Together As One

This original piece was the winner of the 2021 Festival Conference Composition Contest, Area 2, HMA. It has a strong melody and is filled with rhythm and energy which is emphasized by well-placed marts and mart-lifts.

Composer: Krug, Jason W.
Octaves: 3-5
Level: 3
Publisher: From the Top Music

Together As One

Festive Hymn Introductions for Advent and Christmas

Brian has written ‘Hymn Introductions’ designed to be rung by 3 – 6 players using bell trees (or tables) that can also work as processionals. The option is included to either lead into the hymn (ending on the dominant) or the tonic.

Composer: Various
Arranger: Childers, Brian
Octaves: 5-6
Level: 3
Publisher: From the Top Music

Festive Hymn Introductions for Advent and Christmas

Allegro

This delightful Mozart favorite has been beautifully arranged for handbell quartet. It is true to the original with phrasings and styles supported with perfectly placed articulations and dynamics. The addition of handchimes echoing the bell melody in one section is delightful.

Composer: Mozart, Wolfgang Amadeus
Arranger: Lamb, Robert James
Octaves: 3-4
Level: NA
Publisher: From the Top Music

Allegro

Come to Me

Composer: Day, Darrell
Octaves: 2
Level: NA
Publisher: Your Song Press

O Little Town of Bethlehem

A lovely, straightforward and easy-to-learn setting of FOREST GREEN, the "other" tune for this favorite Christmas hymn.

Composer: Traditional English Melody
Arranger: McChesney, Kevin
Octaves: 3-5
Level: 2
Publisher: Ringing Word Publications

O Little Town of Bethlehem

Pax

“Pax”, of course, means peace, and this original from the talented pen of Kyle Webber is peaceful, flowing, and prayerful.

Composer: Webber, Kyle
Octaves: 3-5
Level: 3
Publisher: Ringing Word Publications

Pax

Shall We Gather at the River

Ron Mallory's interpretation of the favorite hymn by Robert Lowry is truly fresh and innovative and is sure to be a favorite for years to come.

Composer: Lowry, Robert
Arranger: Mallory, Ron
Octaves: 3-5
Level: 3
Publisher: Ringing Word Publications

Shall We Gather at the River

Crossing Jordan

Arranger Linda Scholes artfully combines three well-known tunes - “Roll, Jordan, Roll”, “Deep River”, and “Promised Land” - in this very pleasing medley of favorite spirituals.

Composer: Various
Arranger: Scholes, Linda
Octaves: 2-5
Level: 2+
Publisher: Red River Music

Crossing Jordan

First Noel

Ron Mallory's joyful arrangement allows beginning groups the chance to work on techniques and musicality, all while ringing and performing a true Christmas classic.

Composer: Traditional
Arranger: Mallory, Ron
Octaves: 3-5
Level: 1
Publisher: Ring Out Press

First Noel

Crown Him With Many Crowns

Leaning heavily on the mart lift and malleted bells on the table, this lively arrangement from Sondra Tucker is useful for worship during any season, but it will be especially effective at Easter. With easy rhythms and few bell changes, it will go together after just a few rehearsals and sounds good with either two or three octaves.

Composer: Traditional
Arranger: Tucker, Sondra K.
Octaves: 2-3
Level: 2
Publisher: Ring Out Press

Crown Him With Many Crowns

Twas In the Moon of Wintertime

Sandra Eithun has done it again! This stunning and ethereal setting of the Huron Carol will take some work, but the result will be a stunning addition to any Christmas performance.

Composer: Brebeuf, Jean de
Arranger: Eithun, Sandra
Octaves: 4-7
Level: 5
Publisher: Jeffers Publishing

Twas In the Moon of Wintertime

Best of Ring Together Christmas Favorites

This fully reproducible collection features music for Advent and Christmas curated from our popular “Ring Together” series. These are versatile, easy-to-learn settings that are perfect for both beginning choirs and for those with limited rehearsal time.

Composer: Various
Arranger: Various
Octaves: 2-3
Level: 2+
Publisher: Jeffers Publishing

Best of Ring Together Christmas Favorites

Modal Fanfare

This Level 1 original from Kevin McChesney proves that music doesn't haven't to be challenging and complicated in order to be strong and effective.

Composer: McChesney, Kevin
Octaves: 3-5
Level: 1
Publisher: Jeffers Publishing

Modal Fanfare

Salut D Amour

This arrangement of a Edward Elgar piano classic (translation: “Love's Greeting”) is simple to learn for most intermediate choirs and features flowing melodies and lush harmonies. Darrell Richard's wonderful setting can be used in both worship and concert, especially one that features classical repertoire.

Composer: Elgar, Edward
Arranger: Richards, Darrell
Octaves: 3-5
Level: 3
Publisher: Jeffers Publishing

Salut D Amour

Pale Blue Dot

Jason Krug's original composition attempts to capture, in melody and harmony, the sentiments of life on what astronomer Carl Sagan famously described as our “Pale Blue Dot”.

Composer: Krug, Jason W.
Octaves: 5-8
Level: 5
Publisher: Jeffers Publishing

Pale Blue Dot

Morning Has Risen

Making good use of the singing bell technique and optional handchimes, this beautiful arrangement from Mary Lou Fast describes the coming of a fresh new day. This one may well become a favorite that you will pull out year after year.

Composer: Traditional Gaelic Melody
Arranger: Fast, Mary Lou
Octaves: 3-5
Level: 2
Publisher: Composers Music Co.

Morning Has Risen

There Is a Happy Land

Mitchell Eithun's marvelous setting of this simple folk hymn uses a variety of techniques, as well as changes in tempo and dynamics, to create a lively arrangement that is as fun to hear as it is to play.

Composer: Traditional
Arranger: Eithun, Mitchell
Octaves: 3-5
Level: 1+
Publisher: Composers Music Co.

There Is a Happy Land

Variations on Vruechten (This Joyful Eastertide)

Original was a Dutch folk tune “became a hymn tune in Joachim Oudaen’s David’s Psalmen (1685) and was first published in 1894 for Carols for Eastertide and Ascensiontide.” The melody and meter are engaging and Pat has developed several stylistic variations – including a playful, dance-like section, a waltz, a “con fuoco” section featuring the melody in the bass, all leading to a majestic ending. Perfectly placed stopped techniques complement each of these variations.

Composer: Dutch Folk Tune
Arranger: Hurlbutt, Patricia
Octaves: 3-6
Level: 3
Publisher: From the Top Music

Variations on Vruechten (This Joyful Eastertide)

O Come O Come Emmanuel

Written mostly in 10/8, this is an exciting new setting for the perennial favorite Advent hymn. Featuring melody carried in both bells and chimes, a variety of stopped sounds punctuate the rhythm and add another level of excitement that will keep the ringers engaged and the audience waiting to hear what comes next!

Composer: Traditional
Arranger: Compton, Matthew
Octaves: 3-7
Level: 4
Publisher: From the Top Music

O Come O Come Emmanuel

Here I Am Lord

This lovely hymn was written by Dan Schutte for the ordination of a deacon, while he was studying at the Jesuit School of Theology. He was asked to include in the lyrics, “God’s word, of Jesus as the light, and the bread and wine of the eucharist.” And all this on very short notice! Needless to say – he rose to the challenge, and this has become a favorite hymn of many.

Composer: Schutte, Daniel L.
Arranger: Missel, Tammera and Krug, Jason W.
Octaves: 3
Level: NA
Publisher: From the Top Music

Here I Am Lord

It's Only a Paper Moon

This favorite Harold Arlen tune, written in 1932, was very popular during WWII and has become a jazz/pop standard through recordings by Nat King Cole, Ella Fitzgerald and more. Paul has beautifully crafted this for handbells with a really cool addition of handchimes.

Composer: Arlen, Harold
Arranger: Allen, Paul W.
Octaves: 5-6
Level: 3+
Publisher: From the Top Music

It's Only a Paper Moon

Nordic Polska

Energetic, catchy, and just pure fun - this well-crafted arrangement of a Norse folk tune will become a favorite of both your ringers and your audience! Filled with rhythmic variety, this piece gives all ranges of the ensemble opportunity to shine and show off their agility while playing this phenomenal concert work!

Composer: Bossa, Carl Ersson
Arranger: Compton, Matthew
Octaves: 4-7
Level: 4+
Publisher: From the Top Music

Nordic Polska

Spirit Song

This original work is filled with opportunity for expression, with lovely melodies, counter-melodies and enough techniques to keep every ringer on their toes. The intro begins with singing bell and single melody line rung by handchimes, followed by lyrical bass accompaniment as the chimes introduce the main melody.

Composer: Childers, Brian
Octaves: 3-7
Level: 4
Publisher: From the Top Music

Spirit Song

Joy

This wonderful setting of the favorite hymn tune ANTIOCH is introduced with the melody framed by singing bells while handchimes in the 6th & 7th octaves randomly ring, suggesting twinkling stars.

Composer: Handel, George Frederic
Arranger: Caminiti, C. J.
Octaves: 5-7
Level: 4-
Publisher: From the Top Music

Joy

And Darkness Covered the Face of the Deep

Brian has composed this original work to paint a musical interpretation of light coming from total darkness. It begins with an ethereal section featuring singing bells, a haunting handchime line, and optional Burma Bells – pierced by quick stabs of 'light'.

Composer: Childers, Brian
Octaves: 3-7
Level: 4
Publisher: From the Top Music

And Darkness Covered the Face of the Deep

Come See the Child

This gorgeous setting of GREENSLEEVES and AWAY IN A MANGER is a perfect choice for any service during Advent, and especially Christmas Eve. With options to perform with bells and piano, or with bells alone, the setting is quite versatile, and features all the lush harmonies and touching musical moments we’ve come to expect from Karen Buckwalter.

Composer: Various
Arranger: Buckwalter, Karen Lakey
Octaves: 3-5
Level: 2
Publisher: Beckenhorst Press, Inc.

Come See the Child

Offering of Praise

Karen Buckwalter’s beautiful pairing of the OLD 100th with the traditional tune JESUS IN THE MORNING is a true joy to experience. Lush harmonies abound throughout, highlighting the delicate scoring of the melody.

Composer: Various
Arranger: Buckwalter, Karen Lakey
Octaves: 3-5
Level: 3
Publisher: Beckenhorst Press, Inc.

Offering of Praise

Turtle Dove

Haunting opening chords set the stage for Matthew Compton’s arrangement of this traditional English folk song. An initial sparse treatment of the tune introduces the melody for those not familiar with it, before the setting progresses in complexity, both rhythmic and harmonic.

Composer: Traditional English Folk Song
Arranger: Compton, Matthew
Octaves: 3-7
Level: 3+
Publisher: Beckenhorst Press, Inc.

Turtle Dove

Three Rivers Rag

This Hart Morris original is just toe-tappin’ fun! Written for the Three Rivers Ringers in honor of their founding director, Nancy Lutz, it’s a great chance for your ensemble to show off their talent and technique.

Composer: Morris, Hart
Octaves: 3-7
Level: 4
Publisher: Beckenhorst Press, Inc.

Three Rivers Rag

Sussex Carol

Patricia Hurlbutt gives us a beautiful, delicate setting on this traditional English carol. Artful use of stopped techniques provides rhythmic interest while careful scoring lets the bells sparkle and shine.

Composer: Traditional English Carol
Arranger: Hurlbutt, Patricia
Octaves: 2-5
Level: 3
Publisher: Beckenhorst Press, Inc.

Sussex Carol

Onward Christian Soldiers

Combining the well-known hymn by Arthur Sullivan with the famous Trumpet Tune of Henry Purcell, this setting is ideal for ensembles searching for something a little different. After a stately chordal iteration of the hymn, the energy ramps up with malleted bass chords, punctuated with snippets of the Trumpet Tune.

Composer: Sullivan, Arthur and Purcell, Henry
Arranger: Krug, Jason W.
Octaves: 3-5
Level: 3
Publisher: Beckenhorst Press, Inc.

Onward Christian Soldiers

One Foundation

A brief chordal statement of the hymntune AURELIA gives way to a full treatment in an unexpected ¾ time with a syncopated underpinning. The melody travels throughout the ensemble, giving all your ringers their moment in the spotlight.

Composer: Wesley, Samuel S.
Arranger: Childers, Brian
Octaves: 3-6
Level: 3
Publisher: Beckenhorst Press, Inc.

One Foundation

Majestic In Holiness

This original tune by Ron Mallory is based on Exodus 15:11 and features energetic and rhythmic drive throughout. The melody passes between all sections of the ensemble, and the varied techniques will keep ringers on their toes!

Composer: Mallory, Ron
Octaves: 3-6
Level: 3
Publisher: Beckenhorst Press, Inc.

Majestic In Holiness

I Wonder As I Wander

A sequence of mysterious opening chords give way to a melancholy setting of this beautiful Appalachian carol. A middle iteration of the melody accompanied by malleted bass chords and shifting time signatures provides textural and aural interest before a return to the opening feeling once more.

Composer: Traditional Appalachian Carol
Arranger: Austin, Brenda E.
Octaves: 3-6
Level: 3
Publisher: Beckenhorst Press, Inc.

I Wonder As I Wander

His Eye Is On the Sparrow

Brian Childer’s evocative arrangement of this beloved tune is a true delight! An opening interplay between bells and the optional flute depicts the titular bird before giving way to the melody on chimes.

Composer: Gabriel, Charles H.
Arranger: Childers, Brian
Octaves: 3-7
Level: 3+
Publisher: Beckenhorst Press, Inc.

His Eye Is On the Sparrow

He Is Born How Great Our Joy

Brenda Austin has deftly combined the tunes “How Great Our Joy,” “He Is Born, the Holy Child,” and “Joy to the World” in this festive medley celebrating the birth of the Christ child.

Composer: Various
Arranger: Austin, Brenda E.
Octaves: 3-6
Level: 3
Publisher: Beckenhorst Press, Inc.

He Is Born How Great Our Joy

Hanging of the Greens

Linda Lamb’s heartfelt medley of the songs “The Holly and the Ivy,” “O Christmas Tree,” and “Deck the Halls” is a fun choice for intermediate ensembles looking for some music perfectly capturing the joy and anticipation of decorating for the holidays.

Composer: Various
Arranger: Lamb, Linda R.
Octaves: 2-3
Level: 2+
Publisher: Beckenhorst Press, Inc.

Hanging of the Greens

Gloucestershire Wassail

Patricia Hurlbutt’s arrangement of this lesser-known English carol is a true delight to both ring and hear! Featuring numerous key changes and a wide variety of techniques, each iteration of the tune is cast in a new and unexpected light, keeping things fresh throughout.

Composer: Traditional
Arranger: Hurlbutt, Patricia
Octaves: 2-5
Level: 3
Publisher: Beckenhorst Press, Inc.

Gloucestershire Wassail

Christ Is Born Today

Michael Helman’s masterful medley of five popular Christmas carols is sure to delight and intrigue ringers and listeners alike. Varying styles, textures, and techniques keep each tune interesting while providing ensembles a chance to stretch their musicality.

Composer: Various
Arranger: Helman, Michael
Octaves: 3-6
Level: 3
Publisher: Beckenhorst Press, Inc.

Christ Is Born Today

And It Was Good

This joyous original tune from the pen of Jason Krug is based loosely on the opening chapters of the book of Genesis, from the creation of the heavens and the Earth through to God resting and celebrating on the seventh day.

Composer: Krug, Jason W.
Octaves: 4-7
Level: 4+
Publisher: Beckenhorst Press, Inc.

And It Was Good

Angel Songs

Delight your congregation this Christmas season with this exuberant medley of two beloved carols from the pen of Lloyd Larson.

Composer: Various
Arranger: Larson, Lloyd
Octaves: 3-5
Level: 3-
Publisher: Beckenhorst Press, Inc.

Angel Songs

O Come O Come Emmanuel

Kurt Meyer’s latest addition to the Alfred Handbell Chamber Series is a contemplative setting of the Advent hymn Veni Emmanuelfor two octave solo handbells and piano.

Composer: Traditional
Arranger: Meyer, Kurt
Octaves: 2
Level: NA
Publisher: Jubilate Music Group

O Come O Come Emmanuel

Take My Life

This upbeat, delightful setting combines an original melody with the familiar hymn Hendon. At times energetic, at times tender, the optional handchimes give depth to the two tunes.

Composer: Malan, Henri A. Cesar
Arranger: Tucker, Sondra K.
Octaves: 3-5
Level: 3
Publisher: Jubilate Music Group

Take My Life

Fantasy on Winchester

Suitable for Advent, Christmas, Epiphany, or General use, this clever arrangement combines the tunes Winchester Old and Winchester New. The piece begins quietly, yet moves to a triumphant finale. NO SHARED BELLS

Composer: Various
Arranger: Kyle, William Bryan
Octaves: 3-6
Level: 3
Publisher: Jubilate Music Group

Fantasy on Winchester

Jubilate

The beloved chorale by Dmitry Bortniansky is set for handbells by Julie Stitt. The varied techniques and terraced dynamics make this a wonderful teaching piece for school, church, and festival. NO SHARED BELLS.

Composer: Bortniansky, Dmitry
Arranger: Stitt, Julie C.
Octaves: 3-5
Level: 2
Publisher: Jubilate Music Group

Jubilate

Angel Gabriel from Heaven Came Down

This is a lovely new arrangement that will be perfect for Advent. Based on scriptures ~ Luke 1:26-38 and Isaiah 7:14 ~ the Annunciation story is set to a Basque tune for two baritone soloists accompanied by handbells and optional handchimes.

Composer: Traditional
Arranger: Mills, Tom
Octaves: 3
Level: 3
Publisher: From the Top Music

Angel Gabriel from Heaven Came Down

Ocean City Shuffle

This lively original work will be a fun piece to play. It is filled with a variety of techniques including echo, gyro, mart, mart-lift, TD, LV, and even mallet-clicks. The melody risks becoming an ‘ear-worm’ since it is engaging and appears throughout the bell range and also appears contrapuntally.

Composer: Childers, Brian
Octaves: 3-6
Level: 3
Publisher: From the Top Music

Ocean City Shuffle

Love Came Down at Christmas

The sweet Christmas lyrics appear in 61 hymnals – and have been popular since the poem was first written in 1885 by Christina Georgina Rossetti. The poem has been set to several different tunes over the years – and this one is based on a Traditional Irish Melody. Will has created a sweet, gentle version to be rung on three bell trees!

Composer: Traditional Irish Melody
Arranger: Gross, William E.
Octaves: 5
Level: 2+
Publisher: From the Top Music

Love Came Down at Christmas

8 Bells for Carols Vol. 3 - Medium

Share some holiday cheer with a lively selection of 7 Bell Tree carols using only 8 bells. The “8 Bells for Carols” series is perfect for ringing at Red Kettles, in small spaces or as a palate cleanser during a concert. The pieces in Volume 3 are Medium difficulty.

Composer: Various
Arranger: Wissinger, Kathleen
Octaves: 2
Level: NA
Publisher: ringTrue

8 Bells for Carols Vol. 3 - Medium

Avengers, The

The Marvel Cinematic Universe has delighted moviegoers for more than a decade, and Alan Silvestri's score for the first Avengers team-up movie set a new musical standard for superhero film music. This arrangement for 3-6 octaves uses multiple handbell techniques and optional percussion to capture the adventurous spirit of the original.

Composer: Silvestri, Alan
Arranger: Mallory, Ron
Octaves: 3-6
Level: 3+
Publisher: Paraboloid Press

Avengers, The

First Arabesque

Claude Debussy's "First Arabesque" is a classic of impressionistic piano repertoire. This faithful transcription for 3-6 octaves handbells and optional 3-5 octaves handchimes preserves the gentle, flowing style of the original.

Composer: Debussy, Claude
Arranger: Mallory, Ron
Octaves: 3-6
Level: 4
Publisher: Paraboloid Press

First Arabesque

Discover

Using chord progressions borrowed from the scores to vintage science fiction films, this original composition is a tribute to the spirit of discovery and adventure embodied by the men and women of the space program.

Composer: Mallory, Ron
Octaves: 3-7
Level: 3+
Publisher: Paraboloid Press

Discover

I Come With Joy

Here are eight short introits to open your worship service with 4 ringers accompanying a soloist or unison choir with 8 handbells (F5-F6).

Composer: Various
Arranger: Galyon, Joe
Octaves: 2
Level: NA
Publisher: Hope Publishing Co.

I Come With Joy

Bell Tree Solos and Duets for Christmas

Here are six Christmas settings for bell tree solo with an optional duet parts. Each setting includes suggested cuts to simplify the bell part for less experienced ringers, or to shorten the solo if needed.

Composer: Various
Arranger: Lamb, Linda R.
Octaves: 2-3
Level: NA
Publisher: Hope Publishing Co.

Small But Mighty Settings for 12 Bells Vol 5

Intended for the small ensemble, this collection includes 8 arrangements that have been written for the treble clef, F5-C7. They can be used for 3 to 6 ringers.

Composer: Various
Arranger: Austin, Brenda E.
Octaves: 3
Level: NA
Publisher: Hope Publishing Co.

Small But Mighty Settings for 12 Bells Vol 5

Somewhere In My Memory

Film composer, John Williams’ popular Christmas song from the movie Home Alone is arranged here for 6 ringers, 2 octaves (17 bells) and piano with optional jingle bells.

Composer: Williams, John
Arranger: Hart, Don
Octaves: 2
Level: 2
Publisher: Hope Publishing Co.

Somewhere In My Memory

Bell Tree Descants

For each of these 45 descants to familiar hymns there is an intermediate and a more advanced setting for bell tree ringers. Many of the tunes are offered in more than one key to make this collection compatible with most hymnals.

Composer: Various
Arranger: Krug, Jason W.
Octaves: 2-3
Level: NA
Publisher: Hope Publishing Co.

Bell Tree Descants

Small But Mighty Settings for 12 Bells Vol 4

Intended for the small ensemble, this collection includes eight arrangements that have been written for 12 bells in the treble clef, F5-C7.

Composer: Various
Arranger: Krug, Jason W.
Octaves: 3
Level: NA
Publisher: Hope Publishing Co.

Small But Mighty Settings for 12 Bells Vol 4

Smaller But Mighty Settings for 8 Bells

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: Lamb, Linda R.
Octaves: 2
Level: NA
Publisher: Hope Publishing Co.

Smaller But Mighty Settings for 8 Bells

Gift of Love

Hal Hopson’s classic, with its haunting tune, is arranged here in an accessible setting for solo handbells and optional C instrument, using only 9 bells. Useful year-round and especially ideal for services where “love” is the theme.

Composer: Traditional
Arranger: Austin, Brenda E.
Octaves: 2
Level: NA
Publisher: Hope Publishing Co.

Gift of Love

Infant Holy Infant Lowly

The beloved Christmas carol is arranged here for solo handbells and optional C instrument, with piano accompaniment.

Composer: Traditional
Arranger: Childers, Brian
Octaves: 2
Level: NA
Publisher: Hope Publishing Co.

Infant Holy Infant Lowly

8 Bells for Carols Vol. 2 - Easy-Medium

Share some holiday cheer with a lovely selection of 7 Bell Tree carols using only 8 bells. "8 Bells for Carols" is perfect for ringing at Red Kettles, in small spaces or as a palate cleanser during a concert. The pieces included in Volume 2 are Easy-Medium difficulty – with trickier patterns and sometimes 2nd voice moving above and below the melody. The Bell Tree part can be played as a single stem-up melody line (easier) or with the added stem-down part (more challenging) – or a second ringer (on the backside of same bell tree or on their own bell tree) can play the stem-down notes.

Composer: Various
Arranger: Wissinger, Kathleen
Octaves: 1 or 3
Level: NA
Publisher: ringTrue

8 Bells for Carols Vol. 2 - Easy-Medium

All the World Rings for Joy

Linda has combined two favorite hymn tunes - ALL THE WORLD and ANTIOCH - into a delightful and joyous setting featuring styles and rhythms from around the world. Beginning with a Celtic flair, it travels to East Asia and then incorporates the calypso style of the Caribbean before ending up in Great Britain for Handel’s traditional "Joy to the World".

Composer: Various
Arranger: Scholes, Linda
Octaves: 3-5
Level: 3
Publisher: From the Top Music

All the World Rings for Joy

With God (David's Dance)

This fresh, original work was written with love in the memory of a life ending much too soon. Written in 3/4, it begins with an expressive 4-measure intro written in key of B major, which segues into the main theme in Eb major. Delicate stopped sounds accompany the lyrical treble melody. Counter-melodies are perfectly placed throughout and an occasional gentle syncopation, as well as dynamics and LVs, add to the overall gentle dancing feel of this lovely work.

Composer: Peters, Elizabeth
Octaves: 5-6
Level: 3
Publisher: From the Top Music

With God (David's Dance)

Brian Boru March

This lively old Irish tune has been carefully crafted for experienced ringers.

Composer: Traditional Celtic
Arranger: Sylvester, Susan T.
Octaves: 3
Level: NA
Publisher: From the Top Music

Brian Boru March

Maple Leaf Rag

Scott Joplin wrote the familiar "Maple Leaf Rag" in 1899. Musical historians credit its structure as the basis used by subsequent rag composers and its syncopation and consistent bass line immediately engages listeners and ringers alike. It is malleted throughout and at the faster tempo, accurate malleting will be a bit of a challenge.

Composer: Joplin, Scott
Arranger: Nugent, Raymond
Octaves: 5
Level: 4
Publisher: From the Top Music

Maple Leaf Rag

First Noel

This is a fresh, rhythmic arrangement of an all-time Christmas favorite. The style is set from the beginning with the malleted rhythm and the solo melody line appearing in the mid-range treble bells, segueing into a Rung section. The melody is then featured in the bass clef with TD accompaniment in the treble.

Composer: Traditional English carol
Arranger: Mazzatenta, Michael
Octaves: 3-5
Level: 3
Publisher: From the Top Music

First Noel

O Sacred Head Now Wounded

“O Sacred Head Now Wounded”, also known as the Passion Chorale, is set here for 8 or 10 handbells with optional keyboard.  Arrangers Mitchell and Sandra Eithun capture Christ's painful journey to the cross with dissonant chords and varied dynamics.

Composer: Hassler, Hans Leo
Arranger: Eithun, Mitchell and Sandra
Octaves: 2
Level: 2
Publisher: Choristers Guild

O Sacred Head Now Wounded

Christ the Lord Is Risen Today

Celebrate Easter with Karen Buckwalter’s joyous setting of the exuberant tune, LLANFAIR. A staple of Easter repertoire, this very accessible arrangement for 10 or 12 handbells stands alone or is made even more festive with a lively accompaniment / keyboard track.

Composer: Williams, Robert
Arranger: Buckwalter, Karen Lakey
Octaves: 2
Level: 2
Publisher: Choristers Guild

Christ the Lord Is Risen Today

Joy Dawned Again on Easter Day

Joy Dawned Again on Easter Day pairs a jubilant Easter text with a spirited medieval carol known as PUER NOBIS NASCITUR. Arranged by Karen Buckwalter for 12 handbells (F5 to C7) with piano accompaniment, this joyful hymn is appropriate for all of Eastertide. There are also Advent and Pentecost hymn texts paired with this same tune, making this a very versatile addition to your handbell library.

Composer: Praetorius, Michael
Arranger: Buckwalter, Karen Lakey
Octaves: 3
Level: 2
Publisher: Choristers Guild

Joy Dawned Again on Easter Day

Jesus Walked This Lonesome Valley

This thoughtful and moving setting of Jesus Walked This Lonesome Valley is perfect as a general selection for contemplative times in worship, for a communion offering, or during Lent. It is scored for twelve handbells or handchimes (F5 to C7) with optional piano accompaniment.

Composer: American Folk Hymn
Arranger: Eithun, Sandra
Octaves: 3
Level: 2
Publisher: Choristers Guild

Jesus Walked This Lonesome Valley

Love Lifted Me

Crafted for fewer ringers, this inspiring and dance-like setting of Love Lifted Me is arranged for twelve handbells or handchimes. Although optional, the piano accompaniment was written to enhance the texture and provide support to the arrangement.

Composer: Smith, Howard E.
Arranger: Eithun, Sandra
Octaves: 3
Level: 2
Publisher: Choristers Guild

Love Lifted Me

Just As I Am

Crafted for fewer ringers, this thoughtful rendering of Just As I Am is arranged for twelve handbells or handchimes. Although optional, the piano accompaniment was written to enhance the texture and provide support to the arrangement.

Composer: Bradbury, William B.
Arranger: Eithun, Sandra
Octaves: 3
Level: 2
Publisher: Choristers Guild

Just As I Am

Come Ye Sinners Poor and Needy

Crafted for fewer ringers, this rousing setting of Come Ye Sinners, Poor and Needy is arranged for twelve handbells or handchimes. Although optional, the piano accompaniment was written to enhance the texture and provide support to the arrangement.

Composer: Traditional
Arranger: Eithun, Sandra
Octaves: 3
Level: 2
Publisher: Choristers Guild

Come Ye Sinners Poor and Needy

I Sing the Mighty Power of God

Crafted for fewer ringers, this uplifting setting of I Sing the Mighty Power of God is arranged for twelve handbells or handchimes. Although optional, the piano accompaniment was written to enhance the texture and provide support to the arrangement.

Composer: Traditional
Arranger: Eithun, Sandra
Octaves: 3
Level: 2
Publisher: Choristers Guild

I Sing the Mighty Power of God

Reflection on Come Thou Fount

Crafted for fewer ringers, this tranquil and poetic setting of Reflection on Come, Thou Fount is arranged for twelve handbells or handchimes. Although optional, the piano accompaniment was written to enhance the texture and provide support to the arrangement.

Composer: Traditional
Arranger: Eithun, Sandra
Octaves: 3
Level: 2
Publisher: Choristers Guild

Reflection on Come Thou Fount

Spirit of God Descend Upon My Heart

This reverent setting of the tune, MORECAMBE, is published in editions for handbell solo and handbell duet or trio. The duet/trio version features no bell changes. While much of the arrangement is reflective and meditative, it includes a section that crescendos with strength to a fortissimo.

Composer: Atkinson, Frederick C.
Arranger: Moklebust, Cathy
Octaves: 3
Level: NA
Publisher: Choristers Guild

Spirit of God Descend Upon My Heart

Spirit of God Descend Upon My Heart

This reverent setting of the tune, MORECAMBE, is published in editions for handbell solo and handbell duet or trio. The easy solo version ranges from A4 to C6, and may be played on bell tree or from the table.

Composer: Atkinson, Frederick C.
Arranger: Moklebust, Cathy
Octaves: 3
Level: NA
Publisher: Choristers Guild

Spirit of God Descend Upon My Heart

Good Christian Friends Rejoice and Sing

Cathy Moklebust’s joyous arrangement of Melchior Vulpius' tune GELOBT SEI GOTT will be especially appropriate for Easter and Eastertide. It is published for both handbell solo and duet/trio. The duet or trio version features no shared bells. A fanfare opening and closing surround a flowing, gentler stanza which gives the accompanist the main hymn tune.

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

Good Christian Friends Rejoice and Sing

Good Christian Friends Rejoice and Sing

Cathy Moklebust’s joyous arrangement of Melchior Vulpius' tune GELOBT SEI GOTT will be especially appropriate for Easter and Eastertide. It is published for both handbell solo and duet/trio. The easy solo version ranges from C5 to G6, and is playable on bell tree, or from the table by omitting cue-sized notes.

Composer: Vulpus, Melchior
Arranger: Moklebust, Cathy
Octaves: 2
Level: NA
Publisher: Choristers Guild

Good Christian Friends Rejoice and Sing

He Is Risen He Is Risen

Celebrate Easter with “He Is Risen, He Is Risen!,” a majestic arrangement of the hymn tune UNSER HERRSCHER. A 2-3 octave version for duet or trio with no shared bells is also available. Beginning and concluding with a fanfare, using either shakes or mallet rolls, and a smoother, more lyrical mid-section, it will be a triumphal addition to the repertoire.

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

He Is Risen He Is Risen

He Is Risen He Is Risen

Celebrate Easter with “He Is Risen, He Is Risen!,” a majestic arrangement of the hymn tune UNSER HERRSCHER. The 2 octave solo version ranges from C5 to G6, and is playable either on bell tree or rung from the table (omitting optional cue-size notes.)

Composer: Neander, Joachim
Arranger: Moklebust, Cathy
Octaves: 2
Level: NA
Publisher: Choristers Guild

He Is Risen He Is Risen

My Song Is Love Unknown

The 3 octave handbell duet or trio version features no shared bells. An original, flowing melody softly weaves in and out from the main hymn tune between the bells and the piano.

Composer: Edwards, John D.
Arranger: Moklebust, Cathy
Octaves: 3
Level: NA
Publisher: Choristers Guild

My Song Is Love Unknown

My Song Is Love Unknown

John Edwards’ tune RHOSYMEDRE is the basis for this lovely arrangement useable during lent, holy week, or most any time throughout the year. The 2 octave solo version ranges from C5 to G6 and may be played on a bell tree or from the table.

Composer: Edwards, John D.
Arranger: Moklebust, Cathy
Octaves: 2
Level: NA
Publisher: Choristers Guild

My Song Is Love Unknown

Abide With Me

The 3 octave edition for duet or trio features no shared bells. Although the arrangement begins softly, the final stanza reaches strong, emotional heights before concluding in the same gentle style as the beginning.

Composer: Monk, William H.
Arranger: Moklebust, Cathy
Octaves: 3
Level: NA
Publisher: Choristers Guild

Abide With Me

Abide With Me

Cathy Moklebust has arranged William Monk’s beloved tune EVENTIDE in a gentle, calming style. It is published in editions for handbell solo and handbell duet/trio with piano accompaniment and optional flute. The very easy 3 octave solo may be played on bell tree or rung from the table, and ranges from D5 through C7.

Composer: Monk, William H.
Arranger: Moklebust, Cathy
Octaves: 3
Level: NA
Publisher: Choristers Guild

Abide With Me

Just As I Am

The hymn "Just As I Am" receives a tender treatment in this setting for 8 handbells or handchimes by Mitchell and Sandra Eithun. Somber harmonies in the first stanza lead to an uplifting second stanza.

Composer: Bradbury, William B.
Arranger: Eithun, Mitchell and Sandra
Octaves: 2
Level: 2
Publisher: Choristers Guild

Just As I Am

What Wondrous Love Is This

The North American folk hymn, What Wondrous Love, was first published around 1838. Because of its textual theme of God’s love, it is appropriate for any time of year, but especially during Lent and Holy Week.

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

What Wondrous Love Is This

8 Bells for Carols Vol. 1 - Easy

Share some holiday cheer with a lovely selection of Bell Tree pieces using only 8 bells. “8 Bells for Carols” is perfect for ringing at Red Kettles, in small spaces or as a palate cleanser during a concert. Each Volume features 7 or 8 holiday tunes for bell tree solo (or duet), or 4iH duet, or 3 or 4 ringers using 8 Bells - either G5 to G6 (2 octaves) or C5-C6 or C6 to C7 (1 or 3 octaves) – plus an optional chime solo for added harmony.

Composer: Various
Arranger: Wissinger, Kathleen
Octaves: 1 or 3
Level: NA
Publisher: ringTrue

8 Bells for Carols Vol. 1 - Easy

Lonesome Valley

The folk song/spiritual Jesus Walked This Lonesome Valley has been given a more contemporary style through this bell tree solo arrangement for intermediate bell tree ringers. Meaningful for Lent, Maundy Thursday, and Good Friday as well as other times, it offers room for interpretation and feeling.

Composer: Schrader, Jack
Arranger: Brocker, Barbara and Pearson, Rob
Octaves: 3-4
Level: NA
Publisher: Tree-O

Lonesome Valley

My Lord What a Morning

This favorite and familiar Spiritual has been nicely arranged for handbells. It is mostly Rung throughout with a few LVs, some malleted bass, and well-placed dynamics for nice variety of sound.

Composer: Traditional Spiritual
Arranger: Hurlbutt, Patricia
Octaves: 3 or 5
Level: 3+
Publisher: From the Top Music

My Lord What a Morning

Fire Dance

This high-spirited, original work will be exciting for those who enjoy quick tempos! Much of the bass is malleted; however, several measures have the A3 and up ‘Rung’ at tempo!

Composer: Blanton, Michael T.
Octaves: 5-7
Level: 4
Publisher: From the Top Music

Fire Dance

Prelude

César Franck was a highly respected French organ master and composer. He was known to use more of a ‘piano technique’ on the organ resulting in a more legato style which is quite apparent in this gentle, melancholy "Prelude". It adapts beautifully for handbells.

Composer: Franck, Cesar
Arranger: Peck, Chris
Octaves: 3-6
Level: 3+
Publisher: From the Top Music

Prelude

Reverie

"Reverie" was the first of Debussy’s piano works to become widely noticed. David has scored this for handbell duet and it creates an ethereal, dream-like feel which will be a wonderful addition to your concert.

Composer: Debussy, Claude
Arranger: Jordan, David
Octaves: 4
Level: 3
Publisher: From the Top Music

Reverie

Trust Medley

Two favorite hymns - "Trust in Jesus" and "Trust and Obey" – have been nicely arranged for handbell trio. The melody moves among all three ringers so it will be important to feature it while allowing the accompanying notes to support it.

Composer: Hymn Tune
Arranger: Donoho, Diana
Octaves: 3
Level: 3
Publisher: From the Top Music

Trust Medley

Bell Tree Hymn Embellishments

This collection of bell tree embellishments is intended to be an inspiration – a starting point – for both new and experienced bell tree ringers. Featuring options for a wide variety of well-known hymn tunes, this book is a valuable resource for any church handbell library!

Composer: Various
Arranger: Van Wert, Karen
Octaves: 3
Level: NA
Publisher: National Handbell Music

Odyssey of Peace

This original piece was inspired by Revelation Chapter 4: 1-11, and beautifully reflects that scripture. The passages may be read as part of the performance or simply used as interpretive insight. The bell score may be performed alone but the addition of percussion enhances the dynamic of the piece.

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

Odyssey of Peace

Easter Sunrise

Brian has combined two German hymns in a handbell solo with organ accompaniment that is gorgeous and uplifting. Sonne der Gerchtigkeit is a 15th century chorale which appears in many hymnals with joyful lyrics such as “Come, O come, our voices raise…” and “Easter triumph, Easter joy!” Joined with LYRA DAVIDICA (“Christ the Lord is Risen Today”) this is the perfect Easter solo!

Composer: Various
Arranger: Childers, Brian
Octaves: 3
Level: 3
Publisher: From the Top Music

Easter Sunrise

Come Thou Fount of Every Blessing

This perennially favorite hymn tune was delightfully arranged by Mark Hayes – and it is perfectly adapted by Carol for handbell solo with piano accompaniment. It is rhythmic and engaging, with very nice segues into more introspective sections.

Composer: Hymn Tune
Arranger: Hayes, Mark/Smith, Carol M.
Octaves: 4
Level: 3
Publisher: From the Top Music

Come Thou Fount of Every Blessing

Fantasy on Beach Spring

The tune BEACH SPRING is attributed to Benjamin Franklin White, a self-taught singing school teacher who was involved in publishing The Sacred Harp, a collection of hymn tunes, in 1844. This beautiful arrangement is filled with lovely LV passages and has an ethereal and peaceful feeling throughout.

Composer: White, Benjamin F.
Arranger: Kinney, Paul
Octaves: 3
Level: 3
Publisher: From the Top Music

Fantasy on Beach Spring

Forest Dance (Grand Procession)

This original tune is ideal for any moment of celebration or ceremony in church, concert, or school settings. Composed primarily with nothing shorter than quarter notes, all eighth notes in the piece come in repeated pairs, making the song approachable even for beginning ensembles.

Composer: Krug, Jason W.
Octaves: 3-5
Level: 2-
Publisher: Grassy Meadow Music

Forest Dance (Grand Procession)

Arise

Experience big, bold sound from just twelve handbells with this upbeat and joyous original tune! Featuring a memorable melody, compelling harmonies, and effective syncopation, this tune is a fun addition to your ensemble's repertoire.

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

Arise

Victory

Celebrate Easter in joyous fashion with this stunning setting of the hymntune VICTORY, also known as "The Strife is O'er, the Battle Won."  Showcasing the well-known tune in a variety of lights and settings, it's sure to bring a moment of joy and delight to any service during Eastertide!

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

Victory

Now the Green Blade Riseth

Give your Easter a bit of zing with this energetic arrangement of Now the Green Blade Riseth! Driving rhythms in the piano propel the piece forward, while the handbell part proclaims the melody in bold fashion.

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

Now the Green Blade Riseth

Sacred Solos for Bell Tree

Here is the first in a series of collections for bell tree soloists with piano accompaniments. Set 1 features solos for spring seasons, and includes music for Lent, Easter, Pentecost and general use. These accessible solos range from 2 or 3 octaves, and are also playable from the table with a few modifications.

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

Sacred Solos for Bell Tree

Songs of Hope for Four Ringers

This delightful and accessible collection of five hymns is arranged for piano and 8 handbells or handchimes. Because there are no bell/chime changes, they may be rung using music stands instead of tables. This makes it possible to ring anywhere in the sanctuary or elsewhere, as long as the keyboard is close by.

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

Songs of Hope for Four Ringers

Ever In Your Care

Crafted for fewer ringers, this wonderful collection of hymn arrangements for 12 handbells or handchimes and optional piano will be a new go-to for music for small ensembles. Although optional, the piano accompaniment was written to enhance the texture and provide support to the arrangement.

Composer: Various
Arranger: Eithun, Sandra
Octaves: 3
Level: 2
Publisher: Choristers Guild

Ever In Your Care

Hymns of Faith for Four Ringers

These reproducible and creative hymn arrangements are easily prepared and fun to play. Using only eight handbells or handchimes ranging from D5 to D6, they are playable with a 2 octave set of bells or chimes. Enhanced by wonderful piano accompaniments, each of these arrangements provides a full sound and satisfying experience despite the use of only 8 handbells or handchimes.

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

Hymns of Faith for Four Ringers

In the Hall of the Mountain King

Enter the majestic mountain domain in this lively rendition of Edvard Grieg’s iconic “In the Hall of the Mountain King” from his Peer Gynt Suite (No. 1). True to the orchestral original, this piece starts out soft, dark and wary; then gains in confidence, volume and speed until it is almost frantic at the end.

Composer: Grieg, Edvard
Arranger: Wissinger, Kathleen
Octaves: 3-5
Level: 3
Publisher: ringTrue

In the Hall of the Mountain King

Sower, The

The parable of “The Sower” springs to life in this lively, original composition. Mallets and thumb damps set the tone for a light-hearted walk - scattering seeds along the way. The sower’s theme is airy and optimistic, telling the story of the journey.

Composer: Traditional
Arranger: Wissinger, Kathleen
Octaves: 3-5
Level: 3
Publisher: ringTrue

Sower, The

When We Gather

Calling God’s people to worship, “When We Gather” is based on Matthew 18:20 - “When two or three are gathered in my name, there am I with them.” Delicate at first, then soaring with a rise in key, the Level 3, 3-6 oct. handbell score can stand alone as a grand musical prelude in worship or a strong concert piece in its own right.

Composer: Traditional
Arranger: Wissinger, Kathleen
Octaves: 3-6
Level: 3
Publisher: ringTrue

When We Gather

Dedication

Celebrate new handbells or hand chimes – or rededicate them after years of service – with this lively hymn written specifically for such festive occasions. All sizes and levels of ringing groups may take part in the accompaniment of this SATB hymn.

Composer: Raetz, Tamara and Wissinger, Kathleen
Octaves: 1-5
Level: 1+
Publisher: ringTrue

Dedication

Wind In Our Sails

Lift your face to the wind, hoist the sails and take an invigorating trip with “Wind in Our Sails,” an original “sea ballad” for 3 or 5 octaves bells or chimes, Level 2: Easy to learn yet powerful in scope. The lovely tune is introduced as a solo line with an optional bell tree or solo C instrument and builds in strength throughout the piece.

Composer: Wissinger, Kathleen
Octaves: 3 or 5
Level: 2
Publisher: ringTrue

Wind In Our Sails

Jesus Jesus Rest Your Head

This simple Kentucky carol invites you to sit at the manger in wonder. Scored in two non-compatible settings (“A” for 2 octaves and “B” for 3 or 5 octaves for handbells or hand chimes) this gentle Level 1 piece in slow 4/4 meter is carefully arranged to involve all ringers without being overbearing.

Composer: Traditional
Arranger: Wissinger, Kathleen
Octaves: 2, 3 or 5
Level: 1
Publisher: ringTrue

Jesus Jesus Rest Your Head

Color Chorded Praise Him All Ye Little Children

Praise Him, All Ye Little Children is another addition to the Color Chorded catalog by Headless Mallets Publishing. This is a setting of the hymn tune BONNER. Color Chorded makes handbells and handchimes immediately accessible! Color Chorded is a system for ringing handbells and/or handchimes with singing. The system works well for non-music readers of all ages on both handbells and handchimes.

Composer: Schultz, Johann
Arranger: Delancy, Lauran
Octaves: 3
Level: NA
Publisher: Headless Mallets Publishing

Color Chorded Take My Life and Let It Be

Take My Life and Let It Be is another addition to the Color Chorded catalog by Headless Mallets Publishing. This is a setting of the hymn tune HENDON. Color Chorded makes handbells and handchimes immediately accessible! Color Chorded is a system for ringing handbells and/or handchimes with singing. The system works well for non-music readers of all ages on both handbells and handchimes.

Composer: Milan, Henri A. C.
Arranger: Delancy, Lauran
Octaves: 3
Level: NA
Publisher: Headless Mallets Publishing

Color Chorded This Little Light of Mine

This Little Light of Mine is another addition to the Color Chorded catalog by Headless Mallets Publishing. This is a setting of the traditional African American tune. Color Chorded makes handbells and handchimes immediately accessible! Color Chorded is a system for ringing handbells and/or handchimes with singing. The system works well for non-music readers of all ages on both handbells and handchimes.

Composer: Traditional Spiritual
Arranger: Delancy, Lauran
Octaves: 3
Level: NA
Publisher: Headless Mallets Publishing

Color Chorded God Loved the World So That He Gave

God Loved the World So That He Gave is another addition to the Color Chorded catalog by Headless Mallets Publishing. This is a setting of the hymn tune ST. CRISPIN. Color Chorded makes handbells and handchimes immediately accessible! Color Chorded is a system for ringing handbells and/or handchimes with singing. The system works well for non-music readers of all ages on both handbells and handchimes.

Composer: Stainer, John
Arranger: Delancy, Lauran
Octaves: 3
Level: NA
Publisher: Headless Mallets Publishing

Color Chorded Lord of Glory You Have Bought Us

Lord of Glory, You Have Bought Us is another addition to the Color Chorded catalog by Headless Mallets Publishing. This is a setting of the hymn tune HYFRYDOL. Color Chorded makes handbells and handchimes immediately accessible! Color Chorded is a system for ringing handbells and/or handchimes with singing. The system works well for non-music readers of all ages on both handbells and handchimes.

Composer: Traditional
Arranger: Delancy, Lauran
Octaves: 3
Level: NA
Publisher: Headless Mallets Publishing

Color Chorded Alleluia Sing to Jesus

Alleluia! Sing to Jesus is another addition to the Color Chorded catalog by Headless Mallets Publishing. This arrangement is a setting of the hymn tune HYFRYDOL. Color Chorded makes handbells and handchimes immediately accessible! Color Chorded is a system for ringing handbells and/or handchimes with singing. The system works well for non-music readers of all ages on both handbells and handchimes.

Composer: Pritchard, Rowland H.
Arranger: Delancy, Lauran
Octaves: 3
Level: NA
Publisher: Headless Mallets Publishing

Color Chorded Come Thou Long Expected Jesus

Come, Thou Long-Expected Jesus (Hyfrydol) is another addition to the Color Chorded catalog by Headless Mallets Publishing. Color Chorded makes handbells and handchimes immediately accessible! Color Chorded is a system for ringing handbells and/or handchimes with singing. The system works well for non-music readers of all ages on both handbells and handchimes.

Composer: Traditional
Arranger: Delancy, Lauran
Octaves: 3
Level: NA
Publisher: Headless Mallets Publishing

Color Chorded O Come O Come Emmanuel

O Come, O Come, Emmanuel is another addition to the Color Chorded catalog by Headless Mallets Publishing. Color Chorded makes handbells and handchimes immediately accessible! Color Chorded is a system for ringing handbells and/or handchimes with singing. The system works well for non-music readers of all ages on both handbells and handchimes.

Composer: Traditional
Arranger: Delancy, Lauran
Octaves: 3
Level: NA
Publisher: Headless Mallets Publishing

Color Chorded Joy to the World

Joy to the World is another addition to the Color Chorded catalog by Headless Mallets Publishing. Color Chorded makes handbells and handchimes immediately accessible! Color Chorded is a system for ringing handbells and/or handchimes with singing. The system works well for non-music readers of all ages on both handbells and handchimes.

Composer: Handel, George Frederick
Arranger: Delancy, Lauran
Octaves: 3
Level: NA
Publisher: Headless Mallets Publishing

Color Chorded Away In A Manger (Cradle Song)

Away in a Manger (Cradle Song) is another addition to the Color Chorded catalog by Headless Mallets Publishing. Color Chorded makes handbells and handchimes immediately accessible! Color Chorded is a system for ringing handbells and/or handchimes with singing. The system works well for non-music readers of all ages on both handbells and handchimes.

Composer: Traditional
Arranger: Delancy, Lauran
Octaves: 3
Level: NA
Publisher: Headless Mallets Publishing

Color Chorded Away In A Manger

Away in a Manger is another addition to the Color Chorded catalog by Headless Mallets Publishing. This is a setting of the common hymn tune. (Note: this is not Cradle Song - that is available under the title Color Chorded Away in a Manger (Cradle Song).) Color Chorded makes handbells and handchimes immediately accessible! Color Chorded is a system for ringing handbells and/or handchimes with singing. The system works well for non-music readers of all ages on both handbells and handchimes.

Composer: Murray, James
Arranger: Delancy, Lauran
Octaves: 3
Level: NA
Publisher: Headless Mallets Publishing

Color Chorded Silent Night

Silent Night is another addition to the Color Chorded catalog by Headless Mallets Publishing. The traditional hymn tune is STILLE NACHT. Color Chorded makes handbells and handchimes immediately accessible! Color Chorded is a system for ringing handbells and/or handchimes with singing. The system works well for non-music readers of all ages on both handbells and handchimes.

Composer: Gruber, Franz
Arranger: Delancy, Lauran
Octaves: 3
Level: NA
Publisher: Headless Mallets Publishing

Color Chorded Lamb of God Pure and Holy

Lamb of God, Pure and Holy is another addition to the Color Chorded catalog by Headless Mallets Publishing. Color Chorded makes handbells and handchimes immediately accessible! Color Chorded is a system for ringing handbells and/or handchimes with singing. The system works well for non-music readers of all ages on both handbells and handchimes.

Composer: Paris, Twila
Arranger: Delancy, Lauran
Octaves: 3
Level: NA
Publisher: Headless Mallets Publishing

Color Chorded When I Survey the Wondrous Cross

When I Survey the Wondrous Cross (Hamburg) is another addition to the Color Chorded catalog by Headless Mallets Publishing. Color Chorded makes handbells and handchimes immediately accessible! Color Chorded is a system for ringing handbells and/or handchimes with singing. The system works well for non-music readers of all ages on both handbells and handchimes.

Composer: Mason, Lowell
Arranger: Delancy, Lauran
Octaves: 3
Level: NA
Publisher: Headless Mallets Publishing

Color Chorded I Am Trusting Thee Lord Jesus

I Am Trusting Thee, Lord Jesus is another addition to the Color Chorded catalog by Headless Mallets Publishing. Lyrics From the traditional hymn to the hymn tune of STEPHANOS. Color Chorded makes handbells and handchimes immediately accessible!

Composer: Baker, Henry W.
Arranger: Delancy, Lauran
Octaves: 3
Level: NA
Publisher: Headless Mallets Publishing

Color Chorded God Loves Me Dearly

God Loves Me Dearly is another addition to the Color Chorded catalog by Headless Mallets Publishing. The tradititional hymn lyrics set to the hymn tune GOTT IST DIE LIEBE. Color Chorded makes handbells and handchimes immediately accessible! Color Chorded is a system for ringing handbells and/or handchimes with singing.

Composer: Traditional
Arranger: Delancy, Lauran
Octaves: 3
Level: NA
Publisher: Headless Mallets Publishing

Color Chorded I Am Jesus' Little Lamb

I Am Jesus' Little Lamb is another addition to the Color Chorded catalog by Headless Mallets Publishing. Traditional hymn set to the hymn tune WEIL ICH JESU SCHAFLEIN BIN. Color Chorded makes handbells and handchimes immediately accessible! Color Chorded is a system for ringing handbells and/or handchimes with singing.

Composer: Hayn, Henriette Louise von
Arranger: Delancy, Lauran
Octaves: 3
Level: NA
Publisher: Headless Mallets Publishing

Color Chorded Jesus Loves Me

Jesus Loves Me is another addition to the Color Chorded catalog by Headless Mallets Publishing. Color Chorded makes handbells and handchimes immediately accessible! Color Chorded is a system for ringing handbells and/or handchimes with singing. The system works well for non-music readers of all ages on both handbells and handchimes.

Composer: Bradbury, William B.
Arranger: Delancy, Lauran
Octaves: 3
Level: NA
Publisher: Headless Mallets Publishing

Color Chorded Give Me Oil In My Lamp

Give Me Oil in My Lamp is another addition to the Color Chorded catalog by Headless Mallets Publishing. Color Chorded makes handbells and handchimes immediately accessible! Color Chorded is a system for ringing handbells and/or handchimes with singing. The system works well for non-music readers of all ages on both handbells and handchimes.

Composer: Traditional
Arranger: Delancy, Lauran
Octaves: 3
Level: NA
Publisher: Headless Mallets Publishing

Color Chorded God Is So Good

God is So Good is another addition to the Color Chorded catalog by Headless Mallets Publishing. Color Chorded makes handbells and handchimes immediately accessible! Color Chorded is a system for ringing handbells and/or handchimes with singing. The system works well for non-music readers of all ages on both handbells and handchimes.

Composer: Biery, James
Arranger: Delancy, Lauran
Octaves: 3
Level: NA
Publisher: Headless Mallets Publishing

This Joyful Eastertide

This Joyful Eastertide is an arrangement of the hymn tune VRUECHTEN for unaccompanied handbell duet. Perfect for the Easter season, this setting is light and joyful using martellato, martellato-lifts, shakes, and mallets to create a celebration worthy of the hymn text.

Composer: Traditional
Arranger: Delancy, Lauran
Octaves: 3
Level: NA
Publisher: Headless Mallets Publishing

This Joyful Eastertide

Baptized Into Your Name Most Holy (Alternate Key)

Baptized Into Your Name, Most Holy (Alternate Key) is an 8-Bell handbell arrangement of the hymn tune O DASS ICH TAUSEND ZUNGEN HATTE (DRETZEL) utilizing bells F5-F6 by Lauran Delancy. It may be rung with two people in 4-in-Hand or four people in a small ensemble with 2 bells each. An excellent piece for Baptism, this tune is often associated with the hymn texts Baptized Into Your Name, Most Holy and By Grace I’m Saved.

Composer: Traditional
Arranger: Delancy, Lauran
Octaves: 2
Level: NA
Publisher: Headless Mallets Publishing

Baptized Into Your Name Most Holy (Alternate Key)

Baptized Into Your Name Most Holy

Baptized Into Your Name, Most Holy is an 8-Bell handbell arrangement of the hymn tune O DASS ICH TAUSEND ZUNGEN HATTE (DRETZEL) utilizing bells G5-G6 by Lauran Delancy. It may be rung with two people in 4-in-Hand or four people in a small ensemble with 2 bells each. An excellent piece for Baptism, this tune is often associated with the hymn texts Baptized Into Your Name, Most Holy and By Grace I’m Saved.

Composer: Traditional
Arranger: Delancy, Lauran
Octaves: 2
Level: NA
Publisher: Headless Mallets Publishing

Baptized Into Your Name Most Holy

Sight Is Glorious (Alternate Key)

The Sight is Glorious (Alternate Key) is an 8-Bell handbell arrangement of the Welsh hymn tune BRYN CALFARIA utilizing bells E5-F6 by Lauran Delancy. It may be rung with two people in 4-in-Hand or four people in a small ensemble with 2 bells each. An excellent piece for Ascension, this tune is often associated with the hymns Look Ye Saints, the Sight is Glorious and Lord, Enthroned in Heavenly Splendor.

Composer: Owen, William
Arranger: Delancy, Lauran
Octaves: 2
Level: NA
Publisher: Headless Mallets Publishing

Sight Is Glorious (Alternate Key)

Sight Is Glorious

The Sight is Glorious is an 8-Bell handbell arrangement of the Welsh hymn tune BRYN CALFARIA utilizing bells F#5-G6 by Lauran Delancy. It may be rung with two people in 4-in-Hand or four people in a small ensemble with 2 bells each. An excellent piece for Ascension, this tune is often associated with the hymns Look Ye Saints, the Sight is Glorious and Lord, Enthroned in Heavenly Splendor.

Composer: Owen, William
Arranger: Delancy, Lauran
Octaves: 2
Level: NA
Publisher: Headless Mallets Publishing

Sight Is Glorious

Meditation No 1

Meditation No. 1 is an original composition for handbell duet with piano accompaniment. Set in a minor key, this piece gives each ringer a turn at the melody before combining to compliment and mirror each other alternately. Suitable for a time of reflection, this piece is based on a longer work for Flute, Viola and Piano.

Composer: Delancy, Lauran
Octaves: 3
Level: NA
Publisher: Headless Mallets Publishing

Meditation No 1

Faure's Pavane

Faure's Pavane is an arrangement of Gabriel Faure's Pavane in F# minor, Op.50 for Solo Handbells with piano accompaniment. This simple setting is a calming and beautiful addition to the handbell soloist's repertoire set in G minor.

Composer: Faure, Gabriel
Arranger: Delancy, Lauran
Octaves: 3
Level: NA
Publisher: Headless Mallets Publishing

Faure's Pavane

Blest Be the Tie That Binds

Blest Be The Tie That Binds is a simple and peaceful arrangement of the hymn tune DENNIS. This piece moves with a gentle lilting of openness, trust and an air of innocence.

Composer: Naegeli, Johann G.
Arranger: Delancy, Lauran
Octaves: 3 or 5
Level: 2
Publisher: Headless Mallets Publishing

Blest Be the Tie That Binds

In the Garden

In the Garden is a setting of the hymn tune GARDEN. This piece begins gently with the singing bell technique and suspended mallets and moves into a flowing statement of the melody. As the piece develops, it becomes bolder and fuller.

Composer: Traditional
Arranger: Delancy, Lauran
Octaves: 3-5
Level: 2+
Publisher: Headless Mallets Publishing

In the Garden

How Good Lord to Be Here (Alternate Key)

How Good, Lord, To Be Here (Alternate Key) is an 8-Bell handbell arrangement of the hymn tune POTSDAM utilizing bells F5-F6 by Lauran Delancy. It may be rung with two people in 4-in-Hand or four people in a small ensemble with 2 bells each. An excellent piece for Transfiguration, this piece utilizes triplets, eighth notes, and the swing technique to paint a sense of growing awe.

Composer: Bach, J. S.
Arranger: Delancy, Lauran
Octaves: 2
Level: NA
Publisher: Headless Mallets Publishing

How Good Lord to Be Here (Alternate Key)

How Good Lord to Be Here

How Good, Lord, To Be Here is an 8-Bell handbell arrangement of the hymn tune POTSDAM utilizing bells G5-G6 by Lauran Delancy. It may be rung with two people in 4-in-Hand or four people in a small ensemble with 2 bells each. An excellent piece for Transfiguration, this piece utilizes triplets, eighth notes, and the swing technique to paint a sense of growing awe.

Composer: Bach, J. S.
Arranger: Delancy, Lauran
Octaves: 2
Level: NA
Publisher: Headless Mallets Publishing

How Good Lord to Be Here

Hymn to Joy

Hymn to Joy is a simple setting of the hymn tune HYMN TO JOY based on the famous melody by Beethoven. The hymn texts most commonly associated with this tune are Joyful, Joyful We Adore Thee and Alleluia, Alleluia! Hearts to Heaven. This simple piece was designed to have no bell changes and not need tables.

Composer: Beethoven
Arranger: Delancy, Lauran
Octaves: 2-3
Level: 1+
Publisher: Headless Mallets Publishing

Hymn to Joy

Lamb of God for Sinners Wounded

Lamb of God for Sinners Wounded is a handbell duet arrangementof the hymn tune O MEIN JESU, ICH MUSS STERBEN which is often associated with the hymn text Stricken, Smitten and Afflicted. This contemplative duet is written for 3 octaves of handbells. The mournful nature of the piece begins with a single singing bell before developing into an emotional piece.

Composer: Traditional
Arranger: Delancy, Lauran
Octaves: 3
Level: NA
Publisher: Headless Mallets Publishing