137
Order Toll free! Call 1.800.345.6296 | jwpepper.com | [email protected]
Handbell Music
On This Day Earth Shall Ring—arr. Anna
Laura Page. This setting of the familiar 16th-
century tune
PERSONENT HODIE utilizes
articulations including mallets, thumb
damps, marts, and mart lifts. Interesting
dynamic and harmonic changes make
this setting fun to ring. It is also published
in the collection I Heard the Bells, which is
reproducible. Editions are compatible.
11568520 2-3 Octave . . . . . . . L2 4.95
11568521 3-5 Octave . . . . . . . L2 4.95
Pat-a-Pan—arr. Susan T. Nelson. This
creative and fun arrangement of the familiar
Burgundian carol captures the Renaissance
feel of the original, especially with the
addition of the optional C instrument
(use a recorder if you can!), triangle, and
tambourine. A sure-fire winner for your
Christmas worship or concert.
11517732 3-6 Octave . . . . . . L2+ 5.95
Patapan—arr. Linda Lamb. Lots of
percussive techniques illustrate the text,
"Willy, play your drum." An optional chime
melody with bell descant gives interest to
the middle section. Excitement increases as
percussive effects (mart, TD, mart lift, RT)
increase in the last section. Fun for school
or church.
11102342 2-5 Octave . . . . . . . L2 4.95
A Patchwork Christmas—arr. Karen L.
Buckwalter. This delightful arrangement
weaves together several beloved Christmas
carols into a vibrant tapestry of sound,
enhanced by a variety of techniques that
add depth and texture. With timeless
melodies, this setting is a perfect addition
to any Christmas repertoire.
11568446 3-5 Octave . . . . . . L3- 5.95
11568447 Full Score . . . . . . . L3- 6.95
11568448 Instrumental Parts Flute 7.50
Peace on Earth—arr. Joel Raney. This
classic has been tastefully set for piano
and handbells with optional 3-5 octaves
of handchimes. Stopped techniques are
scattered throughout, and echoes of
Silent Night can be heard at the beginning
and end.
11567991 3-5 Octave . . . . . . . L2 7.00
11567992 Full Score &
Organ/Piano . . . . . L2 15.95
People, Look East—arr. Sandra Eithun.
This arrangement of the familiar Advent
hymn is ideal for a beginning ensemble
or when limited rehearsal time is a factor.
The melody is heard in the treble layer
and again in the battery bells, giving an
opportunity to teach balance between
melody and accompaniment. A simplified
meter and limited bell changes make the
piece accessible. A jaunty little tambourine
part adds excitement.
11514721 2-3 Octave . . . . . . L1+ 4.95
11514722 3-5 Octave . . . . . . L1+ 4.95
Prelude on Adeste Fideles—arr. Mitchell
Eithun. This festive arrangement of
ADESTE FIDELIS is a joyous and triumphant
celebration of the holiday season. The piece
features bold, soaring melodies that create
a sense of excitement and anticipation,
including a lively rendition of the tune
GOD
REST YOU MERRY.
The piece builds to a
thrilling climax that is sure to fill the listener
with Christmas cheer.
11514158 3-5 Octave . . . . . . . L2 4.95
Puer Nobis Nascitur—arr. John A.
Behnke. This famous hymn tune is used
with four well-known hymn texts - On
Jordan's Bank the Baptist's Cry; That
Easter Day With Joy Was Bright; O Love,
How Deep, How Broad, How High and O
Splendor of God's Glory Bright - making it
useful throughout the year. It's a wonderful
arrangement for beginners that keeps
everyone busy ringing.
11532802 2 Octave . . . . . . . . . L1 3.95
11532803 3 Octave . . . . . . . . . L1 3.95
A Quiet Christmas Eve—Jason W. Krug.
This set of two arrangements is a perfect
choice for a youth or beginning choir, or
for a more advanced ensemble down a
few ringers. These settings of O Come,
O Come Emmanuel and Silent Night are
simple yet harmonically rich and complex
despite having no bell changes. Perfect
for a Christmas Eve service, or anytime
during Advent.
11202864 2-3 Octave . . . . . . . L1 4.95
11202865 3-5 Octave . . . . . . . L1 4.95
Realms of Glory—Matthew Compton.
Combining Angels from the Realms of
Glory and Angels We Have Heard on High,
this accessible, joyful arrangement is further
enhanced with optional parts for hand
drum, tambourine, and clarinet. Ringers
and audiences alike will love the rhythmic
vitality of this energetic Christmas medley.
11204327 3-6 Octave Handbells w/opt.
Clarinet &
and Perc . . . . . . . . . L3 6.50
11204328 Full Score & Instrumental
Parts Clarinet/Tamb/
Hand Drum . . . . . . . . . .22.95
Ring with Less for Christmas—arr.
Martha Lynn Thompson. The eight pieces
in this reproducible collection are for four
to seven ringers using 13-16 handbells
between D5 and C7. The pieces are in
different keys, but there are no bell changes
within a piece. Each setting is only two
pages long. Contents: Away in a Manger;
Good King Wenceslas; Here We Come
A-Caroling; How Far Is It to Bethlehem; In
the Bleak Midwinter; On Christmas Night;
We Wish You a Merry Christmas; Yuletide
Is Here Again
11567998 3 Octave Handbell
Collection - 4-7 Ringers,
Reproducible L2-L2+ 22.95
Sans Day Carol—arr. Anna Laura Page.
Alternatively known as Now the Holly Bears
a Berry, this carol radiates a bright and
festive spirit evoking the joy and merriment
of the holiday season. Whether performed
in a concert hall or a worship service,
this accessible setting is sure to delight
audiences.
11568463 3-5 Octave . . . . . . . L2 4.95
See Amid the Winter's Snow—arr. Brian
Childers. This beautiful setting features the
melody in both treble and bass clefs with
the option for auxiliary bells to ring brief
segments of the melody. Accompaniment
features LV lines and handchime chords,
some with vibrato. The work begins
peacefully and develops throughout
with creative and expressive variations
incorporating shakes, some gentle mallets,
and mart lifts as well as tempo nuances,
which ultimately lead to an elegant and
dynamic ending.
11570648 3-7 Octave . . . . . . . L3 4.95
Sing with Praise—arr. Mitchell Eithun.
Based on Franz Liszt's Christmas Tree
Suite, this light and playful setting will
provide something a little different this
holiday season. Although in 4/4, the pulse
is more 2/2, with running eighth notes
providing forward momentum.
11620301 3-5 Octave . . . . . . . L2 4.95
Star of Wonder (Kings of Orient)—arr.
Jeffrey A. White. This popular Christmas
carol, originally composed in 6/8 time,
lends itself nicely to a jazzy 5/4 time
signature. For added interest, 3/4, 4/4, and
6/4 meters are interspersed throughout. It
features a handchime section for a nice
variety of texture and tone along with a
variety of stopped techniques. This will be
an invigorating addition to your worship and
concert repertoire!
11540614 3-7 Octave Handbells &
3-7 oct.
Handchimes . . L3+-L4 4.95
That Easter Day with Joy Was Bright (On
Jordan's Bank the Baptist's Cry)—arr.
Terry Osman. Bach's universally known
Minuet in G has been paired with the
hymn tune
PUER NOBIS, making for a
lovely and light arrangement for Easter or
Advent, depending on which hymn title is
used. The piece begins with the minuet's
theme and after a few phrases transitions
to the hymn tune in full. The B section
of the minuet comes next, followed by
a more ornamented return of the tune.
Ringers will have fun with this short and
accessible piece.
11569930 2-3 Octave . . . . . . . L2 4.50
Three Pieces for Christmas—arr.
Karissa Dennis. Your beginning handbell
and handchime ringers will be delighted
by these three carol arrangements.
Rhythmically simple, with just a few easy
bell changes, your choir will enjoy playing
O Come, O Come, Emmanuel; Silent Night
and Joy to the World.
10756881 2-3 Octave . . . . . . . L1 6.50
To the World, Joy!—G.F. Handel/arr. Joel
Raney. The tune
ANTIOCH comes to life
in this spirited rendition for piano and 3-5
octave handbells with optional 3-5 octave
handchimes. Cascading octaves, handbell
techniques, and a supporting piano part
creates an accessible and exciting setting
for the Christmas season.
10907576 3-6 Octave . . . . . . . L2 6.25
10945689 Full Score & Organ/Piano
Keyboard. . . . . . . . . . . 14.95
'Twas in the Moon of Wintertime—arr.
Linda Lamb. This charming setting of the
delightful carol uses thumb damps, plucks,
suspended malleted bells, LV, and optional
handchimes (2-3 octaves). Editions are
compatible, making this a good choice for
massed ringing events.
11568540 2-3 Octave . . . . . . . L2 4.95
11568541 3-5 Octave . . . . . . . L2 4.95
Volte on The Holly and the Ivy—arr.
Matthew Compton. A volte is a lively
Renaissance dance, and this arrangement
certainly fits that definition. Mixing original
material with the melody of the English
carol, this setting involves changes in
meter, creative use of techniques, and
overall joyous energy that will captivate your
audience. Optional percussion (tambourine,
sleigh bells, hand drum, and orchestral
chimes) adds to the Renaissance feel.
11521525 3-6 Octave Handbells & 3-4
oct. Handchimes . . L3+ 5.95
11521526 Full Score . . . . . . . L3+ 12.95
11521527 Instrumental Parts. . . . . 4.95
The Wexford Carol (Good People
All, This Christmas Time)—arr. Cathy
Moklebust. This 12th-century Irish carol
begins with singing bells and a delicate
chime tree supporting the freely played
melody. When percussion enters, the carol
becomes more rhythmically steady through
the use of a repetitive malleted bass line
and resembles a slow processional. An
upper treble countermelody is introduced
while the melody and bass lines are played
by optional handchimes (3-6 octaves.) The
conclusion is much like the beginning,
with singing bells and chime tree that
gradually fade away. This haunting, gentle
arrangement is fitting for either worship or
concert. The percussion parts are included
in the full score.
11568537 3-6 Octave . . . . . . .L3 5.95
11568538 Full Score & Instrumental
Parts Percussion. . .L3 11.95
Want to know what works?
Pepper's Basic Library features
music that has stood the test of
time. Whether you're growing
your library or choosing music
for your next performance, you
can feel confident knowing these
selections are trusted favorites —
repeatedly chosen by directors
just like you. Look for the Basic
Library blue star as a mark of
quality and a connection to a
community of directors dedicated
to excellence.
Time-honored,
proven repertoire
