Handbell

Written for 3-4 octave handbell choir and 3 octaves of handchimes.  Level 3.  This stunning original from Matthew Compton is replete with emotion and descriptive storytelling. From a delicate, ethereal opening, the piece moves into a section...

Arranged for 3 to 5 octave handbell choir, optioanl 3 to 5 octaves of handchimes and solo C instrument (violin, flute or oboe).  Level 3-.  Intrumental part in the handbell score.  This charming arrangement of a well-known Austrian carol...

3-5 octave handbell choir with optional 3-5 octaves of handchimes (or piano), an optional second 3 octave handbell choir, timpani, suspended cymbal, vibra-slap and wind chimes. Level 3+.   This jubilant original work offers choirs the...

Arranged for 3 to 6 octave handbell choir and optional 3 to 6 octaves of handchimes.  Level 3+.  Brian Childers’ arrangement of the well-known “It Came Upon the Midnight Clear” is a fresh take on an old classic. An...

3-5 octaves, 3 octaves of handchimes, level 3

 3-5 octaves, Level 3+.

Arranged for 3 to 6 octave handbells, 2 octaves of handchimes and optional flute or violin.  Level 3.  Combining the tunes “Just As I Am” and “Will the Circle Be Unbroken?”, this gentle, emotional medley casts both hymns...

Written for 5 to 7 octave handbell choir and optional 3 octaves of handchimes.  Level 4.  Propulsive eighth notes underscore a primal melody of moving parallel fourths before passing on to a beautiful melody on handchimes.  A short...

3-5 octaves, optional 4-5 octaves of handchimes, level 3.  Suitable for general and memorial services and concerts.

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,...

Written for 3 to 5 octave handbell choir and 3 octaves of handchimes.  Level 3-.  Written in memory of the September 11 terror attacks, Philip Young's original work is a haunting piece full of aching and loss. A melodic prayer is underscored by...

Written for 3 to 5 octave handbell choir. Level 3-.This haunting tune from Linda Scholes was written in memory of her stillborn daughter. Heartwrenching melodies and harmonies abound, making for a powerful and inspiring musical statement.

Written for 3 to 5 octave handbell choir. Level 3-.This haunting tune from Linda Scholes was written in memory of her stillborn daughter. Heartwrenching melodies and harmonies abound, making for a powerful and inspiring musical statement.

Written for 3 to 5 octave handbell choir. Level 3.Michael Compton’s arrangement of The Old Rugged Cross features a variety of techniques and optional handchimes. Listeners will feel the solemnity of the tune as performers work on their delicate...

 3-5 octaves and optional 3 octaves of handchimes, level 2.  Geistliche Kirchengesang, 1623.

Arranged for 3 to 5 octave handbell choir and optional 3 octaves of handchimes.  Level 3-.  Anna Laura Page’s arrangement is a fresh take on an old favorite. A syncopated version of the tune and malleted bass notes dominate the first...

 Arranged for 3-5 octave handbell choir with optional 3-4 octaves of handchimes.  Level 2+. 

Written for 3 to 5 octave handbell choir. Level 3."Amelioration" is a new original piece for handbells by Kurt Meyer. Every position in the ensemble is kept active as exciting rhythms present a vibrant journey of discovery and solace.

Written for 4 to 7 octave handbell choir and optional 4 to 7 octaves of handchimes.  Level 4+.  This joyous original tune from the pen of Jason Krug is based loosely on the opening chapters of the book of Genesis, from the creation of the...

Written for 3 to 5 octave handbell choir. Level 3.Commissioned by the Blue Ridge Ringers, Hendersonville, North Carolina in celebration of their 30th anniversary, "Appalachian Delight" incorporates the folks songs Shady Grove and Barbara Allen. Arranger...

 Arranged for 3-6 octaves handbell choir, 3-5 octaves of handchimes.  Level 2+.  An arrangement of the octavo by Sue Farrar.

 4-7 octaves, optional 3 octaves of handchimes, level 4.  An arrangement of the Edward Elgar Variation IX from the Enigma Variations.

Arranged for 3 to 6 octave handbell choir with optional 2 octaves of handchimes and optional tambourine.  Level 3.  Bold, open harmonies dominate Jason Krug’s arrangement of the hymn BEACH SPRING. Set in a lilting 6/8, the opening...

Written for 3 to 5 octave handbell choir. Level 2+.This lush, flowing medley of two gorgeous hymntunes provides a moment of calm assurance. Intricate harmonies abound, and the addition of melody lines on handchimes enhances the beauty of this setting.

 Setting for 3-6 octave handbell choir, optional 2 octaves of handchimes, and SATB, Unison choir or congregation.  Music by Ralph Vaughan Williams.  Level 2+