of the Bach-Gounod "Ave Maria" suggests using chimes or a solo instrument for the melody. Bells play arpeggiated accompaniment.

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MTH8828	HB/Chimes (3 oct)	$4.00 $3.60		10%

Bells Quickly

Burroughs, B., Thomas House /Descant /Gold Coast Music

"Bells Quickly" is a grand study in precision ringing! Short and harmonic, one of the main difficulties is ringing the 16th note chords precisely. In addition to the precision-ringing challenge, multiple bell changes are required.

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MTH9132		$4.00 $3.60		10%

Blessed Assurance

Knapp, P., arr. Hartley, A., Thomas House /Descant /Gold Coast Music

By changing from a compound meter (6/8) to a simple meter (3/4), the arranger creates an interesting study in duple vs triplet rhythms.

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MTH9021		$4.00 $3.60		10%

Christmas Angel Fantasia

Various, arr. Petker, R. A., Thomas House /Descant /Gold Coast Music

Angels from the Realms of Glory; Angels We Have Heard on High; and "Hark! The Herald Angels Sing" are joined together with a brilliant fanfare.

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MTH9323		$4.00 $3.60		10%

Christmas Slumber Song, The

Various, arr. Rogers, S., Thomas House /Descant /Gold Coast Music

Rhythmically easy medley of "Infant Holy" and both tunes associated with "Away in a Manger."

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MTH9412		$4.00 $3.60		10%

Come All Christians

Various, arr. Rogers, S., Thomas House /Descant /Gold Coast Music

Sharon Rogers has combined the hymn tunes "Duke Street" (Jesus Shall Reign) and "Madrid" (Come, Christians, Join and Sing) in an accessible score for young ringers.

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MTH9621		$4.00 $3.60		10%

Come Thou Almighty King

Giardini, F., arr. Bisbee, B. W., Thomas House /Descant /Gold Coast Music

Simple rhythms using quarter, half and dotted half notes make this good music for the less experienced choir.

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MTH9221		$4.00 $3.60		10%

Come Ye Thankful People Come

Elvey, G., arr. Hartley, A., Thomas House /Descant /Gold Coast Music

This simple, happy arrangement is suited for the less experienced choir. Two stanzas are set in contrasting style. It is offered for 2-3 octaves or 3 octaves only.

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MTH8947	3 octaves	$4.00 $3.60	10%
MTH8948	2-3 octaves	$4.00 $3.60	10%

Dance of the Blessed Spirits

Gluck, C., arr. Hartley, A., Thomas House /Descant /Gold Coast Music

Looks more difficult than it is! From the opera "Orfeo", this piece is in ABA form, although there is a choice to end the piece without repeating the A section. The middle section requires work but the 8th notes at 69 beats per minute lessens the difficulty.

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MTH8943		$4.00 $3.60		10%

Deep River

arr. Wayne, Thomas House /Descant /Gold Coast Music

Harmonically simple but interesting, this short arrangement can be lenghthened with the use of suggested repeats. Chimes are suggested, though not necessary, in the latter part of the piece.

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MTH9522	HB/Opt Chimes (2 oct)	$4.00 $3.60		10%

Duke Street

arr. Bisbee, B. W., Thomas House /Descant /Gold Coast Music

Very simple rhythms using only quarter, half and whole notes, few techniques, and sparse textures make this ideal for the beginning choir. An easy arrangement of "Jesus Shall Reign", this piece will also work with chimes.

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MTH9222		$4.00 $3.60		10%

Easter Fantasia

Various, arr. Petker, R. A., Thomas House /Descant /Gold Coast Music

Unity is achieved in this medley of "Christ the Lord is Risen Today, Thine is the Glory," and "Christ Arose" by using the same pattern throughout.

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MTH9022		$4.00 $3.60		10%

Fairest Lord Jesus

arr. Hartley, A., Thomas House /Descant /Gold Coast Music

A four verse arrangement offering various degrees of difficulty, each contrasting the others. An interesting selection for the advanced 2 octave choir.

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MTH8950		$4.00 $3.60		10%

Fugue on St. Anne

Bach, J. S., arr. Hartley, A., Thomas House /Descant /Gold Coast Music

An arrangement of the organ piece of the same name which presents little difficulty in learning and performing.

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MTH8827		$4.00 $3.60		10%

Good King Wenceslas

Floridum, arr. Burkhardt, M., Thomas House /Descant /Gold Coast Music

Have a successful Christmas Ring with the use of this lively arrangement of "Tempus Adest Floridum" which has a active bass ostinato in much of the music.

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MTH9122		$4.00 $3.60		10%

He Is Alive

Hartley, A., Thomas House /Descant /Gold Coast Music

Orignally written as Easter music, use this selection successfully anytime of the year. Brass quartett(#1H608944A) consists of 2 trumpets and 2 trombones.

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MTH8944	HB part	$4.00 $3.60	10%
MTH8944A	Brass parts	$5.00 $4.50	10%

He Leadeth Me

Bradbury, W., arr. Hartley, A., Thomas House /Descant /Gold Coast Music

A simple arrangement suited to beginning and Junior choirs, using melody and contrapuntal style in the first verse and plucked notes in the second.

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MTH8949		$4.00 $3.60		10%

Hodie

arr. Hartley, A., Thomas House /Descant /Gold Coast Music

The traditional "Piae Cantiones" is the source of this piece which is divided into 3 sections, each presenting the tune with variations.

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MTH9123		$4.00 $3.60		10%

Holy Holy Holy

Heber, R./Dykes, J., arr. Sue, L., Thomas House /Descant /Gold Coast Music

A simple but effective arrangement using mostly half, quarter and 8th notes. Well suited for the less experienced group.

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MTH9324		$4.00 $3.60		10%

I Am Thine O Lord

Doane, W., arr. Hartley, A., Thomas House /Descant /Gold Coast Music

3 stanzas of a wonderful old gospel tune! The first stanza is a simple statement. Stanza 2 states the tune over an arpeggiated moving bass and the 3rd stanza is more elaborate placing the melody in the inner texture.

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MTH8941		$4.00 $3.60		10%

If With All Your Hearts

Mendelssohn, F., arr. Wayne, B., Thomas House /Descant /Gold Coast Music

This transcribed excerpt from Felix Mendelssohn's Elijah is 55 measures in length. A variety of performance options are available: 3 or 4 octaves of handbells with 3 or 4 octaves of handchimes.

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MTH9721	HB/Chimes (3-4 oct)	$4.00 $3.60		10%

Immortal Invisible

Welsh, arr. Bisbee, B. W., Thomas House /Descant /Gold Coast Music

Simple and effective! Use as a bell choir solo or to accompany congregational singing. Rhythmically easy using half, dotted half & quarter notes only.

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MTH9413		$4.00 $3.60		10%

In His Love

Various, arr. Rogers, S., Thomas House /Descant /Gold Coast Music

The rhythm requirements of this selection are accessible to level one ringers; the challenge will come in effectively accomplishing the dynamics.

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MTH9622		$4.00 $3.60		10%

Irish Washerwoman's Surprise

Various, arr. Wayne, Thomas House /Descant /Gold Coast Music

Wonderfully creative new novelty tune combining "Irish Washer-woman" and "Pop Goes the Weasel." Great fun!

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MTH9321		$4.00 $3.60		10%

Midnight Stars Make Bright the Sky

Liang, arr. Shepperd, M., Thomas House /Descant /Gold Coast Music

A setting of a little known Chinese Hymn with a flowing 8th note pattern. Opt. vocal solo in included.

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MTH9322	HB/Opt Vocal Solo	$4.00 $3.60		10%

Mighty Fortress Is Our God

Luther, Martin, arr. Durbin, Mark D., Thomas House /Descant /Gold Coast Music

Martin Luther's triumphant hymn is set here in the original, syncopated rhythm. The tempo is set at allegro and begins with a fanfare and ends with a flourish.

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MTH9830		$4.00 $3.60		10%

More Love to Thee

Doane, W., arr. Berns, Thomas House /Descant /Gold Coast Music

We have here a sensitive arrangement of a beloved hymn. The middle chordal stanza is surrounded by verses using arpeggios as the accompaniment figure.

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MTH8951		$4.00 $3.60		10%

Morning Bells Are Ringing

Blair, Dean G., Thomas House /Descant /Gold Coast Music

Eight handbells or handchimes in the two octave range (the C Major scale) provide extra accompaniment to this joyous song of worship.

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MTH0757	2 Oct HB or HC	$2.00 $1.80		10%

My Faithful Heart Rejoices

Brahms, J., arr. Hartley, A., Thomas House /Descant /Gold Coast Music

Add variety to this bell arrangement of the Brahms Chorale-Prelude by using chimes for the chorale tune .

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MTH8826	HB/Chimes (2 oct)	$4.00 $3.60		10%

My Shepherd Will Supply My Need

arr. Hartley, A., Thomas House /Descant /Gold Coast Music

The traditional tune has a quiet beginning and ending, the middle builds to big crescendo. Many accompaniment patterns are developed throughout resulting in non-traditional harmonies.

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MTH8942		$4.00 $3.60		10%

Nyland

arr. Hartley, A., Thomas House /Descant /Gold Coast Music

"Nyland" (In Heavenly Love Abiding) arrangement is suitable for less experienced choirs and scores plucked bells in the first verse and an LV pattern in the second.

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MTH8945		$4.00 $3.60		10%

O the Deep Deep Love of Jesus

Ebenezer, arr. Hartley, A., Thomas House /Descant /Gold Coast Music

The hymn tune EBENEZER is set in 12/4 and marked "gently" throughout its' 38 measures.

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MTH9824	HB/Optional Chimes (3 Octaves)	$4.00 $3.60		10%

Praise and Thanksgiving

arr. Bisbee, B. W., Thomas House /Descant /Gold Coast Music

Only quarter, half and dotted half notes are used in this easy arrangement of the "Bunessan" tune making it ideal for the less experienced choir.

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MTH9223		$4.00 $3.60		10%

Praise Him

Allen, C., arr. Hartley, A., Thomas House /Descant /Gold Coast Music

This children's tune is devleloped by using varying accompaniment patterns and harmonies.

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MTH9421		$4.00 $3.60		10%

Praise Him

Allen, C., arr. Hartley, A., Thomas House /Descant /Gold Coast Music

This children's tune is devleloped by using varying accompaniment patterns and harmonies. Also available in a 2 oct. arrangement. Two versions can not be used together because of keys.

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MTH9422		$4.00 $3.60		10%

Praise Him With Chime and Bell

Kreutz, Thomas House /Descant /Gold Coast Music

A lovely tune using an original text for Pentecost. Uses bells from A4 to B6, all written in the treble clef. Bell part in included in each octavo.

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MTH8809	SA/HB	$2.00 $1.80		10%

Praise to the Lord the Almighty

Herren, arr. Burkhardt, M., Thomas House /Descant /Gold Coast Music

Because of the simple rhythm and harmony, this is an ideal piece for the less experienced choir. The few 8th notes which are used is a short ostinato .

Praise Ye All That Dwell Below

arr. Hartley, A., Thomas House /Descant /Gold Coast Music

Using both "Lobe Den Herren & Lasst Uns Erfreuen", this music combining the 2 tunes makes a nice, useful piece.

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MTH8830		$4.00 $3.60		10%

Prelude in G Minor

Burkhardt, M., Thomas House /Descant /Gold Coast Music

Use this piece to develop technique while preparing to ring in church or concert. Rhythmically simple but tempo requires ringing precision.

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MTH9125		$4.00 $3.60		10%

Pretty Little Bells of Christmas

Various, arr. Rogers, S., Thomas House /Descant /Gold Coast Music

Based on the international carols, "The Angel's Song" (Hungarian), "Pretty Little Bells of Christmas" (German), "Sleep" (Bohemian), "Ding Dong! Merrily on High" (French) and "Joy to the World" (United States).

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MTH9623		$4.00 $3.60		10%

Psalm 91 (Naoma's Theme)

Berns, S., Thomas House /Descant /Gold Coast Music

"Psalm 91" is an expression of worship for bells or choir chimes. The beginning and ending are separated by a majestic section.

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MTH8952		$4.00 $3.60		10%

River of Peace

Various, arr. Merrett, F., Thomas House /Descant /Gold Coast Music

Combines Gibbons Perfect Peace" with "When Peace like a River". Rhythmically easy. Several key changes.

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MTH9424		$4.00 $3.60		10%

Sleep Little Christ Child

Hartley, A., Thomas House /Descant /Gold Coast Music

A simple, beautiful Christmas song for 5 octaves handbells and 2 octaves of chimes. The chime part can be adapted to the keyboard and a soloist can also be used.

Item #	Detail	Price	Qty.	Disc
MTH9134	HB/Chimes (2 oct)/Vocal Solo/Keyboard	$4.00 $3.60		10%

Somebody's Knocking at Your Door

arr. Wayne, Bob, Thomas House /Descant /Gold Coast Music

The introduction of this arrangement of the old spiritual begins with persistent knocking (perhaps on a handy door!) that crescendos from piano to fortissimo!

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MTH9825	3-5 oct HB with opt 3 oct HC (6 chimes)	$4.00 $3.60		10%

Songs at the Cross

Various, arr. Rogers, S., Thomas House /Descant /Gold Coast Music

A "grown-up" sound for level one choirs is presented in this montage of three hymn tunes. The texture of "Go to Dark Gethsemane" is slow and mysterious; "My Song Is Love Unknown" is more forceful and declamatory; "When I Survey the Wondrous Cross" is flowing and makes use of the LV technique.

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MTH9722		$4.00 $3.60		10%

Stand Up Stand Up for Jesus

Webb, G., arr. Wayne, B., Thomas House /Descant /Gold Coast Music

The introduction of this march-like arrangement is a short quote from "Onward Christian Soldiers."

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MTH9624		$4.00 $3.60		10%

Thanksgiving Gathering, A

Handel, G. F./Kremser, E., arr. Wayne, B., Thomas House /Descant /Gold Coast Music

The music of G.F. Handel and Eduard Kremser is combined in this 67 measure work for the Thanksgiving season or service of praise.

Item #	Detail	Price	Qty.	Disc
MTH9821	Optional Chimes (3-4 Octaves)	$4.00 $3.60		10%

Touch of Boogie, A

Wayne, Thomas House /Descant /Gold Coast Music

Requires ringers who can count, shake and syncopate! A delightful novelty tune.

Item #	Detail	Price	Qty.	Disc
MTH9423		$4.00 $3.60		10%

Tune Your Harps

Handel, G. F., arr. Powell, R., Thomas House /Descant /Gold Coast Music

A selections from the Oratorio, "Esther" for bells and 2 solo instruments in C. Instrumental parts are easy and handbells play an accompaniment of 8th note arpeggiated chords.

Item #	Detail	Price	Qty.	Disc
MTH9131	HB/2 Treble Instruments	$4.00 $3.60		10%

Vision

arr. Petker, R. A., Thomas House /Descant /Gold Coast Music

Uses "Slane" tune as the source of the arrangement. Free ringing at the beginning and end. Meter switches from 3/2 to 3/4 to 4/4.

Item #	Detail	Price	Qty.	Disc
MTH9521		$4.00 $3.60		10%

What a Fellowship - Jesus Loves Me

Showalter, A., arr. Wayne, B., Thomas House /Descant /Gold Coast Music

A variety of musical elements are combined in this medley of two favorite hymn tunes. Cascading, broken-chords, jazz and dissonant harmonies, straightforward hymn voicing, soft, lush sounds and abrupt tempo changes.

Item #	Detail	Price	Qty.	Disc
MTH9723	HB/Chimes (3 oct)	$4.00 $3.60		10%

Who Is On the Lord's Side

Goss, J., arr. Hartley, A., Thomas House /Descant /Gold Coast Music

With the use of TD or Mart. on the inner voices through much of this arrangement of "Armageddon", the writer creates a "march like" piece which is contrasted by a gentle, middle section.

Item #	Detail	Price	Qty.	Disc
MTH9023		$4.00 $3.60		10%

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