Ah Holy Jesus

This piece is rhythmically easy. Meter switches from simple to compound and back to simple create additional interest in this lovely arrangement.

Air

This familiar "Air" by J.S. Bach is arranged by Victor Gumma for 3 octaves of handbells, plus an optional G3.

Air

Amazing Grace

Perform as a solo or a duet! When used as a duet, the melody is alternately rung by ringers I and II. The accompaniment is easy.

Amid the Silence

With the use of whole, half and quarter notes only, this Polish carol is ideal for the less experienced choir. Bass and treble bells share the melody.

Beach Spring

This arrangement by Nancy Cobb features sections of flowing eighth notes, stopped techniques, and tall chords.

Beatitudes for Bells

"Beatitudes for Bells" includes six original, interesting selections reflecting the spirit of the Sermon on the Mount. Selections may be performed individually or as a suite.

Bells Ring

Bell Theme and Chorale

Changes of meter, tempo, and keys keep ringers physically and mentally alert. While most of the composition is slow, it does have a spirited ending.

Bell Tower, The

A 4 note motif, sounding much like bells pealing in a tower, is developed in this easy composition. It is great for the less experienced choir.

Burgundian Carol

In this arrangement, 2 bell trees shared the melody, 6 bells from the choir play a rhythmic accompaniment, and an optional Glockenspiel plays a 4-note ostinato.

Caprice Viennois

This is a handbell arrangement of a violin work by Fritz Kreisler.

Celebration In C

This original piece is great for times when a relatively short handbell fanfare is needed.

Celebration of Carols

A reproducible collection of fifteen Christmas songs from a variety of traditions arranged for 2 octaves of bells.

Ceremony of Bells

An original composition by Ellen Jane Lorenz for 3 octaves of bells.

Cherry Tree Carol, The

This traditional carol is set for 4 octaves of bells (plus optional F3) with flute and optional guitar.

Christmas Festival for Handbells

Christmas Hymn

This arrangement of "While by My Sheep" is ideal for the beginning group because it is written in whole, half and quarter notes.

Christ was Born on Christmas

This is an easy arrangement of a traditional Polish carol for 2 octaves of handbells with an optional D4.

Clockworks (A Suite)

This is a 2 octave handbell arrangement of the Clockworks suite written by Haydn in 1792.

Come Christians Join to Sing

Play with bells alone or combine with the organ to produce an exciting musical offering of the hymn tune MADRID. Key changes, meter changes and ringing techniques heighten interest.

Day of Celebration

Four bell trees, hung from a t-bar stand, are the principal instrument in this unique selection. The bells range from C5 to C7 and may be accompanied by keyboard or another set of 3-5 octave handbells. Solo ringers should enjoy this format. It is a great concert selection.

Day of Celebration, A

Rhythmically, chordally, and melodically interesting, the use of multiple techniques creates excitement in this piece for church or festival.

Es ist ein' Ros' entsprungen (Lo how a Rose e'er blooming)

From an organ Chorale Prelude (translated "There Is a Rose Blooming") by Johannes Brahms, this is a transcription for bells which retains the style and rich harmonics of the original.

Exaltation

"Exaltation" is easy for a beginning choir to work up in a short amount of time. It would also make a good warm-up piece for more experienced choirs.

Fantasia

This advanced original composition provides excitement and energy to any concert or festival setting.

Fantasy on Carol of the Bells

Written for a bell tree and chimes, this fantasy uses the traditional "Ukrainian Carol" as its source. Included performance notes are helpful.

Festival Piece on Consolator

A wonderful tune often overlooked by those arranging for bells.

Festive Introit

Festive Introit, A

Bell tree processional is optional but suggested. Those ringing the bell trees use bells C6-C7 while those playing from the table ring bells C4-B5.

Festive Introit, A

Festivity

A short, happy piece which has a lot of repeated material making it easy to learn.

French Noel

Combine keyboard with your bells in this unusual arrangement of the traditional French melody, NOËL NOUVELET. May also be used at Easter with the alternate title "Now the Green Blade Rises".

From the Tower

This book presents a unique approach to change ringing which 'includes a brief history of tower ringing and a collection of Stedman Changes for handbells utilizing an original notation devised by Carlisle Phillips". (Director score is permanently out of print.)

Gaudeamus (Let Us Rejoice)

Glad Tidings

We've heard much about bell trees and now we have a processional for 2 ringers and chimes! Ringer 1 uses bells from C6 to D7 (opt.) and Ringer 2 uses bells from C5 to Bb5.

Gloria

Glory Song

Pl, LV and Sk combined with a familiar gospel tune, "O, That Will Be Glory for Me!", provide music which will be requested often.

Glory to God in the Highest

An easy, joyous arrangement of one of Pergolesi's most familiar pieces. Rhythmically easy.

God Be in My Head

A benediction for 3 octaves of handbells with solo or unison voices. Uses 23 bells.

God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen

An easy, chordal arrangement of the traditional tune.

Good Christians All, Rejoice!

This joyful combination of bells, SATB voices, and organ is an easy, yet effective, arrangement of the Christmas favorite In Dulci Jubilo.

Happiness Is

"Happiness Is ..." uses 9 bells for the bell tree, 16 bells for the choir part (none duplicated), and 27 chimes. May be played with the bell tree processing while the other ringers and the chime choir play from their positions at the tables or with all ringers at the tables.

Happy Voices

A general, unison anthem. No handbells scored.

He's Got the Whole World in His Hands

Traditional spiritual arranged by Margaret Cowen with the melody passed to upper, lower and middle bells. Optional percussion accompaniment.

Holly and the Berry, The

For SATB chorus, Handbells and Organ. Two part until the last 2 phrases. Uses a text by A. J. Lewis.

How Firm a Foundation

In the first and last stanzas the melody is in the lower voices and is accompanied by a "toccata" figure in the upper voices. The middle stanza is chordal.

How Gracious are Thy Mercies

An easy arrangement of the "Kingsfold" tune. Only 35 measures. Use in a variety of places in the service.

Hyfrydol

Combine a bell tree with bells and chimes or keyboard accompaniment in this arrangement of the hymn tune HYFRYDOL. With numerous texts associated with this tune, it is useable throughout the church year. This arrangement is particularly versatile, with multiple options for performance based on the number and skill of the ringers available.

Impromptu

Impromptu on Angels We Have Heard on High

For organ and 2 or 4 octaves of handbells. The set includes 8 handbell parts and 2 full organ scores.For organ and 2 or 4 octaves of handbells. The set includes 8 handbell parts and 2 full organ scores.

Incline My Heart

A quiet piece written in a minor key, linear and melodic.

Infant Holy Infant Lowly

The traditional carol arranged for 3 or 4 octaves of handbells with organ. The set contains 8 handbell parts and 2 director/organ scores.

In the Bleak Midwinter

A quiet, rhythmically easy arrangement for chimes and handbells.

Jesus Lover of My Soul

A medley of two tunes, ABERYSTWYTH and MARTYN.

Journey, The

A bell tree procession using 2 "trees" plus choir chimes or keyboard. Only the "trees" process but are joined by other bells upon arrival at the bell tables.

Joy to the World

This arrangement of "Joy to the World!" is a processional for 2 bell trees, flute or other C-instrument, and optional change ringing is perfect for beginning bell tree ringers and choirs interested in exploring change ringing.

Joy to the World

Kirken

The hymn tune "Kirken Den Er Et Gammelt Hus" (best known as "Built on the Rock") is the source of this bell arrangement. Interestingly, the strong tune is played against eighth-note "ringing changes" in the middle section returning to the more traditional arrangement for the ending via a coda section.

La Varsoviana

Lead On O King Eternal

Lift Up Your Hearts

A marvelous anthem from the 17th century. Bells add a joyous "ring" to a very useful anthem.

Lord Speak to Me

The apreggiated accompaniment pattern. Rhythmically easy.

Love Goes Round

This arrangement of a traditional love song is written for 2 bell trees accompanied by the bell choir which uses none of the bells in the trees.

Meditation

A captivating melody supported by a wonderful accompaniment makes this ideal for church or concert.

Meditation on Veni Emmanuel

This skillful arrangement places the melody, rhythmically altered, in various voices.

Melodie

Midnight Stars Make Bright the Sky

The flute enforces the oriental mood of this enchanting piece using as its source a Chinese Epiphany hymn.

My Jesus I Love Thee

The "Gordon" tune is here arranged as a duet with keyboard accompaniment. Both ringers share melody and accompaniment.

My Shepherd

A lovely traditional American folk hymn simply and tastefully arranged for a less experienced 3 octave choir. Very chordal, except middle stanza arranged as a round.

Nimrod

"Nimrod", a stately arrangement of only 41 measures, is from Elgar's "Enigma Variations". Well written so ringers of the 3 octaves are busy. Very chordal.

Now the Green Blade Riseth

O Love That Will Not Let Me Go

The "St. Margaret" tune is creatively harmonized in this short (31) measure arrangement.

O Morning Star How Fair and Bright

A chordal and contrapuntal arrangement of the famous hymn tune.

Pass It On

Pastorale

A fine tune with a chordal accompaniment. Good for the choir with limited ringing experience.

Peace of God

Prelude XXII

There is good use of bells in this transcription of Bach's Prelude. Follow the arrangers dynamic suggestions for a satisfying performance.

Psalm 100

This handbell piece has a festive beginning and ending using big chords and interesting harmonies. The middle section is lyric. Useful for numerous occasions.

Psalm 130

The piece is modal, moving and uses a lot of LV.

Psalm of Joy

Two bell trees (using G5 - B6) and 12 bells ranging from F#4 - C#6, interact together in this sprightly dance in Allegro tempo. The melody takes off from the start with an easy syncopation about it and is passed from player to player to choir in joyful abandon!

Psalm of Joy

Quiet Song, A

This quiet, melodic song is romantic in nature emphasizing the lovely tune written for the composer's wife. Seventh and minor chords are used frequently, as well as crescendos and decrescendos.

Reflections

A gentle selection for flute and bells. The handbell part is an accompaniment of 8th notes passaged. The beautiful flute part is not difficult.

Remembrance

This melodic music is written as a communion meditation and is divided into 3 short sections each differing in texture and harmonic treatment.

Riddle, The

An arrangement of "I Gave My Love a Cherry" which uses techniques that makes it interesting and fun for both ringer and hearer.

Ring Again

Ring Christmas Bells

A delightful arrangement of three Christmas tunes: Christmas Day; Ding, Dong Merrily on High; & Ring Little Bells.

Ringing Melody

Ring the Bells of Heaven

Riu Riu Chiu

This catchy 16th Century Spanish carol is arranged for 2 bell trees, six handbells, and optional Glockenspiel. No bells are shared between the handbell parts.

Saltarello

Rhythmical interest is created in this 16th century dance by occasionally using 3 quarter notes in a piece written in compound meter.

Song of Joy, A

A happy, syncopated melody truly depicting the title!

Song of Triumph, The

"The Song of Triumph" is an exciting Easter anthem based upon the "Victory" tune by Palestrina, arranged for SATB Choir and optional Children's Choir, Congregation and Brass ensemble. (NO BELLS)

Song Without Words

This selection is easy to learn. It reminds one of a Mendelssohn "Song Without Words".

There is a Fountain

This old American melody has attraction for many. The arrangement moves forward with arpeggios, switching melody from treble to bass.

Time to Rejoice, A

A fine combination for bell tree, chimes and handbells. Bell choir rings bells C4-C5; Chimes play G4-C6; and the bell tree uses bells G5-G6.

Time to Rejoice, A

Tonada

The tonada is a form of poetic song created to captured the spirit of traditional South American rural life.

To the Evening Star

Four octaves of handbells & flute combine to produce a grand setting of this Richard Wagner classic.

To the Manger In the Night

At first glance, one is impressed with the number of accidentals. A lovely composition which requires dynamic control by your ringers.

Variations on a French Noel

Two variations on a lovely tune each one differing not only in development but also in bell techniques used (PL & Sk).

Variations on a Welsh Tune

There are three variations on the tune generally known as "All Though the Night". Each variation differs, the first is straightforward, the second is more complex and third changes key but returns finally to the opening key.

Variations on Hyfrydol

Basically an easy 3 octave arrangement of this tune.

Variations on Norwich Chimes

A somewhat familiar chime tune is stated followed by 6 variations using various techniques, tonalities and rhythms.

Veni Emmanuel

This is a sensitive arrangement, ideal for an Advent celebration. Great for the less experiences choir.

Vesper Hymn

"Glory be to God the Father and the Spirit, Three in One. May we ever sing Thy praises 'Till our days on earth are done". So begins the text of this setting for bells and SATB voices. The music is an arrangement of Dimitri bortniansky's work and the words are by Victor L. Guma. Flowing and even eighths characterize the accompaniment.

Vibrations

Wedding Processional

An original tune providing an alternate to traditional wedding music. Festive.

Westminster Chimes

For a "different twist," use the optional Plain Hunt (change ringing) in the middle of this short arrangement of the "Westminster Chimes."

Where He Leads

Whistler and His Dog, The

Delightful! Perfect concert encore. Based on folk tune "Where, O Where Has My Doggie Gone."

White Hyacinths

Music is built on pentatonic scale giving a modal/oriental flavor. Rhythmically easy, few accidentals.