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Polish composer Anna Rocławska-Musiałczyk joins the Beckenhorst catalog with this prize-winning choral artsong for treble choir. A full range of textures and colors from both choir and piano creates a mystical soundscape for this "O Antiphon." An...

Written for 3 to 5 octave handbell choir. Level 2+.Simple and lush, this setting of the hymntune LAND OF REST is perfect for use throghout the church year. With minimal technical challenges, ensembles can instead focus on growing in their musicality and...

Written for 3 to 5 octave handbell choir. Level 3-.Karen Buckwalter's exquisite setting of the hymntune ABERYSTWYTH is not to be missed! Playable on handbells alone, a richer sound is achieved by adding in the optional piano and optional flute or oboe. ...

Written for 2 to 3 octave handbell choir. Level 2.This lush arrangement of the beloved hymn by Daniel Iverson is presented in compatible 2-3 and 3-5 octave versions. Flowing accompaniment lines underscore the simple, heartfelt melody, making this a...

Marianne Kim has selected seven anthems from the Beckenhorst catalog and transcribed them for piano and organ duet. These tastefully styled transcriptions, idiomatically written for both instruments, create washes of sound ranging from triumphant and...

Composer, producer, and violinist Daniel DiMarino has arranged five hymns for string quartet/quintet or string ensemble. His experience as a string ensemble player results in idiomatic and satisfying writing for all players, and the selected titles are...

Marianne Kim’s first organ collection as the new Organ Editor at Beckenhorst Press contains 9 hymns newly arranged for organ solo. Satisfying, but without unnecessary difficulty, these settings are a taste of what is to come as Beckenhorst...

Written for 3 to 5 octave handbell choir. Level 2.This lush arrangement of the beloved hymn by Daniel Iverson is presented in compatible 2-3 and 3-5 octave versions. Flowing accompaniment lines underscore the simple, heartfelt melody, making this a...

Written for 3 to 6 octave handbell choir. Level 3.This haunting original tune features a yearning melody underscored by pulsing accompaniment figures. Original harmonies abound, and numerous countermelodies weave in and out, adding depth and interest to...

Written for 3 to 6 octave handbell choir. Level 2+.This powerful setting of DARWALL'S 148TH is a perfect choice for the Easter season or any time something bold and celebratory is called for. Available in compatible 2-3 and 3-6 octave settings, its bold...

Marianne Kim has selected seven anthems from the Beckenhorst catalog and transcribed them for piano and organ duet. These tastefully styled transcriptions, idiomatically written for both instruments, create washes of sound ranging from triumphant and...

Written for 2 to 3 octave handbell choir. Level 2+.This powerful setting of DARWALL'S 148TH is a perfect choice for the Easter season or any time something bold and celebratory is called for. Available in compatible 2-3 and 3-6 octave settings, its bold...

Sandra Eithun's setting of TEMPUS ADEST FLORIDUM is a festive masterwork that brings a high level of excitement and joy to any performance. While the handbell part is challenging and more than sufficient in its own right, the addition of the optional...

Written for 3 to 7 octave handbell choir. Level 4.This masterwork, written for the Back Bay Ringers, is an exciting setting of the beloved Christmas carol, suitable for advanced ensembles. An opening tower-bell-like change ring gives way to a varied...

Written for 3 to 6 octave handbell choir. Level 3.This light, playful setting of the beloved hymn features pulsing rhythms and unexpected harmonies, bringing a fresh take on a traditional hymn. The melody moves throughout the ensemble, giving all parts...

Written for 2 to 3 octave handbell choir. Level 2+.Celebrate Jesus' entry into Jerusalem with this medley of several well-known Palm Sunday tunes. Available in compatible 2-3 and 3-6 octave versions, it's an ideal choice for both church and festival...

Imagery of God's light shining through the windows of heaven flow throughout this exquisite Pamela Stewart text, masterfully set to music by Craig Courtney. Available in SATB, SSAA, and TTBB voicings. COMPANION PRODUCTSBP2380RTDL – The Windows of Heaven...

Written for 3 to 5 octave handbell choir. Level 3-.This setting of the hymntune AMSTERDAM has a marchlike feel, making this arrangement perfect for any upbeat or celebratory time in the life of the church. Numerous malleted sections appear, and a key...

Now available for TTBB choir! Christmas isn't complete without a Forrest carol setting, and this new take on the familiar carol, Angels We Have Heard on High, raises the bar yet again! From sparkling joy to layered "Glorias" to moments of tender awe, the...

Written for 3 to 5 octave handbell choir. Level 3.This gorgeous original tune is full of flowing and original harmonies, all underscoring a lush melody. Perfect for intermediate ensembles focused on their musicality, this setting can find use in either...

Written for 3 to 5 octave handbell choir. Level 3-.Karen Buckwalter's exquisite setting of the hymntune ABERYSTWYTH is not to be missed! Playable on handbells alone, a richer sound is achieved by adding in the optional piano and optional flute or oboe. ...

Written for 3 to 6 octave handbell choir. Level 3.Rejoice in the risen Savior with this jubilant setting of the beloved EASTER HYMN. Exciting and unexpected harmonies abound, surrounded by powerful rhythmic drive. Be sure to add in the optional one or...

Written for 3 to 7 octave handbell choir. Level 5.This masterful original composition is a true tour de force for advanced ensembles. An ethereal opening gives way to energetic, driving themes that refuse to relent! A smoother middle section gives a...

Written for 3 to 5 octave handbell choir. Level 2+.Three beloved French carols (Angels We Have Heard on High, He Is Born, and Ding Dong Merrily on High) are woven together in this festive medley suitable for church or concert use. Compatible editions...

Written for 3 to 5 octave handbell choir. Level 2.Mitchell Eithun brings us this setting of a tune from Franz Liszt's "Christmas Tree Suite" that is perfect for church or concert use during the Advent or Christmas seasons. Light and playful, it's a...