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Air in D (from Orchestral Suite No. 3)—
J.S. Bach/arr. William H. Mathis.
Suggested
for 13 ringers and printed in a nontraditional 4-staff
format, Air in D is a creative setting of the J. S.
Bach favorite. The bottom staff is for the malleted
bass line, mimicking pizzicato cello; the middle
two staves carry the rest of the accompaniment
on chimes; and the top staff is the melody for a
few ringers or solo instrument. Air in D would be
a lovely addition to any worship service, wedding
ceremony or concert venue.
10456960 3/6 Octave . . . . . . . . AGEHR-L3 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 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
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
Firework—Katy Perry/arr. Michael Glasgow.
A perfect choice for any concert or festival venue,
Katy Perry's record-breaking, Grammy-nominated
song of encouraging affirmation is given an
accessible and fun treatment for bells and chimes
by Michael Glasgow. Use the optional rhythm parts
for guitar, bass, synthesizer and drums to support
the bells. Capture the familiar hooks of this pop
sensation in a dynamic musical performance that will
have the audience on their feet!
10360822 3/7 Octave . . . . . . . AGEHR-L3+ 5.25
10360823 CD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26.95
10360824 Instrumental Parts . . . . . . . . . . . 12.50
Giusto Con Vivo—Michael J. Glasgow.
Commissioned by Handbell Musicians of America
Area 8 for the June 2014 "Ring Davenport" festival,
this original work takes its name from the marking
"Tempo Giusto," meaning "the proper tempo."
Marts, mallets, thumb-damps, shakes, echoes, and
chimes all add interest and help the ringers play
it "con vivo" (with life), much to the delight of their
listeners, particularly in massed festival settings.
The fanfare introduction yields lighthearted melodies
which use parallel major and minor keys, and the
powerful ending drives it home with flair.
10451961 3/6 Octave . . . . . . . . AGEHR-L3 4.95
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 Part . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.00
A Jubilant Peal—Michael Helman.
This up-beat work will introduce beginning ringers
to techniques including martellato, echo, martellato
lift, and LV. In keeping with the level-one rating,
there are no bell changes in this piece. Both editions
of this work are compatible, making it an excellent
choice for festivals.
10455004 3/5 Octave . . . . . . . . AGEHR-L1 4.50
10455005 2/3 Octave . . . . . . . . AGEHR-L1 4.50
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
Let It Go (from "Frozen")—
arr. Sondra Tucker. True to the original, with
its expressive soaring melody and heart-pounding
rhythms, this exciting new handbell arrangement
of the Oscar-winning song from "Frozen" is
sure to be a concert staple, to the delight of
audiences everywhere.
10454920 3/5 Octave . . . . . . . AGEHR-L3+ 5.25
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
Over the Rainbow—E. Y. Harburg &
Harold Arlen/arr. Israel Kamakawewo'ole
& Chris Peck. Uplifting and fun, here is Israel
Kamakawiwo'ole's popular Hawaiian flavored take
on Over the Rainbow. Ringers will enjoy opportunities
to ring the melody throughout the piece with both
malleted bells and handchimes. The handbells even
get a chance to "strum" along! An optional ukulele
part is available to enhance the island feel.
10452267 3/5 Octave . . . . . . . . AGEHR-L3 5.25
10452269 Instrumental Parts Ukulele . . . . . . 2.50
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
Rolling in the Deep—Adele Adkins &
Paul Epworth/arr. Hanson.
Adele had the largest
crossover hit in the United States of the past 25
years with her bluesy, gospel disco tune, Rolling
in the Deep. Her mega-hit translates perfectly to
handbells in this masterful transcription. Driving,
malleted eighth notes serve as the underpinning
for the hypnotic, syncopated melody as the
arrangement builds to an exciting conclusion.
Soulful and understated, this setting with optional
parts for guitar, bass, drums and synthesizer is a
guaranteed crowd pleaser!
10341873 3/7 Octave . . . . . . . . AGEHR-L3 5.25
10343182 CD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26.95
10343183 Instrumental Parts Rhythm. . . . . 12.50
Some Nights—Jack Antonoff,
Jeffrey B. Hasker, Andrew W. Dost &
Nathanial Ruess/arr. Doug Anderson.
Based
on the platinum-selling hit by the group fun., here
is Doug Anderson's catchy setting of this indi-pop
sensation. Arranged for 3-6 octaves handbells
with optional 2 octaves handchimes, plus optional
rhythm parts (guitar, bass and drums). An optional
performance/accompaniment CD is also availablie.
10452281 3/6 Octave . . . . . . . . AGEHR-L4 5.25
10452282 P/A CD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26.95
10452283 Instrumental Parts Rhythm. . . . . 12.50
Stairway to Heaven—Jimmy Page &
Robert Plant/arr. Ron Mallory.
The most popular
classic rock tune of all time comes to handbells in
this exciting arrangement by Ron Mallory. Faithful to
the original and accessible enough for many school
and community groups, Stairway to Heaven is sure
to be the highlight of any concert.
10434587 3/7 Octave opt. 2/3 Octave
Handchimes . . . . . . AGEHR-L3+ 5.95
Sway—Pablo Beltran Ruiz/arr. Eithun. This
exceptional handbell setting by Sandra Eithun of
the well-known mambo tune has added percussion
parts and optional opportunities for improvisation,
both of which create a sensational Latin sound!
The driving, syncopated beat of the lower bells,
combined with the unforgettable melody, give a
memorable experience perfect for school or concert
settings. The tempo can be altered to give the piece
a style all your own.
10293741 3/6 Octave with Handchimes
& Percussion . . . . . . AGEHR-L3 5.25
10293742 Instrumental Parts . . . . . . . . . . . 12.50
Viva La Vida—arr. Kevin McChesney.
In this exciting setting of Coldplay's Viva La Vida,
the driving ostinato patterns and haunting melody
adapt perfectly to handbells. The arrangement
begins with easy-to-master malleted patterns,
then builds with excitement as the melody soars
in the treble bells. Optional parts for guitar, bass,
drums, and synthesizer will add authenticity to the
performance, creating a sure-fire hit for younger
players and audiences!
10341884 3/5 Octave . . . . . . . . AGEHR-L3 5.25
10343184 CD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26.95
10343185 Instrumental Parts Rhythm. . . . . 12.50
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 Octave
Handchimes &
Windchimes . . . . . . AGEHR-L3+ 5.25
CONCERT & POP FOR HANDBELLS
More and more school music programs are incorporating handbells and
handchimes in their choral and instrumental performances. Here are the best
and newest concert works and pop arrangements available for handbell choirs!
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