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The Best New Adult Choir Anthems
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Festive Dance on SLANE
arr. Caleb J. Onstead.
Driving rhythms and energetic bell textures transform the hymn
tune SLANE into an exciting Celtic-inspired concert work. The
melody is always present as the setting wends it way through
several thoroughly engaging iterations, some of which may sound
like actual key changes - but it remains in C major throughout!
Nicely placed LV and shakes add to the charm and excitement
of this very creative arrangement. A thrilling selection for handbell
ensembles in concert, festival, or celebratory worship settings.
11676697 3-4 Octave Handbells . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . L4 5.95
11676698 3-5 Octave Handbells . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . L4 5.95
For the Beauty of the Earth
Conrad Kocher/arr. Cathy Moklebust.
This fresh and joyful setting bursts with rhythmic energy, featuring
a lively malleted accompaniment and optional percussion parts.
The middle section offers a contrasting lyrical setting before a
return to the fun and engaging malleted sections.
11683058 3-5 Octave Handbells
w/ opt. 3-5 Oct. HC & Perc, . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . L2 6.25
11683059 Full Score & Instrumental Parts
w/ opt. 3-5 Oct. HC & Perc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16.95
The Gift of Love
arr. Phoebe T.T. Yueng.
This exquisite handbell arrangement beautifully pairs the timeless
English folk melody O WALY WALY with a beloved paraphrase
of 1 Corinthians 13. Gently flowing and rich in emotion, it offers a
heartfelt tribute to love, making it an ideal choice for any occasion
where love is the central theme. The piece features elegant
countermelodies and subtle harmonic surprises that enhance its
expressive character. A single key change adds musical interest
while maintaining accessibility for Level 2 ensembles. Whether
performed in a sacred setting or a concert hall, it resonates with
warmth and sincerity, inviting ringers and listeners alike to reflect
on the enduring power of love.
11666778 3-5 Octave Handbells w/ opt. 3-5 Oct. HC . . . L2 5.00
Gifts of the Seasons
Flexible handbell arrangements for small
ensemble or 2-3 octave choir and piano
arr. Karen L. Buckwalter.
Gifts of the Seasons is a unique reproducible collection of three
hymn tunes:
NOEL NOUVELET (Now the Green Blade Rises / Sing
We Now of Christmas),
FOREST GREEN (As Saints of Old / O Little
Town of Bethlehem / Blessed Be the God of Israel), and
ANTIOCH
(Joy to the World). Each arrangement has three separate handbell
staves offering flexibility depending on the number of ringers
available. Part II is always essential, requiring 3-5 ringers plus the
piano accompaniment. Part I (optional bell tree) or Part III may be
added if you have 6-9 ringers. If you have 10-11 ringers you will
be able to ring each tune as a 2-3 octave arrangement with piano,
using all three handbell parts. This extremely flexible collection of
well-crafted arrangements will be a great addition to your library!
11683558 2-3 Octave Ensemble Collection . . . . . . . . . .L2 59.95
11683558F 2-3 Octave Ensemble Collection . . . . . . . . . .L2 59.95
He Will Hold You, Be Still
On Eagle's Wings & Finlandia
Jean Sibelius; Jan Michael Joncas/
arr. Kevin Stewart.
Warm, flowing lines blend On Eagle's Wings with the beloved
Finlandia tune in this expressive and reflective setting for handbell
choir. Gentle textures and accessible writing make it especially
effective for offertories, worship services, or quieter concert
moments, with a concise duration that fits easily into programming.
11676701 3-5 Octave Handbells . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . L3 4.25
Adoration
Florence B. Price/arr. Charles E Peery.
Flowing melodic lines and rich chordal textures bring Florence
Price's beloved piece to life in this expressive handbell
arrangement. Ideal for intermediate church or community handbell
choirs, this lyrical setting works beautifully for reflective moments
in worship services, concerts, or festival programs.
11676684 3-5 Octave Handbells . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . L3 4.95
Alleluia! Let Praises Ring!
arr. John A. Behnke.
A bright and exhilarating setting of WIE SCHON LEUCHTET
overflows with rhythmic vitality and festive character. Lively
syncopations drive the piece forward, while brilliant pealing bell
figures add a jubilant sparkle that later returns to propel the final
modulation and closing section. A contrasting middle section using
optional handchimes provides a warm, expressive respite before
the celebratory material reemerges. Use this festive piece for any
celebratory occasion and especially for Holy Trinity.
11683238 3-5 Octave Handbells w/ opt. 3-5 Oct. HC . . . L3 5.00
Bell Tree for Special Occasions
arr. Linda Lamb.
Many worship settings and special events call for the sound
of handbells yet do not allow room for a full ensemble. This
collection of bell tree solos, each paired with a supportive piano
accompaniment, offers a versatile and elegant alternative. Ideal
for preludes, offertories, memorials, and seasonal services, these
solos bring the unique color of bells to any space.
11683053 Handbells Bell Tree Collection w/ Piano . . . EM 49.95
Christus Victor
Eternal and True
Martin Luther; Sydney H. Nicholson/
arr. Sandra Eithun.
A bold, celebratory handbell arrangement fuses the hymn tunes
CRUCIFER and EIN FESTE BURG into a triumphant festival work
using the rhythmic version of A Mighty Fortress Is Our God. Big,
syncopated rhythms and full, resonant textures drive the piece
forward, with brasslike bell clusters, ringing pedal tones, and crisp
rhythmic figures creating an exhilarating, processional character.
Ideal for Easter, Reformation, or other high-energy worship and
concert settings, this arrangement showcases dynamic contrasts,
precise ensemble articulation, and a powerful sense of victory.
11683554 3-6 Octave Handbells w/ opt. 3-7 Oct. HC . .L3+ 5.95
The Church's One Foundation
AURELIA
Samuel S. Wesley/arr. Lloyd Larson.
Accessible at Level 2, this arrangement of the hymn tune AURELIA
is scored for handbells and piano. It begins with a brilliant
presentation of the tune, followed by a contrasting legato B
section, and finishes with a grand presentation of the hymn.
11683074 3-5 Octave Handbells . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . L2 6.25
11683075 Full Score. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .L2 15.95
Echoes of Joy
Joel Raney.
Shimmering textures and a wide palette of colors shape this joyful,
high-energy original work, creating a mystical, expressive sound.
Interplay of techniques and harmonies keeps ringers engaged
while offering listeners an immersive, uplifting experience.
11683057 3-5 Octave Handbells . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .L2+ 6.25
Sacred General Handbell Music
