Spring 2026

With this bright and cheerful setting of text by 17-year-old poet Celeste Shurtz, Kęstutis Daugirdas provides a welcome option for musical variety in nature-themed programming. Satisfying syncopations and melismas combine with artful text painting and...

This award-winning work from Molly Ijames feels like a beloved folk tune despite being newly written. Beautifully arching melodies portray the graceful limbs of the stately tree, supported by flowing and evocative piano accompaniment with optional solo...

Written for 3 to 8 octave handbell choir. Level 4.This rousing original composition for 3-8 octave handbells by Mitchell Eithun is based on a verse from Psalm 118: "This is the day the Lord has made. We will rejoice and be glad in it." The rhythmic...

Written for 3 to 8 octave handbell choir. Level 4.This rousing original composition for 3-8 octave handbells by Mitchell Eithun is based on a verse from Psalm 118: "This is the day the Lord has made. We will rejoice and be glad in it." The rhythmic...

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 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...

Written for 3 to 5 octave handbell choir. Level 2.Noted arranger Lloyd Larson has composed this medley of the beloved hymns "In the Cross of Christ I Glory" and "Near the Cross" for 3-5 octave handbells. The arrangement is accessible for most ensembles...

Written for 3 to 6 octave handbell choir. Level 2.Composer Linda Scholes brings us this lively original work for 3-5 octave handbell ensemble. The piece is appropriate for a wide variety of occasions and presents opportunities for emerging ringers to...

Written for 3 to 6 octave handbell choir. Level 3+.We welcome arranger Stephen Wurst to the Beckenhorst handbell catalog with this festive setting of "The Day of Resurrection" incorporating motifs from "Christ the Lord is Risen Today". The arrangement is...

Written for 4 to 7 octave handbell choir. Level 3+.Master composer Karen L. Buckwalter has composed this lush musical reflection on Psalm 137. "The Weeping Willow" explores rich harmonies and musical moods to convey the spirit of deep lament in the Psalm...

Written for 3 to 5 octave handbell choir. Level 3-.Craig Courtney's beloved choral anthem "Ukrainian Alleluia" has been arranged for 3-5 octave handbell ensemble by Mitchell Eithun. This piece, inspired by Craig's trip to Ukraine in 2007 is "a musical...

Commissioned for the closing service of the 2025 BBC Proms at Holy Sepulchre London (the National Musicians' Church of the Church of England), Dan Forrest's new a cappella arrangement of Christina Rossetti's beloved text ranges from quiet confession to...

Written for 3 to 5 octave handbell choir. Level 2+."All night, all day, angels watching over me, my Lord!" This arrangement of the African American spiritual is creatively set by Karen L. Buckwalter with optional parts for Bb clarinet and percussion...

Written for 2 to 3 octave handbell choir. Level 2.Veteran handbell composer Cathy Moklebust gives us a new original piece full of joy and rhythmic excitement. "Heartsong" includes optional parts for Djembe (or Congas), Caxixi (or Maracas or other...

Written for 3 to 5 octave handbell choir. Level 2.Veteran handbell composer Cathy Moklebust gives us a new original piece full of joy and rhythmic excitement. "Heartsong" includes optional parts for Djembe (or Congas), Caxixi (or Maracas or other...

Written for 3 to 5 octave handbell choir. Level 2+.Respected arranger John Behnke gives us this setting of ENGELBERG for handbell ensemble and optional organ or keyboard. Interplay between the two parts along with celebratory musical motifs adds interest...

With this bright and cheerful setting of text by 17-year-old poet Celeste Shurtz, Kęstutis Daugirdas provides a welcome option for musical variety in nature-themed programming. Satisfying syncopations and melismas combine with artful text painting and...

Written for 3 to 5 octave handbell choir. Level 2+."All night, all day, angels watching over me, my Lord!" This arrangement of the African American spiritual is creatively set by Karen L. Buckwalter with optional parts for Bb clarinet and percussion...

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.

Now available for SSAA choirs! Marques L. A. Garrett's new setting of Langston Hughes’ text celebrates the joy of new life and the beauty of this earth with flowing triplets, driving rhythms, and great joy! Part of the Beckenhorst Press Concert Series,...

Now available for SSAA choirs! Marques L. A. Garrett's new setting of Langston Hughes’ text celebrates the joy of new life and the beauty of this earth with flowing triplets, driving rhythms, and great joy! Part of the Beckenhorst Press Concert Series,...

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...

Now available for SSAA choirs! The lesser-heard original Scottish tune for this folksong is arranged by Dan Forrest in this gorgeous setting for choir, piano, optional soloist, and optional flute or orchestra. Burns' text speaks meaningfully not only...

Now available for SSAA choirs! The lesser-heard original Scottish tune for this folksong is arranged by Dan Forrest in this gorgeous setting for choir, piano, optional soloist, and optional flute or orchestra. Burns' text speaks meaningfully not only...

Beckenhorst welcomes Christopher Enloe to our catalog with this comforting and conversational setting of "O God Our Help In Ages Past" for SATB choir, piano, and optional violin: "Be Thou our Guide while life shall last, and our eternal Home." Violin...