J.W. Pepper Music Catalog
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Order Toll Free! Call 1.800.345.6296 | jwpepper.com | [email protected] 35 Concert & Festival | Concert & Classical Music for Levels 1–3 Sharing the Joy—Sandra Eithun. This delightful original composition is crafted for beginning ensembles. Playable on either handbells or handchimes, it features approachable rhythms and techniques that ensure an enjoyable learning experience while maintaining musical richness. Perfect for novice ringers of any age, this piece balances simplicity with an uplifting melody, making it an ideal choice for early performances in sacred or secular venues. Editions are compatible. 11643708 2-3 Octave Handbells . . . . . . . L1 4.75 11643709 3-5 Octave Handbells . . . . . . . L1 4.75 Spiny Spiny—arr. King Yat Chung. An energetic arrangement of one of the most beloved Cantonese children's songs, this handbell arrangement captures the playful and carefree spirit of childhood through its light, cheerful melody and simple structure. Ideal for young ensembles, the piece evokes the dizzying joy of spinning games and laughter. The arrangement highlights the tune's whimsical character while introducing performers and audiences to vibrant world folk repertoire. 11666790 3-5 Octave Handbells . . . . . . . L2 4.95 The Stillness Within—Jason W. Krug. This haunting original, perfect for the beginning ensemble, is reminiscent of The Great Gates of Kiev with full, majestic chords. Modal harmonies, a stunning melody, and dynamic contrast make this an excellent teaching piece as well as an impressive work for concert or worship. 11642932 3-5 Octave Handbells . . . . . . . L1 4.50 Technique Buffet—Isaac Wan. First performed at the International Handbell Symposium in Hamamatsu, Japan, this inventive original work showcases an extraordinary range of handbell techniques – all of them are included, plus a brand- new technique created specifically for this piece. These effects support a cheerful, engaging melody. Ringers will love the challenge and delight in exploring so many colors in one joyful composition. 11683073 3-5 Octave Handbells . . . . . . L2+ 6.50 Tranquility—Matthew Compton. Flowing, lyrical lines and gentle LV textures create a calm, reflective atmosphere, with simple harmonic movement that allows the music to breathe and resonate. Written for 3-7 octaves of handbells or handchimes, accessible patterns and minimal technical demands make this an expressive Level 2 selection for worship, meditation, or quieter concert moments. 11683076 3-7 Octave Handbells or Handchimes . . . . . . . . . . . . L2 6.50 The Way Back Home—Mark Longfield. This bell tree solo with handbell choir is an exuberant and joy-filled romp toward the place that welcomes far-flung family members back into the fold. It calls to mind the biblical story of the prodigal son. The contrast between the bell tree melody, the syncopated, mostly malleted bass line, and the countermelody played on chimes is simply stunning. The brief middle section is more legato, allowing a moment to reflect on the importance of home before the listener is propelled ever onward toward home. This is a fabulous choice for concerts and services with an inclusive or "home" theme. This piece is composed so that no duplicate bells are needed: the bell tree ringer uses C6 to C7, the choir uses C4-B5 handbells (opt. C3-B4) and C4-C7 chimes (opt. C3-G3 and D7-C8). A separate bell tree part is printed at the end of the piece which is not reproducible, so please purchase a copy for the bell tree. Winner of the 2025 Area 10 Bell Tree Composition Contest. 11643223 3-5 Octave Handbells w/ 3-5 Oct. HC feat. Bell Tree Solo . . . . . . . . . . . . . L3 6.50 HANDBELL EDUCATIONAL RESOURCES For more instructional handbell resources, visit jwpepper/learnhandbells. Hal Leonard Handbell Method—Beverly Simpson. Whether you're an experienced musician or a nonreader, this step-by-step guide teaches the basic skills and techniques needed for ringing in a handbell or handchime choir. Instructions include ringing and damping, basic music reading, practice and performance pieces, staccato techniques, dynamics, stretches and warm- ups, and more! A helpful director's guide is included, offering insights and rehearsal suggestions for several pieces in the book. Instructional material is demonstrated clearly with photos and illustrations throughout. 10470184 3-Octave Book . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14.99 Basic Training for Bells—Venita MacGorman. Introducing the essential skills needed for ringing handbells and handchimes, this collection presents rote exercises for the ringers to drill each new skill. Music throughout the book, arranged in both 2- and 3-octave versions, includes hymn arrangements, classical transcriptions, and original pieces. The music provides all ringers the opportunity to put each newly learned technique into practice. 8063965 2-3 Octave Handbell Collection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . L2 12.95 Beginning Busy Ringers (First Lessons for the Younger Beginning Ringer)— Kirtsy Mitchell. Teaching music with chimes or bells from the very beginning has never been more fun! This reproducible teachers' edition contains 56 pages of music, exercises, teaching pages, puzzles, and games that are perfectly geared to children's bell choirs. Creative and educationally sound, it is nicely paced to keep students involved and bring them to a level of proficiency that will give them a sense of real accomplishment. 10040610 3-Octave Handbell Collection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . L1 29.95 Handbell and Handchimes Notation and Difficulty Level System— Handbell Musicians of America. This handbell reference booklet, recommended for directors and composers, is divided into two sections: Part A is the Handbell and Handchime Notation section. Part B is an explanation of Assigning Difficulty Levels to Handbell and Hand-chimes Music. Part A includes all the symbols for handbell techniques in common use. Solo and ensemble notation is also included. The guidelines presented in this booklet are a product of national conferences whose participants included composers, arrangers, editors, engravers, publishers, and performers of handbell music. 11635055 Book . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15.00 Ringing 101 (A Teacher)—Brenda Austin. This educational resource will help teachers and directors teach new ringers and hone the technique of experienced ringers. Exercises that teach the basics of ringing and ringing technique are included, followed by short songs to reinforce the concept taught in each exercise. Designed for 2 octaves (G4 to G6) or 3 octaves (C4 to C7). QR codes link to short YouTube instructional videos teaching handbell and handchime techniques. All exercises and music are reproducible. 11567999 Handbells Book . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39.95 11622017 Handbell Collection: Ringing 101 Expansion Pack #1 – Hymns 2-3 Octaves P.O.D. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39.95