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Maestoso Fanfare—Michael Mazzatenta. This
well-crafted original composition has a strong,
memorable melody in C major. The middle section
provides contrast in A minor with a lyrical chime
melody before a powerful transition returns us to
the first melody. Both listeners and ringers will love
this very appealing new piece.
11101955 3-5 Octave with opt.
3 Octave Handchimes . . . L2+ 4.95
Majestic Alleluia—Joel Raney. This festive
original composition offers a compelling, dynamic
presentation useful for both worship services and
concerts. Using a few techniques and building
excitement by building strong chords helps bring
extra energy to this well-crafted piece. Jubilant!
10956641 3-5 Octave . . . . . . . . . . . L2+ 5.25
Make Me a Channel of Your Peace—Sebastian
Temple/arr. Jeffrey Honore. This simple setting
is designed for a beginning bell or chime choir to
sound full and accomplished through a conscious
effort to keep all the ringers busy and happy. As
a bonus, this arrangement can also be used as
an accompaniment to the singing of the hymn. A
suggested additional option is to use the first four
measures as a bell processional, then proceed to
the rest of the arrangement. Highly recommended!
10669696 3 Octave . . . . . . . . . . . . . L1+ 5.75
10809923 3-5 Octave . . . . . . . . . . . L1+ 5.75
4 Marching to Zion—Robert Lowry/arr. Sondra K.
Tucker. This energetic hymn is complemented by
the addition of the shape-note hymn Zion's Walls.
The optional flute and snare drum add energy
and zest to this fun arrangement, appropriate for
general worship, festival, or concert use.
11203422 3-5 Octave w/opt.
3-5 oct. Handchimes,
Flute, Snare . . . . . . . . . . . L3 5.25
H Meditation on "Beautiful Savior"—arr. Cathy
Moklebust. One of the all-time best selling handbell
pieces is now available in an edition for two-
octave choirs! This very moving treatment of the
hymn tune
SCHONSTER, HERR JESU has become a
classic in handbell literature. The arranger allows
the familiar tune to be predominant throughout,
with the emotion of the piece ranging from a free,
contemplative style to one of grandeur and majesty.
10342556 2 Octave . . . . . . . . . . . . . . L2 4.50
3031804 3-5 Octave . . . . . . . . . . . . L2 5.50
The Morning Trumpet—arr. Derek K. Hakes.
This early American gospel hymn is given a
powerful setting that includes bold ringing and
effective martellato technique and lifts. The gradual
buildup is quite compelling, keeping everyone
interested as the morning trumpet is sounded on
that day. Energetic and joyous!
10956632 3-6 Octave . . . . . . . . . . . L3+ 5.25
4 Murmurations (Wind in the Temple)—Julie
Turner. The title perfectly describes the rustle of
thousands of starlings swirling and undulating as
they return to their winter roost after feeding. The
composer has faithfully captured and conveyed
this visual experience in this beautiful, fanciful
work. A graceful midsection provides a brief,
lyrical breathing space before the formational flurry
returns. This original work is ideal for concerts and
other celebrations, as well as for worship.
11204987 3-5 Octave . . . . . . . . . . . . L3 5.50
Nearer My God to Thee with I Need Thee Every
Hour—arr. Karissa Dennis. Two lovely hymn tunes
are interwoven, reflecting a quiet simplicity in this
meditative piece. Perfect during Lent or any general
Sunday in the church year.
10998637 3-5 Octave . . . . . . . . . . . . L2 5.25
O Love That Will Not Let Me Go—A. Peace/
arr. Patricia Hurlbutt. This lovely arrangement of
the hymn tune
ST. MARGARET is a joy both to play
and to hear. An opening section of rising bell
peals effectively echoes the opening ascending
scale motive of the hymn. Undulating eighth notes
accompany the flowing melody, followed by a
bass melody on handchimes accompanied by the
echo technique on bells. A key change leads to a
grand final verse which slows and eases into a final
delicate chord.
11166263 3-5 Octave . . . . . . . . . . . . L2 4.50
O Worship the King—arr. Bob Burroughs. This
worshipful two-octave arrangement from Bob
Burroughs will be easily accessible to most choirs.
It is a great choice for a service opener, offertory,
or postlude and will give any beginning choir a
wonderful sense of accomplishment. Exciting!
10956816 2 Octave . . . . . . . . . . . . . . L2 4.95
Oh Happy Day—arr. Tammy Waldrop. Ringers
and audiences will love this groovy arrangement
of the gospel standard by Edwin Hawkins, skillfully
arranged by Tammy Waldrop. Bells and chimes
weave a call and response in this buoyant setting.
Fun and joyous!
10956881 3-5 Octave . . . . . . . . . . . . L3 5.50
4 On Eagle's Wings—Michael Joncas/arr. Lloyd
Larson. This enticing setting of the beloved
tune pairs handbells and piano with optional
handchimes. Lovely and accessible, this chestnut
is sure to be a favorite.
11204320 3-5 Octave & Piano. . . . . . L2 5.75
11204321 Full Score & Organ/Keyboard
Full Score & Piano Part . . . . . .10.95
On Jordan's Stormy Banks I Stand—arr. Ana
Laura Page. The American folk hymn
PROMISED
LAND
receives an upbeat and vibrant setting
for handbells and keyboard. The handbell part
includes a number of techniques including
martellato, mallets, shakes, and martellato lifts
that will keep your ringers active and enthused,
and the additive keyboard part is accessible by an
intermediate pianist. Appropriate for any Sunday,
this piece will be especially effective for All
Saints celebrations.
11101740 3-5 Octave . . . . . . . . . . . L2+ 4.95
11101741 Full Score & Organ/Keyboard
& Keyboard. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7.95
l On Wings Above—Jason W. Krug. Written in
memory of a beloved handbell ringer, this original
composition moves from sorrow to soaring hope.
There are two separate parts for different size
ensembles. Each part may be played independently
or combined for a truly breathtaking musical
statement. Mixed and compound meters with
chromatic changes make this a challenging yet
satisfying selection perfect for church, concert, or
festival use.
11204324 2-3 Octave . . . . . . . . . . . L2+ 5.25
11204325 3-7 Octave . . . . . . . . . . . . L3 5.25
11204326 Full Score & Organ/Keyboard
Full Score for both settings . . .10.95
Our God Reigns—Sandra Eithun. Varying in
mood and ranging in difficulty from Level 1 to 2,
this collection of favorite hymns set for 12 bells and
optional keyboard will become a go-to resource that
your small or shorthanded ensemble can turn to
time and again. Requiring short rehearsal time and
fewer ringers, this collection features arrangements
within the F5 to C7 range and in a variety of keys.
The optional keyboard part offers a fullness to the
settings when ringers are limited. Tune sources:
BUNESSAN; DARWALL; KELVINGROVE; LONESOME
VALLEY; PUER NOBIS NASCITUR and TRENTHAM.
10821646 3 Octave 12 Bells . . . . . . L1 54.95
l Pachelbel's Canon—Johann Pachelbel/arr.
Barbara Brocker. Audiences love this familiar
Baroque piece and will enjoy it even more when
played on a series of bell trees. Transposed into
the key of C, the piece can be played on bell trees
from G4 to C6 or G7, with only one accidental.
Accompaniment (included) for synthesizer (strings
or harpsichord) or piano. The 69-measure solo is
suitable for sacred or secular settings.
10283891 3-4 Octave . . . . . . . . . . . . .M 4.95
l Panis Angelicus (Angelic Bread)—Cesar
Franck/arr. Lindsey Horty. Originally written in
1872 for tenor, cello, and organ, this revered
piece has stood the test of time and is arranged
here for handbells and optional handchimes. While
appropriate for any service, this piece is ideal for
communion, Christmas, weddings, and concerts.
11204984 3-5 Octave . . . . . . . . . . . . L2 4.95
Peal on "Lasst uns erfreuen"—arr. Patricia
Hurlbutt. This arrangement of the well-known hymn
is both simple to ring and stunningly original. The
treble bells set up a four-note peal while the lower
treble and bass bells play the melody in octaves. A
verse with full and harmonically interesting chords
follows before a final closing peal. A wonderful
choice for any general worship service.
11166266 3-5 Octave . . . . . . . . . . . . L1 3.50
Praise—Fred Gramann. Composed with massed
ringing in mind, this original work lends itself
equally well to being rung by a single handbell
choir. It is in mixolydian mode and will work well to
open a concert or worship service.
11166942 3-5 Octave . . . . . . . . . . . L2+ 4.95
Praise, My Soul, the King of Heaven (Alleluia,
Song of Gladness)—arr. Cathy Moklebust.
The hymn tune
LAUDA ANIMA is the source of
this majestic arrangement which is appropriate
throughout the church year. Beginning with a
fanfare introduction, the first stanza is presented
in a powerful, straightforward style. Two softer,
more flowing stanzas are next, featuring LV
accompaniments, a treble countermelody, the tune
in the middle range, and an eighth-note obbligato.
A crescendo leads into a reprise of the introduction
and a brilliant, shimmering conclusion.
11166944 2-3 Octave . . . . . . . . . . . . L2 4.95
11166945 3-6 Octave . . . . . . . . . . . . L2 4.95
4 Praise to the Lord, the Almighty (LOBE DEN
HERREN)—arr. Patricia Hurlbutt. This setting of
LOBE DEN HERREN is peppy and upbeat, almost Celtic
in feel. While scored for Level 2+/3- ensembles, it
is an excellent choice for groups looking for more
challenge. This arrangement is appropriate for
worship year round and ideal for concerts.
11204989 3-5 Octave . . . . . . . . . . . .L3- 4.95
Praise to the Lord, the Almighty—Cathy
Moklebust. Alternating between 6/8 and 3/4
meters and accompanied by energetic LV eighth-
note patterns, this sparkling arrangement of
LOBE
DEN HERREN is a thrilling and satisfying addition
to the handbell repertoire. A calm variation in the
middle section provides contrast as handchimes are
used to highlight the melody and a softer, flowing
eighth-note pattern is used for the accompaniment.
The exciting final section modulates up a step and
returns to the original material, ending powerfully.
11102197 3-5 Octave . . . . . . . . . . . . L3 4.50
l Prelude for a Celebration—John A. Behnke.
This festive, original handbell prelude for 7-11
ringers (2-3 octaves) is musically challenging and
engaging for ringers and audience. Rhythmically
interesting and with a memorable melody, it builds
from start to finish and can truly set the tone for
worship or open a concert.
11204647 2-3 Octave . . . . . . . . . . . . L2 3.95
Prelude on Holy Manna—arr. Cathy Marker. The
hymn tune
HOLY MANNA is used with a number of
texts such as Brethren, We Have Met to Worship
and God, Who Stretched the Spangled Heavens.
Here the tune is beautifully arranged using
singing bell technique, mallets, LV, and wonderful
counterpoint. A joy to hear and play!
10810972 3-5 Octave . . . . . . . . . . . . L2 5.50
Procession on Engelberg—arr. Anna Laura
Page. Suitable for Easter, Music Dedication Sunday,
or any general festive occasion, this stunning
arrangement of the Charles Villiers
STANFORD hymn
tune sets a grand and noble atmosphere. The
optional organ part adds depth and clarity to the
straightforward handbell part.
11166127 3-6 Octave w/opt. Organ. . L3 5.25
l Processional Joy—Ludwig van Beethoven/arr.
Barbara Brocker. This processional, based on
Beethoven's Ode to Joy, has a bell tree of six bells
playing the melody. Accompaniment can be either
a 2-5 octave bell choir, a 2-5 octave chime choir,
or both. Some parts are simpler to ring, allowing
for easier parts to be given to the "processionally
challenged" ringer. Three of the four phrases are
nearly identical, so memorization is simplified. This
processional in C major can be used in any season
with a small or large choir.
10283894 2-5 Octave Bell Tree . . . . L2+ 2.95
l Reflection and Celebration—Hart Morris.
This two-movement work spans the full range of
emotions. Reflection is slow and thought-provoking;
Celebration is lively, fun, and full of rhythmic
complexity. Each movement could standalone or
be played back to back.
11174324 3-5 Octave . . . . . . . . . . . L3+ 5.50
Reflection on "Ah, Holy Jesus"—arr. Sondra
K. Tucker. Written for two bell choirs, the Lenten
hymn
HERLIEBSTER JESU is portrayed in a sensitive
fashion. Motifs pass back and forth between the
groups, and Choir II may be played on handchimes.
11162230 5 Octave and 3 oct. Handchime/
bell choir. . . . . . . . . . . . . . L2 5.00
l Reflection on Beach Spring—arr. Mitchell
Eithun. This setting features flowing lines and
tender harmonies. The melody evolves for three
verses and culminates in an exciting key change.
Useful throughout the church year, it may be used
with the hymns texts Lord, Whose Love Through
Humble Service and Praise the One Who Breaks
the Darkness.
11204634 3-7 Octave . . . . . . . . . . . L2+ 4.25
4 Reflection on For All the Saints—Ralph
Vaughan Williams/arr. Cathy Moklebust. This
gentle arrangement of the grand hymn
SINE NOMINE
features a beautiful original melody, optional
handchimes, and includes an optional part for
violin or other C treble instrument. The majority of
the arrangement is in a gentle, flowing style that
gradually grows to an exciting, moving final verse
with a triumphant conclusion.
11202958 3-6 Octave w/opt. 3-4 oct.
Handchimes and C Instr. . . L3 5.95
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