Acts.17

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

Bell Tango is a fiery Carl Wiltse original with lots of work for the bass ringers and many chromatics for everyone else. The optional handchime part (B5-G7) could also alternatively be played

Some of the world's best people-watching can be found on Las Vegas Boulevard. Commissioned by Harmony Handbells, this charming original represents the carefree, liberating "joie de vivre" of the group's

A bold melody in octaves (with at optional LV to mimic the sound of a carillon) gives way to a series of variations of the theme which grow in complexity and intensity through to the big, bold finish. A

This arrangement intertwines Coventry Carol seamlessly with the haunting melody GREENSLEEVES, creating a poignant and evocative musical experience. With meticulous attention to detail, the piece

Inspired by orchestra and organ music, the opening is modeled after the opening of Louis Vierne’s Final to his Organ Symphony #1. This concert work in sonata-allegro form will delight your

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 sure to entertain, inspire, and rock

This arrangement begins with the familiar and repetitive four-note pattern that develops into a series of creatively placed stopped techniques. Wonderful ascending sixteenth-note parallel octaves lead to

This high-spirited original work will be exciting for those who enjoy quick tempos! Much of the bass is malleted; however, several measures have bass, A3 and up, rung at tempo. Dynamic changes are thrown

What a perfect tune to be transcribed for handbells! This joyful tune is a staple among jazz musicians and will become a favorite with your advanced ringers. The engaging melody with rhythmic swing is

Written in reaction to the composer watching an advanced bell choir rehearse, this piece features a driving 6/8 rhythm and interest-grabbing modulations. The piece moves through various moods filled with

Johannes Brahms' gorgeous classical piano work has been faithfully transcribed for handbells. Full of opportunities for musicality, phrasing, and dynamic lines, this piece will be a welcome addition to your

This amazing composition by Claude T. Smith, a revered composer of choral and band works, is based on the hymn tune, LOBE DEN HERREN, and was originally commissioned for concert band. This masterful

A portrait of rush hour! Listen for traffic roiling along, horns, sirens, and more. Marked “Allegro agitato”, this piece speeds along right up until the end.

The title of this popular Spanish carol translates to "The little fishes in the river" and refers to the fishes being excited "to see God born" - as are the birds in the air and the roses in bloom. This

Evoking the sound of eternal light, this lovely original concert piece by two master composers will be a special moment in concert or service. While the piece may stand alone, it is greatly enhanced by the

Composed during the summer of 2013 for the Rooke Chapel Ringers of Bucknell University, this original work features a wide variety of ringing techniques and tempi, lush harmonies, and pulsating rhythms.