Handbell

Arranged for 3 - 5 octave handbell choir plus optional B-flat 2 and G2.  Grand and glorious describe this transcription by Arnold Sherman of the piano arrangement by Craig Courtney. Written in the style of Aaron Copland, lush harmonies and driving...

 Transcribed for 4 octave handbell choir.  Level 4.  Piotr Ilyitch Tchaikovsky, Opus 10, no. 2

Arranged for 3 octave handbell choir.  Level 3.  Contains: PICARDY; STUTTGART, VENI EMMANUEL; ANTIOCH; CHRISTMAS; THE FIRST NOWELL; GLORIA; IN DULCI JUBILO; MENDELSSOHN; STILLE NACHT Hymn Descants for Handbells Set II (Passiontide, Easter)...

 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...

Arranged for 3 octave handbell choir.  Level 3.  Contains: AMAZING GRACE; AMERICA; FESTAL SONG; MATERNA; NATIONAL HYMN; OLD HUNDREDTH; ST. ANNE; ST. GERTRUDE; ST. THOMAS (WILLIAMS); TALLIS' CANON Hymn Descants for Handbells Set I (Advent,...

 Arranged for 3 octave handbell choir.  Level 3.  Contains: AURELIA; AZMON; CORONATION; DIX; HYMN TO JOY; KREMSER; LAUDES DOMINI; NUN DUNKET; ST. GEORGE'S WINDSOR; TERRA BEATA Hymn Descants for Handbells Set I (Advent, Christmas) Hymn...

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...

2-3 Octaves, Level 2.  This tune by Phillip Bliss is presented here in an accessible arrangement for smaller choirs. All parts get a chance to play the melody, and with limited techniques and no bell changes, even beginning choirs should have little...

 Arranged for 3-5 octave handbell choir and optional 4 octaves of handchimes.  Level 4+.  J. Baptiste Calkin

Arranged for 3-5 octave handbell choir.  Level 3-.  A bold fanfare gives way to a triumphant arrangement of the hymn tune Duke Street. This celebratory piece is the perfect opening to Easter Morning worship. Easily accessible to...

 Arranged for 3-5 octave handbell choir.  Level 3.  Tune from Jeremiah Ingall's Christian Harmony (1805)

For 3 to 5 octave handbell choir and optional 3 octaves of handchimes.  Rated level 3-.  Patricia Hurlbutt’s meditative arrangement of the well-known hymn provides the perfect backdrop to a quiet moment in worship. Occasional and...

Arranged for 3-5 octave handbell choir and organ, level 3-.  Anna Laura Page’s setting of this tune by Elisha Hoffman is both lively and uplifting. It is an excellent chance for your choir to work on compound meter, and any challenges from...

Arranged for 3 octave handbell choir.  Level 2+.  This easily-accessible arrangement of the well-loved hymn tune provides a great opportunity for intermediate ensembles to work on their musicality.  The slower tempo allows ample time for...

4 octaves, level 4

This energetic arrangement of the familiar carol features spirited interplay between handbell ensemble and keyboard, with melody and accompaniment freely passed back and forth. With no accidentals and limited key changes, handbell ensembles will have...

Arranged for 3 to 7 octave handbell choir, optional 3 to 5 octaves of handchimes and optional 3 octaves of auxiliary bells.  Level 5.  The opening of Brian Childers’ arrangement of this well-known melody builds slowly in intensity...

Arranged for 3 to 6 octave handbell choir and optional 2 octaves of handchimes.  Level 3+. Full of energy and whimsy, Matthew Compton's setting of the hymn tune FOREST GREEN is a fun choice for your ensemble.  A powerful, driving mallet figure...

3-5 octave with optional D8 and E8 and optional 3 octaves of handchimes - level 3-    Based on Gustav Holst’s hymntune Thaxted, this piece makes an excellent contemplative offering for any patriotic service or concert. The familiar...

 Arranged for 3-5 octave handbell choir.  Level 2.  Includes the spiritual Jesus Walked This Lonesome Valley.

Arranged for 3 to 5 octave handbell choir and optional 3 to 5 octaves of handchimes.  Level 3.  Emotionally powerful, Arnold Sherman’s setting of the well-loved Appalachian carol is a glorious choice for throughout the holiday season...

Arranged for 3 to 6 octave handbell choir and optional 3 to 5 octaves of handchimes.  Level 3.  A sequence of mysterious opening chords give way to a melancholy setting of this beautiful Appalachian carol.  A middle iteration of the...

Arranged for 3 to 6 octave handbell choir and 3 to 4 octaves of handchimes.  Level 3.  This stunning arrangement from Matthew Compton combines the tunes IDUMEA and KEDRON into a truly magnificent work.  Frantic rising eighth notes...

Arranged for 3-5 octaves, level 3 - This rhythmically-charged offering from Kevin McChesney will keep your ringers engaged and audience delighted. Passing from peacefully flowing to energetically driving, this unique arrangement brings new life and...

Arranged for 3 to 5 octave handbell choir with optional 2 or 3 octaves of handchimes.  Level 2+.  This delicate setting of the tune NEUMARK is an excellent choice for any contemplative moment during worship. Flowing treble eighth notes...