Number of pieces for 'D': 23
Price: $2.25
Composer: Grieg, Edvard Arranger: Roth, Karen Octaves: 3-5 Level: 3 Publisher: Fred Bock Music Co. Rating: Medium
This transcription of a classical work by Edvard Grieg can be used in a variety of situations--church or school, general worship or concert.
Price: $2.40
Composer: Remp, K. Octaves: 3 Level: 4 Publisher: National Handbell Music Rating: Medium Advance
Staccato technique, quick dotted-rhythms, see-saw dynamics, sprightly melody, and a variety of special techniques all combine to live up to the title of this original composition of 71 measures.
Price: $2.70
Composer: Tchaikovsky, P. Arranger: Griffin, W. Octaves: 4-6 Level: 5+ Publisher: Beckenhorst Press, Inc. Rating: Advance
A transcription from "The Nutcracker Suite", this is the familiar "Christmas rush" title often heard in movies. The big challenge will be getting it up to the "molto vivace" speed!
Price: $6.00
Composer: Susato, Tielman Arranger: McChesney, Kevin Octaves: 2-6 Level: 1 Publisher: Jeffers Publishing Rating: Easy
2-3 octaves of bells, rung in chordal texture with lots of "spicy" techniques thrown in are only part of the overall "sound ensemble" of this tune originally written by T. Susato. Keyboard, percussion, and brass contribute as well in the joyful mood.
Composer: Waldrop, Tammy Arranger: Octaves: 2 Level: 2 Publisher: Ring Out Press Rating: Easy Medium
Handbells combine with pantomime to portray the biblical story of "David and Goliath". There are many possible uses: children's sermon, concert, Sunday School lesson, etc.
Price: $1.35
Composer: Ahnfelt, O. Arranger: McChesney, K. Octaves: 3-5 Level: 3 Publisher: Jeffers Publishing Rating: Medium
The 19th century text of this hymn speaks of humbly trusting God for daily strength. The music expresses this through the use of tempo variations and dynamic shading.
Composer: Ahnfeld Arranger: Hermany, D. Octaves: 4-6 Level: 4 Publisher: National Handbell Music Rating: Medium
The hymn tune "BLOTT EN DAG" is here arranged for 4-6 octaves in a slow, triplet feel. In fact, counting the triplet figure correctly will determine the success of this work as it is used extensively in the accompaniment and the melody.
Composer: Sherwin, William F. Arranger: Boersma, James Octaves: 3-5 Level: NA Publisher: National Handbell Music Rating: Easy
"Day is Dying in the West" is a simple arrangement of this hymn and is successful with only 3 octaves.
Composer: Wall Arranger: Octaves: 3-5 Level: NA Publisher: National Handbell Music Rating: Medium
Dedicated to composer Donald Allured, "Day of Rejoicing" will add splendor to any concert or church service. With its many different techniques, note values dynamic and tempo changes, it is sure to keep ringers on their toes.
Price: $1.23
Composer: Butler, E. Arranger: Octaves: 3 Level: NA Publisher: Lorenz Corp. Rating: Easy Medium
"The day of the Lord in its fullness is dawning...". So begins this anthem for SATB voices, Organ, with optional handbells. The handbells compliment this brisk anthem.
Price: $2.55
Composer: Mark, Robin Arranger: Ingram, Bill Octaves: 3-5 Level: 3 Publisher: Ring Praise Publications Rating: Medium
In this first release from Ring Praise Publications, arranger and editor Bill Ingram gives us his handbell interpretation of the popular contemporary tune by Robin Mark.
Composer: Maker, Frederick Arranger: Thompson, Karen Octaves: 3-5 Level: 3 Publisher: SoundForth Publications / Lorenz Co. Rating: Medium
This piece features a serene melody that inspires thoughts of devotion, discipleship, forgiveness, peace, and renewal.
Price: $1.95
Composer: Spanish Folk Song Arranger: Axelson, Gloria Octaves: 3 Level: 2 Publisher: Composers Music Co. Rating: Easy
Newcomer Gloria Axelson has crafted this lovely arrangement of the well-known Spanish folk song.
Composer: Wiltse, Carl Octaves: 5-6 Level: 3 Publisher: Stained Glass Music Co. Rating: Medium
Composer Carl Wiltse's special flavor of harmony and compositional technique are evident in this original work written for the 2003 Bay View Week of Handbells. Bells and organ combine in chromatic and dramatic passages throughout the 38 measures of the piece.
Price: $1.38
Composer: Pote Arranger: Octaves: 2-3 Level: NA Publisher: Hope Publishing Co. Rating: Easy
This joyous anthem uses a text based on Psalm 33 and is for SATB Choir and keyboard with optional handbells.
Price: $0.99
Composer: Various Arranger: Sherman, A. Octaves: 3-5 Level: 2+ Publisher: Beckenhorst Press, Inc. Rating: Easy Medium
"Devotion" is a medley of "I Want to Be A Christian" and "I Am Thine". The handbell arrangement can be used to accompany the choral anthem, but it is a half-step lower, so extra work would be involved.
Composer: Elvey, George J. Arranger: Ingram, Bill Octaves: 3-5 Level: 3- Publisher: Jeffers Publishing Rating: Medium
"Diademata Festal" is a majestic setting of the hymn "Crown Him with Many Crowns" from arranger Bill Ingram.
Composer: Loiacono, K. Arranger: Octaves: 3 Level: 2+ Publisher: National Handbell Music Rating: Easy Medium
Steady, thumb-damped accompaniment undergirds a cantabile melody of mixolydian modal flavor. Keeping a steady, eighth-note pulse is key to successful presentation of this original work of 51 measures.
Composer: Merrett, Fred A. Octaves: 2-5 Level: 1 Publisher: National Handbell Music Rating: Easy
Searching for a fun way to teach special techniques to your beginning ringers? Take a look at this original piece designed to teach multiple techniques in a "smorgasboard" approach!
Price: $1.77
Composer: Arranger: Ingram, B. Octaves: 3-5 Level: 3+ Publisher: Ringing Word Publications Rating: Medium
Just plain fun! Ringers can "let go" and enjoy this bright and lively music for 3-5 oct.
Composer: Arranger: McChesney, K. Octaves: 2-6 Level: 2 Publisher: Jeffers Publishing Rating: Easy
"Doxology" is the newest in a series of fanfares put out by Jeffers Publishing. It is available for 2-3 octaves or 4-6 octaves with optional organ (keyboard) and/or brass and percussion.