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Meditation on the Cross" is a beautifully crafted and harmonically rich setting of two favorite hymns, "The Old Rugged Cross," and "Beneath the Cross of Jesus." It is appropriate for late Lent and Holy Week, Good Friday, and other special services and concert settings throughout the year.
Beautifully flowing setting of the early American melody. Developing ringers will learn to ring musically as they work through dynamic and harmonic changes. Appropriate for general worship services throughout the year and an exceptional choice for the Lenten season.
A newcomer to the Alfred Sacred catalog, Andrew Duncan has written a free and contemplative version of "Cradle Song" that uses "Gloria" as a counterpart. The song is gently evocative of the peaceful stillness on that first Christmas Eve.
"A Medley of Faith" is a combination of three hymns, "Softly and Tenderly," "Have Thine Own Way, Lord," and "Jesus Keep Me Near the Cross," arranged for 2-3 octaves handbell or handchime choir. It is written with the beginning choir in mind, offering many opportunities for learning ringing technique and musical expression. This piece is appropriate for Lent, Baptism, dedication and general worship services.
A fun-filled medley that incorporates "Ding Dong, Merrily on High, Masters in This Hall and God Rest Ye Merry, Gentlemen." Includes many articulations that demand absolute precision. A delightful choice for school, church and concerts during the Christmas season.
Sub-titled "A Christmas Nocturne," this elegant arrangement of "It Came Upon the Midnight Clear" shimmers with impressionistic harmonies, bright melody and flowing accompaniment.
Perfect for an All-Saints celebration, Reformation Sunday, or any time, this setting by Sondra Tucker is a powerful rendition of a favorite hymn.
An exceptionally exciting, majestic arrangement by our beloved Betty B. Garee; incorporates Aus Tiefer Not; offers opportunity for the advanced ringers to ring creatively and musically while finding a technical challenge; appropriate for church, school, concerts and festivals
Satisfying for novice ringers as well as small ensembles, this favorite worship chorus rings equally well on bells or chimes or a combination of both.
Energetic and delightful arrangement incorporating Weisse Flaggen; optional 2 octave handchime choir; optional use of two B-flat trumpets adding exquisite dimension to the piece; excellent choice for school, church and festival events.
Beautiful setting of the sacred folk tune from The Sacred Harp. Full B-flat trumpet score included. Effective use of exciting dynamic changes. Appropriate for church, school and festival.
A delightful, dance-like original piece; features several melodies, two of which recur together; use of articulations which identify the character of the piece; excellent choice for any occasion, any time of year, in church, school and festival.
A bright, energetic setting of the traditional English carol. Dance-like accompaniment sets the personality of the piece. Appropriate for the Christmas Season, Lent, Passion/Easter Sunday, and Ascension. Exciting choice for festivals
The first installment in the HIDDEN HYMN GEMS series. Includes an optional vocal line and congregational hymn sheet. Traditional Swiss Melody. Text by Thomas Toke Lynch (1818-1871).
"My Father's World" is a gently flowing setting of the hymn, "This Is My Father's World" coupled with the spiritual, "He's Got the Whole World In His Hands." The contrasting style of these two tunes creates changing moods that are reflected in a variety of ringing styles. Pay special attention to the melody of "This Is My Father's World," then enjoy the rhythmic energy of the spiritual as the two tunes are enhanced by rich harmonies and changing dynamics.
Tammy Waldrop provides us with this piece that incorporates I Have Decided to Follow Jesus and What a Friend We Have in Jesus.
Interesting harmonic changes in this setting of the beloved hymn for 3-5 octaves handbell choir. Melody moves around in the texture throughout. Appropriate for general worship services; especially meaningful during the Lenten season.
Also known by the title How Can I Keep from Singing, this arrangement is unique in that includes an optional part for solo voice. Rhythmic and joyful, it makes an excellent choice for special music in worship or as a concert ensemble piece.
A feisty, energetic, original piece for 2-3 octaves handbell choir. Optional percussion includes snare drum, triangle and woodblock. Appropriate for any joyous occasion in church and school. Delightful choice for festivals.
Harmonically rich and technically challenging this setting of the familiar spiritual requires precise execution of articulations for a successful performance. The piece is set in 12/8, but, leave it to Hart Morris, in measure fifty a 15/8 is inserted. This simply gives the feeling of "five." Other performance notes are given as well as some composer information.
Optional handchimes, hand drum, triangle, and finger cymbals add their flavors to this medley of French carols: Huron Carol; Pat-a-Pan; Angels, We Have Heard On High; and Bring A Torch, Jeanette, Isabella. A spirited selection that works well for worship, concert, or other festival event.
A lilting, spirited setting of the traditional Cornish carol, Sans Day Carol. Appropriate for all occasions during Christmas season. Performance notes include text which encompasses Palm/Passion Sunday and Easter Sunday.
Energetic and joyous setting of beloved Christmas carol; opportunity for teaching musical ringing; promises to bring joy and celebration during the Christmas season
A delightful, energetic setting that incorporates "Angels We Have Heard on High." Full of articulations that make it fun to ring. Excellent choice for beginning ringers to perform during the Christmas season.
Lovely setting of 12th century Latin hymn; incorporates traditional Israeli melody Promised One; playable with handbells or handchimes; beautiful choice for beginning ringers to play during Advent
Harmonically rich setting that incorporates optional handchimes. Flowing eighth-note accompaniment supports hauntingly beautiful melody. Appropriate for special worship services. Makes a beautiful contrasting choice for festivals.
A feisty and creative setting of the familiar spiritual. Full of articulations and swing rhythm. Appropriate for church services, school programs and festival events.
The good news of Christ's birth is proclaimed with a flourish throughout this arrangement of "Personent Hodie."
An exciting and energetic original piece. Great opportunity for developing ringers to learn ringing with absolute precision. Appropriate for school, church and festival events.
An exuberant setting of the familiar hymn tune. Useful for handchime choir. Good for teaching beginning ringers to ring in different dynamic levels. Appropriate for worship services and festivals any time of year.
A quiet, beautiful setting of the 13th century plainsong. An opportunity for developing ringers to learn control in ringing quietly and listening for melody.
Offertory is an original piece for 3-5 octaves handbell choir that is appropriate for church or school settings. It is written for the larger beginning handbell (or 3 octaves handchime) choir and can be played at slow or fast tempo while retaining its lyric quality. Since there are no bell changes or rhythmic complications, the piece can be learned quickly and the ringers can build confidence in their ringing skills.
Using swing rhythms and non-traditional harmonies, Oh, How Jesus Loves Me by master composer Linda Lamb combines two beloved gospel hymns, "Jesus Loves Me" and "Oh, How I Love Jesus," to remind us that the love of God is reciprocal and that we love Him because He first loved us.
The Old Ship of Zion is a hand-clapping, foot-stomping, "Amen" and "Hallelujah" shouting arrangement of the old spiritual.
Delightful setting of Old Time Religion, incorporates the rhythmic motive from the Hallelujah Chorus by George Frideric Handel, appropriate for church services and other joyous occasions
The good news of Christ's birth is proclaimed with a flourish throughout this arrangement of "Personent Hodie."
A Medley of "For the Beauty of the Earth" (DIX) and "All Things Bright and Beautiful" (ROYAL OAK) for your beginning handbell ensemble.
"Our Shepherd" is a harmonically rich setting that incorporates two beloved Southern hymns, "My Shepherd Will Supply My Need" and "Alas, and Did My Savior Bleed." Set for 3-5 octaves handbell choir, it is appropriate for general worship services, but it is especially useful during the Lenten season.
A new outlet of fun for any handbell choir.
This arrangement commemorates the 70th anniversary of "The Wizard of Oz." Includes optional vocal line for solo or sing-a-long. Reproducible sing-a-long sheet, historical notes, and trivia included.
A majestic medley of "All Glory, Laud, and Honor," "Ride On! Ride On in Majesty" and "Lift Up Your Heads, Ye Mighty Gates." Effective use of articulations. An exciting addition to the worship service on Palm Sunday.
Bob Burroughs has created a compelling original work for solo instrument and handbells. The solo part was originally conceived for French horn, but parts are also included for B-flat instrument or C instrument. Perfect for concert, recital, or church performance.
An original composition that offers advanced challenges to the 2-3 octave choir.
Lively and joyful, this arrangement of the traditional French carol keeps all ringers involved, and is a natural selection for the Advent season.
Mancini + Wagner = MAGIC! This handbell arrangement is sure to become everyone's favorite.
Full of zest and jubilance, this original composition utilizes "body percussion," mallet clicks and alternating meter to invite the ringer and listener to "dance!"
This is a tremendous arrangement of the grand hymn "Lauda Anima." Opening with an exultant fanfare the energy never lets up, even in the contrasting middle section. This exciting arrangement will be a favorite of ringers and listeners alike!
Praise the Father is a majestic setting of the familiar hymn tune, STUTTGART. It incorporates All Things Bright and Beautiful and is a fun piece forYoung Ringers festivals.
HYFRYDOL is perhaps one of the most arranged hymn tunes in bell catalogs.
Majestic setting of Lobe Den Herren; articulations include the echo, martellato and martellato lift; opportunity of learning to listen for melody above accompaniment; appropriate for general worship and Young Ringer festivals.
The developing handbell choir will find many opportunities to expand its expertise in controlling dynamics and developing precise execution of articulations throughout this exuberant and energetic setting.
Here's a delightful original composition, which contrasts an opening theme in G major with a contrasting section in E minor before ending with a flourish. This piece is appropriate for school groups as well as church choirs. Refreshing!
Vocalists Andrea Bocelli and Celine Dion have popularized this endearing song to millions of listeners. Here it is set with warm harmonies and expressive scoring making it a heart-felt selection for worship or concert.
This piece is a swinging arrangement of the gospel standard by legendary big-band great, Tommy Dorsey. Because the clarinet part is not optional, the handbell part is free to provide some fun accompaniment to the swinging clarinet melody as well as ring a verse or two of the tune themselves. At home in both worship and concert.
Coronation is the hymn tune treated in a majestic manner in this arrangement. Performance notes are given with helpful drill ideas for executing certain figures within the piece.
Psallite can be used in either a sacred or secular setting. Its songlike qualities and clever harmonies are immediately engaging to both audience and players alike. A variety of bell techniques give the piece a playful, almost humorous quality. Sure to be a favorite!
Puer Nobis is a buoyant, lilting setting of the cherished hymn appropriate for Epiphany (or even Easter or Pentecost). Set in 6/8 time, the melody is shared between the treble and bass clefs and the piece has no bell changes, making this a bright and easy piece for any young and/or beginning handbell group.
For a bit of nostaglia, here's the Peter, Paul and Mary favorite from the '60s. Recorded here in the 3-5 octave version, it is also available in a compatible 2-octave arrangement.
Original music written by Raymond Brown and hymn text by Will Thompson. The song was made popular by singer Cynthia Clawson. Well-suited for male or female med/low voice.
This energetic setting of a beloved hymn is perfect for Christ the King Sunday or any time of celebration during the church year. This celebratory arrangement is sure to engage and delight ringers and listeners alike.
"Rejoice, the Lord Is King" is an exuberant, exciting setting of the familiar hymn for 3-5 octaves handbell choir. It is appropriate for general worship services, church dedications, Easter Sunday, and festivals. Young Ringers will find this piece particularly useful for their festivals.
Anna Laura Page gives us this exciting setting of the familiar hymn tune for developing ringers. It is a fun choice for festivals, and serves well for worship throughout the year.
Joy to the World, Joyful, Joyful We Adore Thee, and How Great Our Joy are combined in this rousing Christmas season medley. A natural to open or close a concert and for moments of joyful Christmas worship.
This arrangement of the hymn tune REPTON by C. Hubert H. Parry is very accessible and provides good repetition of patterns and elements for quick learning.
Anna Laura page gives us this rhythmic arrangement of this bright setting that combines Swing Low, Sweet Chariot and Ride the Chariot.
Filled with special techniques, including bell handle clicks, this original work serves both as a teaching and performance piece.
"Ring around a Rainbow" is a bright, energetic composition for 2-3 octaves handbell choir. It is appropriate for church and school settings and will be a delightful selection for festivals since it is available in the 4-5 octaves settings as well.
"Ring around a Rainbow" is a bright, energetic composition for 2-3 octaves handbell choir. It is appropriate for church and school settings and will be a delightful selection for festivals since it is available in the 4-5 octaves settings as well.
This bright selection for the Advent/Christmas season is a "crisp-like-snow" setting of the traditional German carol, Kling Glockchen. Ringers will enjoy working on the special bell techniques and ringing the melody in both upper and lower registers.
Wonderfully festive combination of "The Ukrainian Carol" and "Sing We Now of Christmas." Separate C instruments part on pages 11-12. Appropriate for joyous Christmas occasions in church. Excellent choice for festivals.
"Rise Up, Shepherd, and Follow" is an energetic and exciting setting for 3-5 octaves handbell choir. Helpful footnotes are included throughout the piece to insure clarity and interpretation.
This exuberant setting of "Easter Hymn" can be played by handbells alone or with organ or piano and trumpet. It is accessible for most ensembles, and suitable for Easter Sunday and beyond!
A swinging arrangement of the traditional spiritual. Includes an optional tambourine/wood block and fun to play "riffs." For extra fun, add your own choreography!
"Rondo Jubilee" is an original composition written in rondo form, which expresses musically the definition of the term "Jubilee - a season or time of rejoicing."
Bells and optional handchimes are called for in this medley of David's City with soft, lush harmonies. A bright section follows with a plucked accompaniment and treble melody.
A stately but energetic arrangement appropriate for general worship and festive occasions. Music provides opportunity to develop musical expression with controlled dynamics and phrasing.
". . . All of them saints of God and I mean, God helping, to be one too!" Perfect for baptism, confirmation, All Saints, or general use, this solid arrangement of "Grand Isle" captures the innocence and sweetness of the well-loved hymn.
An expressive setting that lends itself well to the beauty of handbells, incorporates the beloved Sheep May Safely Graze by Johann Sebastian Bach, offers ringers the opportunity of learning to ring expressively, appropriate for general worship services and festival settings.
"Scarborough Fair" is a beautiful, expressive setting of the old English folk song for 3-5 octaves handbell choir. It is appropriate for school programs, festivals and other special occasions. The folk song became popular in the 1960's when Simon and Garfunkel performed their rendition.
This classic praise song is paired with Pachelbel's canon. Optional techniques and the use of handchimes allow you to tailor this piece to fit your ringers' skills. Includes background notes on composers and helpful performance notes.
A beautiful original piece with rich harmonies and lovely melodies that offer the intermidiate handbell choir the opportunity to develop musically. Appropriate for church, school and festival.
An excellent piece to honor the men and women of our military, this compositions's catchy tune and Sousa-like contrasting section is an attractive original piece for patriotic celebrations. Your ringers will find themselves whistling its tune as they leave rehearsals!
Shenandoah is an arrangement of the beloved American folk song for 2-3 octaves beginning handbell choir, handchime choir and beginning ensemble. It is appropriate for school programs, special church programs and Young Ringers Festivals.
An exciting medley that incorporates "Angels We Have Heard on High, In the Bleak Midwinter, and Hark! The Herald Angels Sing." A MUST for special programs and regular worship services during the Christmas season.
A beautifully crafted setting of the beloved Christmas carol, may be played with handbells or handchimes, use of repetition makes music easy to learn for beginning ringers, promises to be a favorite during the Christmas season.
"Silent Night, Holy Night" is a beautiful, moving setting of the favorite Christmas carol for 3-5 octaves handbell choir. It is appropriate to ring during the Christmas season in church and school settings.
Ringers and audiences alike will enjoy this exciting new rendition of the classic Shaker tune, Simple Gifts by new contributor Brenda Austin. Ringers will enjoy using many techniques and textures to tell the story of Christ's birth, death, and resurrection. The third stanza, set in minor, uses chimes to create a haunting sound depicting the mournful death of Christ. The arrangement concludes with Christ's glorious resurrection in a spirited mallet section.
A delightful original composition for beginning ringers; may be played with handbells or handchimes; C instrument may feature the flute, oboe or violin; energetic piece offers learning opportunities for beginners; a fine choice for church, school and Young Ringer festivals.
Familiar Shaker Melody stated first, simply in the upper bells; second, in full chords; and, finally, in the lower bells with a thumb damped accompaniment. Flute is optional.
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.
This majestic setting from Henry Purcell's "Abdelazer Suite" incorporates an optional Bb or C trumpet. Easy to prepare, this selection offers many learning opportunities for developing ringers: melody/accompaniment note recognition, dynamics, martellato technique, and damping technique.
A spectrum of musical color is created by various bell techniques and the optional tambourine part in this lively setting of the French carol.
Optional woodblock, tambourine, and shakers lend their spice to this toe-tappin' medley of "I'm Gonna Sing When the Spirit Says Sings" and "Amen!"
First introduced in the late 1920s, and later used as a centerpiece for the 1952 MGM film, "Singin' in the Rain" is a tune that many Americans recognize and associate with the movie scene where Gene Kelly joyously danced and splashed through puddles during a rainstorm. This handbell adaptation of the popular piece will bring the same happiness and cheerfulness to your handbell choir and to your audience.
A bright, energetic setting of the familiar African song. Extensive use of martellato and other stopped sounds provide excitement and make this a fun piece for ringers and listeners. Perfect for festivals, as well as school and church use.
Harmonically rich arrangement of the nineteenth century hymn; features a beautiful secondary melody that develops with the main hymn tune resulting in a breathtakingly exquisite creation; appropriate for worship services and an excellent choice for concert and festival settings
"The Solid Rock" is an arrangement of a favorite hymn, which arranger Linda Lamb has set in an early-American feel with open fifths, light texture, and steady rhythms.
"Somebody's Knocking at Your Door" is a fun, energetic piece for the developing 3-5 octaves handbell choir. It is appropriate for church, school and festival settings.
A laid-back bass groove and mallet hits/clicks drive this exciting arrangement of the traditional spiritual. Ringers will enjoy the opportunity to be part of the "rhythm section" as the persistent knocking continues, with shakes and echo effects adding to the fun. It will delight your audiences and is appropriate for concert, worship, festival, and school occasions all year long.
A "meaty" arrangement for 2-3 octave choirs, this setting incorporates the hymn tunes: O Worship the King (LYONS), Come, Thou Fount of Every Blessing (NETTLETON) and All Hail the Power of Jesus' Name (DIADEM).