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The Best New Sacred & Concert Handbell Music
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Rhapsody on Come Thou Fount
arr. Sondra K. Tucker.
This refreshing, reimagined setting of the hymn tune NETTLETON uses
tuplets against straight notes to weave a musical story with a sense of
longing, then a feeling of optimistic fulfillment. The piece sparkles when
the optional 3-5 octaves handchimes are used. Plucks and malletting
on the table provide a stirring accompaniment to the beautiful melody of
this venerable hymn tune.
11521517 3-6 Octave . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . L3-L3+ 4.95
Sometimes I Feel Like a
Motherless Child
arr. Mitchell Eithun.
Handbells are the background for a haunting alto saxophone solo. The
combination of handbells with sax creates a reflective atmosphere that
will bring this spiritual to life. The spiritual Steal Away is also heard as
the piece progresses. Use this arrangement to add a special touch to
your Lenten worship. The alto (E-flat) saxophone part is included.
11542485 3-5 Octave w/Alto Sax Solo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .L3 5.95
A Song of Celebration
Brenda E. Austin.
This original composition is a joyous affirmaton of ringing and includes
many stopped techniques. Ideal for festival or any celebratory occasion.
11540253 3-5 Octave . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . L2+ 6.25
Transit Time
Kurt Meyer.
Inspired by the increase in packages delivered to homes in the past
few years, this clever original depicts the journey a package makes
from one transit point to another before finally arriving at its destination.
Energetic and with a pace driven by a mostly malleted bass line,
listen as the package moves to different facilities, then gets processed
(depicted by lovely legato sections,) before moving on to the next. The
melody is a little motif that crawls up a step in each iteration as the
energy moves forward. Use as a novelty piece to engage your ringers
and entertain your audiences!
11522785 3-6 Octave & 3 oct. Handchimes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . L4- 4.95
With a Jubilant Heart
Jason W. Krug.
Perfectly titled, this joyous piece will lift your spirits! The original tune set
in a lilting 6/8 has a memorable melody with bold harmonies, making it
a great choice for concert or worship. The dotted-eighth and -sixteenth
rhythmic motif repeats frequently, making the learning curve less than it
might look at first glance. Enjoy!
11385755 2-3 Octave . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . L3+ 4.95
11533939 3-6 Octave . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . L3+ 4.95
Yet Not I but Through Christ in Me
Jonny Robinson, Michael Farren, & Rich Thompson/
arr. Linda Lamb.
For modern/contemporary or blended worship, this arrangement of the
popular worship song is true to the original and will encourage ringers
and congregation to sing along. Even without singing (words are printed
between the staves) the music provides a worshipful background for
gathering or during the service. Optional 3-5 octave handchimes.
11542482 3-5 Octave . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . L2+ 5.95
Kingsfold Te Deum
arr. Sondra Tucker.
This piece is powerful and intense yet it is very accessible. LVs create
syncopation in the accompaniment, and both the KINSFOLD and TE
DEUM tunes are heard separately in the beginning, then together in the
final stanza. A great festival piece!
11540606 3-6 Octave . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .L3 5.95
Marche Royale
Linda Scholes.
Your beginning ringers will love having a piece that sounds like
"something!" Well-placed techniques (shakes, thumb damps, marts, and
echos) give variety while repetition in rhythms will give success.
11542468 2-3 Octave . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .L1 4.50
Neither Angels, Nor Demons,
Nor Powers
Matthew Compton.
This original composition is based on Romans 8:38-39, "For I am
convinced that neither death nor life, neither angels nor demons ... nor
any powers ... nor anything else in all creation, will be able to separate
us from the love of God that is in Christ Jesus our Lord." An optional
string quartet and piano add musical depth to the piece. With moments
of reflection and intensity, and an eventual build to a dramatic climax,
this hauntingly beautiful piece will draw your listeners in and leave them
with a magical musical experience they won't soon forget.
11521522 4-7 Octave . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . L3+ 5.95
11521523 Full Score. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . L3+ 12.95
11521524 Instrumental Parts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . L3+ 5.95
Oh, Happy Morning
(Loo, Asubuhi Njema)
Cathy Moklebust.
Loo, Asubuhi Njema is the Swahili translation of Oh, Happy Morning, a
title that describes the upbeat, joyful nature of this original composition.
Marts, mart lifts, mallets, shaking, LV, and the optional use of gankokwe
(gankogui), caxixi, shekere, and djembe are all incorporated to make
this enjoyable for everyone. For worship (Easter), festivals, or other
concerts. Editions are compatible.
11539952 2-3 Octave . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . L1+ 4.95
11539953 3-5 Octave . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . L1+ 4.95
11539954 Full Score & Parts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14.95
Pastorale
(Psalm 23)
Michael Helman.
Evoking the spirit of the beloved Psalm 23, this original composition
creates a pastoral feel with a lovely melody and flowing eighth notes.
Echo technique as well as chimes (optional 3-5 octaves) are used
throughout. The piece includes a short reference to the hymn tune
RESIGNATION. While excellent for working on dynamic contrast and
legato ringing, your ringers and congregation will truly enjoy this work,
which also makes a wonderful addition to a concert or festival.
11539959 3-6 Octave . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .L3 4.95
Promised Land Calypso
Joel Raney.
Enjoy this American hymn tune arranged in a rousing calypso style!
Plenty of stopped techniques are heard, including marts, mart lifts, and
mallet rolls. Delightfully entertaining to hear and a blast to play.
11540269 3-6 Octave . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . L3- 6.25
