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Baby in the Cradle, A
Price: $1.77

Composer: Kinyon, B.
Arranger:
Octaves: 3-4
Level: NA
Publisher: Beckenhorst Press, Inc.
Rating: Easy

"A Baby in the Cradle" is an easy-going Christmas anthem for 2 part choir. A separate handbell part (BP1348A) is available. The bell part starts out with one bell per measure and grows into full chords.

Item #	Detail	Price	Disc
MBEBP1348	Baby in the Cradle, A	$1.75 $1.58	10%
MBEBP1348A	Baby in the Cradle, A	$2.95 $1.77	40%

Balm In Gilead
Price: $2.37

Composer: Traditional
Arranger: Estabrook, Dean
Octaves: 5
Level: 3-
Publisher: From the Top Music
Rating: Medium

The setting of this comforting spiritual is sensitive and soothing, appropriate for church service or concert program.

Item #	Detail	Price	Qty.	Disc
MFM20273	Balm In Gilead	$3.95 $2.37		40%

Balm in Gilead, A
Price: $1.65

Composer: Traditional Spiritual
Arranger: Bock, F./Kastner, M.
Octaves: 3-5
Level: 2+
Publisher: Fred Bock Music Co.
Rating: Easy Medium

Fred Bock passed from this earth in 1998, but he will live on in many ways, not the least being his wonderful song arrangements. Here the poignant spiritual is set for handbells and optional 3-5 octaves of chimes.

Item #	Detail	Price	Qty.	Disc
MFBBG0957	Balm in Gilead, A.	$2.75 $1.65		40%

Beautiful Treasures of Heaven, The
Price: $2.40

Composer:
Arranger: Wiltse, C.
Octaves: 3-5
Level: NA
Publisher: Stained Glass Music Co.
Rating: Easy Medium

This is a clear, straightforward arrangement of a Shaker tune in g minor. The solely 3 octave version is item # SGM3882, and the 3-5 octave version of this title is item # SGM140. The 3-5 octave version was arranged in 2002.

Item #	Detail	Price	Disc
MSTSGM140	Beautiful Treasures of Heaven, The	$4.50 $4.05	10%
MSTSGM3882	Beautiful Treasures of Heaven, The	$4.00 $2.40	40%

Behold the Lamb
Price: $2.55

Composer: Rambo, D.
Arranger: Ingram, B.
Octaves: 3-5
Level: 3
Publisher: Ringing Word Publications
Rating: Easy Medium

Gospel songwriter Dottie Rambo has penned many favorite songs. This setting for handbells mirrors the feeling of the vocal work as it evokes devotion to Christ, the Lamb, as He died on the cross. The score is full but reflective and uses the echo technique to convey mood.

Item #	Detail	Price	Qty.	Disc
MRW8142	Behold the Lamb	$4.25 $2.55		40%

Bell Boogie
Price: $2.37

Composer: Smith, J.
Arranger:
Octaves: 3-5
Level: 3
Publisher: Red River Music
Rating: Easy Medium

Don't show this to your bass bell ringers unless you plan to ring it! Actually, everyone gets in on the boogie style in this high-stepping original. Layers of "boogie" sounds are in every register and incorporate all kinds of special techniques.

Item #	Detail	Price	Qty.	Disc
MRRBL5014	Bell Boogie	$3.95 $2.37		40%

Bell Folly
Price: $2.40

Composer: Maxwell, M.
Arranger:
Octaves: 3
Level: NA
Publisher: National Handbell Music
Rating: Easy Medium

Great fun! This one is a light and lively piece played staccato throughout with the exception of a few treble notes. The repeated figures and patterns make learning "Bell Folly" easy.

Item #	Detail	Price	Qty.	Disc
MNMHB337	Bell Folly	$4.00 $2.40		40%

Bell Polish Rag
Price: $2.40

Composer: Will, Jean T.
Octaves: 3
Level: 4-
Publisher: National Handbell Music
Rating: Medium Advance

Clever! What a title! And one that concert audiences will love - especially as an encore. Written in ragtime style with lots of "spit and polish," your ringers will enjoy working on the bell changes, mallets, and "mischievous" mood.

Item #	Detail	Price	Qty.	Disc
MNMHB590	Bell Polish Rag	$4.00 $2.40		40%

Bellrhomba
Price: $2.37

Composer: Davenport, R.L.
Octaves: 3
Level: 2
Publisher: Composers Music Co.
Rating: Easy Medium

"Bellrhomba" is another interesting arrangement from RodeRick Davenport that young ringers especially will enjoy. It is a lot of fun and would make a great encore.

Item #	Detail	Price	Qty.	Disc
MCP7047	Bellrhomba	$3.95 $2.37		40%

Bells Greet Him Who Comes, The
Price: $1.05

Composer: Bunker, P.
Octaves: 4
Level: NA
Publisher: AGEHR Publishing
Rating: Easy Medium

Written for a Palm Sunday service, this original work begins with tolling chords, representing the triumphant celebration of Jesus' arrival into Jerusalem.

Item #	Detail	Price	Qty.	Disc
MAG4016	Bells Greet Him Who Comes, The	$1.75 $1.05		40%

Bells in Celebration
Price: $2.70

Composer: Worrall, R.
Arranger:
Octaves: 3-5
Level: 3
Publisher: Handbell Ringers of Great Britain
Rating: Medium

"Bells in Celebration" is an original composition for 3-5 octaves by English composer Rob Worrall and published in England in 1996. The beginning chord progression is reminiscent of the American 1950s.

Item #	Detail	Price	Qty.	Disc
MHRGB3503	Bells in Celebration	$4.50 $2.70		40%

Bell Sinfonia
Price: $2.40

Composer: Tag, C.
Arranger: Kasten, P.
Octaves: 3
Level: 5
Publisher: National Handbell Music
Rating: Medium Advance

Level 5 has been assigned by the publisher, however, a level 3 choir should not have difficulty with this if given enough rehearsal time. There are several chromatic changes, but the rhythms are not complicated.

Item #	Detail	Price	Qty.	Disc
MNMHB448	Bell Sinfonia	$4.00 $2.40		40%

Bells of Our Saviour
Price: $2.40

Composer: Croft, W.
Arranger: Christensen, J.
Octaves: 3
Level: NA
Publisher: National Handbell Music
Rating: Easy Medium

"The Bells of Our Saviour" is an interesting arrangement of the "St. Anne" tune. The melody kicks off in the midregister after a 10 measure introduction then appears in the bass clef.

Item #	Detail	Price	Qty.	Disc
MNMP162	Bells of Our Saviour	$4.00 $2.40		40%

Bells Ringing Angels Singing
Price: $2.37

Composer: Various
Arranger: Edwards, Dan
Octaves: 3 or 5
Level: 2+
Publisher: Ring Out Press
Rating: Easy Medium

This exciting arrangement from Dan Edwards skillfully weaves together two great Christmas carols: "Ding Dong Merrily on High" and "Angels from the Realms of Glory."

Item #	Detail	Price	Qty.	Disc
MRO3291	Bells Ringing Angels Singing	$3.95 $2.37		40%

Beneath the Cross of Jesus
Price: $2.37

Composer: Grier, Gene & Everson, Lowell
Arranger: Roth, Karen
Octaves: 3-5
Level: 3
Publisher: Ringing Word Publications
Rating: Medium

Though similar in title, this is not an arrangement of the well-known hymn, but rather is an original work by Gene Grier and Lowell Everson, arranged for handbells and solo voice by Karen Roth.

Item #	Detail	Price	Qty.	Disc
MRW8197	Beneath the Cross of Jesus	$3.95 $2.37		40%

Berceuse
Price: $2.40

Composer: Vierne, L.
Arranger: Hall, J.
Octaves: 4
Level: 5
Publisher: National Handbell Music
Rating: Advance

Louis Vierne's original work has been transcribed by Jefferey Hall. The character marking is dolce, and the texture is full chords with passing eighth notes. Ringers will find the chromatic changes challenging.

Item #	Detail	Price	Qty.	Disc
MNMHB444	Berceuse	$4.00 $2.40		40%

Best Christmas Medley Ever
Price: $2.70

Composer: Various
Arranger: Dare, John
Octaves: 2-3
Level: 1+
Publisher: Composers Music Co.
Rating: Easy

This medley of sacred Christmas favorites, "O Come All Ye Faithful", "Away in a Manger", "The Friendly Beasts", and "It Came Upon a Midnight Clear" is extremely flexible.

Item #	Detail	Price	Qty.	Disc
MCP7041	Best Christmas Medley Ever	$4.50 $2.70		40%

Be Thou My Vision
Price: $1.50

Composer:
Arranger: Bock, F./McChesney, K.
Octaves: 3-5
Level: 3
Publisher: Fred Bock Music Co.
Rating: Easy Medium

The late Fred Bock was a master arranger of "hymns, psalms, and spiritual songs" for the piano. Master arranger Kevin McChesney has set Mr. Bock's Irish folk melody arrangement for handbells. Only the LV technique is called for, leaving the listener to enjoy the pure, rung sound of bells.

Item #	Detail	Price	Qty.	Disc
MFBBG0963	Be Thou My Vision	$2.50 $1.50		40%

Be Thou My Vision
Price: $4.17

Composer: Irish Hymn Tune
Arranger: Miller, Joseph L.
Octaves: 3
Level: NA
Publisher: Ringing Word Publications
Rating: Easy Medium

The beautiful Irish hymn tune SLANE is the basis for this handbell solo with piano or harp accompaniment.

Item #	Detail	Price	Qty.	Disc
MRW8163	Be Thou My Vision	$6.95 $4.17		40%

Bingo's Travels
Price: $1.95

Composer: Various
Arranger: Smith, J
Octaves: 3
Level: 2-
Publisher: Composers Music Co.
Rating: Easy Medium

This piece is written in Rondo form. In "Bingo's Travels," the Bingo theme returns after Bingo visits the "Erie Canal", "Streets of Laredo" and "Camptown Races."

Item #	Detail	Price	Disc
MCP7030	Bingo's Travels	$3.25 $1.95	40%
MCP7030P	Bingo's Travels	$4.00 $3.60	10%

Birch Tree, The
Price: $1.50

Composer:
Arranger: Waugh, T.
Octaves: 3
Level: 2
Publisher: Jeffers Publishing
Rating: Easy

This arrangement is a setting of an old Russian melody. Set in 2/4 time and marked "Lento, quarter=60", the music is open-spaced, flowing and thoughtful.

Item #	Detail	Price	Qty.	Disc
MJHS9325	Birch Tree, The	$2.50 $1.50		40%

Blessed Are Those Who Mourn
Price: $0.66

Composer: Haas, D.
Arranger:
Octaves: 3
Level: 2
Publisher: G.I.A. Publications, Inc.
Rating: Easy

This piece was written for the Order of Christian Funerals, and the text sources are from many of the scripture passages recommended for these celebrations.

Item #	Detail	Price	Disc
MGIG4684	Blessed Are Those Who Mourn	$1.10 $0.66	40%
MGIG4684INST	Blessed Are Those Who Mourn	$7.00 $6.30	10%

Blessed Assurance
Price: $2.10

Composer: Knapp, Pheobe
Arranger: McChesney, Kevin
Octaves: 3-5
Level: 3
Publisher: Genesis Press
Rating: Medium

Need a short piece for a reflective moment of worship? Check out this 30-measures arrangement of the favorite Pheobe Knapp tune. "Freely" and "Flowing" are the character markings for this fully scored piece. Lots of LV is included for expressiveness.

Item #	Detail	Price	Qty.	Disc
MGEGP3004	Blessed Assurance	$3.50 $2.10		40%

Blessed Assurance
Price: $1.95

Composer: Knapp, Phoebe
Arranger: Roth, Karen
Octaves: 2-5
Level: 3-
Publisher: Ringing Word Publications
Rating: Easy Medium

A bouncy, fun and exciting arrangement of one of the great hymns of the Church. Both 2-3 octave and 3-5 octave versions are available.

Item #	Detail	Price	Disc
MRW8218	Blessed Assurance	$3.25 $1.95	40%
MRW8219	Blessed Assurance	$3.95 $3.56	10%

Blest Be the Tie That Binds
Price: $1.95

Composer: Traditional
Arranger: McChesney, Kevin
Octaves: 3-5
Level: 2
Publisher: Ringing Word Publications
Rating: Easy Medium

This simple and straight-forward setting of the beloved hymn comes together in just a few rehearsals and is also perfect for choirs ready to move up a level from beginning repertoire.

Item #	Detail	Price	Qty.	Disc
MRW8223	Blest Be the Tie That Binds	$3.25 $1.95		40%

Borealis
Price: $2.97

Composer: Smith, David S.
Octaves: 3-5
Level: 5
Publisher: Beckenhorst Press, Inc.
Rating: Advance

Borealis, rather than being a description of the land north of the 66th Parallel, is a musical contemplation of the vastness of an uncrowded landscape, the relentless and unforgiving forces of nature in the ice, wind, and cold, the shimmering brilliance of the Aurora Borealis, the awesome power of the great polar bear, the indefatigable migration of vast herds of caribou, and the spiritual (rather than material) nature of the people who have inhabited this land for untold generations.

Item #	Detail	Price	Qty.	Disc
MBEHBSE1	Borealis	$4.95 $2.97		40%

Born God's Only Son
Price: $2.70

Composer: Grier, Gene & Everson, Lowell
Arranger: Roth, Karen
Octaves: 3-5
Level: 3
Publisher: Ringing Word Publications
Rating: Medium

Optional voices are featured in the selection, making it an effective ensemble selection for the Christmas season. If voices are not available, the piece works just as well for handbells alone.

Item #	Detail	Price	Qty.	Disc
MRW8199	Born God's Only Son	$4.50 $2.70		40%

Born In Bethlehem
Price: $2.70

Composer: Brahms, Johannes
Arranger: Griffin, William
Octaves: 3-5
Level: 3
Publisher: Beckenhorst Press, Inc.
Rating: Medium

Gentle and endearing, this very accessible arrangement of a traditional German Christmas carol is simple enough for most choirs to attempt, but has enough challenge and potential for musicality to keep advanced choirs happy, as well.

Item #	Detail	Price	Qty.	Disc
MBEHB458	Born In Bethlehem	$4.95 $2.70		45%

Bourree
Price: $2.97

Composer: Bach, Johann Sebastian
Arranger: Griffin, William H.
Octaves: 4-7
Level: 4
Publisher: Beckenhorst Press, Inc.
Rating: Medium Advance

From the Partita #1 in B minor for Solo Violin, this original work by J.S. Bach is set for bells in a convincing transcription. Fully scored, but with a light texture, the ringers will want to pay special attention to each articulation to represent the original work faithfully.

Item #	Detail	Price	Qty.	Disc
MBEHB247	Bourree	$4.95 $2.97		40%

Break Thou the Bread of Life
Price: $2.40

Composer: Sherwin, W. F.
Arranger: Herbeck, R. H.
Octaves: 3
Level: 4
Publisher: National Handbell Music
Rating: Medium Advance

No parentheses to mar this fully 3-octave hymn arrangement for communion. The level rating comes from the bell changes, but this piece can be played by a choir that confidently rings level 3 music.

Item #	Detail	Price	Qty.	Disc
MNMHB574	Break Thou the Bread of Life	$4.00 $2.40		40%

Breath of God
Price: $2.70

Composer: Jackson, R.
Arranger: Frederick, D.
Octaves: 4-5
Level: 3
Publisher: National Handbell Music
Rating: Medium

Handbells provide the only accompaniment to this SATB anthem arrangement of the hymn tune Grentham. Both the bell score and anthem score include the voices and the bells.

Item #	Detail	Price	Disc
MNMCH110	Breath of God	$1.80 $1.62	10%
MNMHB478	Breath of God	$4.50 $2.70	40%

Brethren We Have Met to Worship
Price: $1.77

Composer:
Arranger: Eithun, S.
Octaves: 3-5
Level: 2+
Publisher: Jeffers Publishing
Rating: Easy Medium

The Hymn tune "Holy Manna" is many times set in march-like or bold manner. This offering chosses a more reflective route with gentle rhythms in prayerful attitude. However, the music grows gradually in tempo and number of bells used. Eventually, the mood takes on a bold character before leading back to the opening mood.

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MJHS9337	Brethren We Have Met to Worship	$2.95 $1.77		40%

Brethren We Have Met to Worship
Price: $0.60

Composer: Moore, William
Arranger: Griffin, Shari
Octaves: 3-4
Level: NA
Publisher: Word Incorporated
Rating:

Item #	Detail	Price	Qty.	Disc
MWO3014017310	Brethren We Have Met to Worship	$1.00 $0.60		40%

Bring a Torch Jeanette Isabella
Price: $2.10

Composer: French
Arranger: Smith, J.
Octaves: 3-5
Level: 3
Publisher: Red River Music
Rating: Easy Medium

Beginning in 6/4 time with martellato and staccato technique galore, this setting of the traditional French carol hints at the arrangers upbeat personality. Ringers will enjoy the melody in octaves and all the special techniques throughout the accompaniment.

Item #	Detail	Price	Qty.	Disc
MRRBL5020	Bring a Torch Jeanette Isabella	$3.50 $2.10		40%

Bring a Torch Jeanette Isabella
Price: $3.30

Composer: French Tune
Arranger: Goeller, Dan & Strepka, Kimberlee
Octaves: 5
Level: 3+
Publisher: G.I.A. Publications, Inc.
Rating: Medium Advance

Originally arranged for orchestra and transcribed for handbells with optional C instruments and tambourine, the setting of this familiar 16th century French carol exhibits a frisky enthusiasm and charm.

Item #	Detail	Price	Qty.	Disc
MGIG8735	Bring a Torch Jeanette Isabella	$5.50 $3.30		40%

Bring a Torch Jeannette Isabella
Price: $1.50

Composer: Nunn, E. C.
Arranger: Buckwalter, K.
Octaves: 3
Level: NA
Publisher: Shawnee Press, Inc.
Rating: Easy

Although optional, an easy handbell part increases the beauty of this wonderful Christmas tune.

Item #	Detail	Price	Disc
MSPA1896	Bring a Torch Jeannette Isabella	$2.50 $1.50	40%
MSPLC1179	Bring a Torch Jeannette Isabella	$2.50 $2.25	10%

Brother James Air
Price: $2.10

Composer: Bain, J. L.
Arranger: Tucker, S. K.
Octaves: 3-5
Level: 3
Publisher: Red River Music
Rating: Medium

"Calmly and unhurried" best describe this piece for 3 - 5 octaves. Starting out softly, the music does not dynamically "explode" until the last section with a fortissimo.

Item #	Detail	Price	Qty.	Disc
MRRBL5039	Brother James Air	$3.50 $2.10		40%

Buffalo Gal's Chopsticks
Price: $2.10

Composer: Various
Arranger: Smith, James
Octaves: 3
Level: 2-
Publisher: Composers Music Co.
Rating: Easy Medium

Get out your chaps and your sushi plates and enjoy this rollicking medley of "Buffalo Gals Won't You Come Out Tonight" and "Chopsticks."

Item #	Detail	Price	Disc
MCP7018	Buffalo Gal's Chopsticks	$3.50 $2.10	40%
MCP7018P	Buffalo Gal's Chopsticks	$4.00 $3.60	10%

Bumping Noses
Price: $3.15

Composer: Glasgow, Michael
Octaves: 5-7
Level: 5+
Publisher: From the Top Music
Rating: Advance

A contest winner and the composer's second "circus piece!", this delightfully fun original is subtitled "Pierrot Finds a Friend," and follows the journey of the traditional "sad clown" from sadness to joy. Optional clarinet and piccolo add a bit of whimsy to this crowd-pleaser, whose title comes from circus-speak for "Good Luck!"

Item #	Detail	Price	Disc
MFM20216HB	Bumping Noses	$5.25 $3.15	40%
MFM20216I	Bumping Noses	$2.25 $2.03	10%
MFM20216M	Bumping Noses	$7.95 $7.16	10%

By and By
Price: $1.77

Composer: African American Spiritual
Arranger: Roth, K.
Octaves: 3-5
Level: 3
Publisher: Ringing Word Publications
Rating: Medium

"By and by, by and by, I'm going to lay down my heavy load!" So goes the text to the tune of this African-American spiritual.

Item #	Detail	Price	Qty.	Disc
MRW8152	By and By	$2.95 $1.77		40%

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Baby in the Cradle, A Price: $1.77

Balm In Gilead Price: $2.37

Balm in Gilead, A Price: $1.65

Beautiful Treasures of Heaven, The Price: $2.40

Behold the Lamb Price: $2.55

Bell Boogie Price: $2.37

Bell Folly Price: $2.40

Bell Polish Rag Price: $2.40

Bellrhomba Price: $2.37

Bells Greet Him Who Comes, The Price: $1.05

Bells in Celebration Price: $2.70

Bell Sinfonia Price: $2.40

Bells of Our Saviour Price: $2.40

Bells Ringing Angels Singing Price: $2.37

Beneath the Cross of Jesus Price: $2.37

Berceuse Price: $2.40

Best Christmas Medley Ever Price: $2.70

Be Thou My Vision Price: $1.50

Be Thou My Vision Price: $4.17

Bingo's Travels Price: $1.95

Birch Tree, The Price: $1.50

Blessed Are Those Who Mourn Price: $0.66

Blessed Assurance Price: $2.10

Blessed Assurance Price: $1.95

Blest Be the Tie That Binds Price: $1.95

Borealis Price: $2.97

Born God's Only Son Price: $2.70

Born In Bethlehem Price: $2.70

Bourree Price: $2.97

Break Thou the Bread of Life Price: $2.40

Breath of God Price: $2.70

Brethren We Have Met to Worship Price: $1.77

Brethren We Have Met to Worship Price: $0.60

Bring a Torch Jeanette Isabella Price: $2.10

Bring a Torch Jeanette Isabella Price: $3.30

Bring a Torch Jeannette Isabella Price: $1.50

Brother James Air Price: $2.10

Buffalo Gal's Chopsticks Price: $2.10

Bumping Noses Price: $3.15

By and By Price: $1.77