Handbell

Arranged for 3 to 6 octave handbell choir.  Level 4.  Karen Lakey Buckwalter delicately weaves together the hymntune FOREST GREEN with the J.S. Bach setting of "Sheep May Safely Graze" in this...

 Arranged for 3-5 octave handbell choir.  Level 3.  OLD HUNDRETH; BLESSED; GLORY TO HIS NAME; PRECIOUS NAME; SWEETEST NAME

3-5 Octaves, Level 3.  Bright harmonies and contrasting textures dominate this arrangement of the familiar hymn. Constant eighth note motion keeps the piece moving forward while a slower

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...

 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+

 Arranged for 3-5 octave handbell choir and optional 3-5 octaves of handchimes.  Level 3.  Setting by Johannes Brahms.  Gentle and endearing, this very accessible arrangement of a traditional German...

Arranged for 4 to 7 octave handbell choir with optional A1 and B1.  Level 4.  William Griffin’s masterful transcription of the Bourrée from Bach’s Partita #1 in B Minor for Violin is a challenge not...

Arranged for 3 to 5 octave handbell choir with optional B-flat 2 and optional F8.  Level 3.  An opening, chant-like mood – designed to evoke the ancient origins of the Church – sets the stage for...

 Arranged for 3 octave handbell choir with flute or 4-5 octave handbell choir with optional flute (in the handbell score).  Level 3. 

3-5 octaves - level 3; 3-4 octaves of handchimes; optional flute or C-instrument part included in the score.  Jane McFadden’s arrangement of two tunes – “Bright and Glorious Is the Sky” and “He Is...

Arranged for 2 or 3 octave handbell choir.  Level 2.  This delicate and joyful setting of a well-known Danish tune is musically satisfying for ringer and listener alike. Numerous techniques abound,...

3-5 octaves, optional 3 octaves of handchimes

4-6 octaves, level 4

 Arranged for 3-5 octaves, level 3-.  Traditional French carol.

Arranged for 3 to 6 octave handbell choir, optional 3 to 6 octaves of handchimes and optional bodhran and shaker,  Level 2+.  A driving rhythm, established by malleted bells and optional bodhrán and...

Patricia Hurlbutt’s lush arrangement of this Latvian folk tune is a beautiful choice for the ensemble looking for something a little different.  The simple melody is paired with flowing...

Written for 3-7 octave handbell choir.  Level 3.  Despite calling for no bell changes, Sandra Winter’s original composition is a worthy challenge for the intermediate choir. Featuring a repeating...

Written for 3 to 5 octave handbell choir. Level 3+.This joyous original tune will find use both in concert and throughout the church year. A memorable melody, frequent syncopations, and original...

3-5 octaves - level 4-, optional 3 octaves of handchimes  -  What starts as a haunting and ethereal statement of the well-known tune KINGSFOLD becomes an explosion of joy before returning to a...

Written for 5 to 7 octave handbell choir and 5 to 6 octaves of handchimes.  Level 3+.  Lush harmonies underscore this beautiful, prayerful melody by Matthew Compton.  The triplet accompaniment figure...

3-5 octaves, level 3  Suitable for Christmas services

3-5 octaves handbells or 3-5 octaves of handchimes, level 2-

Written for 3 to 5 octave handbell choir.  Level 3-.  Sandra Winter’s jubilant original piece is as much a delight to ring as it is to hear.  A bold, joyous opening gives way to a memorable melody...

 Written for 4 octave handbell choir.  Level 2+

 Arranged for 3-5 octave handbell choir and optional handchimes.  Level 2+. Uses TRYGGARE KAN INGEN VARA and BEAUTIFUL SAVIOR.  Flowing accompaniment and delicate scoring add an element of charm to...