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Written for 3 to 7 octave handbell choir. Level 3+.This original tune was written for the 21st International Handbell Symposium in Hamamatsu, Japan. Lush, flowing lines and haunting melodies make this piece a stunning addition to the handbell repertoire.

Written for 3 to 7 octave handbell choir. Level 3.Flowing eighth note arpeggios in 12/8 time underscore this rich setting of the tune ES IST EIN ROS. Delicate countermelodies weave in and out, and several sections on handchimes add a rich, sonorous tone...

Written for 3 to 8 octave handbell choir. Level 4.This rousing original composition for 3-8 octave handbells by Mitchell Eithun is based on a verse from Psalm 118: "This is the day the Lord has made. We will rejoice and be glad in it." The rhythmic...

Written for 4 to 7 octave handbell choir. Level 5.Brenda Austin brings us this tour de force perfect for advanced ensembles looking for a true challenge! Written in honor of Milwaukee Handbell Ensemble's 20th anniversary, the changing time signatures,...

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 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 4 to 7 octave handbell choir. Level 4+."Mischief" is a cheeky 4-7 octave handbell piece that is full of surprises and playful techniques. The melody skips and jumps, with unexpected rhythms and cleverly-placed rests that keep the listener on...

Written for 5 to 8 octave handbell choir. Level 5.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...

Written for 4 to 8 octave handbell choir. Level 5.Sandra Eithun's arrangement of "Hark! The Herald Angels Sing" creates an atmosphere of excitement and triumph as the timeless carol is presented in a vibrant new light. The optional additions of Mark...

We welcome Caleb Onstead to the Beckenhorst handbell catalogue with this medley of three favorite Christmas carols: Away in Manager, O Little Town of Bethlehem, and It Came Upon the Midnight Clear. Each carol is given its own unique treatment before...

Written for 5 to 7 octave handbell choir. Level 4.Fred Gramann's arrangement of Coventry Carol intertwines seamlessly with the haunting melody "Greensleeves," creating a poignant and evocative musical experience. With meticulous attention to detail, the...

Written for 3 to 7 octave handbell choir. Level 4.Arnold Sherman's faithful transcription of a Schubert piano piece is a fun choice for the advanced choir looking for something upbeat. Careful attention to techniques and dynamics is a must, but the...

Written for the final Virtuoso event sponsored by the Raleigh Ringers, Cathy Moklebust has transcribed Mikhail Glinka’s masterwork for handbells. Rated Level 6, this piece is a worthy challenge for the most advanced handbell ensembles.

In this arrangement subtitled “A Baroque Christmas,” Sandra Eithun combines Bach’s “Sheep May Safely Graze” with the German chorale “Break Forth, O Beauteous Heavenly Light”. This beautiful medley is characterized by thick chordal textures and interplay...

This original composition by Cathy Moklebust was written in memory of a beloved ringer who died following a range of challenging health issues. The music moves from joy to sadness and back to joy before a slow ethereal ending. A full range of handbells...

Written for 4 to 7 octave handbell choir. Level 3+.Master composer Karen L. Buckwalter has composed this lush musical reflection on Psalm 137. "The Weeping Willow" explores rich harmonies and musical moods to convey the spirit of deep lament in the Psalm...

Written for 5 to 7 octave handbell choir. Level 5.Threnody (meaning lament or elegy) is an outpouring of grief intermixed with celebration of a life well lived. Written in honor of a member of the Raleigh Ringers who lost her battle with cancer, it is a...