Handbell

A light, playful opening sets the tone for this upbeat, dance-like original by John Behnke.  A number of different techniques occur throughout the piece, yielding aural interest, and the frequent sixteenth notes and meter changes will keep ringers...

 Arranged for 3 octave handbell choir.  Level 2-3.  Includes: Crown Him with Many Crowns; Come, Ye Faithful, Raise the Strain; When I Survey the Wondrous Cross.  This trio of hymns is a perfect choice for 2-octave choirs looking for...

 Written for 3-5 octave handbell choir with optional 3-4 octaves of handchimes.  Level 3-.  Written by the composer in honor of his son's birth, this gentle original tune can find myriad uses in both concert and worship.  The simple...

Arranged for 3-5 octave handbell choir.  Level 3.  Early American tune.

Setting for 3-5 octave handbell choir.  Level 3.  Incorporates NEAR THE CROSS, ST. CHRISTOPHER.

The iconic movement from Camille Saint-Saens' "Carnival of the Animals." Transcribed for 4 octave handbell choir.  Level 2+.  

Organ and 3-5 octave handbells,  level 2, arranged from music attributed to G. F. Handel. Companion products (printed copies): Thanks Be to Thee - handbell part

This arrangement is just all-around fun. Full of creative interplay between the handbell choir and piano, audiences are sure to love the upbeat tempo and dotted rhythms. Any technical difficulties should be easily mastered, and the numerous techniques...

3-5 octaves, level 3+

A delicate and gentle introduction gives way to an energetic and upbeat setting of the well-known song, accompanied with malleted and thumb damped bells.  A chordal verse replete with rich harmonies gives a brief respite from the driving...

Written for 3 to 6 octave handbell choir. Level 4.Opening with an ethereal staccato section, this fantasy on the hymntune PROSPECT sets an evocative scene. The tune is explored through a variety of styles, and the optional handchimes, wind chimes, and...

 Written for 3 octave handbell choir.  The recording is of the first two fanfares.  Level 3

 Arranged for 3-5 octave handbell choir, organ, optional 2 octaves of handchimes and optional brass quintet.  Level 3.  Antonin Dvorak's theme from the "New World Symphony" Companion products (printed copies): Goin' Home - handbell part...

 3-5 octave handbell choir, piano, optional handchimes or voices.  Level 2-.  This delicate arrangement of In Dulci Jubilo artfully combines piano and bells in an intriguing manner.  The middle verse offers flexibility in that the...

 Arranged for 3 octave handbell choir.  level 3.  Contains: GETHSEMANE (REDHEAD NO. 76); HAMBURG; HERZLIEBSTER JESU; PASSION CHORALE; ST. THEODULPH; EASTER HYMN; LANCASHIRE; PUER NOBIS NASCITUR; SALZBURG; VICTORY Hymn Descants for...

Joyful, indeed, is Kerry Johnston’s setting of the well-known Beethoven melody!  Full chords and interesting treatments of the tune abound, giving each verse a new and fresh sound.  The final verse in 6/8 time rounds out the piece in an...

 Arranged for 3-5 octave handbell choir and organ.  Level 3.  Philip P. Bliss Companion products (printed copies): It Is Well With My Soul - handbell part

Ring in the birth of the Christ child with this triumphant arrangement of that favorite Christmas hymn. Incorporating Hark! the Herald Angels Sing, the piece beautifully paints the picture of the glorious coming of Jesus with harmonic interest and...

Ron Mallory’s beautiful arrangement of the beloved tune WOODWORTH is a joy to ring and a delight to hear.  With a lilting feel and the occasional unexpected harmony, it brings fresh life to this old standby.  Traveling through different...

3-5 octaves, level 2.  Suitable for Christmas

3-5 octaves, level 3.  Setting of the hymntune LYONS

Written for 4 to 7 octave handbell choir. Level 4+.Sandra Eithun's 4-7 octave handbell arrangement of "The Holly and the Ivy" is a glorious interpretation of the classic Christmas carol. The piece features a delicate and intricate melody that is...

Written for 5-7 octave handbell choir and 5 octaves of handchimes.  Level 4.

Transcribed for 3 octave handbell choir.  Level 3.  Henry Purcell

 Transcribed for 4-7 octave handbell choir.  Level 4.  Johann Sebastian Bach