Ruby Rings

When ringing these pieces give careful attention to tempi, dynamics and special handbell techniques to bring out the contrasting style and character of each tune. The melody should always be prominent, especially where it is in a middle or lower part. I hope that ringers and their audiences will enjoy these additions to the handbell repertoire.

Composer: Various
Arranger: Benton, Robin
Octaves: 2
Level: NA
Publisher: Mayola Music, Ltd.

Instrumental Reflections for Worship

Engaging arrangements of five well-known hymn tunes with a versatile twist: Each arrangement may be played as a duet by two C or B-flat instruments, or the second part may be performed by a solo handbell musician!

Composer: Various
Arranger: Evanovich, Joshua
Octaves: 2-4
Level: NA
Publisher: G.I.A. Publications, Inc.

Actively Ringing

Handbells and handchimes are accessible instruments that can be used to teach ostinati, chords, simple accompaniments, and basic small-group composition along with music literacy. Teachers can combine these instruments with unison and part-singing, recorders, Orff instruments, and movement.

Composer: Various
Arranger: Brackney, Emily
Octaves: 2
Level: NA
Publisher: Rhythm Band Instruments

Exploring Handbells Book 2

Exploring Handbells Book 2 is a follow-up to Exploring Handbells Book 1. The music in this publication with use the technical requirements from Book 1. Book 1 provides music for ringing, damping, vibrato, Let vibrate (LV), shake (SK), staccato, martellato, and tower swing. Exploring Handbells Book 2 proceeds to the next level of techniques that ringers will encounter in handbell music.

Composer: Radford, Betty B.
Octaves: 2-3
Level: 1+
Publisher: Themes & Variations

Angels We Have Heard on High

Celebrate Christmas in style with this joyous setting of the hymn tune GLORIA! Bold fanfares and unexpected harmonies abound, yet the piece remains accessible for most ensembles.

Composer: Traditional
Arranger: Krug, Jason W.
Octaves: 2-3
Level: 2+
Publisher: Grassy Meadow Music

Up and Away

This heroic, cinematic original piece is a wonderful choice for creating a sense of energy and excitement! Driving, percussive rhythms propel the piece along, and the forceful harmonic shifts combined with the bold melody create a truly unique aural experience!

Composer: Krug, Jason W.
Octaves: 3-6
Level: 3+
Publisher: Grassy Meadow Music

Great Is Thy Faithfulness

This setting of the beloved hymn is full of majesty and grace! Flowing accompaniments and full chords underscore the lush melody, and unexpected harmonies keep the piece interesting.

Composer: Runyan, William M.
Arranger: Krug, Jason W.
Octaves: 3-6
Level: 3+
Publisher: Grassy Meadow Music

Savior of the Nations Come

Originally for handbell solo, now available for 3-7 octave handbell ensemble with 3 octaves of handchimes! Leave your listeners awestruck with this gorgeous arrangement of a haunting Advent melody.

Composer: Traditional
Arranger: Krug, Jason W.
Octaves: 3-7
Level: 3+
Publisher: Grassy Meadow Music

We Wish You a Merry Christmas

This setting of the beloved Christmas carol is an effusion of joy and celebration! The lively tempo and driving rhythms give this piece a brilliant sparkle, and the varied keys, harmonies, and moods throughout keep the piece interesting and engaging.

Composer: Traditional English Carol
Arranger: Krug, Jason W.
Octaves: 3-6
Level: 3+
Publisher: Grassy Meadow Music

Rejoice and Be Glad

Originally for 12-bell ensemble, now available for 3-6 octaves of handbells and 3 octaves of handchimes! Driving rhythms and an infectious melody infuse this original piece with an abundance of joy!

Composer: Krug, Jason W.
Octaves: 3-6
Level: 3-
Publisher: Grassy Meadow Music

Good Christian Friends Rejoice

Kurt Meyer's light and lively setting of IN DULCI JUBILO is a delight to play, and easily accessible for beginning ringers!

Composer: Traditional
Arranger: Meyer, Kurt
Octaves: 2-3
Level: 1+
Publisher: Grassy Meadow Music

My Lord What a Morning

Haunting harmonies underscore the melody in this arrangement of this beloved spiritual. Delicate scoring and subtle dynamic shifts bring deep meaning to the setting, while a final triumphant verse rounds the piece off in grand style!

Composer: Traditional Spiritual
Arranger: Krug, Jason W.
Octaves: 2-3
Level: 2+
Publisher: Grassy Meadow Music

Out of the Darkness

This forceful original work is the perfect choice for worship or concert use! With no notes shorter than quarter notes, beginning ringers can instead focus on the many bell changes found throughout.

Composer: Krug, Jason W.
Octaves: 2-3
Level: 2-
Publisher: Grassy Meadow Music

Good Christian Friends Rejoice

Kurt Meyer's light and lively setting of IN DULCI JUBILO is a delight to play, and easily accessible for beginning ringers!

Composer: Traditional
Arranger: Meyer, Kurt
Octaves: 2-3
Level: 1+
Publisher: Grassy Meadow Music

Angels We Have Heard on High

Celebrate Christmas in style with this joyous setting of the hymn tune GLORIA! Bold fanfares and unexpected harmonies abound, yet the piece remains accessible for most ensembles.

Composer: Traditional
Arranger: Krug, Jason W.
Octaves: 2-3
Level: 2+
Publisher: Grassy Meadow Music

Sakura Sakura

This evocative setting of the well-known Japanese folk tune is a perfect choice for the ensemble looking for something different.

Composer: Traditional Japanese Folk Song
Arranger: Krug, Jason W.
Octaves: 3
Level: 2
Publisher: Grassy Meadow Music

Hearth and Home

This delicate original composition is meant to evoke the warm feelings of friends and family that the holidays bring.

Composer: Krug, Jason W.
Octaves: 3
Level: 2
Publisher: Grassy Meadow Music

In Celebration

Written to commemorate the retirement of beloved handbell director Carolynne Mathis, this original tune is a festive celebration just waiting to happen!

Composer: Krug, Jason W.
Octaves: 3
Level: 3
Publisher: Grassy Meadow Music

Thanksgiving Medley

Give praise and thanks during the Thanksgiving season or anytime of gratitude and gratefulness. Featuring the hymntunes ST. GEORGE'S WINDSOR, KREMSER, and NUN DANKET, it gives the entire ensemble a chance to shine!

Composer: Various
Arranger: Krug, Jason W.
Octaves: 3
Level: 3
Publisher: Grassy Meadow Music

In Dulci Jubilo

This jaunty, upbeat setting of the beloved Christmas tune is a delight to ring! From calm and gentle to bold and forceful, the varied feelings throughout will challenge the musicianship of your ringers.

Composer: Traditional
Arranger: Krug, Jason W.
Octaves: 2
Level: 2+
Publisher: Grassy Meadow Music

Still Still Still

The well-known Austrian carol is given fresh life in this enchanting arrangement. Utilizing just 12 bells between F5 and C7, this selection is a perfect choice for the small or socially-distanced group.

Composer: Traditional
Arranger: Krug, Jason W.
Octaves: 3
Level: 3+
Publisher: Grassy Meadow Music

Silent Night

Simple and sublime, this setting of the beloved Christmas carol is perfect for any concert or worship service during the Christmas season. Utilizing just 12 bells between F5 and C7, this selection is a perfect choice for the small or socially-distanced group.

Composer: Traditional
Arranger: Krug, Jason W.
Octaves: 3
Level: 2
Publisher: Grassy Meadow Music

Once In Royal David's

Kurt Meyer's beautiful and gentle setting of the hymntune IRBY is a wonderful choice for your small ensemble this Advent or Christmas!

Composer: Traditional
Arranger: Meyer, Kurt
Octaves: 3
Level: 2+
Publisher: Grassy Meadow Music

Peace and Harmony

Kurt Meyer's original tune is a gentle, meditative piece perfect for any reflective moment in worship or concert.

Composer: Meyer, Kurt
Octaves: 2
Level: 2
Publisher: Grassy Meadow Music

Mighty Fortress Is Our God

This bold, joyous setting of the hymn tune EIN FESTE BERG is a perfect choice for Reformation Sunday or any celebratory moment throughout the year!

Composer: Traditional
Arranger: Krug, Jason W.
Octaves: 2
Level: 3
Publisher: Grassy Meadow Music

Blessed Assurance

Flowing arpeggios and delicate treatment of the melody feature prominently throughout this lush setting of the beloved hymn.

Composer: Traditional
Arranger: Krug, Jason W.
Octaves: 2
Level: 2
Publisher: Grassy Meadow Music

Promenade

This delightful original tune is just fun to ring! Featuring extensive use of thumb damps and jaunty sixteenth notes, it's a worthy challenge for your ensemble!

Composer: Krug, Jason W.
Octaves: 2
Level: 3
Publisher: Grassy Meadow Music

Away In a Manger

Combining the tunes MUELLER and CRADLE SONG, this sublime setting is the perfect choice for church or concert use throughout Advent and Christmas.

Composer: Various
Arranger: Krug, Jason W.
Octaves: 2
Level: 2+
Publisher: Grassy Meadow Music

In Dulci Jubilo

This jaunty, upbeat setting of the beloved Christmas tune is a delight to ring! From calm and gentle to bold and forceful, the varied feelings throughout will challenge the musicianship of your ringers.

Composer: Traditional
Arranger: Krug, Jason W.
Octaves: 2
Level: 2+
Publisher: Grassy Meadow Music

We Three Kings

This gentle, flowing setting of the hymn tune KINGS OF ORIENT is a perfect choice for during the Advent or Epiphany seasons.

Composer: Traditional
Arranger: Krug, Jason W.
Octaves: 2
Level: 2+
Publisher: Grassy Meadow Music

Praise for All Thy Blessings

Linda Lamb brings us this medley of four hymns of thanksgiving and blessing: "Come, Ye Thankful People, Come," "Praise God from Whom All Blessings Flow," "Now Thank We All Our God," and "Count Your Blessings." Ideal for Thanksgiving or any celebration of praise and gratitude, it's accessible to most belltree soloists.

Composer: Various
Arranger: Lamb, Linda
Octaves: 3
Level: NA
Publisher: Grassy Meadow Music

Lo How a Rose E'er Blooming

This setting of the hymn tune ES IST EIN ROS from the pen of one of the handbell world's best up-and-coming composers is sure to delight ringers and audiences alike.

Composer: Traditional
Arranger: Meyer, Kurt
Octaves: 3
Level: NA
Publisher: Grassy Meadow Music

Moonlight Sonata

The well-known first movement to Beethoven's Moonlight Sonata is set here for intermediate handbell solo with piano accompaniment. The piano takes charge of much of the arpeggiated accompaniment while the handbells shine on the haunting melody.

Composer: Beethoven, Ludwig van
Arranger: Krug, Jason W.
Octaves: 3
Level: NA
Publisher: Grassy Meadow Music

O Little Town of Bethlehem

Looking for a musical moment of reflection this Advent season? Look no further! This gentle, flowing arrangement of the hymntune ST. LOUIS is accessible to most intermediate soloists, and is an ideal choice for a prayerful interlude in church or a calm aside in concert use!

Composer: Traditional
Arranger: Krug, Jason W.
Octaves: 3
Level: NA
Publisher: Grassy Meadow Music

Joy to the World

This uplifting arrangement of ANTIOCH is a guaranteed winner with audiences and congregations this holiday season! The upbeat tempo will provide a good amount of challenge to on-the-table soloists, but should prove much more manageable to belltree artists.

Composer: Traditional
Arranger: Krug, Jason W.
Octaves: 3
Level: NA
Publisher: Grassy Meadow Music

Lift Every Voice and Sing

This uplifting setting of the beloved hymn is sure to delight your listeners! Set with a moderate triplet feel, this solo is accessible to most intermediate soloists, and could be rung by even beginning ringers on belltree.

Composer: Traditional
Arranger: Krug, Jason W.
Octaves: 3
Level: NA
Publisher: Grassy Meadow Music

Breathe On Me Breath of God

This setting of the hymn tune TRENTHAM is ideal for ringing during Pentecost or at any time throughout the church year!  At times calm and reflective, and others bold and powerful, this piece displays a wide emotional range even as it remains accessible to most soloists.

Composer: Traditional
Arranger: Krug, Jason W.
Octaves: 3
Level: NA
Publisher: Grassy Meadow Music

At the Lamb's High Feast We Sing

Triumphant and upbeat, this piece has limited bell changes and few rhythmic challenges, making it easy to prepare for developing ensembles.

Composer: Traditional
Arranger: Eithun, Sandra
Octaves: 3-5
Level: 2
Publisher: Concordia Publishing House

Ring Eight Hymns for the Church Year Set 2

Lauran Delancy has arranged another six hymns for eight handbells. Set 2 covers the Church Year and includes tunes such as PUER NOBIS, GETHSEMANE, and ORIENTIS PARTIBUS.

Composer: Various
Arranger: Delancy, Lauran
Octaves: 2
Level: 2+
Publisher: Concordia Publishing House

Eight Favorite Hymns for Twelve Bells Set 2

Created for small ensembles, these arrangements by Sandra Eithun have eight tried-and-true hymns for twelve bells. The arrangements use F5–C7, making them doable by three, four, five, or six ringers.

Composer: Various
Arranger: Eithun, Sandra
Octaves: 3
Level: 2+
Publisher: Concordia Publishing House

As Lately We Watched

This delightful arrangement of the Christmas tune AUSTRIAN CAROL is introduced with a light and joyful original melody. The first statement of the tune is supported by an LV accompaniment, followed by a second section featuring malleting and thumb-damping.

Composer: Various
Arranger: Moklebust, Cathy
Octaves: 3-5
Level: 2
Publisher: Concordia Publishing House

What a Friend We Have In Jesus

This jazzy and bluesy arrangement of “What a Friend We Have in Jesus” will be loved by ringers and listeners alike. The first section features plucking against the hymn melody while the second section uses both bells and chimes.

Composer: Converse, Charles C.
Arranger: Behnke, John A.
Octaves: 3-5
Level: 3
Publisher: Concordia Publishing House

Fantasy on Holy Holy Holy

John A. Behnke's new Fantasy on Holy, Holy, Holy is a varied and compelling arrangement of the well-known tune NICAEA for 3–5 octave handbells and handchimes.

Composer: Dykes, John B.
Arranger: Behnke, John A.
Octaves: 3-5
Level: 2+
Publisher: Concordia Publishing House

Praise My Soul the King of Heaven

This lyrical arrangement is an elegantly graceful offering teeming with rich chords wrapped around a beautiful, familiar melody. A compatible 2 or 3 octave setting is available making this edition ideal for worship, concerts, and festivals alike.

Composer: Goss, John
Arranger: Eithun, Sandra
Octaves: 2-5
Level: 2
Publisher: G.I.A. Publications, Inc.

Praise My Soul the King of Heaven

Mountain Journey

"Mountain Journey" is an original work commissioned by the Charlotte Bronze Handbell Ensemble in memory of Greg Underwood. This level four selection moves through several styles of ringing and musical expression, yet is approachable and accessible.

Composer: Childers, Brian
Octaves: 3-7
Level: 4
Publisher: Choristers Guild

First Noel

The passionate writing of Cathy Moklebust comes through in this setting of the traditional carol, written for The Raleigh Ringers Series for advanced choirs.

Composer: English Carol
Arranger: Moklebust, Cathy
Octaves: 3-7
Level: 3+
Publisher: Jeffers Publishing

First Noel

Silent Night

Joel Raney’s arrangement presents new ideas for Silent Night. It explores the depths and breadths of the melody, beginning with beauty and joy, moving into the depths of despair and angst, then evolving into peace.

Composer: Gruber, Franz
Arranger: Raney, Joel/Brocker, Barbara
Octaves: 4
Level: NA
Publisher: Tree-O

Fantasy on Simple Gifts

The traditional Shaker tune, commonly known as "Simple Gifts" has been given new life in Brian’s amazing arrangement for handbells, optional auxiliary bells, flute, and 'cello. This glorious setting has tones, textures, and interplay among parts and instruments that are superb, making it the perfect selection for all groups Level 3 and beyond to have in their repertoire for those occasions calling for a stellar work!

Composer: Traditional Shaker Tune
Arranger: Childers, Brian
Octaves: 5-7
Level: 3+
Publisher: From the Top Music

Fantasy on Simple Gifts

Starry Night

"Starry Night" combines familiar Christmas melodies ("Silent Night" and "Twas in the Moon of Winter") and weaves in the special techniques of singing bell, echo, vibrato, and malleted suspended bells. Optional wind chimes add to the ethereal atmosphere.

Composer: Various
Arranger: Austin, Brenda E.
Octaves: 2-3
Level: 1+
Publisher: Choristers Guild

Starry Night

Bethena

This ragtime waltz was written in 1905 and combines both classical waltz and ragtime style. Paul has nicely adapted it for handbells incorporating mallets, plucks, and a few LVs plus ring touch techniques for perfectly placed accents and emphasis.

Composer: Joplin, Scott
Arranger: Allen, Paul W.
Octaves: 5-6
Level: 3
Publisher: From the Top Music

Bethena

Fantasy on Simple Gifts

The traditional Shaker tune, commonly known as "Simple Gifts" has been given new life in Brian’s amazing arrangement for handbells, optional auxiliary bells, flute, and 'cello. This glorious setting has tones, textures, and interplay among parts and instruments that are superb, making it the perfect selection for all groups Level 3 and beyond to have in their repertoire for those occasions calling for a stellar work!

Composer: Traditional Shaker Tune
Arranger: Childers, Brian
Octaves: 5-7
Level: 3+
Publisher: From the Top Music

Fantasy on Simple Gifts

Meditation on Prospect

Meditation on Prospect is an arrangement for handbells with optional piano by Karen Lakey Buckwalter. The hymn tune may be found in hymnals under different titles such as “Creating God, Your Fingers Trace” and “The Lone Wild Bird”.

Composer: Walker, W.
Arranger: Buckwalter, Karen Lakey
Octaves: 3
Level: 2
Publisher: Choristers Guild

Meditation on Prospect

Away In a Manger

Away in a Manger is a gentle, flowing setting of the beloved Christmas carol, arranged for both 2-3 octaves and 3-5 octaves of handbells. It combines the MUELLER and CRADLE SONG tunes.

Composer: Various
Arranger: Page, Anna Laura
Octaves: 2-5
Level: 2
Publisher: Choristers Guild

Away In a Manger

Christ the Savior Is Born

This collection for twelve bells (F5-C7) includes five accessible arrangements based on hymns appropriate for the Advent and Christmas seasons, and includes optional piano accompaniments, and two of the pieces include optional percussion parts.

Composer: Various
Arranger: Moklebust, Cathy
Octaves: 2-3
Level: 2+
Publisher: Choristers Guild

Christ the Savior Is Born

Sacred Solos for Bell Tree Vol 3

For Advent and Christmas. Reproducible • This collection of solos includes five accessible arrangements based on hymns appropriate for the Advent and Christmas seasons, and includes piano accompaniments.

Composer: Various
Arranger: Moklebust, Cathy
Octaves: 2-3
Level: NA
Publisher: Choristers Guild

Sacred Solos for Bell Tree Vol 3

Hark the Glad Sound

Celebrate Advent with this 3 octave handbell solo, “Hark, the Glad Sound,” a majestic arrangement of the hymn tune CHESTERFIELD, attributed to Thomas Haweis. The solo ranges from B¨4 to C7, and is playable either on a bell tree or rung from the table.

Composer: Haweis, Thomas
Arranger: Moklebust, Cathy
Octaves: 3
Level: NA
Publisher: Choristers Guild

Hark the Glad Sound

Simple Gifts

Simple Gifts is a delightful setting of the beloved Shaker tune for 8-12 handbells and piano. With ringing options available for smaller groups, this fun piece is usable in settings when a larger choir is not available.

Composer: Brackett, Joseph
Arranger: Page, Anna Laura
Octaves: 3
Level: 2+
Publisher: Choristers Guild

Simple Gifts

O Magnum Mysterium

This new, original work for 3-5 octaves of handbells and optional handchimes is based on the 11th century Responsorial chant for the Matins on Christmas Day: “O great mystery, and wonderful sacrament, that animals should see the newborn Lord, lying in a manger!”

Composer: Moklebust, Cathy
Octaves: 3-7
Level: 2+
Publisher: Choristers Guild

O Magnum Mysterium

My Strength Is From Heaven

Composed during the summer of 2013 for the Rooke Chapel Ringers of Bucknell University, My Strength Is From Heaven features a wide variety of ringing techniques and tempi, lush harmonies, and pulsating rhythms.

Composer: Humcke, Christian
Octaves: 5-7
Level: 4
Publisher: Choristers Guild

My Strength Is From Heaven

Let Us Ever Walk With Jesus

Let Us Ever Walk with Jesus, arranged by Karen Lakey Buckwalter, is based on an 18th century chorale tune. Karen has energized this chorale with “walking” eighth notes in the accompaniment and she also paired the hymn tune with an original, joyful melody playable with optional flute or handbells.

Composer: Boltze, Georg G.
Arranger: Buckwalter, Karen Lakey
Octaves: 3-5
Level: 2+
Publisher: Choristers Guild

Let Us Ever Walk With Jesus

Bright and Glorious Is the Sky

This arrangement of the Danish tune DELIG ER DEN HIMMEL BLAA features considerable variety in the sections, including happy and light-hearted, a standard hymn setting, a softer, more contemplative mood with handchimes, and a dramatic transition with random ringing into the final, majestic conclusion.

Composer: Traditional
Arranger: Moklebust, Cathy
Octaves: 2-6
Level: 2
Publisher: Choristers Guild

Bright and Glorious Is the Sky

Love Divine

HYFRYDOL (pronounced huff-ruh-doll) is quite a tune coming from a 19th-century loom tender's assistant at the Welsh Flannel Manufacturing Company. Rowland H. Prichard’s beautiful melody has been paired with a variety of texts, appearing in most hymnals at least once.

Composer: Prichard, Rowland H.
Arranger: Gramann, Fred
Octaves: 2
Level: 2
Publisher: Choristers Guild

Love Divine

Contemplation

Contemplation was composed as a personal response to the loss of a dear friend. I chose to base the piece on a musical motif that has been around for centuries to represent sadness or grief: the chromatic fourth.

Composer: Gramann, Fred
Octaves: 3-5
Level: 3-
Publisher: Choristers Guild

Contemplation

Night of Stars

As night begins to show itself, stars slowly twinkle, one by one. In this arrangement of “Creator of the Stars of Night,” these stars are represented by the random ringing of handbells, while the original hymn tune CONDITOR ALME SIDREUM is rung underneath.

Composer: Traditional
Arranger: Tippette, Bruce W.
Octaves: 3-5
Level: 2
Publisher: Choristers Guild

Night of Stars

Come Thou Fount

Driven by exciting polyrhythmic patterns and ornamented with striking inner lines, this original adaptation pays tribute to the classic hymn while giving it a new voice and sound. The incorporation of numerous techniques make this arrangement especially fun for ringers.

Composer: Traditional American Melody
Arranger: Caminiti, Casandra J.
Octaves: 4-7
Level: 4
Publisher: Choristers Guild

Come Thou Fount

Reflection on Stuttgart

Karen Lakey Buckwalter has arranged “Reflection on Stuttgart” for handbells with piano and flute. The tune, Stuttgart, may be found in hymnals with a variety of titles including: “Come, Thou Long Expected Jesus”, “Crashing Waters at Creation” and “Child of Blessing, Child of Promise”.

Composer: Witt, Christian F.
Arranger: Buckwalter, Karen Lakey
Octaves: 3
Level: 2
Publisher: Choristers Guild

Reflection on Stuttgart

He Came Down

He Came Down is a traditional “call and response” song from Cameroon, which has been arranged for 2 or 3 octaves, or 3, 4, or 5 octaves, optional handchimes, and optional percussion.

Composer: Traditional Cameroon
Arranger: Moklebust, Cathy
Octaves: 3-5
Level: 3-
Publisher: Choristers Guild

He Came Down

I Have Seen the Light

“I Have Seen the Light” is one of the finest new Christmas songs to be written in the last two decades, and Sondra Tucker has produced an arrangement that is surely worthy of it. The articulations used are not difficult but add just the right flavor to the song.

Composer: Sterling, Robert and Machen, Chris
Arranger: Tucker, Sondra K.
Octaves: 3-5
Level: 2+
Publisher: Ring Out Press

I Have Seen the Light

News of Great Joy

Reproducible • News of Great Joy is a collection of five Christmas carols, set for 8 handbells or handchimes and piano. Since there are no bell changes, each ringer has only two bells to ring in each piece, making the possibilities of ringing during the Christmas season numerous.

Composer: Various
Arranger: Page, Anna Laura
Octaves: 2
Level: 2+
Publisher: Choristers Guild

News of Great Joy

May Jesus Christ Be Praised

Reproducible • Your smaller ensembles will find this folio of favorite hymns of the church useful and fulfilling for year-round worship and even communion. The optional keyboard accompaniments will enhance and provide texture to these three settings.

Composer: Various
Arranger: Eithun, Mitchell and Sandra
Octaves: 2
Level: 2+
Publisher: Choristers Guild

May Jesus Christ Be Praised

Meditation on Prospect

Meditation on Prospect is an arrangement for handbells with optional piano by Karen Lakey Buckwalter. The hymn tune may be found in hymnals under different titles such as “Creating God, Your Fingers Trace” and “The Lone Wild Bird”.

Composer: Walker, W.
Arranger: Buckwalter, Karen Lakey
Octaves: 3
Level: 2
Publisher: Choristers Guild

Meditation on Prospect

Reflection on Stuttgart

Karen Lakey Buckwalter has arranged “Reflection on Stuttgart” for handbells with piano and flute. The tune, Stuttgart, may be found in hymnals with a variety of titles including: “Come, Thou Long Expected Jesus”, “Crashing Waters at Creation” and “Child of Blessing, Child of Promise”.

Composer: Witt, Christian F.
Arranger: Buckwalter, Karen Lakey
Octaves: 3
Level: 2
Publisher: Choristers Guild

Reflection on Stuttgart

He Came Down

He Came Down is a traditional “call and response” song from Cameroon, which has been arranged for 2 or 3 octaves, or 3, 4, or 5 octaves, optional handchimes, and optional percussion.

Composer: Traditional Cameroon
Arranger: Moklebust, Cathy
Octaves: 3-5
Level: 3-
Publisher: Choristers Guild

He Came Down

Away In a Manger

Away in a Manger is a gentle, flowing setting of the beloved Christmas carol, arranged for both 2-3 octaves and 3-5 octaves of handbells. It combines the MUELLER and CRADLE SONG tunes.

Composer: Various
Arranger: Page, Anna Laura
Octaves: 2-5
Level: 2
Publisher: Choristers Guild

Away In a Manger

Lux Aeterna

Composer: Compton, Matthew and Payn, William A.
Octaves: 5-7
Level: 4
Publisher: Beckenhorst Press, Inc.

California Here I Come

It seems as if this song should be the ‘State Song’ of California, but several attempts at doing that have failed. However, it has been used so frequently in a wide variety of settings – from cartoons (Bugs Bunny as Rabbitson Crusoe) to I Love Lucy Episodes, as background to PBS’s California State travelogue series as well as in many movies. It even was played on the USS Yorktown as it steamed toward the Battle of Midway in WW2, and as President and Mrs. Reagan left Washington at the end of his presidential terms.

Composer: Various
Arranger: Tucker, Sondra K.
Octaves: 3-5
Level: 3
Publisher: From the Top Music

California Here I Come

Icaro

The word, Ícaro, means “magic song” in some languages, and ‘magic song’ certainly reflects the creativity of this amazing piece! Beginning in 5/4, the malleted bass line, which was the initial inspiration for this work, establishes the pattern that is present throughout the 5/4 sections.

Composer: Martinez, Felix S.
Octaves: 6
Level: 6
Publisher: From the Top Music

Icaro

Blanco y Azul (White and Blue)

This delightful Puerto Rican “danza” was one of many danzas written by gifted Puerto Rican pianist and composer, José Ignacio Quintón. Blanco y Azul (White and Blue) is elegant and graceful, much in the style of European ballroom dance scenes, complete with elegant gowns and evening wear for the men. The melody is engaging and the gentle rhythmic accompaniment does make one want to dance!

Composer: Quinton, Jose Ignacio
Arranger: Avila, Carlos J.
Octaves: 5-6
Level: 4
Publisher: From the Top Music

Blanco y Azul (White and Blue)

Maritime Christmas

This creative arrangement combines Joy to the World (ANTIOCH), I SAW THREE SHIPS, and IN DULCI JUBILO in an exciting setting perfect for your next holiday or Christmas concert! It begins quite simply with singing bell and hints of the melody to come. There are ample opportunities for interesting sounds unique interpretatoin and Caleb has included many written instructions to aid ringers in expressing the music he envisioned. The interplay among the three tunes is engaging, lyrical, rhythmic and segues between sections are seamless and quite nice in their own right!

Composer: Various
Arranger: Onstead, Caleb J.
Octaves: 5-7
Level: 4+
Publisher: From the Top Music

Maritime Christmas

Frolic Flight of the Hummingbird

This original composition is written specifically for handbells with optional flute and percussion. It is a sonic representation of the journey of a hummingbird – from nesting and birth through fledging, first flight, feeding, resting, returning to exuberant and joyous flight once again.

Composer: Meyer, Kurt
Octaves: 5-6
Level: 3+
Publisher: From the Top Music

Frolic Flight of the Hummingbird

Hark the Herald Angels Sing

Felix Mendelssohn-Bartholdy created this lovely Christmas hymn in 1840 and it appears in more than 440 hymnals and is a perennial Christmas favorite, arranged hundreds of times for a variety of instruments throughout the world. Kurt has penned a fresh, creative setting for handbell solo, piano accompaniment, and optional C-instrument (flute).

Composer: Mendelssohn, Felix
Arranger: Meyer, Kurt
Octaves: 3
Level: 3
Publisher: From the Top Music

Hark the Herald Angels Sing

Luna

Luna is a composition dedicated to mankind, who experienced all kinds of sufferings during the pandemic over the past few years. Luna is the divine embodiment of the moon. There are plenty of myths and legends about the moon's power. People believe that moonlight brings hope in the darkness. It brightens the darkest corners of the night. Moonlight is the guidance for vulnerable ships sailing on the sea.

Composer: Tse, Sierra
Octaves: 5-6
Level: 3
Publisher: H'ing Publishing

Luna

Finale from Serenade for Strings

This transcription of the masterful Tchaikovsky work was written for Distinctly Bronze and will thus prove to be a challenge for even the most daring advanced choir. The slow and subdued opening, based on a Russian folk song, gives way to a fast and frolicking main theme.

Composer: Tchiakovsky, Pyotr
Arranger: Avila Baez , Carlos J.
Octaves: 6
Level: 6
Publisher: Jeffers Publishing

Great Is Thy Faithfulness

One of our most talented arrangers has penned this beautiful and glorious setting of one the great hymns of the Church.

Composer: Runyon, William M.
Arranger: Turner, Julie
Octaves: 3-5
Level: 3
Publisher: Jeffers Publishing

Great Is Thy Faithfulness

Wonderful Christmastime

Paul McCartney played every instrument on this 1979 Christmas hit but thanks to arranger Ron Mallory and the HANDBELLS ROCK! series, you won’t have to!

Composer: McCartney, Paul
Arranger: Mallory, Ron
Octaves: 3-6
Level: 3+
Publisher: Jeffers Publishing

Wonderful Christmastime

Is He Worthy

Linda Lamb brings us this wonderful setting of a well-known praise song. It will be challenging to some choirs, but the extra work will be worth the effort and result in a meaningful moment in worship.

Composer: Peterson, Andrew and Shive, Ben
Arranger: Lamb, Linda R.
Octaves: 3-6
Level: 3
Publisher: Ring Praise Publications

Is He Worthy

Alleluia

Composer: Mozart
Arranger: Doran, Tim
Octaves: 3
Level: NA
Publisher: C.A.N. Enterprises

March

Kevin McChesney’s bold original is majestic and proud and will work well in any number of settings. As the subtitle implies, ringers will get a good workout at dotted rhythms as well as staccato effects.

Composer: McChesney, Kevin
Octaves: 3-5
Level: 3
Publisher: Ringing Word Publications

March

Pavane

Kevin McChesny’s setting of Gabriel Faure’s enduring classic is absolutely mesmerizing on handbells. The beauty of rung bells is at the forefront, and a musical performance will require paying attention to dynamic changes and ringing with sensitivity.

Composer: Faure, Gabriel
Arranger: McChesney, Kevin
Octaves: 3-5
Level: 3
Publisher: Ringing Word Publications

Pavane

I Love Thee

This arrangement of the beloved hymn “I Love Thee” is musically interesting but not that difficult. It works through three different keys, but there are few accidentals.

Composer: Various
Arranger: Ingram, Bill
Octaves: 3-6
Level: 2
Publisher: Ring Out Press

I Love Thee

Celebration on Praise to the Lord

Written for the 50th anniversary of St. Stephen’s United Methodist Church of Broken Arrow, Oklahoma, this arrangement features those Hart Morris flourishes that we’ve come to expect and love.

Composer: Traditional
Arranger: Morris, Hart
Octaves: 3-7
Level: 3
Publisher: Red River Music

Celebration on Praise to the Lord

I Stand Amazed in the Presence

This arrangement of the hymn tune MY SAVIOR’S LOVE features an elongated melody in the high treble bells while the bass and battery treble bells play a syncopated harmonic structure underneath at the beginning and the end of the piece.

Composer: Gabriel, Charles H.
Arranger: Childers, Brian
Octaves: 3-7
Level: 2+
Publisher: Ring Out Press

I Stand Amazed in the Presence

Fum Fum Fum

The “fum” in the title of this Spanish carol of celebration is meant to imitate the percussive strumming of the guitar, and arranger Nick Hanson runs with that theme in this highly percussive and exciting setting.

Composer: Catalan Carol
Arranger: Hanson, Nicholas A.
Octaves: 3-7
Level: 3
Publisher: Jeffers Publishing

Fum Fum Fum

While By My Sheep

This arrangement from Kevin McChesney highlights the fact that this Christmas hymn is also called the “Echo Carol”, through its use of dynamic contrasts and the interplay between bells and chimes.

Composer: Traditional German Carol
Arranger: McChesney, Kevin
Octaves: 3-5
Level: 3
Publisher: Jeffers Publishing

While By My Sheep

Guide Me O Thou Great Jehovah

Although not difficult, this arrangement using piano, bells, and a familiar hymn tune, will be effective in just about any worship service. Please note that the keyboard part is not optional.

Composer: Hughes, John
Arranger: Lamb, Linda R.
Octaves: 2-3
Level: 2-
Publisher: Composers Music Co.

Guide Me O Thou Great Jehovah

Forever Rejoice

The talented pen of Linda Scholes brings us this very interesting and beautiful original number that will be accessible to most choirs. The techniques used are not difficult and add to the musicality of the performance.

Composer: Scholes, Linda
Octaves: 3-5
Level: 2
Publisher: Composers Music Co.

Forever Rejoice

Smaller But Mighty Settings for 8 Bells Vol 5

The eight titles contained in this collection are versatile, musical, and fun. Playable with two, three, or four ringers, these are ideal for “socially distant” ringing without tables. Perfect for the small ensemble looking for a diverting challenge, or for the larger choir on those Sundays when you’re missing members.

Composer: Various
Arranger: Eithun, Mitchell
Octaves: 2
Level: NA
Publisher: Hope Publishing Co.

Smaller But Mighty Settings for 8 Bells Vol 5

Five Easy Processionals

This collection includes five processionals that can be used to begin a worship service or concert. They are set in five different keys facilitating seamless transitions into the next song.

Composer: Eithun, Sandra
Octaves: 3-5
Level: 2-
Publisher: Hope Publishing Co.

Five Easy Processionals

Good King Wenceslas

Beginning with all ringers on mallets, this is an ideal piece to teach mallet technique. The developing ringer will enjoy the various techniques used to enliven this buoyant and enticing Christmas treasure; and at Level 1+, they will be capable of mastering this delightful setting quickly.

Composer: Traditional
Arranger: Mallory, Ron
Octaves: 3-5
Level: 1+
Publisher: Hope Publishing Co.

Good King Wenceslas

Go Tell It on the Mountain

The beloved Christmas spiritual is enhanced here with cheerful, swung rhythms, mallets and optional handchimes making this a fun, playful and charming option for your holiday programing.

Composer: Traditional Spiritual
Arranger: Eithun, Sandra
Octaves: 3-6
Level: 2+
Publisher: Hope Publishing Co.

Go Tell It on the Mountain

Ash Grove

We welcome Michael Mazzatenta to the Hope catalogue with this cheerful and charming 2-3 octave setting of a much-loved hymn tune. This arrangement is appropriate for worship and useful in educational settings.

Composer: Traditional
Arranger: Mazzatenta, Michael
Octaves: 2-3
Level: 2
Publisher: Hope Publishing Co.

Ash Grove

Of the Father's Love Begotten

This pleasing setting of the beloved, Christmas hymn tune is just right for emerging, Level 1 choirs. It is accessible yet written so that ringers stay busy and engaged while developing their skills.

Composer: Traditional
Arranger: Krug, Jason W.
Octaves: 3-5
Level: 1
Publisher: Hope Publishing Co.

Of the Father's Love Begotten

Children of the Heavenly Father

This lovely hymn setting features a gentle, enticing melody, embellished with broad harmonization. Engrossing throughout with flourishes of ravishing beauty and concluding with gentle calmness.

Composer: Swedish Melody
Arranger: Compton, Matthew
Octaves: 3-7
Level: 2+
Publisher: Hope Publishing Co.

Children of the Heavenly Father

Do You Hear What I Hear

Mystical harmonies, a variety of techniques, and adventuresome rhythms are all woven together in this delightful setting sure to engage and awe ringers and listeners in worship and concert.

Composer: Shayne, Gloria and Regney, Noel
Arranger: Raney, Joel
Octaves: 3-6
Level: 2+
Publisher: Hope Publishing Co.

Do You Hear What I Hear

Worship Openers

This collection of seven Worship Openers can serve as both hymn introductions or “introits” for your handbell choir. Each opener leads beautifully into the hymn.

Composer: Various
Arranger: Larson, Lloyd
Octaves: 3-5
Level: 2
Publisher: Hope Publishing Co.

Worship Openers

Mary Did You Know

This hauntingly beautiful arrangement of the beloved contemporary Christmas song will captivate listeners through the use of compelling techniques, harmonies and dynamics.

Composer: Lowry, Mark and Greene, Buddy
Arranger: Hakes, Derek
Octaves: 3-7
Level: 3
Publisher: Hope Publishing Co.

Mary Did You Know

I Want to Walk as a Child of the Light

This 20th-century hymn is useful for so many occasions during the church year including Epiphany, Transfiguration, Discipleship, Advent, and the second coming of Christ.

Composer: Thomerson, Kathleen
Arranger: Hayes, Mark and Austin, Brenda E.
Octaves: 3-6
Level: 2+
Publisher: Hope Publishing Co.

I Want to Walk as a Child of the Light

Grateful Hymns of Praise

This pairing of “Rejoice, Ye Pure in Heart” and “For the Beauty of the Earth” elegantly combines the hymn tunes in an expression of grateful praise to God. Ideal for Thanksgiving or general occasions with themes of thanks and praise.

Composer: Various
Arranger: Larson, Lloyd
Octaves: 3-5
Level: 2
Publisher: Hope Publishing Co.

Grateful Hymns of Praise

How Great Our Joy

Music will burst onto the scene with this triumphant arrangement of the Traditional German Carol. Scored for 3-5 octaves of handbells and piano.

Composer: Traditional German Carol
Arranger: Larson, Lloyd
Octaves: 3-5
Level: 2
Publisher: Hope Publishing Co.

How Great Our Joy

Sometimes a Light Surprises

This arrangement begins with an ethereal presentation of the tune, and later moves into a bold statement. A lovely setting that includes an optional flute part.

Composer: Irish Folk Melody
Arranger: Austin, Brenda E.
Octaves: 3-6
Level: 2+
Publisher: Hope Publishing Co.

Sometimes a Light Surprises

O Come All Ye Faithful

Perfect for the developing ringer, this arrangement of the classic carol uses fun techniques yet remains Level 1. Straightforward and pleasingly engaging.

Composer: Wade, John F.
Arranger: Krug, Jason W.
Octaves: 2-3
Level: 1
Publisher: Hope Publishing Co.

O Come All Ye Faithful

Angels We Have Heard on High

This classic Christmas carol is scored colorfully for 3-6 octaves. Ringers will find this accessible and attractive. Sure to be an alluring addition to Christmas concerts and services.

Composer: Traditional French Carol
Arranger: Thompson, Martha Lynn
Octaves: 3-6
Level: 2
Publisher: Hope Publishing Co.

Angels We Have Heard on High

It Is Well

Written for 3-6 octave handbells and piano, with optional 3-7 octaves of handchimes, this is a gorgeous rendition of the classic hymn tune.

Composer: Bliss, Philip P.
Arranger: Raney, Joel
Octaves: 3-6
Level: 2
Publisher: Hope Publishing Co.

It Is Well

Arise My Soul Arise

Johan Kahl was a Swedish hymn poet, having written over 50 hymns before he tragically drowned at age of 25. His poem, Arise, my soul, Arise! Stretch forth to things eternal …” was set to a Finnish folk tune and only in the last half-century, included in several hymnals and choral arrangements. Linda Boatright has taken this simple tune and created a beautiful, sophisticated arrangement for handbells.

Composer: Finnish Folk Song
Arranger: Boatright, Linda
Octaves: 5-6
Level: 3
Publisher: From the Top Music

Arise My Soul Arise

Processional Fanfare and Recessional March

Bold and celebrative, these two short fanfares are perfect for wedding processionals and recessionals as well as occasions which require a grand and glorious moment.

Composer: Childers, Brian
Octaves: 3-5
Level: 3+
Publisher: Bellissimo Publications

Processional Fanfare and Recessional March

O Sacred Head Now Wounded

Three to seven octave handbell setting of PASSION CHORALE. This quiet and somber setting of the Lenten Hymn is set for 3-7 Octaves Handbells. For an even more reflective mood, ring this on chimes.

Composer: Hassler, Hans Leo
Arranger: Childers, Brian
Octaves: 3-7
Level: 2-
Publisher: Bellissimo Publications

O Sacred Head Now Wounded

Hark the Herald Angels Sing

The perennial Christmas favorite penned by Felix Mendelssohn is arranged here for beginning ringers. Rated a 1+ due to bass ringers switching to and from Chimes, this is a great setting to build confidence for children or adult beginning ringers.

Composer: Mendelssohn, Felix
Arranger: Childers, Brian
Octaves: 3-5
Level: 1+
Publisher: Bellissimo Publications

Hark the Herald Angels Sing

Grazioso

This is a setting of the stately tune from Telemann’s “Heroic Marches” for 3-7 octaves Handbells; Great for beginning ringers to work on steady beat!

Composer: Childers, Brian
Octaves: 3-7
Level: 2
Publisher: Bellissimo Publications

Grazioso

Grazioso

This is a setting of the stately tune from Telemann’s “Heroic Marches” for 3 octaves Handbells; Great for beginning ringers to work on steady beat!

Composer: Childers, Brian
Octaves: 3
Level: NA
Publisher: Bellissimo Publications

Grazioso

Creation Story, The

A one-of-a-kind piece that evokes the six days of creation in word and song. At times tender, sometimes exuberant, audiences will be thrilled listening to this stunning retelling of the Genesis story.

Composer: Austin, Brenda E.
Octaves: 3-6
Level: 2
Publisher: Jubilate Music Group

Creation Story, The

Santa Claus Is Coming to Town

This is the perfect concert finale! Audiences will rock out to this classic Christmas standard popularized by singers from The Crystals to the Jackson Five to Bruce Springsteen and Steven Tyler.

Composer: Coots, Fred J. and Gillespie, Haven
Arranger: Mallory, Ron
Octaves: 3-6
Level: 2
Publisher: Jubilate Music Group

Santa Claus Is Coming to Town

O Little Town of Bethlehem

Kurt Meyer’s imaginative and sensitive writing shines through this stellar arrangement of the beloved carol. Legato techniques such as LV, gyro, and vibrato enhance the contemplative spirit of the song.

Composer: Redner, Lewis H.
Arranger: Meyer, Kurt
Octaves: 3-6
Level: 2
Publisher: Jubilate Music Group

O Little Town of Bethlehem

Medley for Thanksgiving

Lots of fun techniques make this lively setting perfect for festive worship. It’s a great festival piece, too, with lots of teachable moments.

Composer: Various
Arranger: Tucker, Sondra K.
Octaves: 3-5
Level: 3
Publisher: Jubilate Music Group

Medley for Thanksgiving

Love Divine

Alfred Handbell welcomes Glenn Eernisse to our catalog with a sparkling rendition of the hymn tune BEECHER.

Composer: Zundel, John
Arranger: Eernisse, Glenn
Octaves: 3-5
Level: 3
Publisher: Jubilate Music Group

Love Divine

Jesus Is Calling

A sensitive setting of Softly and Tenderly paired with the incomparable Amazing Grace makes this arrangement perfect for all seasons of the year.

Composer: Various
Arranger: Eithun, Mitchell
Octaves: 3-5
Level: 2
Publisher: Jubilate Music Group

Jesus Is Calling

God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen

Jazz master Ben Tucker has crafted a Brubeck-inspired setting of the familiar English Carol. Not to be missed!

Composer: Traditional English Carol
Arranger: Tucker, Benjamin A.
Octaves: 3-6
Level: 3
Publisher: Jubilate Music Group

God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen

When Morning Gilds the Skies

This beautiful hymn tune, LAUDES DOMINI, was written by Sir Joseph Barnby in 1868, specifically for the text which was translated from German by Edward Caswall. The hymn appears in over 600 different hymnals and has been arranged hundreds of times for a variety of choral and instrumental settings. Sondra Tucker’s fresh setting of this hymn musically rising as with the rising sun, gilds our spirits and fills us with the joy of a new morning and another praise-filled day.

Composer: Barnby, Joseph
Arranger: Tucker, Sondra K.
Octaves: 3-6
Level: 3
Publisher: From the Top Music

When Morning Gilds the Skies

Lux Aeterna

Composer: Compton, Matthew and Payn, William A.
Octaves: 5-7
Level: 4
Publisher: Beckenhorst Press, Inc.

As Lately We Watched

This sweet Austrian Christmas Carol has cascading lines to enhance the lyrical melody and includes Away In a Manger as a countermelody.

Composer: Traditional Austrian Carol
Arranger: Tucker, Sondra K.
Octaves: 2-5
Level: 2
Publisher: Jubilate Music Group

As Lately We Watched

Isaiah the Prophet Has Written of Old

Brenda Austin has written a gentle, lyrical arrangement of the early 1800s hymn tune SAMANTHRA that expresses both beauty and charm. The tune is most often paired with the text “Isaiah the Prophet Has Written of Old” and “His Voice, as the Sound of the Dulcimer Sweet”.

Composer: Traditional
Arranger: Austin, Brenda E.
Octaves: 3-5
Level: 2+
Publisher: G.I.A. Publications, Inc.

Isaiah the Prophet Has Written of Old

Papillon

This original and very expressive musical ‘tone poem’ will inspire listeners to visualize the miraculous development of a butterfly. The music reflects the metamorphosis and emergence from its protective chrysalis, where it unfolds its crumpled wings. In the sections described as “Awakening” and “Emerging” one can hear the first gentle attempts of moving its wings until this beautiful being finally takes full flight. “Taking Flight” features a lovely handchime melody with 16th-note patterns reflecting the fluttering of wings and glorious soaring until it gracefully and gently lands.

Composer: Childers, Brian
Octaves: 5-7
Level: 3+
Publisher: From the Top Music

Papillon

Masters In This Hall

Here is a delightful new setting of this holiday favorite! The brief introduction reflects Herbert’s March of the Toys before featuring the “Masters…” main theme.

Composer: Marais, Marin
Arranger: Hurlbutt, Patricia
Octaves: 3-5
Level: 3
Publisher: From the Top Music

Masters In This Hall