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A Million Dreams—Benj Pasek &
Justin Paul/arr. Ron Mallory. This standout
from the hit movie, "The Greatest Showman",
expresses the hope of a young man's vision for
the future. Optional handchimes and multiple
handbell techniques capture the energy and
variety of the original soundtrack recording.
An uplifting choice for your next concert!
11165176 3-5 Octave w/opt. 3-5 oct.
Handchimes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . L3 6.75
Ain't No Mountain High Enough—
arr. Ron Mallory. The Handbells Rock series
goes Motown with this timeless classic made
popular first by Marvin Gaye and Tammi Terrell
and later by Diana Ross. The arrangement is
true to the original, with syncopated melodies
and a driving malleted bass line. The message
has never been more relevant: there "ain't no
mountain high enough" to keep strong spirits
from making their way through and helping
others through tough times.
11417912 3-5 Octave . . . . . . . . . . . . . L4 5.95
Allegro—Cynthia Dobrinski.
This original composition is pure Dobrinski! The
initial theme is expressed in full chords, then
the fun begins with lots of techniques before
stacked eighths push into the final statement.
Exciting from start to finish, this is a great option
for worship, festival, or concert.
11375564 3-5 Octave . . . . . . . . . . . . . L2 5.95
Allegro Festivo!—Robin Benton.
This is a rhythmic, dancing, melodic original
work that will have your audience smiling as
they sway along to the beat. Techniques include
mart, mallet, ring, and shake. The addition of
bass handchimes offset by the syncopated bell
rhythm adds to the excitement.
11405374 3-5 Octave . . . . . . . . . . . . . L3 4.25
The Avengers (from the Motion Picture
"The Avengers")—Alan Silvestri/
arr. Ron Mallory. The Marvel Cinematic
Universe has delighted moviegoers for more
than a decade, and the score for the first
Avengers team-up movie set a new musical
standard for superhero film music. This
arrangement uses multiple handbell techniques
and optional 2-octave handchimes and
percussion to capture the adventurous spirit of
the original. Sure to be an audience favorite at
your next concert!
11348147 3-6 Octave . . . . . . . . . . . . L3+ 4.95
Bethena—Scott Joplin/arr. Paul W. Allen.
This ragtime waltz combines the classical
waltz and ragtime styles. Nicely adapted for
handbells incorporating mallets, plucks, and a
few LVs plus ring touch techniques for perfectly
placed accents and emphasis, it is graceful
and takes advantage of subtle tempo nuances
and dynamic expressions. Several key changes
and segues lead to all of the variations, plus
there are several repeats which may offer
opportunities to adjust the performance time if
necessary. This is sure to become a staple in
your concert repertoire.
11405337 5-6 Octave . . . . . . . . . . . . . L3 4.95
Bring Him Home—
Claude-Michel Schonberg/
arr. Rick Holdsworth. The classic tune from
"Les Misérables" will be a great addition to your
next concert. The recording features a solo
violin with optional 3-5 octave handchimes that
brings out the drama of this memorable musical
theater highlight.
11416839 3-5 Octave . . . . . . . . . . . . . L3 6.75
California, Here I Come!—
Buddy DeSylva, Joseph Meyer & Al Jolson/
arr. Sondra K. Tucker. Sometimes called the
unofficial state song of California, this song has
been used in a wide variety of settings from
Bugs Bunny cartoons to when President and
Mrs. Reagan left Washington at the end of his
presidential term. This delightful and completely
accessible setting for handbells is arranged
with the bass mostly malleted helping to keep
the tempo. The creative treatment of the
melody, the dynamics, and the dancing, upbeat
tempo will make this a wonderful staple in your
concert repertoire!
11405342 3-5 Octave . . . . . . . . . . . . . L3 4.25
Clocks—arr. Keith Richards.
Sure to appeal to younger ringers, this is a
transcription of the popular song by Coldplay.
The repetitive ostinato-type patterns drive
the excitement. With the repeated bass notes
serving as a metronome, the syncopation is
easy to learn. Optional parts for guitar, bass,
and drums (or the CD track) can be added to
enhance the overall effect.
10275804 3-5 Octave . . . . . . . . . . . . . L3 6.75
10275806 Instrumental Parts . . . . . . . . . .19.95
Elite Syncopations (Ragtime)—
Scott Joplin/arr. Shawn Gingrich.
Here's another terrific yet less familiar Scott
Joplin work that is perfect for handbells! Shawn
has crafted a fabulous arrangement which
is basically rung throughout with a few table
mallets thrown in for good measure. Filled
with syncopation from beginning to end, this is
sure to be a toe-tapper and must-have for the
moderately accomplished group.
11405382 4-7 Octave . . . . . . . . . . . . . L4 4.95
Equanimity—Matthew Compton &
Jonathon Gideon. This compelling and creative
work features a variety of moods, beginning
with an ethereal rubato section which will
immediately engage the audience. A flowing
LV accompaniment supports the lovely main
melody, which leads to a gentle handchime and
bell melodic section including thumb damps
and echoes. Tempo variations, use of the lower
octaves handchimes, triplet patterns, and a
wide range of dynamics make this an absolutely
gorgeous work.
11405384 4-6 Octave . . . . . . . . . . . . L4+ 4.95
Friend of Mine—Chan Kim Wo &
Horaoki Serizawa/arr. Baba Damien Lim.
Popularized by Hong Kong pop singer Alan
Tam, this solo became a community sing-along
due to its theme encouraging understanding,
empathy, cooperation, and most importantly,
peace. Widely sung throughout Asia, one could
say this song was the Asian counterpart to
We Are the World, reminding us that we are all
connected and should all be friends.
11412630 3-5 Octave . . . . . . . . . . . . . L2 5.50
Hey Jude—Lennon & McCartney/
arr. Rick Holdsworth. This Beatles tune will
be fun to add to your upcoming concerts.
The melody uses syncopated rhythms well
beyond the level designation, but because
of its familiarity, it should be accessible to
your groups. The arrangement is true to the
original, including an ending with an option for
your group or audience to join in singing "na-
na-na" and add clapping. Optional 3-5 octave
handchimes and cymbells.
11417986 4-5 Octave . . . . . . . . . . . . . L2 6.25
I Say a Little Prayer—Burt Bacharach/
arr. Sandra Eithun. A handbell homage to the
one and only Aretha Franklin! Though originally
recorded by Dionne Warwick in 1966, this
song was given a syncopated and upbeat twist
by Aretha in 1968 when I Say a Little Prayer
reached the top of the charts. This fun and
nostalgic addition to your community concert
will grab your audience and immediately
transport them back to the 1960s.
11417008 3-7 Octave . . . . . . . . . . . . L3+ 6.50
I'm Still Standing—Elton John &
Bernie Taupin/arr. Kevin McChesney.
Show the world that your choir is back and
better than ever with this rockin' anthem from the
incomparable Sir Elton John! This high-energy
offering from the Handbell Rocks series is a
fitting celebration of perseverance, strength, and
heroism in the Covid era. Hold on to your hats!
11418018 3-5 Octave . . . . . . . . . . . . L3+ 5.95
11418019 Full Score . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12.95
POP AND CONCERT
FOR HANDBELL CHOIRS
New selections and old favorites,
here are some great choices for your next concert.
