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Handbell Music
Come to JesusChris Rice/arr. Joel Raney.
In this contemporary bell setting, Joel Raney has
captured the flowing, graceful style of Chris Rice's
praise ballad for 3-5 octave handbells, optional 3-5
octave handchimes and synthesizer. Beautiful and
expressive, the melody with a single handbell line
builds in intensity, demonstrating a strengthening
sense of faith and conviction. Expressing the theme
of Jesus being ever present, offering comfort and
hope in every circumstance, the message behind
the song is inspirational, making this title useful in
any worship setting.
10488694 3/5 Octave opt. 3/5 Oct.
Handchimes. . . . AGEHR-L3 5.25
10488695 Instrumental Parts
Synthesizer . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.00
Come, Christians, Praise the LordBenjamin
Carr & Rowland Prichard/arr. Michael Ryan.
Designed to build confidence, this bright, cheery
arrangement that combines Come, Christians, Join
to Sing and Love Divine All Loves Excelling is great for
any service and perfect for introducing the bell swing
technique and meter changes to beginning ringers.
10425006 2/3 Octave. . . . . AGEHR-L1 4.50
l Day by Dayarr. Karen Lakey Buckwalter.
Found in several hymnals, Day by Day has
brought many people comfort and reassurance
while describing God's daily care and guidance
to all the downhearted. Karen Lakey Buckwalter's
arrangement is lovely and peaceful in its simplicity.
It may be played separately on handbells, or on
harp, or with combined bells and harp.
10524631 3/5 Octave. . . . . AGEHR-L2 4.50
10524656 Instrumental Parts Harp . . . . 6.95
l Dear Lord and Father of Mankindarr. Karen
Thompson. This piece features a serene melody
that inspires thoughts of devotion, discipleship,
forgiveness, peace, and renewal. Passages
of LV, malleting, and interplay between the
bells and optional chimes add lovely texture to
this composition.
10524216 3/5 Octave. . . . . AGEHR-L3 4.50
Dona Nobis Pacemarr. Kevin McChesney.
This arrangement of Dona Nobis Pacem was the
first-prize winner in an internet arranging contest
created in 2009 by internationally renowned cellist
Yo Yo Ma and sponsored by Sony Music and Indaba
Music. This exceptional arrangement of the familiar
melody, featuring handbells and cello with optional
two-part voices or C instruments, flows seamlessly
from one special moment to the next, with every
part getting a chance to shine. An excellent choice
for any church, school or community performance,
this is not to be missed!
10342595 3/5 Octave opt.
Cello, Voices . . . AGEHR-L3 4.50
10342596 Instrumental Parts
with Full Score . . . . . . . . . . 12.95
Down by the Riversidearr. Hart Morris. This
lively setting reflects the joy of both the tune and
the text of this beloved gospel song - "I'm Gonna
Lay Down My Sword and Shield.....Gonna study war
no more." The rhythmic feel is that of a gentle,
easy swing over a walking bass line, created
with the stopped sounds played with mallets,
and the customary, occasional syncopations. The
handbells even get a chance to strum along - just
like a banjo! This piece will stand alone, but the
addition of optional B-flat clarinet, bass and optional
ad lib drums will add extra color to the texture and
broaden the appeal.
10452261 3/5 Octave. . . . . AGEHR-L3+ 4.50
10452262 Instrumental Parts
Full Score & Parts. . . . . . . . 12.50
Down by the Riversidearr. Valerie Stephenson.
This arrangement has it all! A fun, well known
tune is presented in a clever scoring that includes
stopped techniques, mallets, gyros, and shakes,
along with woodblock and tambourine for added
color. Whether presented by a single ensemble or
many ensembles in a massed-ringing event, the
experience promises to be a rollicking good time
for everyone.
10058900 3/6 Octave. . . . . AGEHR-L3 4.95
4 Earth and All Starsarr. Sandra Eithun. An
arrangement of David N. Johnson's tune EARTH
AND ALL STARS
for handbells and handchimes. This
tune is used at Easter with Alleluia, Jesus Is Risen
and year round with Earth and All Stars. this festive
arrangement would be a great addition to your
congregation's worship.
10521995 3/5 Octave. . . . AGEHR-L2+ 4.50
El ShaddaiMichael Card & John Thompson/
arr. Susan E. Geschke. This powerful Christian
contemporary song has carved a lasting place in
the hearts and minds of worshippers everywhere.
Rising like a whisper, the quiet legato ringing of the
opening quickly gives way to a driving syncopated
rhythm on mallets that repeats to make it easier to
learn. Lush legato ringing and the echo technique
provide contrast in the middle before returning
to the unbounded energy of mallets and a bold,
impressive ending. Guaranteed to inspire and lift
the spirits of any congregation!
10424170 3/5 Octave. . . . AGEHR-L2+ 5.25
Enduring JoyCynthia Dobrinski. This joy-filled
original composition abounds with energy and
is lilting in spirit. The inspiration comes from the
scriptural reference "The joy of our Lord is your
strength." (Nehemiah 8:10) The 6/8 meter is easily
learned and sets a delightful feeling for the opening
and closing sections, while contrasting with a
hymn-like middle section in minor mode. This is a
sure winner that you don't want to miss!
10341871 3/6 Octave. . . . . AGEHR-L3 4.95
Fanfare on "Ode to Joy"Ludwig van Beeth-
oven/arr. Andrew Duncan. An openinq majestic
fanfare introduces the Ode to Joy melody with
an ostinato in the higher bells combined with
syncopation and staccato notes for a light,
contemporary feel. Mixed meters from 4/4 to 3/4
add even more excitement. The piece concludes
with an intricate variety of festive and joyous
resonances. This festive piece is ideal for worship
celebrations, concerts, and festivals.
10486817 5/6 Octave. . . . . AGEHR-L3 4.75
Fantasy on KINGSFOLDarr. Dean Wagner
& Michael Glasgow. Dean Wagner's Fantasy on
KINGSFOLD has been a best-seller since it was
first published in 2000. For the first time, it is
now available with a full orchestration provided by
Michael Glasgow. This dynamic setting, based on
an old English folk tune, moves from intimate to
majestic with colorful harmonies and the optional
use of handchimes. For worship or concert, this is
a tried and proven winner.
3266772 3/5 Octave. . . . AGEHR-L2+ 4.50
10316718 Instrumental Parts
Orchestration . . . . . . . . . . . 55.00
l Father Most Holyarr. Terry Osman. Terry
Osman composed this fabulous arrangement of the
well-known tune. The melody flows neatly through
the ensemble and helping to make it accessible to
less experienced ensembles.
10524167 2/3 Octave. . . . . AGEHR-L2 4.50
4 For All the Saintsarr. Dan R. Edwards. This
celebrative setting of the uplifting hymn will be
meaningful for All Saints services as well as other
times throughout the year. Techniques include
marts, mart lifts, echoes, and plucks or mallets.
A quieter, contrasting middle section in 3/4 meter
adds interest before the rousing conclusion. The
arrangement will keep all ringers happily engaged.
10524616 3/5 Octave. . . . . AGEHR-L3 4.50
l For All the Saintsarr. Michael Mazzatenta.
Michael Mazzatenta creates a stately arrangement
that gives your ringers the opportunity to
incorporate various techniques, including thumb
damp. This excellent level two arrangement keeps
everyone involved while being harmonically and
musically interesting. This piece is sure to join your
list of favorites!
10524217 3/5 Octave. . . . . AGEHR-L2 4.50
l Foundation Joyarr. Jeffrey Honore. This setting
of The Church's One Foundation in 3/4 time and
cleverly combines with the well-known Jesu, Joy of
Man's Desiring. Useful throughout the church year
and for weddings.
10521997 3/5 Octave. . . . . AGEHR-L3 4.75
Get on Board, Little Childrenarr. Greg
Gilpin & Martha Lynn Thompson. This charming
handbell arrangement of Get on Board, Little
Children is based on Greg Gilpin's spirited and
fun choral setting of the traditional spiritual. In
the handbell arrangement, the accompaniment
makes extensive use of bells malleted on the
table reminiscent of a train on the tracks, while
the melody is rung above. A train whistle is
optional, but adds such a fun element to the
arrangement. There is a key change in the middle,
but it shouldn't cause any "train wrecks!" The 3
octave version is as musically satisfying as the 4
or 5 octave versions. Ringers and audiences of all
ages will enjoy this lively piece.
10424222 3/5 Octave
Traditional . . . . . AGEHR-L3 4.50
Go Down, Mosesarr. Bill Ingram. While not
difficult to play, Bill Ingram's setting of this beloved
spiritual is full of rhythmic drive. It requires ringing
with confidence and conviction, from the softer
melodic sections to the malleted octaves underneath
the melody in others, to emphasize the message of
faith from the timeless story in the Bible.
10424174 3/5 Octave. . . . AGEHR-L2+ 4.50
God of Amazing Gracearr. Cathy Moklebust.
Two hymns focusing on grace are interwoven in
this arrangement: God of Grace and God of Glory
(Guide Me, O Thou Great Jehovah) and Amazing
Grace. After a fanfare introduction with LV's and
shakes, the first section is a joyous and lively
treatment of
CWM RHONNDA utilizing an exciting
malleted accompaniment. A gentle, flowing
section follows, antiphonally incorporating both
tunes over a moving LV bass line, and employing
handchimes as an option. The final section is
majestic, triumphant and fully chordal, and closes
with a brief return to the malleted accompaniment
used earlier. This unique arrangement is suitable
at most any time during the church year, for
concerts and for festivals.
10489508 3/5 Octave opt. 3 Oct.
Handchimes. . . AGEHR-L2+ 4.95
4 Gospel Ragsarr. Tammy Waldrop. Drawing on
ragtime, Tammy Waldrop fashioned a medley that
will keep ringers busy and put smiles on the faces
of your congregation. Hymns included are: Jesus
Loves Me, What a Friend We Have in Jesus, and
Oh, How I Love Jesus. There is extensive use of
mallets, especially in the more chromatic sections
of this joyfully exuberant arrangement.
10524170 3/5 Octave. . . . . AGEHR-L3 4.95
Gracearr. Jason Krug. Combining three well-
known hymns into one powerful anthem, this is
a wonderful selection for any season of worship!
Although accessible for smaller ensembles, this
arrangement has opportunities for big bass bells
to really ring out. Interesting techniques like
echo, martellato lift, shake, and LV combine with
dynamic contrast for musicality and meaningful
performance. Includes Grace Greater than Our
Sin; Guide Me, O Thou Great Jehovah; and
Amazing Grace
10462095 2/6 Octaves . . . AGEHR-L2+ 4.50
Blessed Be Your Name—Matt & Beth
Redman/arr. Wagner.
This mildly rhythmic
treatment of one of today's top Contemporary
Christian classics will be a joy to prepare and present.
All elements fit logically into place with no accidentals. Here is music that will
truly gladden the hearts of your ringers and your congregation.
10049166 2/3 Octave . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . AGEHR-L2 4.95
Our Hymn of Grateful Praise—Michael Helman. Original introductory
and transitional music is combined with two recognized hymn tunes to create an
offering for Thanksgiving or any moment of thankful worship. Includes: For the
Beauty of the Earth and All Things Bright and Beautiful.
10031489 2/3 Octave . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . AGEHR-L1 3.95
Praise and Thanks to God—arr. Carol Scheel. Combining Come
Christians, Join to Sing and the Doxology in a full, chordal style, this arrangement
uses martellato lift, shake, and LV for interest. Suitable for beginning handbell
choirs, but also a quick, easy selection for advanced choirs without much
rehearsal time. Especially appropriate for Thanksgiving.
10462082 3/5 Octave . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . AGEHR-L1+ 3.75
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Raise the Song of Harvest Home—arr. Jason W. Krug. Jason Krug
expertly arranges the Thanksgiving tune
ST. GEORGE'S WINDSOR for bells and
chimes. there is also an optional flute part which is included in the handbell score.
10513968 3/5 Octave . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . AGEHR-L3 4.50
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Sing to the Lord of Harvest—arr. Bob Burroughs. Veteran composer
Bob Burroughs gives us a delightful setting of the beloved Thanksgiving Hymn.
Expertly arranged to sound full and glorious, your handbell choir will enjoy the
various special techniques which also make the piece lots of fun to ring.
10524262 2/3 Octave . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . AGEHR-L2 4.99
A Song of Thanksgiving—arr. Michael Helman. Now Thank We All Our
God and Let All Things Now Living come together in this enjoyable Thanksgiving
setting. The inclusion of mallets, LV, martellato, and shakes will keep your ringers
busy, yet the arrangement only needs minimal rehearsal. A special selection for a
special time of year.
10455007 2/3 Octave . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . AGEHR-L2 4.50
We Gather Together—arr. Joel Raney. Set in a gentle jazz waltz, Joel
Raney "swings the eighth notes" in a delightful setting on this great hymn of
Thanksgiving for 3-5 octave handbells and handchimes. A moving bass line
is created by use of mallets. Combined with various bell techniques, this work
creates a charming and satisfying presentation.
10360830 3/5 Octave with opt. 3/5 Octave Handchimes . . . . AGEHR-L3 4.50
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