Handbell

Written by Christopher J. Madsen and transcribed by Richard Crofts for 5 octave handbell choir and 3 octaves of handchimes and optional G#2 and C#9.  Level 4+.  This artful medley of two Christmas tunes – with bits of a Chopin...

Written for 3 to 5 octave handbell choir and 3 to 5 octaves of handchimes.  Level 4.  This beautiful original by Michael Helman will challenge your ensemble technically and musically.  A slow opening section features jazz-inspired...

 Written for 3-5 octave handbell choir.  Level 4.

 Written for 3-4 octave handbell choir.  Level 4.

With a relentless eighth-note ostinato propelling the piece ever onward, this forceful offering is a spectacular showpiece for the choir looking for a bit of a challenge. Driving rhythms and bold chords give way to a peaceful, almost out-of-time...

Written for 3 to 5 octave handbell choir and optional 3 to 4 octaves of handchimes.  Level 4.  Rhythmic, fresh, and joyous describe this original work by Patrick Meyer. Crisp, driving rhythms and frequent syncopations give ample thrust,...

Written for 5 to 7 octave handbell choir and optional 4 to 6 octaves of handchimes.  Level 4+. Rhythmic, fresh, and joyous describe this original work by Patrick Meyer. Crisp, driving rhythms and frequent syncopations give ample thrust, and the...

4-5 octave handbell choir, optional 5 octaves of handchimes, level 4-

Written for 4 to 7 octave handbell choir with 4 to 7 octaves of handchimes, percussion and C intruments.  Not for the faint of heart, Sandra Eithun’s original composition is sure to add a Spanish flair to any occasion! Driving...

 Arranged for 3-5 octave handbell choir and optional 2 octaves of handchimes.  Level 4.  Original music by Gabriel Faure (opus 78)

Arranged for 4 octave handbell choir and optional flute (included in the score).  Level 3.  O WALY, WALY  

 Arranged for 4-5 octaves, level 4-.  Uses hymn tunes LET US BREAK BREAD, SCHMUCKE DICH and DOVE OF PEACE.

Karen Buckwalter’s mysterious and beautiful arrangement of three Christmas carols –“Away In a Manger,” “There’s a Song in the Air,” and “The Holly and the Ivy” – is the perfect way to evoke...

Written for 3 to 6 octave handbell choir and optional 2 octaves of handchimes.  Level 4.  This stunning original work by Jason W. Krug was written in honor of fellow handbell composer Michael Joy on his retirement as school music teacher. The...

Arranged for 3-6 octave handbell choir.  Level 4.  Includes: GLORIA; ST. LOUIS; CAROL; BESANCON. 

Arranged for 3-4 octave handbell choir.  Level 4-.  Anatole Liadov.

Written for 3 to 7 octave handbell choir and 3 to 7 octaves of handchimes.  Level 4.  This Hart Morris original is just toe-tappin’ fun!  Written for the Three Rivers Ringers in honor of their founding director, Nancy Lutz,...

 Written for 3-5 octave handbell choir.  Level 4

Blessings and O Be Joyful In the Lord. Written for 2 octave handbell choir.  Level 3 to 4-.

3-6 octave handbell choir, optional C2, level 4

For 3 to 6 octave handbell choir and optional 2 octaves of handchimes.  Rated level 4.  Ron Mallory’s original piece works well not just in concert, but also as a non-traditional choice for Easter Sunday service, or any other celebratory...

Arranged for 3-6 octaves, optional 2 octaves of handchimes or C instrument. This glorious medley of two familiar tunes (SLANE and DONA NOBIS PACEM) is sprinkled liberally with haunting harmonies and flowing accompaniments lines. Not for the...

Written for 3 to 5 octave handbell choir. Level 4."Vivacio" is a spirited and energetic 3-5 octave handbell original that is sure to capture the listener's attention. The piece features lively rhythms and syncopated melodies that create a sense of...

This arrangement, dedicated to a handbell choir director for more than thirty years of leadership, is an idyllic choice for use in worship.  Combining the Bach chorale “Sheep May Safely Graze” with the hymntune BRADBURY, it masterfully...

Written by Aram Khachaturian and transcibed for double handbell choirs (HB369A and HB369B - both 5-7 octaves) and 5-6 1/2 octaves of handchimes by William Griffin.  William Griffin has given advanced choirs a fun challenge piece with his...