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Arranged for 2-3 octave handbell choir and optional 2-3 octaves of handchimes.  Recording is of the 3-5 octave version.  This trio of pieces – What Wondrous Love Is This; To Mock Your...

4-7 octaves - level 4+  -   -  This advanced original composition starts off with grand, slow chords, but don’t let that simplicity fool you — what begins peacefully...

One of Russell Nagy's many gifts is his ability to write meaningful, effective music for children's choir.  His latest addition to that genre is Late at Night Long Ago, a simple, lyric...

The use of narration in this SATB anthem creates a division between various melodic sections and adds a variety of interest to the well-known story. Appropriate for communion or Maundy Thursday.

 Arranged for 3-4 octave handbell choir. Level 3.  Dvorak.

Pairs of descending chords and a gently falling flute motif set the stage for this setting of Twila Paris’ beautiful melody and words.  Subjects of suffering and devotion alternate as we...

 Arranged for 3-5 octave handbell choir.  Level 3.  Gabriel-Marie

This SATB anthem features a gentle melodic line and a very comforting text reminding us we are always in the care of the Lord. Featuring optional children's or unison choir in addition to the SATB...

Modest vocal demands make this an ideal Christmas anthem for small choirs and youth ensembles.

The haunting and flowing melody of this traditional English tune is set to a rippling accompaniment emmulating wind and the stirring of the Spirit. 

Pamela Martin’s words reflect the paradox of Christ’s kingly position and His earthly suffering.  These themes are further developed as we proclaim that our sin caused His suffering...

 Parts for shekere/rainstick (or shaker/rainstick), agogo (or cowbell) and djembe (or hand drum). Companion products (printed copies): Khumbula Ubuhle (Remember Goodness)

 For 5-6 octave handbell choir and optional percussion.  Level 4 Companion products (printed copies): Khumbula Ubuhle (Remember Goodness) - percussion parts

 Written for 3-6 octave handbell choir.  Level 4+.  A delicate, haunting opening melody line belies the frantic motion coming later in the piece.  With frequent shifts in tempo,...

In this SATB anthem, the composer and lyricist take the listener to the meditative time of night just before a new day begins. It is a time of promise, potential, and, most importantly, prayer. 

Utilizing the hymn-tune WOODWORTH, this SATB anthem is appropriate for Lent or general use. 

3-5 octaves with optional G2. Level 2.  Arranged by Kevin McChesney from the Tim Bode piano arrangement.

This bouyant SATB Christmas anthem expresses the celebratory and joyous mood surrounding Christ's birth. 

Organ solo with optional trumpet (part included in the score).  Beethoven's Hymn to Joy and Martin Luther's Ein' Feste Burg

3-5 octaves, optional 3 octaves of handchimes, level 3.  General use

John Ness Beck has crafted a grandious SATB setting of Deuteronomy 33 for general use and Thanksgiving. Utilizing the hymn-tune MIT FREUDEN ZART, the anthem also incorporates congregational...

 Written for 3-5 octave handbell choir.  Level 3.  Optional handchimes

 Optional solo trumpet part Companion products (printed copies): Joyous Overture on AZMON and DUKE STREET full score

 Arranged for 3-5 octave handbell choir and optional second 3-5 octave handbell choir and 3-5 octaves of handchimes.  Big and bold describe this joining of two well-loved tunes. Written for...

 Arranged for organ, 3-5 octave handbell choir, optional 3-5 octave second handbell choir with 3-5 octaves of handchimes and optional trumpet or brass quartet and timpani.  Level 3...