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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
The Bells Must Ring!—John A. Behnke.
This tone poem begins with the mournful tolling
of bells reflecting our painful experience when
handbells could not ring during the pandemic.
Sheer joy that we can ring together again breaks
through with the sound of flowing bells, at times
rhythmically driven with malleted bass octaves. The
two versions are compatible for massed ringing or
multiple choirs. Winner of the 2021-2022 Handbell
Musicians of America Area 3 Adult Handbell
Festival Composition Contest.
11357890 2-3 Octave . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . L1+ 4.25
11357889 3-5 Octave . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .L3- 4.25
11357891 Full Score . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.25
Celebration for Bells—Robin Benton.
Created for the 20th International Handbell
Symposium in 2022 whose theme is "Out of Many,
One," this original work by an English composer
begins with a delightful melody that is creatively
developed in this joyous piece. A 'B' section is
lyrical and rung on handchimes before it segues
back to the original theme and style. Brief malleted
and marted note passages add a nice touch as
the piece continues to the exciting ending. The
addition of timpani beautifully underlays this work
which is a fabulous piece for concert and worship
or any celebration!
11382841 3-7 Octave . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . L3 4.95
11382861 Instrumental Parts Timpani . . . . . . . . 1.25
Danza—Matthew Compton.
Written while the composer was directing the
handbell ensemble at Concordia University Portland,
this piece is dedicated to his wonderful and fun
ringers -and it reflects just that! Sure to be a favorite,
this will be perfect for festivals, worship services,
and concerts. Very accessible to many ensembles,
you'll have this piece ready in just a few rehearsals!
Optional 3-octave handchimes.
11397761 3-5 Octave . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .L3- 4.95
Fantastica—Ron Mallory.
Inspired by the scores to epic fantasy films, this
original composition will take your listeners on a
journey into their own imaginations while keeping
your ringers engaged with its intertwining melodies,
syncopated rhythmic accompaniment, and multiple
handbell techniques. Handchimes (3-4 oct.), while
optional, add color and contrast.
11397763 3-6 Octave . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . L3+ 4.95
In the Hall of the Mountain King—
Edvard Grieg/arr. Kathleen Wissinger.
Enter the majestic mountain domain in this lively
rendition of Edvard Grieg's iconic In the Hall of the
Mountain King from his Peer Gynt Suite No. 1. True
to the orchestral original, this piece starts out soft,
dark, and wary, then gains in confidence, volume,
and speed until it is almost frantic at the end. Perfect
as a showy little "palate cleanser" in a school or
community concert!
11361788 3-5 Octave . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . L3 5.00
Journey—Kyle Webber. This original work does
just what it says, as it takes us on a musical journey!
The lively first section reflects the excitement of
the journey's start, the middle section portrays the
wonder of experiencing a new place, and the final
section is a fun return home. Harmonically interesting
but easy to put together in just a few rehearsals, this
one is sure to become a concert favorite.
11375697 3-5 Octave . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . L3 4.95
Joydance—John Behnke. A light, playful opening
sets the tone for this upbeat, dance-like original.
Different techniques throughout the piece yield aural
interest, and the frequent sixteenth notes and meter
changes will keep ringers on their toes. A fun choice
for the group looking for something exciting and
show-stopping!
11375873 3-5 Octave . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . L3+ 4.95
Meditations on the Theme of Peace—
Derek K. Hakes. This moving work was written
in response to the global increase in violence.
Developed as a cryptogram on the word 'PEACE'
incorporated with
DONA NOBIS PACEM, this beautifully
moving musical work is easily accessible to Level
2+/3- groups and equally wonderful for advanced
groups since expression is critical to the most
meaningful playing of this music.
11392068 3-7 Octave
w/3 oct. handchimes . . . . . L2+-L3- 4.95
New Day Fanfare—Sandra Eithun.
This sparkling original is perfect for worship or
concert. The optional brass quintet makes this a
great festival piece with lots of teaching moments.
The two settings are compatible. Optional 3-octave
handchimes, no shared bells.
11374271 2-3 Octave . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . L3 5.30
11374270 3-6 Octave . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . L3 5.30
Passacaglia—arr. Valerie W. Stephenson.
This classically themed arrangement patterned on
Pachelbel's famous Canon in D introduces handbell
ringers to many different handbell techniques.
There are no bell changes within the work, allowing
ringers to concentrate on moving musically from one
technique to the next. Easy to learn and fun to play,
it is a fitting piece for teaching the art of handbell
ringing in school or church.
11373736 3-5 Octave . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .L3- 5.25
Rays of Hope—Sandra Eithun.
Throughout all of life's trials, hope gives us the
strength to rebuild and confidently reinvent our
circumstances. This original piece depicts the
remnants of a storm that has passed, and then gives
way to a bouncy theme that conjures imagery of
dancing light. A thoughtful middle section reminds
the listener that uncluttered days are never a given or
soon forgotten. Hope does return with the theme to
round out the ending of the piece. Techniques such
as singing bell, suspended bells with mallets, thumb
damp, and LV are incorporated. The texture of the
piece is further enhanced by the addition of chime
tree, ocean drum and/or rain sticks, and optional
handchimes, all combining to add interest.
11375594 3-6 Octave . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . L3 5.95
Refuge—Freeman Lewis & Daniel Teasley/
arr. Michael Glasgow. A bluegrass toe-tapper!
Commissioned for the 2020 Handbell Musicians
of America Area 5 Spring Festival in Louisville,
Kentucky, this piece starts open and stately before
launching with rhythmic energy into a fun concert
piece with country style. It brilliantly pairs the
Freeman Lewis hymn tune
BOURBON (I Take My
Refuge in the Lord) with a Daniel Teasley hymn,
I'VE
FOUND A REFUGE. Marts, mallets, plucks, ring-touches
and more are sure to excite your concert audiences
and congregations alike. The optional band (fiddle,
tambourine, bass, and guitar/mandolin/banjo) may be
added in any combination for extra charm!
11375567 3-6 Octave . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . L3 6.25
11375568 Instrumental Parts Tambourine, Fiddle,
Frets, Bass . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . L3 19.95
Ring for the Earth—Chi-hin Leung.
The peaceful theme of this original work makes
use of the rich overtone of the instrument while
the middle section uses handchimes to create a
contrasting section. The smooth but surprising
modulation provides interesting tone colours that
depict the spirit of harmony in a world of diversity.
The use of LV accompaniment beautifully supports
the engaging melody and invites interpretive
expression throughout. This will be a sensitive and
beautiful addition to your repertoire.
11383325 5 Octave
w/ 2 oct. handchimes. . . . . . . . . L3 4.25
Sassy Walk—Linda Lamb. This piece is lively,
bold, full of spirit and somewhat cheeky. The
clever melody saunters up, down, and about with
confidence and purpose in this lighthearted original
composition that employs various stopped sound
techniques. Sassy Walk grabs and holds your
attention, making it an excellent choice for concerts.
If you're looking for music that will enable your
ensemble to strut their stuff, this piece delivers!
11359394 3-5 Octave . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . L3 4.95
Thundersnow—Elizabeth Peters.
Thundersnow is an unusual kind of thunderstorm,
with snow falling instead of rain. This original tone
poem captures the feel of the gently falling snow
becoming more intense, with lightning and thunder
portrayed by creative, rhythmic malleting, mart-lifts
and shakes. The addition of optional sleigh bells tops
it off! This is an exciting, fresh, creative work which
will delight your ringers and audience!
11383333 5-6 Octave . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . L3+ 4.95
Together As One—Jason Krug.
This original piece has a strong melody and is filled
with rhythm and energy which is emphasized by
well-placed marts and mart-lifts. It segues to TD
treble which supports the melody in the mid-octaves
then adds handchime support to the bass melody. A
very nice 'B' section features handchime section with
melody again featured in the rich, tonal mid-range.
Returning to the original theme, the melody returns
with a brief section featuring LV treble support,
gradually building in energy to an exciting ending.
Perfect for worship or concert, this piece nicely
features every octave of the bell and chime range
- ringers will love it! Winner of Area 2 2021 Festival
Conference Composition Contest.
11384140 3-5 Octave
3-5 oct. handchimes . . . . . . . . . L3 4.95
Valse Grazioso—Betty B. Radford. As the title
suggests, this gentle original composition is waltz-
like and dainty. With expressive rubato sections
throughout, performance notes are included to
ensure the maximum effect and interpretation of the
flow and movement of the music. Ringers will enjoy
the challenges and nuances contained in this well-
crafted piece which was chosen as the winner of the
2019 Fred Merrett Award for New Compositions.
11397796 3-7 Octave . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .L3- 5.50
Wade in the Water—arr. Dave Baker. This favorite
traditional spiritual has been given fresh treatment in
this rhythmic and engaging arrangement. Techniques
include shakes, mallets, TD, mart, mart-lift, and RT.
Low bass is featured in a 'call-and-response' section.
This is appropriate for worship or concert and will
become a great "go-to" piece for your group.
11383329 5 Octave . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . L3 4.25
Wellerman (A Traditional Sea Shanty)—
arr. Kathleen Wissinger. This jaunty arrangement
of the TikTok sensation will be crowd pleaser for
sure. Two incompatible scores are included in the
folio: score A is Level 2 for two octaves, and score
B (more complex) is Level 3 for 3-5 octaves. A quick
tempo in cut time is the main reason for the higher
rating. Neither score has bell changes, bell sharing, or
techniques, so they can be played without tables or
pads. Additional performance notes are in the score.
11361566 2 Octave or 3-5 Octave
w/opt. Vocal, Percussion . . . .L2-L3 5.00
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