Handbell

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

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

This tender original tune is a beautiful musical statement by Linda Scholes.  The simple, lyrical melody is given delicate underscoring with lush chords, and the melody moves throughout the ensemble, giving all ringers a chance to shine.  The...

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

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

 Setting for 3-5 octave handbell choir with optiona; 3-4 octaves of handchimes.  Level 3+.  AZMON

Written for 3 to 6 octave handbell choir and optional 2 octaves of handchimes.  Level 4.  A haunting, lyrical section opens this original tune from Brenda Austin before giving way to an energetic and driving motif which once more returns to the...

5- octaves, level 5.  Optional tambourine.  A transcription of Georges Bizet's Farandole from L'Arlesienne Suite No. 2.

Organ, 3-5 octave handbells, optional 3 octave handchimes.  A set of parts for optional brass quintet and timpani (HB345B) are available. Companion products (printed copies): God of Grace and God of Glory - handbell part God of Grace and God...