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"Nutcracker" is the sixth collection in a series of abbreviated pieces by classic composers for handbells or handchimes.
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"Nutcracker" is the sixth collection in a series of abbreviated pieces by classic composers for handbells or handchimes.
Alfred Sacred is excited to present a classic from quartet literature, now set for full choir! Blaze was made famous by Velocity Handbell Ensemble, and is a showcase for bells. Set in Flamenco style, the piece is a burst of adrenaline from start to finish.
This rythmically interesting setting of the beloved gospel hymn is a light, dancing interpretation of the hymn for handbells arranged Anna Laura Page.
A majestic fanfare based on the 17th century French hymn. Excellent teaching piece for the developing ringer. Appropriate for festivals as well as Christ the King and Ascension Sundays.
Creative, energetic arrangement combines two traditional spirituals, "This Train Is Bound for Glory" and "Swing Low Sweet Chariot". Sandblocks imitate "Choo-choo" sound. Appropriate any time of the year for school, church and festival.
Charming and energetic setting of the familiar French carol; incorporates I Saw Three Ships; 6/8 meter and various articulations give the piece a dance-like character; appropriate for any event during the Christmas season
Including LULLABY OF BROADWAY, FORTY-SECOND STREET, WE'RE IN THE MONEY (The Gold Diggers' Song) and GIVE MY REGARDS TO BROADWAY, this high-stepping medley is a tribute to The Great White Way. So, grab your hats...grab your canes...grab your bells, and let's hit BROADWAY!
Anna Laura Page gives us this beautifully flowing arrangement of the familiar hymn tune. The use of optional handchimes allows imitation between melodies to be heard more easily. The flute score is included on page 12 of the piece.
Majestic setting of the German hymn "Kirten den er et gammelt Hus." Incorporates full chords, exciting articulations and interesting motivic development. Excellent choice for worship services and an exciting festival selection.
Incorporates Johann Pachelbel's "Canon in D" and "Amazing Grace." Creatively and beautifully written for developing ringers. Good choice for worship services throughout the year.
Here's an exciting original composition, full of energy and life! Choirs will enjoy the use of various stopped techniques and driving rhythms. Audiences and choirs alike will love the lyrical contrasting middle section that uses handchimes. Limited bell changes and moderate tempo make it a perfect learning piece for mixed meter.
Fully scored to keep all ringers involved, this medley of "How Great Our Joy," "Unto Us a Boy Is Born," and "Hark! The Herald Angels Sing" fits equally well in worship or concert settings.
The beloved Alfred Burt carol is now set for handbells. With the optional sleigh bells, you'll be transported to a snowy village with Christmas bells ringing out!
Carols of the Manger is a delightful medley that joins three beloved Christmas carols (Infant Holy, Coventry Carol, Away in a Manger) with beautiful harmonies arranged by Ruth Elaine Schram.
Delightful medley includes Angels We Have Heard on High, Gentle Mary laid Her Child, Angels from the Realms of Glory, While By My Sheep We Watched at Night and Hark! The Herald Angels Sing; use of various articulations demands absolute precision and finesse; promises to be a favorite for any festive occasion during the Christmas season
This is a song for a festive occasion! The peal-like nature of the opening, which contrasts the timbres of bells and chimes, leads seamlessly into the cherished hymn Praise to the Lord, the Almighty. The mostly quarter note rhythms make this piece very accessible to ringers of all levels of experience.
The American folk hymn "Pleading Savior" receives a delightfully Celtic-styled treatment from Sondra Tucker. The optional flute part adds sparkle to the outer sections and takes the lead in the contrastingly gentle middle part.
The mystery and beauty of Celtic music wraps itself around the listener in this setting of "The First Noel."
Christmastime Is Here * Skating * O Tannenbaum * Linus and Lucy.
A delightful setting of the African-American Spiritual. Wonderful opportunity for developing ringers to learn ringing musically and precisely. Appropriate for events in church, school and festivals.
A delightful and rhythmically interesting setting of a Venezuelan folk song, rich with various articulations, interesting and challenging rhythms demand precision and musical ringing, excellent choice for church, school and festival settings during the entire year
This spiritual is cleverly written in twelve-bar blues form and uses the techniques of malleting bells as well as echo and ring-touch to give the piece spice! While it is appropriate for worship, it can be used in concert in conjunction with its sister piece "Wade in the Water."
A delightful setting of the African-American Spiritual. Wonderful opportunity for developing ringers to learn ringing musically and precisely. Appropriate for events in church, school and festivals.
Christmas Fantasy is so titled to reflect the "fantasia" musical form described as "Music with an improvisatory feel" or "a piece in free form." In the course of this selection's 104 measures, any where from snippets of tunes to full carol melodies are heard in varying dynamics, keys, meters, and articulations.
This second volume of the popular Christmas/Holiday pops collection! Titles: Let It Snow! Let It Snow! Let It Snow! * I'll Be Home for Christmas * Santa Claus Is Comin' to Town * (There's No Place Like) Home for the Holidays * Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas.
Christmas Trilogy contains three titles that will get your group from Advent through Epiphany in beautiful style. Titles included are "O Come, O Come Emmanuel," "Hark the Herald Angels Sing," and "As with Gladness Men of Old." Optional C instrument and percussion parts are included.
"Christmastime" is a joyful setting of the Christmas carol, "Deck the Halls" and the popular Christmas tune, "Jingle Bells."
Climbing Jacob's Ladder, the African-American spiritual, is done "New Orleans" style in this blues-feel arrangement for advanced ringers.
Includes: Night and Day * Begin the Beguine * Just One of Those Things * Anything Goes.
The pulsing tempo and insistent rhythmic figures of this Bohemian carol rendition capture the excitement and anticipation of the shepherds on their way to find the Christ Child. A worthy challenge that shines as a concert opener or up-beat moment of Christmas worship.
An exciting arrangement of the Spanish hymn tune "Madrid." Use of several articulations, appropriate for the beginning ringer. Opportunity for the ringer to develop skills in ringing different dynamics effectively. Appropriate for general worship services and Young Ringers festivals.
The classic hymn Come, Thou Almighty King has been given a highly accessible new setting by Anna Laura Page for 2-3 octave handbell choir. It is based on the Italian Hymn and is appropriate for general worship services and especially Trinity Sunday.
A majestic arrangement of the familiar hymn for 2-3 octaves handbell or handchime choir. Repetition makes music easy to learn for beginning ringers. Appropriate for worship services, especially Trinity Sunday. Good choice for Young ringers festivals.
Sparkling, energetic and fresh setting of the hymn tune, Nettleton. Incorporates meter changes that add rhythmic interest. Appropriate for festivals, general worship services and special occasions.
A vibrant and energetic setting of the well-known hymn tune. A softer middle section uses optional 3 octaves handchimes to provide a contrast with the rhythmic, malleted opening and closing sections. This is a wonderful selection for church, concert, or festival use.
Using the medley of tunes STUTTGART and HYFRYDOL, this arrangement has a bright eighth-note accompaniment. It?s fully scored, so all ringers stay involved. A classic for Advent or Christmas.
This Christmas carol is most often found with the lyrics: "Lullay, thou little tiny child, by, by lully, lullay."
This tender setting of "Jesus Keep Me Near the Cross" begins with singing bell technique combined with suspended malleting to create an ethereal atmosphere. Minor tempo changes as well as a key change are carefully crafted to build success in developing ensembles.
A creative and exciting setting of "Crown Him with Many Crowns" for 3-6 octaves handbell choir. Optional use of handchimes and wind chimes add wonderful color. Opportunity for achieving precision with the use of mallets. Suitable for festivals, general worship services and Easter Sunday morning.
Crown Him with Many Crowns is a grand and joyous setting of the favorite hymn tune set for 2-3 octaves handbell or handchime choir. It is appropriate for general worship services or any other happy occasion.
Exciting and energetic original piece. Melody "dances" around creative accompaniment as tempo gathers speed from beginning to magnificent ending. Playing various articulations requires absolute precision. Appropriate for worship, festivals and special events.
Delightful setting of Bright and Glorious Is the Sky; ringers must listen for melody notes in contrast to accompanying notes; exciting choice for concerts during Christmas season and especially useful during Epiphany
Ron Mallory skillfully combines the hymn tune "Blott En Dag" with Bradbury ("Savior Like a Shepherd Lead Us") to create a winning combination suitable for worship during Lent or any time during the church year.
A real celebration of the season, Ben's energetic setting of the classic carol "Deck the Halls" is rhythmic and fun, and contains a contrasting section in waltz tempo. Unforgettable!
This stately, but exuberant original composition lends itself to a Thanksgiving service or any moment of praise in a worship setting. Repeating sections build confidence and make this a quick-to-learn selection.
Exciting and energetic setting of the familiar spiritual. Appropriate for church services and school programs. Delightful choice for Young Ringers festivals.
Ding Dong Merrily on High has been a favorite tune for handbell choirs for years. Now, thanks to the gifted Sondra Tucker, this song is arranged for two or three octave ensembles. Using techniques such as shake and martellato to brighten the texture, this arrangement has only a few bell changes, and is accessible to most groups
Joyous, fun piece for developing ringers; only 3 bell changes and lots of articulations; promises to delight all who hear; for church, school and concert events during the Christmas season
This jazzy arrangement of the old gospel hymn includes a cameo appearance of I?ve Got Peace Like a River in the middle section. Accidentals have been carefully scored for smooth bell changes. Happy and full of bounce, this selection is a good choice for concert, worship, or revival event.
This lovely setting of the traditional folk song offers opportunity for developing ringers to learn musical ringing. Useful for church, as well as festival and concert settings. Flute score included.
This beloved choral anthem is now scored for handbells. Sondra Tucker's setting is faithful to the original and may be played with the choral score, or by handbells alone. Breathtaking!
This musical tapestry weaves together the bells and optional instruments into a dreamy, glistening fabric of sound.
Delightful, spirited arrangement of the English folk song. May be played with handbells or handchimes. Offers excellent opportunity for teaching developing ringers to play and control various dynamic levels. Appropriate for school, church and festival settings.
Includes: All I Want for Christmas Is My Two Front Teeth * The Chipmunk Song * Grandma Got Run Over by a Reindeer * Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas * Here Comes Santa Claus * I Saw Mommy Kissing Santa Claus * The Little Drummer Boy * Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer * Santa Claus Is Coming to Town * Winter Wonderland.
Includes: The Christmas Waltz * I Heard the Bells on Christmas Day * I'll Be Home for Christmas * Let It Snow! Let It Snow! Let It Snow! * Mistletoe and Holly * Rockin' Around the Christmas Tree * (There's No Place Like) Home for the Holidays * Toyland * We Wish You a Merry Christmas * When Santa Claus Gets Your Letter.
Following the success of our EASY CHRISTMAS POPS collection, Warner Bros. decided to expand its 2-3 octave repertoire by publishing this exciting new collection. This volume contains 10 all-time popular 'inspirational' standards that fill a variety of uses. From weddings and church services to nursing home and school programs, you'll find something within these pages to fit any need. Contents include: FROM A DISTANCE * THE MORNING AFTER * OVER THE RAINBOW * THE ROSE * SING A RAINBOW * SUNRISE, SUNSET * THEME FROM 'ICE CASTLES' (Through the Eyes of Love) * TOMORROW * THE WIND BENEATH MY WINGS * YOU LIGHT UP MY LIFE.
A sparkling arrangement of the familiar German carol, While by the Sheep We Watched at Night. Carefully placed dynamics and use of handchimes make "echo" clear throughout. Appropriate for church, school and special events throughout Christmas season.
Wonderful Easter piece that incorporates "Go to Dark Gethsemane" and "Christ the Lord Is Risen Today." It incorporates optional narration based in part on Luke 24. Developing choirs will enjoy preparing this exciting piece for Easter Sunday morning.
Festive arrangement for beginning ringers. Incorporates "Good King Wenceslas" and "God Rest Ye, Merry, Gentlemen." Excellent opportunity to teach control of dynamics. Appropriate for church, school and festival.
Sondra Tucker has composed a useful setting of "Down Ampney," "Forest Green," and "Kingsfold" in separate movements, which may be performed as prelude, offertory, and postlude, or may be performed individually.
Enter With Joy" may also be titled "Brioso," which means "with spirit!" The first 24 measures are easily memorized and may be used as a processional.
Entrata and Exuberance is a two-movement composition for 2-3 octaves handbell or handchime choir. It also will serve the beginning ensemble with many learning opportunities. Both movements are appropriate for worship services and festivals.
All ten titles have been scored for 2 or 3 octaves, so that your group can perform with a minimum of ringers -- a real plus for a Saturday afternoon wedding! Titles are: WEDDING MARCH (Wagner) * TRUMPET VOLUNTARY (Clarke) * WEDDING MARCH (Mendelssohn) * JESU, JOY OF MAN'S DESIRING * EVERGREEN * SUNRISE, SUNSET * THEME FROM ICE CASTLES (Through the Eyes of Love) * THE WIND BENEATH MY WINGS * YOU LIGHT UP MY LIFE * WEDDING SONG (There Is Love).
The vision of the "wheel within a wheel" and the turning of those wheels is artfully brought to life in the arrangement of "Ezekiel Saw the Wheel" by Bill Ingram.
Fairest Lord Jesus, a setting of the beloved hymn for 2-3 octaves or handchime choir, is designed to offer many learning opportunities for the beginning choir.
Fanfare on Old Hundredth is a joyfully grandiose setting of the "Old Hundredth" melody by Louis Bourgeois sung most often to the doxology, "Praise God, from Whom All Blessings Flow." This piece can be used with handbells, handchimes or beginning ensemble groups and is appropriate for church and festivals settings.
Festive Celebration, an energetic original composition, is scored for 3, 4, 5, or 6 octaves of handbells with optional flute by Arnold B. Sherman. The pace and mood of the music is reflective of the 25th anniversary celebration for a beloved music director for which it was commissioned. A worthy challenge for advanced choirs for church, school, concert, or festival events.
A Festive Christmas is an exciting setting of two Christmas carols, "Sicilian Mariner," and "O Come, Little Children," for 3-5 octaves handbell choir. The developing choir will find good opportunities to expand their expertise in controlling dynamics and developing precise execution of articulations.
This setting of Jack Noble White's original choral work is fully scored and especially engaging with the inclusion of the optional chimes and C instrument.
A collection of five individual carol settings including: O Come, All Ye Faithful * Away in a Manger * On This Day Earth Shall Ring * Silent Night, Holy Night * God Rest Ye Merry, Gentlemen Each setting offers opportunities for teaching beginning ringers to achieve excellence in ringing with precision and musicianship. May be played with handbells or handchimes.
Fourth in a best-selling series, 5 for Fall for Beginning Ringers includes selections for the Fall season. For bells or chimes. For worship and general occasions. *Beginning Praise* A Thankful Heart*Lo How a Rose*Angels from the Realms*Gentle Mary*
A collection of five individual hymn settings including: How Firm a Foundation * God Is So Good * As Longs the Deer for Cooling Streams * Morning Has Broken * Amazing Grace. Each setting offers opportunities for teaching beginners to achieve excellence in ringing with precision and ringing musically. May be played with handbells or handchimes.
Five settings of spirituals playable throughout the year. Includes: Mary Had a Baby * Were You There * He Is King of Kings * Kum Ba Yah * Great Day! May be played with handbells or handchimes. Appropriate for church, school and festival.
The original fanfare introduction with its dotted rhythms leads into a bold statement of this cherished carol. A contrasting rubato section in the middle leads back into a rousing final stanza, which combines fanfare and carol in a thrilling ending.
Here's a lively setting of the traditional spiritual, "Rise Up, Shepherd, and Follow". Syncopation and stopped sounds illustrate the text, to "follow, follow, rise up, shepherd, and follow." Easily prepared and performed but highly effective!
This rendition of "We Three Kings" has a big sound, but is super easy to prepare for performance. The optional flute, finger cymbals, claves, and tambourine add energy to the mix.
Ron Mallory's fresh take on this beloved hymn features buoyant malleted accompaniment, expressing joyful thanks for God's creation. A more reflective middle section, during which the tune is accompanied by a countermelody on optional handchimes, provides contrast before launching back into a strong rhythmic finish. Perfect for church, school, or festival use.
For the Beauty of the Earth is an exciting setting of the beautiful hymn tune, "Dix," for 2-3 octaves handbell choir with optional handchimes. It is appropriate for church and festival occasions.
This arrangement of G. F. Handel's energetic chorus from The Messiah is set in easy to read rhythms and chordal textures, making it accessible to beginning ringers.
An energetic setting combining "I Love Thy Kingdom," "Lord, Christ Is Made," The Sure Foundation," and "The Church's One Foundation." Its driving rhythms and extensive use of articulations demands precision in executing stopped sounds and clean legato. Especially appropriate for church dedication services, Pentecost and Trinity Sundays.
A quiet, lovely arrangement of the contemporary hymn by Carol Owens for 3-5 octave handbell choir and optional handchime choir. It is appropriate for general worship services and special occasions.
Delightful for Christmas program/worship, this arrangement musically portrays the stable animals by using fun techniques. Lyrics included.
Two separate songs comprise this useful piece! "All Glory, Laud, and Honor" for Palm Sunday, and "Were You There?" for Maundy Thursday or Good Friday, will keep your handbell ensemble a part of your Holy Week observances. Accessible and well-written, this piece will become a standard in your repertoire.
From the Pacific to the Atlantic shores, this geographical medley transports the listener across these great States of ours. You'll see many beaming faces in the audience as you pass through some home towns. Includes: HOORAY FOR HOLLYWOOD * DEEP IN THE HEART OF TEXAS * MEET ME IN ST. LOUIS, LOUIS * MY KIND OF TOWN (Chicago Is) * INDIANA (Back Home Again in Indiana) * MY OLD KENTUCKY HOME * TENNESSEE WALTZ * GEORGIA ON MY MIND * CAROLINA IN THE MORNING * THEME FROM 'NEW YORK, NEW YORK'.
Melody is presented in upper and lower bells. Contains fun techniques, including one bell change, well marked. Lyric page included.
The beloved carol has been given a fresh and energetic new setting from veteran arranger Anna Laura Page. Useful during the Christmas season and a delightful addition to any handbell library.
Nobody says melody better than George and Ira Gershwin, and nothing says arranger better than Doug Wagner. Put these proven winners together and you've got a dynamite medley that includes RHAPSODY IN BLUE, I GOT RHYTHM, EMBRACEABLE YOU and STRIKE UP THE BAND.
"Get on Board, Little Children!" is a fun piece for any age "child" to "get on board" and ring.
The popular Henry Smith contemporary Christian song "Give Thanks" is beautifully paired with "Come Ye Thankful People Come." This arrangement is a perfect choice for Thanksgiving or general worship.
Singing bell, random handchimes, gyro and optional windchimes combine to represent the "wind" in this setting of the hymn tune Festal. "God Will Take Care of You," is paired with the title hymn and presented in a contrasting, upbeat texture.
Tambourine, hand drum, and triangle offer optional accompaniment to this fresh setting of the favorite Christmas spiritual. Lively sections of the chorus contrast with dolce-sweet verses.
Ringers speak and ring for a fun contrast. Melody appears in upper and lower registers and thumb damps and echo techniques add interest. For the Advent/Christmas season.
A beautiful, flowing setting of the familiar benediction. May be played with handbells or handchimes. Offers many learning opportunities for the beginning ringer. Useful in any situation where a closing benediction is appropriate.
A stirring setting of "National Hymn" is enhanced by the optional trumpet duet, and is appropriate for special observances as well as general worship.
Festive arrangement of the beloved English Christmas carol. Creative use of articulations. Encourages ringers to develop skills in making distinction between melody and accompaniment. Useful for any setting during the Christmas season.
Anna Laura Page has created a striking arrangement which pairs John Stainer's "God So Loved the World" with Handel's "I Know That My Redeemer Liveth." This wonderful setting is perfect for Lent or general occasions and is accessible to most ensembles.
Good Christian Friends, Rejoice by Anna Laura Page is a lively Christmas melody from the 14th century, and is a perfect choice for the Christmas season. It offers beginning ringers the opportunity to participate in special holiday programs with sparkle and excitement. It is appropriate for church, school and other special settings throughout the holiday season.
Joyful, fun-filled setting of In Dulci Jubilo; requires carefully observed dynamics and tempo markings and precise ringing/damping technique; fine choice for special services and concerts during the Christmas season
"Good King Wenceslas" is a bright, joyful setting of the popular traditional Christmas melody for 3-5 octaves handbell choir. This holiday piece is appropriate for church, school and festival settings.
Malleted sections provide energy and a contrasting middle section is more reflective in this lively setting of the traditional carol from the skilled pen of Anna Laura Page.