Entertainer, The

Joplin, Scott, arr. Lok, Jessica Y. H., Bellprints Handbell Supply

"The Entertainer" is the first in a series of Scott Joplin pieces arranged by Jessica Lok for handbell quartet. The entire piece is performed using mallets with a few martellato lifts in the middle to create contrast and bring excitement to the piece.

Fun With Chopsticks

Allen, Euphemia, arr. Behnke, John A., Bellprints Handbell Supply

"Fun With Chopsticks", arranged for handbell quartet by John Behnke, takes you on a fun musical journey where the melody is played in both high and low bells, in a minor key, with mallets, and with a fun, surprise ending.

Hungarian Dance No 5

Brahms, Johannes, arr. Yeung, Phoebe T. T., Bellprints Handbell Supply

This classical piece by Johannes Brahms is arranged for handbell quartet by Phoebe Yeung. Ring, TD, and mallet techniques are clearly designated for each ringer. When all four ringers are malleting, it is as though 8 mallets are dancing on the table.

It Came Upon the Midnight Clear

Willis, Richard S., arr. Yeung, Phoebe T. T., Bellprints Handbell Supply

"It Came Upon the Midnight Clear" lyrics were written by Edmund Sears in 1849 and set to music in 1850 by Richard Storrs Willis. Phoebe Yeung has arranged this carol as a handbell quartet using singing bells and suspended mallets at the beginning to accentuate the silence of a starry night.

Jingle Bell Calypso

Pierpont, James L., arr. Chan, Christine Y. K., Bellprints Handbell Supply

This is a very cheerful arrangement of the familiar Christmas song "Jingle Bells". The arranger brings this joyful tune from a wintry Christmas to glorious Summer. The audience will enjoy the essence of an extraordinary Christmas experience through this fast, vibrant, and vivid piece.

Santa Lucia

Traditional Neapolitan Song, arr. Chan, Christine Y. K., Bellprints Handbell Supply

"Santa Lucia" is a traditional Neapolitan song. In this arrangement for handbell quartet, Christine Chan has R1 & R2 using two simultaneous techniques (mallet roll and shake) to imitate the sound of a ukulele.

We Three Kings

Hopkins, Jr, John H., arr. Lok, Jessica Y. H., Bellprints Handbell Supply

For this arrangement of the popular Christmas carol, Jessica Lok chose 6/8 time to give a new flavor to the piece. She integrated various contrasting techniques to fully engage the performers and provide visual and auditory effects for the audience.

What Child Is This

Traditional English Carol, arr. Axelson, Gloria M., Bellprints Handbell Supply

This well-known, lyrical Christmas carol is also known by the traditional name "Greensleeves". For this handbell quartet arrangement, different techniques are incorporated to showcase the musicality of each ringer as all four parts pass the melody and accompaniment between them.