This selection, written for the Bay View Week of Handbells, will push ringers' expressiveness and musicality to their limits. Soaring melodies and undulating accompaniment figures abound, giving the piece a
This dance-band-style original by Leroy Anderson was ranked the #1 song of 1952. Its charismatic melody, traditional tango style, and subtle blues influences captured the spirit of the era, and it became a
Master teacher, composer and conductor Bill Mathis offers a lovely handbell setting of Debussy’s exquisite Clair de Lune. While the notes are relatively easy, the piece offers great teaching
Driven by exciting polyrhythmic patterns and ornamented with striking inner lines, this original adaptation pays tribute to the classic hymn while giving it a new voice and sound. The incorporation of
The tune FREU DICH SEHR is given several treatments in this exciting arrangement for Advent. From joyfully rhythmic to grandly regal, the various sections use a myriad of handbell techniques including
This programmatic original composition will be a unique addition to the concert repertoire, as it is reminiscent of movie music. Its descriptive style tells a tale of love and loss, adventure and peril, and
Composed for the 2012 International Handbell Symposium in Liverpool, England, this work is based on the tune LIVERPOOL by John Roberts. Heard throughout is a contrasting motif formed by spelling the word
This exciting work will challenge ringers and thrill listeners with its big sound, quick tempos and surprising turns of rhythm along the way. It may be played by bells alone or with optional brass quintet
This is an energetic and joyous arrangement of the tunes OLD HUNDREDTH and ST. FLAVIAN. Exciting LV eighth note patterns, rich, full chords, and the optional use of handchimes make this piece a
Arranged for the Tintabulations Handbell Ensemble of Reno, Nevada, Michael Glasgow's thrilling arrangement of this Christmas tune begins with a stately introduction, easily adapted for use as a processional
This varied arrangement of the 15th-century French processional uses randomly malleted handbells, handchimes, finger cymbals (or triangle), and chime tree to create a mystical, ethereal introduction. A