Handbell

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 middle section gives a moment of pause. Be sure your ringers...

 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 5-6 octave handbell choir.  Level 6.  Dave Brubeck

 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 Christmas carol is simple enough...

 Transcribed for 4-7 octave handbell choir.  Level 4.  Johann Sebastian Bach

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 for the faint of...

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 this arrangement of the hymn tune...

 Arranged for 3 or 5 octave handbell choir.  Level 3-.  HOLY MANNA

 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 Born”...

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, and several key changes will keep ringers...

Written for 3 to 5 octave handbell choir.  Level 3.  Sandra Winter's original composition is a beautiful, stirring celebration of life.  A majestic theme with flowing eighth note accompaniment dominates the first half of the piece...

3-5 octaves, optional 3 octaves of handchimes

4-6 octaves, level 4

 Arranged for 3 octave handbell choir.  Level 2.  Traditional French carol.

 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 shaker, sets up this haunting...

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 accompaniments and rich harmonies, yielding a perfect...

Written for 3-5 octave handbell choir.  Level 3. 

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 bass line and melodic material, the piece...

Arranged for 3 to 5 octave handbell choir, optional 2 octaves of handchimes, optional piano and optional flute or English horn.  Level 2.  THE FIRST NOEL.  This sweet, heartwarming work makes a perfect addition to any Advent or Christmas...

Written for 3 to 6 octave handbell choir, optional 3 to 6 octaves of handchimes and optional tambourine and hand drum.  Level 3+.  This original work by Matthew Compton is an emotional and accessible choice for concert or worship. A flowing...

 Written for 3-6 octave handbell choir and optional 3 octaves of handchimes.  Level 5.

Written for 3 to 5 octave handbell choir. Level 3-. This beautiful setting of the hymntunes LAUDES DOMINI and ROYAL OAK is a great choice for worship or concert use. Approachable by intermediate ensembles, the varied styles and textures provide interest...

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 meditative state. The beginning and ending sections...