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HANDBELL MUSIC
86
Sacred Music
for Choirs
l All Night, All Day—arr. Hart Morris. This
accessible arrangement of the traditional
spiritual is in 6/8, giving it a slightly jazzy feel
- especially when the optional handchimes,
flute, temple blocks, and bongos are added.
This simple, fun arrangement also features
extensive use of mallets and minimal shakes.
11373730 2-3 Octave . . . . . . . . .L2 5.25
11373729 Full Score & Parts . . .L2 14.95
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All Through the Night—arr. Jason W.
Krug. Flowing arpeggios underscore this
gentle arrangement of the Welsh tune
AR HYD Y NOS. As the piece unfolds, the
melody is passed around to all registers,
from handbells to handchimes and back.
Unexpected harmonies abound, bringing
new life and vitality to this well-known hymn.
Optional C Instrument.
11346941 3-6 Octave . . . . . . . L2+ 5.25
11346940 Full Score & Parts . . L2+ 9.95
Awake!—John A. Behnke. This spirited and
lively original handbell piece is an exciting call
to worship or an opening piece in a concert!
Awaken the ears of the listener to the delightful
rhythms and techniques of the bells. While the
tempo is marked vivace, the skill and agility of
the ringers will set the pace. Challenge your
ringers to Awake!
11337870 3-5 Octave . . . . . . . L3+ 3.95
l The Beautiful River—arr. Sandra Eithun.
This beautiful setting of two well-loved
hymns is a delight to both hear and play and
is approachable for most ensembles. A rich
setting of the tune HANSON PLACE gives way
to a gentle setting of Down to the River to
Pray.
A key change sees the return of the
initial theme once more, which flows gently to
a satisfying conclusion.
11375862 3-6 Octave . . . . . . . . L3- 4.95
Bella-Bration—Ronald Kauffmann. A
joyous, explosive opening figure gives way to
a soaring melody underscored by a driving,
syncopated bass line. A contrasting section
slows down the propulsive rhythm allowing
for a more expansive feel before the opening
figure returns to round the piece off in joyous,
celebratory fashion. An ideal choice for
worship or concert.
11314798 3-5 Octave . . . . . . . . .L3 5.95
Bound for the Promised Land—arr.
Derek K. Hakes. This arrangement reflects
the mystery, anticipation, and excitement of
the journey to the promised land. The setting
incorporates a myriad of techniques as well as
a few tempo changes. This is a great teaching
piece sure to bond your ensemble together as a
group while learning and executing techniques
that are musically and artistically successful.
10750845 3-7 Octave with opt. 3 Oct.
Handchimes . . . . . . . .L3 5.25
Built On the Rock—arr. Jason W. Krug. A
driving rhythm, established by malleted bells
and optional bodhran and shaker, sets up this
haunting tune. The stark harmonic opening
gradually becomes more complex before a
slower, more ethereal section on chimes sets
the tune in a drawn-out 4/4. The opening
rhythm returns to propel the piece to its
explosive conclusion. A show-stopping choice
for your next service or concert! Instrumental
parts available separately.
11314799 3-6 Octave . . . . . . . L2+ 5.95
11314800 Instrumental Parts
Bodhran and Shaker . . . . . 5.00
l By the Babylonian Rivers—arr. Patricia
Hurlbutt. A lush arrangement of the Latvian
folk tune KAS DZIEDAJA, is a beautiful choice
for the choir looking for something a little
different. The simple melody is paired with
flowing accompaniments and rich harmonies,
yielding a perfect choice for worship use.
11375866 3-5 Octave . . . . . . . . .L3 3.95
Colors of Joy—Brenda E. Austin. As with
joy, handbells can take on many colors.
This arrangement brings out those different
colors through the variety of techniques used
to express all the sounds of the instrument.
Easily learned, ringers and listeners are
sure to enjoy the many "colors of joy" heard
throughout the piece.
11166925 2-3 Octave . . . . . . . L1+ 4.95
11166926 3-6 Octave . . . . . . . L1+ 4.95
Contemplation on Beautiful Savior—arr.
Matthew Compton. Starting with a peaceful,
simple motif that recurs throughout, this
arrangement gives us a refreshing take on
the hymn Beautiful Savior.
With unexpected
harmonies and a dramatic climax, the piece is a
representation of life, visiting emotions of peace,
joy, anguish, and eventually back to Jesus who
"shines purer than all the angels in the sky."
10907612 3-5 Octave . . . . . . . L2+ 5.50
l Crossing Jordan—arr. Linda Scholes. Three
well-known tunes are artfully combined in this
very pleasing medley of favorite spirituals (Roll,
Jordan, Roll; Deep River;
PROMISED LAND). This
accessible arrangement would be at home in
concert, school, or worship services. Lyrics are
included in the score. Versions are compatible
for massed ringing. Enjoy this winner!
11359407 2-3 Octave . . . . . . . L2+ 4.95
11359406 3-5 Octave . . . . . . . L2+ 4.95
l Crown Him with Many Crowns—arr.
Sondra Tucker. Featuring mart lifts and
malleted bells on the table, this lively
arrangement is useful for worship during
any season, but it will be especially effective
at Easter. With easy rhythms and few bell
changes, it will go together after just a few
rehearsals and sounds good with either two or
three octaves. An easy but effective piece.
11359404 2-3 Octave . . . . . . . . .L2 4.95
Dona Nobis Pacem—arr. Brenda E. Austin.
This is a gentle and effective arrangement
of the familiar round. Extremely versatile, it
includes options to add chimes, flute, or three-
part voices in any combination. A plea for peace,
this is the perfect closer to a combined concert
or as a poignant moment in worship during the
Christmas season or any time of year.
10998641 3-5 Octave . . . . . . . . .L2 5.25
10998642 Full Score & Parts & Flute/
3-Part Choral
Any Combination. . . . . . . 10.95
Exultation—Matthew Compton. Exultation
is a spirited original piece with a catchy and
memorable theme. Mart lifts and mallet work
make this piece dance along. Yet contrast is
provided with beautiful lyric interludes. Suitable
for any occasion!
10810969 3-5 Octave . . . . . . . L2+ 5.50
Fanfare Intrada—John A. Behnke. This
lively and spirited original piece for handbells
is filled with lots of exciting techniques like
thumb damps, plucking, swings, mart lifts,
echoes, and a shake. Besides being a rousing
prelude for worship or concert, it also makes a
wonderful teaching piece. This piece comes in
two compatible versions, one for 2-3 octaves
and another for 4-6 octaves, so it's perfect for
massed ringing.
11334257 2-3 Octave . . . . . . . . .L2 3.95
11334258 4-5 Octave
with Opt. G2 . . . . . . . .L2 3.95
Fantasia on Old Hundredth—arr. Lloyd
Larson. This lively, festive arrangement of
a classic hymn tune will be an immediate
attention grabber. Full of exciting rhythms, a
syncopated melody, and well-placed shifts
in meter, this setting sparkles from the first
note to the last. An excellent choice for vibrant
worship or concert.
10998624 3-5 Octave . . . . . . . . .L3 5.50
Fantasy on HYFRYDOL—Sandra Winter.
Here is a sedate, flowing rendition of the well-
loved hymn
HYFRYDOL. Easy rhythms and no
accidentals except one Bb4 make it accessible
to most intermediate choirs. With a calm,
pastoral feel, it is suitable for any meditative
moment in a service or concert. Optional 3
octaves of handchimes (B5-A6.)
11314802 3-6 Octave . . . . . . . . L3- 4.95
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Fantasy on Winchester—William Bryan
Kyle. Suitable for Advent, Christmas, Epiphany,
or general use, this clever arrangement
combines the tunes
WINCHESTER OLD and
WINCHESTER NEW. A set of variations blends
the two tunes. The piece begins quietly,
moves into intricate rhythmic layers, and ends
triumphantly. While there are bell switches
within several parts, there are no shared bells.
11347544 3-6 Octave . . . . . . . . .L3 5.25
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For the Beauty of the Earth—arr. Brian
Childers. The interplay between bells and the
C instrument gives variety and warmth to this
arrangement of the hymn tune
DIX. Malleted
patterns and snippets of the melody in the
middle section build to a grandiose chordal
rendition of the tune before closing with a flurry
of shakes, marts, mallets, and rung bells.
11346967 2-3 Octave w/
opt. B-flat Trumpet . . .L2 5.25
11346966 Full Score & Parts . . . .L2 9.95
Fount of Blessings—Brian Childers. Brian
Childers' masterful combination of two tunes
associated with the text "Come, Thou Fount of
Every Blessing" is a true delight! Starting with
a Baroque feel and then morphing into a more
modern treatment, a plethora of techniques,
styles, and rhythms will keep everyone
attentive and entertained! An option to add
in an extra five auxiliary bells (such as Silver
Melody Bells) will lend additional aural interest.
For worship or concert, this arrangement of the
tunes
NETTLETON and WARRENTON is enhanced
by an optional 3-5 octaves of handchimes and
3 octaves of auxiliary bells.
11314804 3-7 Octave . . . . . . . . .L4 5.95
Glorious Things of Thee Are Spoken—
arr. Jason W. Krug. A chromatic, fanfare-
like opening leads into a chordal setting of
the hymn tune
AUSTRIA, which gives way
to a verse set in minor, with the melody on
(optional) handchimes and accompanied by
oscillating chords in the upper treble bells. A
final, triumphal verse leads the piece to its
glorious conclusion.
11314805 3-5 Octave . . . . . . . . L3- 4.95
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