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Brian has created a delightful arrangement of the American folk tune, Dan Tucker, first published in 1843. A variety of techniques are used throughout: mallet, mallet lift, mart, TD, plus hand claps, whistling and foot stomps or bass drum! It moves right along and will be great fun for ringers and audience alike!
Sandra Eithun’s masterful setting of VENI EMMANUEL is a perfect choice for the advanced ensemble looking to highlight their expressive playing. An opening replete with haunting harmonies and delicate scoring gives way to an upbeat, almost dance-like setting of the tune accompanied by an optional tambourine, before returning to a more emotional and expressive feeling once more. A dramatic tour-de-force that’s not to be missed! VIEW: https://bpifiles.com/PDF/HB749-O-Come-O-Come-Emmanuel-PREVIEW.pdf
A fun, jazzy blues work from Mike, this winner of the 2011 Bells of the Sound Composition Contest will make toes tap and leave you whistling the tune. Use of stopped techniques and chromaticism help to create the bright, rhythmic feel.
A lot of arpeggios with LV giving clusters of sound. There is constant movement, but the piece is easy.
Matthew Compton gives us a very exciting arrangement of the traditional English carol, Masters in This Hall. Advanced ensembles will love the fast technique changes and creative harmonies, as well as an earworm of an original melody woven throughout! A knockout concert piece!
"Caprice" was the 1986 AGEHR National Composition Contest winner. This piece works well with 3 octaves but is more convincing if the 4th and 5th octaves are present.
An original composition by Donald Allured, re-edited by Douglas J. Benton.
Handbell Notation (including all the symbols for handbell techniques in common use), Difficulty Level System, and Solo and Ensemble Handbell Notation. Every director would benefit from keeping a copy of this handy guide nearby. The guidelines presented in this booklet are a product of national conferences whose participants have included composers, arrangers, editors, engravers, publishers, and performers of handbell music.
Michael Helman won the 1997 AGEHR AREA II Festival Conference Original Composition Contest with this work for handbells with optional handchimes (2 to 3-octaves). The mood is very march-like as it moves through three sections marked Allegro, Andante and Tempo I. The Andante section moves to LV, eighth-note passages which accompany the melody in the chimes. The melody is found in different registers throughout the work.
From the talented pen of Sandra Eithun comes another fantastic transcription of a well-know piece from classical literature, this one from Léo Delibes’ Lakmé. Flowing sixteenth notes and deep, sonorous bass lines create a truly magnificent tonal experience. Delicate plucks and malleted notes appear throughout, replicating pizzicato string notes to great effect. A true masterwork, and a brilliant addition to the advanced handbell literature. The recording is a live performance of the Kalamazoo Ringers under the direction of Janet Van Valey.
Drive is scored for 4-7 octaves, with 3 optional percussion parts — cajón, bongos, shaker — and optional bass guitar. It is rhythmic and flashy and exciting! The melody and spirit of the piece lends a bit of an Irish flair. The use of mixed meter, appropriate accents and a variety of stopped sounds perfectly placed make this work a sure hit for your next concert. The addition of percussion and bass guitar add to the to the total effect.
Do we really need ANOTHER arrangement of “Carol of the Bells”? When you hear this unique setting by Nicholas Hanson, the answer will be a resounding “YES!!!” An exciting 7/8 rhythmic feel pulses under this stunning arrangement, driving things with plenty of energy. There's never been a “Carol” quite like this one! 88 measures. Key of c minor.
Pulsing with excitement and energy, this original work is sure to be an audience favorite. A driving 7/8 dominates most of the piece, propelling it ever onward. More laid-back dance-like sections are interspersed throughout, and a rhythmic fantasia-like section provides a respite from the relentless rhythms while still maintaining the energy. This show-stopping number will challenge and delight your entire ensemble! This original work was commissioned by Twin Cities Bronze and performed at the Grand Rapids Seminar, July 2018.
The dorian mode is like a pure minor scale with a raised 6th interval. This slight change from minor adds new color dimensions and is the basis for this festive dance. Meter shifts from compound to simple, keeping the ringers and audience "on their toes". All manners of techniques are used, from mallets to gyros to martellatos. Measures total 82.
Julie Turner's bold, big-sounding original features a lively main theme and some wonderful twists and turns. Mallets and running sixteenth note patterns make this a remarkable moment in worship or concert. 62 measures. Keys of C Major, Ab Major, and Bb Major.
A bell tree procession using 2 "trees" plus choir chimes or keyboard. Only the "trees" process but are joined by other bells upon arrival at the bell tables.
The beloved second movement of Mozart’s Piano Concerto No. 21 (K. 467) is commonly known as the “Elvira Madigan” concerto for its inclusion in the 1967 film of the same name. Michael J. Glasgow was commissioned to bring his masterful musicality to this arrangement, which is well-crafted for the handbell idiom while remaining true to Mozart’s original. This elegant arrangement is technically accessible, yet provides an abundance of opportunities for sublime music-making. VIEW PDF: cgb938 LISTEN:
"Look at me, I'm as helpless as a kitten up a tree" so begins the classic song by Erroll Garner, here set for 3-5 octaves of bells. Loaded with opportunities for fine musical expression through various musical textures. A good challenge for the intermediate to advanced choir, and a great selection for concert. 59 "misty" measures.
Hart Morris shows his versatility in this original composition which is a study in perpetual motion! Unlike Mr. Morris' other, bluesy arrangements, this piece sticks with a steady, eighth-note rhythm throughout. However, it's the tempo and chromatic changes that make this work a challenge, bit also imbue it with a sense of wonder.
The title Stoccato is a combination of staccato and toccata, both of which describe the piece with its quick motion (toccata) and use of mallets (staccato.) Commissioned in honor of the musical ministry of Alice Ralston at Fist United Methodist Church of Midland, the musical theme is base on a musical representation of the letters A-L-I-C-E-R-A-L-S-T-O-N. The opening three statements of her name provide moments of reflections and remembrance, to be savored as the memories of Alice's work are treasured by all. The remainder of the piece is pure celebration, to be rung joyously. VIEW: cgb812 LISTEN:
Elegy plumbs the depths of the soul, expressing the poignant longings of humanity. It is suitable for Lent or any solemn occasion, or as a profound concert piece. LISTEN:
Transit Time was inspired by the past few years’ increased focus on shipping and delivery of packages and mail to your home. One definition of transit time reads: The amount of time spent when moving goods from its origin to its destination, which may or may not include intermediate stops and/or transfers. One can only imagine the ‘transportation journey’ your order or letter may experience… and Kurt has put that imagined journey into music! He opted to make it ‘upbeat’ at a clip to counter the oft-expressed ‘snail-mail’ moniker! The melody is a little motif that crawls up a step in each iteration plus a malleted bass groove to keep the rhythm and energy moving forward. There are a few legato sections which are quite lovely and offset the energy while not slowing the pace. Techniques include table mallet, mart, mart-lift, echo, Shake, LV and RT – all perfectly placed for musical effect. This is a piece that is sure to engage your ringers and entertain your audiences! WATCH AND LISTEN: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TWRcUaVz_VQ
The Raleigh Ringers Series from Jeffers Handbell Supply is known for advanced handbell music that is innovative, exciting, and challenging, and this offering from Sandra Eithun continues that tradition. This heartfelt and breathtaking setting of the Christmas classic is sure to be the highlight of any Advent or Christmas concert.
The hymn Jerusalem is sung so extensively in England that it is sometimes referred to as England’s second national anthem. The poem, “And did those feet in ancient time” was written by English poet William Blake circa 1808 and was set to music by Sir Hubert Parry in 1917, later orchestrated by Edward Elgar. Thus it is no wonder that Fred Gramann conceived combining Elgar’s Nimrod from the “Enigma Variations” with Parry’s Jerusalem in this new work for handbells. It is mostly Rung with well-placed LV passages, dynamics, and one beautifully crafted key change. Flowing sixteenth notes support the beautiful melodies throughout and the interplay between the two titles all join to create this uplifting and powerful work – perfect for any worship or concert event. WATCH and LISTEN: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9swdES3-WtM
Energetic, catchy, and just pure fun - this well-crafted arrangement of a Norse folk tune will become a favorite of both your ringers and your audience! Filled with rhythmic variety, this piece gives all ranges of the ensemble opportunity to shine and show off their agility while playing this phenomenal concert work! A perfect concert closer or encore to leave your audience humming all the way home! WATCH AND LISTEN: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O82EHWTSK4U
Here is a refreshingly new take on the standard, classic carol. Beginning slowly with singing bells, flowing eighth notes and handchimes, the listener can imagine the shepherds’ awe and amazement at the angels’ beautiful song proclaiming the Christ child’s birth. They hurry across the plain to find the child, depicted by malleted and thumb-damped bells in a spirited, rhythmic section in 7/8 time. With an LV eighth note accompaniment under a chordal treble melody sprinkled with a few 16th notes, the final stanza is majestic and full as the shepherds find the holy family and worship their newborn king. PREVIEW: CGB1283 LISTEN:
This high energy musical expression of Psalm 150 is rhythmic and melodic. Repeated patterns with bells and percussion eases learning. Double meter 7/8 and 4/4 adds sparkle and life. Percussion, snare, tri-tom, suspended cymbals and timpani. Mallet, mart, SK.
Giuseppe Verdi's famous chorus from "Il Trovatore" has bet set by Valerie Stephenson for 3-5 octaves of "very busy" handbells(!) and optional triangle and (of course) anvil(s). The tempo is marked Allegro, quarter note = 120-138 and the first two measures call for 32nd notes! Ringers will enjoy the challenge of grace notes, lots of malleted passages, precision of damping the rests and alternating between marts and damps! A total of 88 measures, this score emphasizes G Major and C Major.
A show piece for the advanced bell choir.
"Mischief" is a cheeky 4-7 octave handbell piece that is full of surprises and playful techniques. The melody skips and jumps, with unexpected rhythms and cleverly-placed rests that keep the listener on their toes. The handbell techniques used in the piece are abundant, creating a lighthearted and whimsical atmosphere. PREVIEW: HB780_Mischief-PREVIEW
Theme song from a popular TV series by John Lunn. Here is the theme song from the popular British TV series, "Downton Abbey," transcribed for handbells by the inimitable William Payn. Sure to be a crowd-pleaser
The second in a series of jazz hymn arrangements, this relaxing, Latin style ballad will be useful in worship as well as concert settings. The improv-style solo is written out for handchimes, but may be omitted by the chimes and played only by the saxophone if an easier arrangement is desired.
This original work was comissioned by a youth bell choir and it certainly has the energy and enthusiasm of youth! Set in 10/8 meter with a brisk tempo and peppered with martellatos, mart-lifts, and stacatto mallet markings, the music lopes along for thirty measures before it settles into a 4/4 section that flows with Lv'd eighth-note accompaniment. This only lasts so long before the energy returns. Sixty-one measures.
Music by Charles H. Gabriel. Arranged for 3 to 7 octave handbell choir, optional 3 to 5 octaves of handchimes and optional flute. Level 3+. Flute part is included. Brian Childer’s evocative arrangement of this beloved tune is a true delight! An opening interplay between bells and the optional flute depicts the titular bird before giving way to the melody on chimes. Continued counterpoint with the flute and bells continues through various moods, styles, and techniques through to the serene ending. This arrangement is not to be missed! VIEW: HB709-His-Eye-Is-On-the-Sparrow-COMPLETE LISTEN:
It's a singalong staple of radio stations, jukeboxes, and karaoke machines everywhere, and now Keith Burt brings it to bells! This wildly popular song by Journey is now part of the Raliegh Ringers series AND our Handbells Rock! Series, and it is sure to entertain, inspire, and rock audiences everywhere! Key of C major. 117 measures.
After the theme statement and harmonization, there follows four variations of contrasting moods with harmonic and rhythmic variations.
Built on a rhythmic motif, Matthew Compton gives us a fresh and joyous take on a well-loved hymn. A contrasting middle section provides a moment of reflection, and a soaring counter melody carries the piece through to a rousing conclusion. Rejoice, the Lord Is King! will provide a celebratory addition to Christ the King/Reign of Christ Sunday, Easter/Eastertide, as well as other times in the church year. It will also make an excellent concert opener or closer. PREVIEW: REJOICE THE LORD IS KING
The favorite “12 Days of Christmas” is arranged for handbells by the well-known arranger Arnold Sherman. It begins quite normally, but soon each day is portrayed in imaginative ways. The eight maids a-milking are sad and weeping, while the nine ladies are dancing a waltz. Ten lords a-leaping do a Russian dance, and eleven pipers piping revert briefly to the famous Ukrainian Carol. It’s a Christmas crowd pleaser for a community or advanced church handbell ensemble! 190 measures.
Show your audience the true power of advanced handbell ringing in this opus by Alex Guebert, combining intense technicality with deep emotion. Driving rhythms and soaring melodies carry us on a journey depicting a soul filled with determination -- even as it faces its most difficult challenges. And just when all hope seems lost, a stirring crescendo brings us into a surprising key change with a triumphant ending -- the soul has prevailed through adversity! Ready for a challenge? This piece can transport the performer to a new realm of music-making -- but are you determined enough...? Bay View Week of Handbells.
Love – one of the most impactful things in someone's life. We all hope to one day feel it, and enjoy the passion, excitement, and pure joy that love can bring to our lives! Commissioned by Martha Wilson in honor of her and her wife's 30 years of being in love, "Heartscape" will put a smile on your and your audience's faces. Featuring a Bb clarinet, violin or oboe, this piece will stick with you, long after the last joyful chord of the piece!
This favorite song by Cole Porter was written specifically for his musical of the same name which opened in 1934. Nick’s arrangement is true to the original and beautifully adapted to handbell and handchime sounds and techniques which emphasize the rhythm and style. It begins with the temple or wood blocks and TD and Pl in the bells while handchimes ring the ‘verse’ melody which continues through the segue into the chorus/main theme of the tune. As it progresses, full use of bells bring energy which continues to build through gradual increases in tempo, and addition of mallets and RT emphasize the syncopation. A key change features just a few bells ushering in a solo percussion section … ‘percussion’ comprised of mallet handles striking bell handles and music folders plus foot stomps which abruptly welcome all bells at ff for the final return to this engaging title! Nick’s gift for creative, top-notch arranging is apparent in his latest work and is guaranteed to be an audience – and ringer’s! – favorite! WATCH AND LISTEN: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_T5sjzq8Aow
Again this is a piece that is not yet published and won't be until Bay View rolls around. Please respect From the Top's and Fred's wishes by buying just for yourself and/or your friends going to Bay View this year. Fred has combined Johann Crüger’s “Nun danket alle Gott” and J.S. Bach’s “Sinfonia” from Cantata 29 into a stellar musical interplay in the ultimate Classical style. It is Rung throughout with many well-placed LV phrases, two Shakes, and no ‘stopped’ techniques. The Sinfonia is made up of extended passages of 16th notes while “Nun danket…” melody in quarter and half notes shines through. The contrapuntal interplay between the two unique titles is beautifully scored and groups will enjoy emphasizing the various distinctive lines as they weave in and out. The absence of articulations and a minimal number of accidentals belies the flawless technique and sheer musicianship this piece requires to be rung with clarity at tempo. Fred’s musical gifts are truly on display in this complex and fabulously gorgeous setting. PREVIEW: With Heart Hands Voices 20811-7 web
This immense composition was the Inaugural Donald E. Allured Original Composition Award winner and is subtitled de Nomine DEA. Written for 5 to 7-octaves of bells with optional handchimes and timpani. The introduction is energetic eighths over an A pedal point in d minor. The passacaglia section is marked Majestic. First presented in full, chordal texture it next moves to 2/2 time with a contrapuntal texture. Triplets enter the scene next as well as chimes in the bass. A running bass line appears next played by mallets on tabled bells. The final sections involve sixteenths on top, quarters in the middle and eighths on the bottom! And, of course, there is a big final ending.
We're pleased to welcome Caleb Onstead to the Evergreen catalog with his original composition "Serenade". Full of complex and contrasting ideas and themes, this piece will give advanced ensembles ample opportunity to showcase musical phrasing and sensitivity. LISTEN:
When the handbell ensemble "Bells of the Sound" posted their 2001 Space Theme composition contest, Nancy Hascall responded-and won! Andromeda suggests an experience of travel to a distant galaxy -- the ease of weightlessness, the vastness of space, the perils of asteroids and black holes, the splendor of the universe, and finally, drifting beyond space toward infinity. Ms. Hascall uses every means to accomplish this fantasy including optional 3-4 octaves of handchimes. This 166-measure composition is truly "out of this world!"
Felix Mendelssohn's beloved masterwork is transcribed here in its entirety by Kevin McChesney. Commissioned by the professional group The Raleigh Ringers, this is not a work for the faint-hearted bell choir! It is 264 measures long and meant to be a concert showpiece. Truly a delightful work and well worth the challenge!
This book is a comprehensive look at many aspects related to the development of skills and techniques in handbell ringers and ensembles. It also offers guidance to those who are directors of handbell ensembles as they seek to improve themselves and the group. This book is based on the extensive experience of the author as a professional educator and specifically, as a handbell director of church, college and community based groups.
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