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Handbell Concert & Festival
l Acclamation in G Minor—Karen Thompson.
This original piece, with its catchy, syncopated
rhythms, is your festival solution! With compatible
arrangements for choirs containing two to six
octaves of bells without bell changes, your ringers
can play this fun and dynamic piece incorporating
TD, RT and shakes, without tables or from memory
for greater impact in your next concert or service.
10490113 2/3 Octave . . . . . . . AGEHR-L2+ 4.50
Bwana Awabariki (May God Grant You a
Blessing)—arr. Susan T. Nelson.
This traditional
Swahili song with its energetic rhythms, stopped
techniques and optional percussion is accessible
and fun. The call and response and chord voicings
imitate the sound of traditional African choral music.
The melody in the bells serves as the "leader," with
the optional chimes as the "chorus."
10090255 3/5 Octave with opt. 3-5 oct.
Handchimes &
opt. Drum . . . . . . . . AGEHR-L2 4.50
Celebrate with Gladness—
arr. Susan Geschke.
Bursting with energy, this
new setting of a traditional Hungarian folk song
leaps from the pages and is immediately engaging.
Mallets, marts, mart lifts, shakes, the echo technique
and even a few grace notes will keep your ringers on
their toes. Achievable for most choirs, this piece is
ideal for concert, worship or festivals.
10424173 2/3 Octave . . . . . . . . AGEHR-L2 4.50
Celebrate With Ringing—Michael Mazzatenta.
Award winning composer Michael Mazzatenta gives
us an exciting original handbell piece with touches
of jazz and syncopation. From a bright and rhythmic
fanfare to a beautiful contrasting middle section with
handchimes and malleted bells, this dynamic piece
is great for church, concert, or massed ringing!
10425053 3/5 Octave . . . . . . . AGEHR-L2+ 4.95
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Clarion Call—Michael Joy. Clarion Call is a bold,
triumph suitable for concerts, festivals, and worship
services. The opening sounds the "clarion call" with
energetic fanfare. Bass bells provide a drum-like
accompaniment during the middle section, while
a variety of techniques abound for great learning
opportunitues (TD, mart lifts, marts and mallets).
The heroic opening theme returns, bringing this
composition to a dramatic conclusion.
10456974 3/5 Octave . . . . . . . AGEHR-L2+ 4.50
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Con Spirito—Michael Mazzatenta.
Wow your congregation or audience with this lively
original composition that uses multiple techniques -
mallets, martellato lifts, PL, TD, shakes, mallet rolls
and echoes - to dazzle and delight. The piece opens
with a spirited malleted section that transitions into
a catchy and jazzy melody with martellato lifts. The
melody and mallets then marvelously combine to
complete this spectacular work!
10490118 3/5 Octave . . . . . . . . AGEHR-L4 4.95
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Contemplation—Karen Lakey Buckwalter.
Perfect for a Sunday morning prelude or a
lovely, quiet change of pace in a concert setting,
Karen Lakey Buckwalter's original composition,
Contemplation, is a meditative piece featuring a
lyrical and memorable melody. The martellato lifts
add a bit of interest and the optional handchimes
in the middle section contrast nicely with the outer
sections. An edition for 26-string lever harp is also
available - the two editions are in the same key and
may be played together if desired.
10489499 3/5 Octave . . . . . . . . AGEHR-L2 4.50
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Elation—Jason Krug. The tempo marking,
Joyously, well describes this energetic original that
lives up to its name. It probably rises to Level 3+
when done at the 140 tempo marking, but otherwise
is accessible for many choirs. It will be well worth
the work for what is sure to be a crowd pleaser.
10434586 3/5 Octave
opt. Percussion . . . AGEHR-L3+ 5.50
10439463 Instrumental Parts
Tambourine & Hand Drum . . . . . . 3.75
Glorious Celebration—Cynthia Dobrinski.
This dynamic original handbell setting is a great
way to set the mood for any joyous or memorable
occasion. The energizing opening is a buildup
of sound as the handbells create a resounding
crescendo from a single note into a full chord
presentation. Whether for Easter morning,
Pentecost, or concert, this is an easily learned
selection that is bound to entrance the listener.
10424213 3/6 Octave . . . . . . . AGEHR-L2+ 4.95
Hallelujah—Leonard Cohen/arr. Joel Raney.
Known around the globe, this Leonard Cohen title
has become a standard inspirational song, leading
Joel Raney to set it for 3-5 octave handbells and
optional handchimes and synthesizer. In this
wonderfully emotional and moving rendition, ringers
will enjoy the serenity and beauty of the steady
eighth note patterns that accompany the familiar
melody. Its status as a "secular hymn" makes it a
cross-over piece that is highly recommended for any
concert or worship setting. The optional synthesizer
part enhances the overall haunting atmosphere.
10424209 3/5 Octave . . . . . . . . AGEHR-L3 5.25
10424210 Instrumental Parts Synthesizer . . . 5.00
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Joyful Praise and Celebration—
Ludwig van Beethoven/arr. Bill Ingram.
This happy tune was written in honor of Joy Merder,
long-time director of the Praise and Celebration
Handbell Choirs of the Community Church of Tellico
Village, Tennessee. Quoting often from Ode to Joy,
this piece adds original material that brings a whole
new contemporary feel to the arrangement, sure to
uplift and delight audiences in worship or in concert.
10489115 5/6 Octave opt.
5 oct. Handchimes . AGEHR-L2+ 4.50
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Let It Be—John Lennon & Paul McCartney/
arr. Kevin McChesney.
One of the greatest rock
anthems of all time, the Lennon/McCartney classic
Let It Be, comes to handbells in this arrangement
by Kevin McChesney, proving once again that
handbells rock! Careful to preserve the original
iconic version, the optional vocal solo adds yet
another dimension, or encourage your audience to
sing along!
10489084 3/6 Octave . . . . . . . AGEHR-L2+ 5.95
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Make a Joyful Noise—Kevin McChesney.
This Kevin McChesney original features a catchy
simple melody enhanced with shake, LV, and
stopped techniques. A great choice for up-and-
coming ensembles or those with little rehearsal time.
10462088 3/5 Octave . . . . . . . AGEHR-L1+ 4.50
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Passacaglia in C minor (Built on the Sure
Foundation)—Fred Gramann.
The term
'passacaglia' refers to a set of variations over a
repeating bass line, commonly in triple meter. This
original work by Fred Gramann explores a variety of
handbell textures and techniques, building from a
simple melody to more complex patterns. Precise,
delicate ringing is required, with pluck and swings to
help build momentum. Being built on a foundational
bass line, an alternative title for worship might be
Built on the Sure Foundation. It was composed
for the Ontario Guild of English Handbell Ringers
Festival in Peterborough, Ontario in May, 2015.
10489526 3/5 Octave . . . . . . . . AGEHR-L2 4.50
Peal con Brio—Karen Thompson.
This 2012 Area 2 Young Ringers Composition
Contest winner is a stunning original piece. Based
on a G-minor scale, it uses syncopated rhythms,
damps, echo, LV, RT and shakes for interest. With
no bell changes, it could be used as a processional
or concert opener; since it's compatible with the
4-6 octave arrangement, it would be great for
massed ringing as well.
10366170 2/3 Octave . . . . . . . . AGEHR-L2 4.50
10366171 4/6 Octave . . . . . . . . AGEHR-L2 4.50
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Rhythmic Praise—Jason W. Krug. This upbeat
original piece was commissioned by the Handbell
Musicians of America Area 7 in honor of their Area
Chair, Lori Potter. In ABA form, the reflective B
section contrasts the rhythmic and joyously rocking
A section, using optional claves, shaker and hand
drum to add to the excitement and fun. A winner for
ringers and listeners alike!
10490121 3/6 Octave opt. 3/6 oct. Handchimes
& Percussion . . . . . AGEHR-L2+ 4.95
Simple Gifts—arr. Susan Geschke. Many times
the simplest messages are the most profound, and
this accessible setting for 2-octave choirs carries
an unadorned beauty that will penetrate the heart
of those who hear it. Gentle syncopations and no
accidentals keep the flow of the piece intact from
beginning to end. Very nicely done.
10058443 2 Octave. . . . . . . . . . AGEHR-L2 4.50
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Singin' in the Rain—Nacio Herb Brown/
arr. Brian Tervo.
First introduced in the late
1920's and later used as a centerpiece for the 1952
MGM film, "Singin' in the Rain" is a tune that many
Americans recognize. This handbell adaptation
brings elements straight from the movie screen for a
special performance that will remembered for a long
time to come.
10490010 3/5 Octave . . . . . . . . AGEHR-L3 4.99
The Star Spangled Banner—
John Stafford Smith/arr. Behnke.
Commissioned for the 2012 Handbell Musicians of
America National Seminar and played by Seminar
ringers at the Great American Ballpark in Cincinnati,
Ohio, this arrangement is a fantastic opener for
a concert, a patriotic service, or a major-league
baseball game! Written in B-flat major, it's perfect to
sing along to, and an optional cymbal part adds to
the excitement.
10340447 3/6 Octave . . . . . . . . AGEHR-L2 3.95
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Suite Praise (Playground Suite)—
Kathleen Wissinger.
This innovative suite
for 2 to 5 octaves offers ringers three upbeat
pieces, carefully scored for successive learning
experiences: Adoration, a bold processional with
simple chords; Leap of Faith, a short, happy piece
in which everyone gets to mart; and Joyful Praise,
a memorable waltz melody played in all ranges
with echoes and thumb damps. Unison exercises
are included to help teach new skills, rhythms and
techniques. When performing this in a secular
setting, use the subtitle Playground Suite and the
subtitles of the movements, Follow the Leader;
Hopscotch and Red Rover. This will become a
perennial favorite in worship, school, concert and
festival settings!
10489534 2/5 Octave opt.
C#8, D8 . . . . . . AGEHR-L1-L1+ 4.95
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Tinikling—Lonnie Dorgan. Here's a cute
arrangement of a Philippines dance, great for a
children's concert or a school group. They'll love the
lively melody and the accelerando, along with the
variation on a theme. This title will bring smiles all
around to all who hear, including the ringers!
10489668 4/6 Octave . . . . . . . . AGEHR-L3 5.50
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What a Wonderful World—
George David Weiss & Bob Thiele/
arr. Sandra Eithun.
This wonderful song, made
famous by Louis Armstrong's quintessential
recording, is set here by Sandra Eithun for 3-6
octaves of handbells with optional handchimes and
wind chimes. Calling forth the lyrics, "I see trees
of green, red roses too...," audiences experience
a sensation of color through lush chords on
handchimes, lingering melody lines, and well-placed
grace notes that bring the arrangement "over the
top." One of the few titles awarded our highest
rating, this iconic piece is sure to be a highlight on
concert and festival programs!
10488662 3/6 Octave opt. 3/7 oct. Handchimes
& Windchimes . . . . AGEHR-L3+ 5.25
