Number of pieces for 'C': 109
Price: $2.37
Composer: Various Arranger: McChesney, Kevin Octaves: 3-5 Level: 4 Publisher: Ring Out Press Rating: Medium Advance
All over the world, Christians delight in the celebration of Christmas through music. "Calypso Christmas" is a fun flight of fancy, a taste of what a few familiar Christmas tunes might sound like in the Islands. So, take off your winter coat and prepare to head down the Caribbean way for a mini-vacation!
Price: $2.40
Composer: Arranger: Wagner, D. Octaves: 3 Level: NA Publisher: National Handbell Music Rating: Easy Medium
Although entitled "Canticle", this piece is actually a simple setting of the "Slane" tune.
Price: $1.20
Composer: Juliane Arranger: Kosche, K. Octaves: 3 Level: 3 Publisher: Art Masters Studio, Inc. Rating: Medium
Written for the 75th anniversary of a Texas, Lutheran church, the character of this anthem for SATB choir with handbells or keyboard is one of praise to God for His mighty works. The bells alone may accompany the voices or combine with the keyboard.
Price: $1.44
Composer: Powell Arranger: Octaves: 3-5 Level: 4 Publisher: Green Rose Press, Inc. Rating: Easy Medium
This lyric ballad for oboe and handbells is rhythmically simple and harmonically interesting. Unexpected chord progressions are both surprising and beautiful.
Composer: Merrett, F. A Arranger: Merrett, F. A. Octaves: 2-3 Level: 2 Publisher: National Handbell Music Rating: Easy Medium
Three sections of tempo and mood define this original work sub-titled "Song of Peace": Andante, Grazioso, and Con Brio.
Composer: Wilson, M. Arranger: Octaves: 3 Level: NA Publisher: National Handbell Music Rating: Advance
A description of this piece is a translation of the title, "a bell piece of free form distinguished by originality in harmony and rhythm."
Composer: Loiacono, K. Arranger: Octaves: 2 Level: NA Publisher: National Handbell Music Rating: Medium
Bell techniques add charm to this music. Martellato and mallets are used throughout. The alternate title given is "Offertory" suggests a place for this piece in a worship service. It was written for fifth and sixth grade ringers.
Composer: Bisbee, B. W. Arranger: Octaves: 2 Level: 4 Publisher: National Handbell Music Rating: Medium Advance
The composer makes these comments on his original work: "This piece should be cheerful and maybe a bit quirky in sound." The "quirkiness" he mentions perhaps stems from the chromatic changes and insertion of varying special techniques. Set (loosely) in C Major, this piece is 122 "quick" measures in length at a tempo marked half note = 80.
Price: $0.75
Composer: Young, P. Octaves: 4 Level: NA Publisher: AGEHR Publishing Rating:
This music builds in intensity, alternating between deliberate sections and lyrical sections. It provides excellent opportunities to work on crescendos and decrescendos, as well as crisp ringing.
Price: $3.15
Composer: Enescu, G. Arranger: Lorenz, E. J. Octaves: 4-5 Level: NA Publisher: Hope Publishing Co. Rating: Advance
Ellen J. Lorenz has arranged an unusual selection of Romanian 19th Century composer George Enescu. Most of the piece is written in the treble clef.
Price: $1.17
Composer: Saylor Arranger: Octaves: 3-5 Level: NA Publisher: Shawnee Press, Inc. Rating: Advance
A show piece which makes full use of bells, either 3, 4, or 5 octaves, "Carillon Te Deum" offers a lot of movement and bell changes.
Composer: Stephenson, Valerie W. Octaves: 3-5 Level: 3 Publisher: Red River Music Rating: Medium
Pull out your cowboy hat for this one! "Jolly Old Saint Nicholas", "Angels We Have Heard on High", "Jingle Bells" and "We Wish You a Merry Christmas" are interspersed in this hoedown romp.
Composer: Allen, Paul W. Arranger: Octaves: 3-5 Level: NA Publisher: National Handbell Music Rating: Medium
This modal lullaby quietly flows forward because of the arpeggio figures used throughout.
Price: $2.97
Composer: Czech Carol Melody Arranger: Glasgow, Michael Octaves: 3-6 Level: 4 Publisher: Jeffers Publishing Rating: Medium Advance
From the ever-creative pen of Michael J. Glasgow comes an arrangement of the Czech carol which inspired “The Little Drummer Boy.” Fresh harmonizations and new rhythms lead from exuberant joy to breathtaking tenderness, with optional snare drum and bass chimes.
Composer: German Carol Arranger: Lorenz, E. J. Octaves: 3-4 Level: NA Publisher: Lorenz Corp. Rating: Easy Medium
This piece is a soft, sensitive setting of an old German carol based on the harmonization of J.S. Bach.
Price: $3.57
Composer: Tiedman, David Octaves: 5-7 Level: 5 Publisher: AGEHR Publishing Rating: Advance
"Cascades" is the winner of the 2014 David R. Davidson Composition Contest and joins the Distinctly Bronze Series.
Price: $2.70
Composer: Traditional Arranger: Turner, Julie Octaves: 3 or 5 Level: 3 Publisher: Jeffers Publishing Rating: Medium Advance
Julie Turner's arrangement of the familiar Catalonian carol “Fum, Fum, Fum” also incorporates the old English carol “Hey, Ho, Nobody Home”, and the result is a light, Renaissance feel.
Price: $2.25
Composer: Traditional Arranger: Roth, Karen Octaves: 3-5 Level: 3 Publisher: Ringing Word Publications Rating: Medium
Arranger Karen Roth presents this bright arrangement of a familiar tune from the Catalan region of Spain, known for its rich musical heritage and many popular Christmas carols.
Composer: Wright Arranger: Octaves: 2 Level: NA Publisher: Lorenz Corp. Rating: Easy Medium
An original, joyful tune is combined with the refrain of "Gloria" to produce a happy Christmas offering for unison voices and 6 bells or chimes.
Price: $5.37
Composer: Raney, Joel Octaves: 3 Level: NA Publisher: Hope Publishing Co. Rating:
Contemporary and upbeat, this 50-minute program celebrates the excitement, joy and true meaning of the Christmas season.
Composer: Stephenson, V. Arranger: Octaves: 3-6 Level: 3 Publisher: Jeffers Publishing Rating: Medium
Optional percussion instruments add even more celebration to this festive, original composition.
Composer: Pysh, K. & G. Octaves: 3 Level: 2 Publisher: National Handbell Music Rating: Easy
Step-wise melodic motion supported by chordal accompaniment and harmonies outside the key signature are the main characteristics of this original composition for a full three octaves.
Composer: Herbeck, R. H. Octaves: 2-3 Level: 3 Publisher: National Handbell Music Rating: Medium
Although this is rated level 3 due to a quick tempo, it may also be rung as a level 2. There are no eighth notes or syncopated rhythms in this happy piece.
Composer: Ramsdale, J. Arranger: Octaves: 3-5 Level: 3 Publisher: National Handbell Music Rating: Medium
Written in memory of departed loved ones and in honor of living loved ones, the composer of this original work expresses her feelings of love toward these people in upbeat but serious tones.
Price: $4.65
Composer: Mazzatenta, Michael Octaves: 5 Level: NA Publisher: National Handbell Music Rating:
This advanced bell duet makes use of rung and malleted bells -all at the same time by BOTH of the ringers! Rhythmic and syncopated, once mastered this work will certainly ring out, "Celebration!"
Composer: Wiltse, C. Arranger: Octaves: 5 Level: 3 Publisher: Stained Glass Music Co. Rating: Medium
An original composition for two, 5-octave bell choirs commissioned for several celebrations in a Grand Rapids, Michigan Congregational Church. As one might expect the music is treated antiphonally and placing one choir in the balcony or at a distance from the first choir will add to the effect. The music is bright and stately with fresh harmonies thrown in along the way. In one section a syncopated pattern of eighth-quarter-eighth dominates one choir while the other rings the melody in octaves.
Price: $4.77
Composer: Various Arranger: Page, Anna Laura & Shafferman, Jean Anne Octaves: 3 Level: NA Publisher: Lorenz Corp. Rating:
Filled with charm and warmth, this traditional service is thoughtfully designed for performance by choirs of all sizes with a minimum of preparation and cost. Beloved traditional scripture readings are tightly interwoven with twenty-six carols that include just a touch of Handel and Bach!
Price: $1.77
Composer: Young, Philip M. Arranger: Octaves: 4 Level: NA Publisher: Beckenhorst Press, Inc. Rating: Medium
An original composition in the style of a chaconne, a very ringable theme with variations.
Composer: Lamb, Joseph F. Arranger: Roth, Karen Octaves: 3-5 Level: 4 Publisher: Jeffers Publishing Rating: Medium Advance
Ragtime music usually means sharps and flats and tricky rhythms, but this setting of the original work by Joseph F. Lamb is surprisingly accessible.
Composer: Kogut, M. Arranger: Roberts, P. Octaves: 4-5 Level: 2 Publisher: G.I.A. Publications, Inc. Rating: Easy
The original version of this handbell selection can be found in "Piano Reflections II" by Malcolm Kogut (G-4076). The "chant" tune is in natural d minor (or Aeolian mode) with a couple of exceptions. The mood is contemplative but builds in texture and dynamics. Scattered special technique, such as mart-lifts and plucking, add touches of emphasis.
Composer: Wall, D. Arranger: Octaves: 2 Level: NA Publisher: National Handbell Music Rating: Easy
Ring with a 2 octave choir or a competent ensemble of 4 ringers. A bell assignment chart is given for the ensemble.
Price: $2.55
Composer: DeWitt, Stan Octaves: 5 Level: 3 Publisher: Genesis Press Rating: Medium
Toll swings, mallets on suspended bells, and smooth, legato ringing create the "atmosphere" of beautiful skies in this original composition. This is a good piece to select for working on musical expression.
Price: $1.26
Composer: Sandys, W. Arranger: Pelz, W. Octaves: 3 Level: 1 Publisher: Choristers Guild Rating: Easy Medium
Use 2 flutes and handbells with your SATB choir in presenting this happy Christmas offering. The foreword helpfully gives performance suggestions.
Composer: Arranger: Hermany, D. Octaves: 4-6 Level: 2 Publisher: National Handbell Music Rating: Easy
This Swedish melody, Tryggare Kan Ingen Vara, is set for 4, 5 or 6 octaves with optional 4 octaves of chimes. The melody appears between layers of accompaniment and it is here that the chimes are called for.
Composer: Arranger: Wiltse, C. Octaves: 4-5 Level: 2 Publisher: Stained Glass Music Co. Rating: Easy
Two octaves of optional chimes plus C instruments add a sweetness to this Swedish melody, well-loved by children.
Composer: Yarbrough, Stephen Arranger: Octaves: 3 Level: NA Publisher: National Handbell Music Rating: Medium
This suite includes two children's prayers in unison voice with 3 octaves of handbells.
Composer: Arranger: Thompson, M. L. Octaves: 3-5 Level: 3+ Publisher: Alfred Handbell / Jubilate Music Group Rating: Medium Advance
An optional percussion part for claves and maracas and an optional chime part for 2-3 octaves are both included in this arrangement of a Venezuelan Christmas folk melody. Carolers, who in return for their song expect treats or small gifts, sing this song. The music gives gifts of its own with rich and various articulations and rhythmic challenges.
Composer: Long, Tom S. Arranger: Pote, Allen Octaves: 3 Level: NA Publisher: Hope Publishing Co. Rating:
This new musical for young voices is adapted from the classic Christmas story "Why the Chimes Rang," by Raymond MacDonald Alden.
Composer: Bach, J. S. Arranger: Allured, Donald E. Octaves: 4-6 Level: 3 Publisher: National Handbell Music Rating: Medium
A chordal statement of the chorale is followed by a flowing setting of the tune. Treble ringers are active with 16th note passages.
Composer: Zachow, F. W. Arranger: Mathis, W. H. Octaves: 3-5 Level: 2+ Publisher: National Handbell Music Rating: Easy
The joyful Christmas carol by Friedrich Wilhelm Zachow is here set in 3/4 time for simpler reading.
Price: $11.97
Composer: Various Arranger: Shepperd, M. Octaves: 3 Level: NA Publisher: Lorenz Corp. Rating: Easy Medium
Three octaves of bells offer optional, additional accompaniment to this carol medley anthem. The texture is light and joyful in 6/8 meter. Some syncopation calls for careful attention but enhances the bouncy mood.
Price: $1.38
Composer: Pote, Allen Octaves: 3-4 Level: NA Publisher: Hope Publishing Co. Rating:
Syncopation and driving rhythms express the joyous excitement of Easter day in this dynamic Allen Pote original, which features either organ or piano accompaniment with optional brass and handbells.
Price: $1.32
Composer: Pfautsch Arranger: Octaves: 4 Level: NA Publisher: Hope Publishing Co. Rating: Easy
A festival anthem for SATB voices and organ with optional handbells (9 bells used from the 4 octave range, may be solo-rung.)
Composer: Various Octaves: 2-5 Level: 2+ Publisher: Fred Bock Music Co. Rating: Easy Medium
A collection of familiar Christmas tunes using a variety of ringing techniques. Each arrangement is followed by a short bridge used to make a transition to the next arrangement. Available in two editions, one for 2 octave choirs and one for 3-5 octave choirs.
Price: $5.97
Composer: Various Arranger: Lamb, Linda R. and Ingram, Bill Octaves: 3-5 Level: 2+ Publisher: Ring Out Press Rating: Easy Medium
"The Christmas Book" may not be a very catchy name, but it sure is an appropriate one! Linda Lamb and Bill Ingram have arranged ten of the most popular Christmas songs in settings that are fresh, beautiful, and accessible.
Price: $2.10
Composer: Various Arranger: Robert, Dennis Octaves: 2-4 Level: 2 Publisher: Composers Music Co. Rating: Easy Medium
"Deck the Halls" and "Jingle Bells" are the two separate holiday tunes that make up this mini-collection. Written for chimes, but accessible for bells as well.
Price: $7.77
Composer: Various Arranger: Lamb, Linda & Ingram, Bill Octaves: 2-3 Level: 2+ Publisher: Ring Out Press Rating: Easy Medium
This collection for Advent and Christmas contains eight sparkling arrangements from the talented pens of Linda Lamb and Bill Ingram, making it a 'go to' resource year after year.
Composer: Various Arranger: Long Octaves: 4-5 Level: NA Publisher: National Handbell Music Rating: Medium
Each tune is set separately except "Away in a Manger" which combines 2. Other carols are "Hark! The Herald Angels Sing , Adeste Fideles & Joy to the World".
Composer: Various Arranger: Wiltse, C. Octaves: 5 Level: 3+ Publisher: Stained Glass Music Co. Rating: Medium Advance
A full five octaves of handbells as well as 4-5 octaves of chimes are needed to perform this setting of the English carols, "Puer Nobis", "Coventry Carol," and "Gloucestershire Wassail." Special techniques as well as fresh harmonies help paint the picture of the English countryside, blanketed in snow, with the sound of carolers at your door. 151 measures in length.
Price: $1.65
Composer: Various Arranger: McChesney, K. Octaves: 3-5 Level: 2 Publisher: Jeffers Publishing Rating: Easy Medium
Medley of "Away in a Manger (Kirkpatrick) & Infant Holy Infant Lowly (Polish)". The traditional carol tune "Cradle Song" is the basis of this tender setting for bells and 3 octaves of optional but preferable chimes.
Composer: Various Arranger: Hall, Jefferey A. Octaves: 3-5 Level: 3 Publisher: Jeffers Publishing Rating: Easy Medium
A repeatable processional begins this medley of "Joy to the World", "Hark! the Herald Angels Sing", and "Angels We Have Heard on High". Fully scored with special techniques, including the gyro, sprinkled throughout for flavor.
Composer: Various Arranger: Hall, Jefferey A. Octaves: 3-6 Level: 3 Publisher: Jeffers Publishing Rating: Medium
This medley of "O Come All Ye Faithful," "He Is Born," and "Angels From the Realms of Glory" begins with an optional 12-measure processional (performance ideas are included in footnotes).
Composer: English Melody Kingsfold Arranger: Rogers, Sharon Elery Octaves: 3-5 Level: 2+ Publisher: Ring Out Press Rating: Easy Medium
This folio contains three selections for 3,4, or 5 octaves of handbells or handchimes.
Composer: Various Arranger: McKechnie, Linda Octaves: 3-5 Level: 3 Publisher: Jeffers Publishing Rating: Medium
Linda McKechnie weaves her own original tune together with the Christmas favorites "Deck the Halls", "It Came Upon a Midnight Clear", and "Gloria in Excelsis".
Composer: Various Arranger: Stephenson, V. Octaves: 3-6 Level: 3 Publisher: Jeffers Publishing Rating: Easy Medium
A powerful work based on three familiar tunes, "St. Kevin", "Llanfair" and "Lyra Davidica". Perform with 3-6 octaves of bells, with optional organ, two trumpets, or brass quintet.
Composer: Davenport, Roderick Octaves: 3-5 Level: 2 Publisher: Composers Music Co. Rating: Easy Medium
Your ringers are sure to ask to play this one again and again! Roderick Davenport's original piece makes a great opener or encore for concert and would most likely be a fun festival selection!
Composer: Will, J. T. Octaves: 2 Level: 2+ Publisher: National Handbell Music Rating: Easy
Get out your mallets and get ready for some fun! This more-advanced-than-normal-2-octave original composition is in 2/4 time with tempo given to the director's discretion!
Price: $1.95
Composer: Ingram, Bill Octaves: 3-5 Level: 3+ Publisher: Jeffers Publishing Rating: Medium Advance
Sub-titled "Celebrate His Glory," this original work by Bill Ingram resembles the music of the classical era.
Composer: Traditional Arranger: Osman, Terry Octaves: 2-3 Level: 3 Publisher: Lorenz Corp. Rating: Medium
Terry Osman presents a joyful and bright arrangement of this Catalonian carol.
Composer: McChesney, Kevin Octaves: 3-5 Level: 4 Publisher: Jeffers Publishing Rating: Medium Advance
The "Colorado Suite" from composer Kevin McChesney is a set of four original pieces written as a tribute to his beloved home state. Each movement paints an evocative musical picture of life in Colorado, from the highs of the mountaintop and flowing mountain streams to the joy of a mountain dance.
Composer: McChesney, Kevin Octaves: 3-5 Level: 3 Publisher: Jeffers Publishing Rating: Medium
Composer: Middlebury Arranger: McFadden, J. Octaves: 3-5 Level: 3 Publisher: Beckenhorst Press, Inc. Rating: Medium
MIDDLEBURY is the tune this ethereal piece is built on. To achieve this effect the arranger scored mallets on suspended bells, optional three octave of chimes on the melody, the echo technique, open textures, contrasting staccato effects, and shifting keys. 82 measures in length.
Composer: Traditional Arranger: McChesney, Kevin Octaves: 3-5 Level: 2 Publisher: Fred Bock Music Co. Rating: Easy Medium
This simple, bold setting of the well-known hymn offers a variety of performance options.
Composer: Sleeth, Natalie Arranger: Afdahl, Lee J. Octaves: 5 Level: 2+ Publisher: From the Top Music Rating: Easy Medium
Lee Afdahl has created an enchanting handbell setting of the Natalie Sleeth piece, "Come, Come! Everybody Worship." With a myriad of stopped techniques, malleting and contrasting LV segments, this joyful piece is bound to please congregation and ringers alike.
Price: $1.29
Composer: Shepperd, Mark Octaves: 3-5 Level: NA Publisher: Beckenhorst Press, Inc. Rating:
3-5 octave handbells accompaniment may be rung in place of the organ accompaniment in this delightful new Christmas carol about a shepherd's dream of following an angel's song to "tiny, humble, Bethlehem."
Composer: Various Arranger: Edwards, Dan R. Octaves: 3 or 5 Level: 3- Publisher: Ring Out Press Rating: Medium
This joyful Christmas arrangement, which incorporates ADESTE FIDELES and GLORIA, is full of articulations - mart lifts, mallets, echoes, thumb damps, and shakes - making it interesting both to play and hear.
Composer: Pote, Allen Octaves: 3 Level: NA Publisher: Hope Publishing Co. Rating:
Drawing his text from Psalm 34, Allen Pote has artistically crafted this anthem of exaltation and praise to God.
Composer: Wilson, J. Arranger: Octaves: 3 Level: NA Publisher: Hope Publishing Co. Rating: Easy Medium
Two short choral selection, "Come, Let Us Worship..." & "Go Forth With Joy" are included in this octavo. Ideal as Introit or Benediction. Handbells play repetitive patterns throughout.
Composer: Williams Arranger: McKlveen, P. Octaves: 4-5 Level: 5- Publisher: AGEHR Publishing Rating: Medium
The strong "Ebenezer" tune is made even more powerful with the combined forces of bells, trumpet, timpani and organ. A very fine example of arranging using original harmonies.
Composer: Leech, Bryan Jeffrey Arranger: McChesney, Kevin Octaves: 3-5 Level: 2 Publisher: Fred Bock Music Co. Rating: Easy Medium
From the Fred Bock "Seasons of Praise" Series comes this arrangement of the popular praise and worship tune.
Composer: Page, A. L. Arranger: Octaves: 3-5 Level: 2+ Publisher: Choristers Guild Rating: Easy Medium
Commissioned for Choristers Guild 2002 Summer Seminars, this original work with a text by Shirley Erena Murray combines intergenerational choirs with piano, flute, and handbells. The bells ring the entire work in a full scoring.
Composer: Italian Hymn Arranger: McChesney, Kevin Octaves: 3-5 Level: 3+ Publisher: Ringing Word Publications Rating: Medium
Let praise ring out with this Level 3 arrangement of the traditional hymn! It is meant to be rung boldly and with confidence for a strong musical presentation.
Composer: Giardini, Felice de Arranger: Johnson, Victor C. Octaves: 3 Level: NA Publisher: Lorenz Corp. Rating:
Johnson's talent for writing beautiful harmonies and nuance is supported by an accessible organ accompaniment, and the optional fanfare-like parts for brass and timpani and three octaves of handbells serve to further enhance this joyous invitation to worship!
Composer: Warrenton Arranger: Starks, H. Octaves: 3-5 Level: 3 Publisher: Shawnee Press, Inc. Rating: Medium
Based on the "Warrenton" tune from Sacred Harp (1844), this setting begins allegretto, passes through two keys, appoints treble and bass melody, and has an open texture. A few special techniques are called upon, but the majority of the work focuses on the rung sound of bells.
Composer: Various Arranger: Biggs, Susan Octaves: 3 Level: 2 Publisher: Augsburg Fortress Publishers Rating: Easy
Hymn tunes JEFFERSON and VENI, EMMANUEL are combined in this setting for 3 octaves.
Price: $1.50
Composer: Young, Philip M. Arranger: Octaves: 3-5 Level: 2+ Publisher: Jeffers Publishing Rating: Medium
This original composition sets forth an 8-bar, melody that travels through seven key changes for variety and interest. The joy ful melody reflects the injunction of the title.
Composer: Arranger: Morris, H. Octaves: 3-5 Level: 3 Publisher: Red River Music Rating: Medium
Based on LYONS and ITALIAN HYMN this triumphant setting includes 3-5 octaves of bells and optional organ/brass and timpani. Would it surprise you to know that the arrangement ends with a big sound?!
Composer: Various Arranger: Rogers, S. Octaves: 3-5 Level: 3 Publisher: Jeffers Publishing Rating: Easy Medium
An eight measure fanfare introduces this meldey of the hymns "O Worship the King & Come Ye Thankful People Come". March-like rhythms and special staccato techniques continue throughout the work and support the melodies, which are found in all the octave registers.
Composer: Sullivan, Arthur Seymour Arranger: Hall, Jefferey A. Octaves: 3-5 Level: 3 Publisher: Jeffers Publishing Rating: Medium
If you’re looking for a BIG Easter work, this arrangement certainly fits the bill!
Composer: Walker Arranger: Lamb, Linda R. Octaves: 3-6 Level: 2 Publisher: Red River Music Rating: Easy Medium
Though unrated by the publisher, this selection best fits the level 2 parameters. There are two separate versions of this American tune from "Southern Harmony";pages 1-4 are for 3 octaves and pages 5-8 are for 4-6 octaves. In 55 measures, contrasting textures and melody in varying registers provide interest.
Composer: Elvey, George J. Arranger: Johnson, Matt Octaves: 2 Level: 3 Publisher: National Handbell Music Rating:
Arranger Matt Johnson takes the opening motive from the traditional Thanksgiving hymn tune and moves it through several tonal areas before settling on C major and a chordal rendition of the hymn.
Composer: Psalm 42 Arranger: McChesney, Kevin Octaves: 3-5 Level: 3 Publisher: Jeffers Publishing Rating: Medium
This commissioned work by composer Kevin McChesney is based on Psalm 42.
Price: $2.31
Composer: Allured, Donald E. Arranger: Octaves: 5-6 Level: 6 Publisher: National Handbell Music Rating: Advance
Commissioned for the 10th anniversary tour of the Carillon Ringers in Beaver, PA., this original work is a challenge! The business of Baroque style sets the pace and then relents into a gentle "expressivo" section of layered sound.
Composer: Arranger: Allured, Donald E. Octaves: 4-5 Level: NA Publisher: National Handbell Music Rating: Medium
These variations on the lovely ASHGROVE tune are not difficult and are useful in church or concert settings. The tune is used throughout, the variations being more like an accompaniment of the melody.
Composer: Downey, G. Arranger: Octaves: 4-5 Level: NA Publisher: National Handbell Music Rating: Easy Medium
A composition with a lyrical melody providing practice of eighth note runs in octaves and thirds.
Composer: Williams Arranger: Octaves: 3 Level: 2 Publisher: Art Masters Studio, Inc. Rating: Easy
A quiet piece in ABA form. Compound meter and chordal.
Composer: McKlveen, P. Octaves: 3-5 Level: 2 Publisher: Jeffers Publishing Rating: Easy Medium
Subtitled, A Prayer for Mercy, this original composition builds upon a simple melody with a repeated note motif. Marked with emotion, the texture is sparse in the beginning, but grows in strength to the ending, broad section.
Price: $0.78
Composer: Bonde, Allen Octaves: 4 Level: NA Publisher: Shawnee Press, Inc. Rating: Medium Advance
This inviting piece exudes warmth and is to be played "with conviction". Sonorous intervals of thirds and fourths, as well as mellow dynamics, help to create the contemplative, pleasant character.
Composer: Albeniz, I. Arranger: Meredith, J. Octaves: 5-6 Level: 5 Publisher: Meredith Music Press Rating: Advance
Issac Albeniz's CORDOBA for bells and chimes is from Cantos de Espana, Opus 232. 5+ octaves and 3+ handchimes combine to bring out the festive nature of the work. All manner of techniques are used to achieve the original flavor of the piece.
Composer: Wilson, J. Arranger: Octaves: 3-4 Level: 5 Publisher: National Handbell Music Rating: Medium Advance
Composer Wilson incorporates the theme from "Boris Godounof" into his original work for bells.
Composer: Holden, O. Arranger: Engel, M. Octaves: 4-5 Level: NA Publisher: National Handbell Music Rating: Easy Medium
A festive prelude based on the "Diadem" tune. TD, Sk and Mart used sparingly.
Composer: Arranger: Engel, M. Octaves: 3 Level: NA Publisher: National Handbell Music Rating: Easy
Has a spirit of Christmas calm. Very useful if limited in number of ringers.
Price: $4.17
Composer: English carol Arranger: Bartsch Jr, John T. Octaves: 5 Level: NA Publisher: National Handbell Music Rating: Easy Medium
Handbell score arranged by John T. Bartsch, with orchestra reduction for organ by Donald D. Livingston.
Composer: Traditional English Carol Arranger: Burroughs, Bob Octaves: 3 or 5 Level: 3 Publisher: Alfred Handbell / Jubilate Music Group Rating: Medium
This Christmas carol is most often found with the lyrics: "Lullay, thou little tiny child, by, by lully, lullay."
Composer: Various Arranger: Waldrop, Tammy Octaves: 3-5 Level: 3- Publisher: Ring Out Press Rating: Medium
Put on yer boots and saddle up for this fun trail ride through the traditional carols "Away in a Manger", "Angels We Have Heard on High" and "O Come, All Ye Faithful."
Composer: Horman, J. Octaves: 3 Level: 3 Publisher: Choristers Guild Rating: Medium
"Creator God, who has composed our joyful songs of praise..." begins the text of this anthem written for the 50th anniversary of Choristers Guild. Three octaves of bells add additional accompaniment on the 4th stanza. The challenge will be the meter changes between 7/8 and 4/4.
Composer: Wiltse, C. Octaves: 5-7 Level: 4+ Publisher: A Minor Music Company Rating: Medium Advance
Winner of the Donald E. Allured Original Composition Award for the 2002 Bay View Week of Handbells 25th Anniversary, this big work for 5-7 octaves of chimes includes optional parts for 5-7 octaves of Chimes and optional Soprano solo and SSAATTBB chorus. The text is taken from Song of Solomon and Divine creator of the light by St. Gregory the Great.
Composer: Tucker, S. Octaves: 3-5 Level: 4+ Publisher: Augsburg Fortress Publishers Rating: Medium Advance
This original composition could have easily been named "Cross Meters!". Energy and shifting emphasis is achieved through the changing from 4/4 to 7/8 to 6/8 and in no particular pattern! Other drive comes from the mallets on tabled bells and martellatos in the middle section. A worthy challenge.
Composer: Various Arranger: Stewart, Kevin Octaves: 3-5 Level: 3 Publisher: From the Top Music Rating: Medium
A stately arrangement combining three familiar hymn tunes: DIADEMATA (Crown Him With Many Crowns) with CORONATION and DIADEM (two settings of All Hail the Power of Jesus Name).
Composer: Elvey, George J. Arranger: Bonde, Allen Octaves: 2-3 Level: NA Publisher: National Handbell Music Rating: Medium
A well written arrangement in the style of an improvisation. Interesting harmonies and melodic treatment give your choir an enjoyable selection.
Composer: Hall, Jefferey A. Octaves: 3-5 Level: 3- Publisher: Jeffers Publishing Rating: Medium
This original work takes the listener through the gamut of emotions that the cross of Christ brings to believers.
Composer: Various Arranger: Burroughs, B & McChesney, Kevin Octaves: 3-5 Level: 3 Publisher: Fred Bock Music Co. Rating: Medium
The Crystal Cathedral Golden Collection from Fred Bock Music Company celebrates the 50th Anniversary of Crystal Cathedral Ministries with organ accompaniments and anthems written by some of the finest writers for organ anywhere. Titles include: "My Country Tis of Thee, Love Divine All Loves Excelling, All Hail the Power of Jesus' Name, and I Love Your Kingdom Lord."