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Marianne Forman sets this metaphorical text for choir, piano, and optional oboe: "...My soul is carried to the shore on breath divine, and on its helm there rests a hand other than mine: One who was known in storms to sail...above the roaring of the...

Master composer Karen Buckwalter has produced original work for handbell ensemble alone or handbells and organ. Vibrant textures and colorful harmonies characterize this exciting piece that may be used in worship or in concert. If the organ is not used,...

We welcome Caleb Onstead to the Beckenhorst handbell catalogue with this medley of three favorite Christmas carols: Away in Manager, O Little Town of Bethlehem, and It Came Upon the Midnight Clear. Each carol is given its own unique treatment before...

We welcome Caleb Onstead to the Beckenhorst handbell catalogue with this medley of three favorite Christmas carols: Away in Manager, O Little Town of Bethlehem, and It Came Upon the Midnight Clear. Each carol is given its own unique treatment before...

This fresh original work for handbells by Karen Buckwalter is in constant motion, with pulsing eighth notes and colorful harmonies. This music is set to inspire audiences and congregations alike.

This fresh original work for handbells by Karen Buckwalter is in constant motion, with pulsing eighth notes and colorful harmonies. This music is set to inspire audiences and congregations alike.

Master composer Karen Buckwalter has produced original work for handbell ensemble alone or handbells and organ. Vibrant textures and colorful harmonies characterize this exciting piece that may be used in worship or in concert. If the organ is not used,...

“And one was slain by a fierce wild beast.” Written for 3-5 octaves of handbells, Cathy Moklebust has arranged a lovely set of variations based on the beloved All Saints Day hymn. Different musical textures depict both confident and tentative saints...

This hymn, set to the tune TEMPLE OF PEACE, has become a modern classic in many faith communities. Sandy Eithun has arranged the hymn for handbells for the first time, juxtaposing the melody with the traditional round Dona Nobis Pacem. The careful use of...

Written for the final Virtuoso event sponsored by the Raleigh Ringers, Cathy Moklebust has transcribed Mikhail Glinka’s masterwork for handbells. Rated Level 6, this piece is a worthy challenge for the most advanced handbell ensembles.

In this arrangement subtitled “A Baroque Christmas,” Sandra Eithun combines Bach’s “Sheep May Safely Graze” with the German chorale “Break Forth, O Beauteous Heavenly Light”. This beautiful medley is characterized by thick chordal textures and interplay...

This original composition by Cathy Moklebust was written in memory of a beloved ringer who died following a range of challenging health issues. The music moves from joy to sadness and back to joy before a slow ethereal ending. A full range of handbells...

In this accessible handbell arrangement, Karen Buckwalter has cleverly combined three traditional European shepherd carols: “Merrily to Bethlehem the Shepherds Came” (Poland), “While By My Sheep” (Germany), and “While Shepherds Watched Their Flocks By...

In this accessible handbell arrangement, Karen Buckwalter has cleverly combined three traditional European shepherd carols: “Merrily to Bethlehem the Shepherds Came” (Poland), “While By My Sheep” (Germany), and “While Shepherds Watched Their Flocks By...

The handbell ensemble becomes a small orchestra in this setting of "Schlafe, mein Liebster, genieße der Ruh" from Part II of J.S. Bach’s Christmas Oratorio. Shawn Gingrich has carefully arranged the aria for handbells, faithfully setting Bach’s beautiful...

The handbell ensemble becomes a small orchestra in this setting of "Schlafe, mein Liebster, genieße der Ruh" from Part II of J.S. Bach’s Christmas Oratorio. Shawn Gingrich has carefully arranged the aria for handbells, faithfully setting Bach’s beautiful...

Sondra Tucker has crafted a fresh setting of the traditional Basque carol for 3-5 octave handbells with an optional 1 octave of handchimes. Extended use of the suspended mallet technique fosters a contemplative atmosphere to support the ancient melody...

Sondra Tucker has crafted a fresh setting of the traditional Basque carol for 3-5 octave handbells with an optional 1 octave of handchimes. Extended use of the suspended mallet technique fosters a contemplative atmosphere to support the ancient melody...