Concert and Festival

Part of Matthew Compton's larger concert work "When All Else Fails," this movement focuses on the theme of love. Based on the Christina Rossetti poem I loved you first: but afterwards your love,

Love is one of the most impactful experiences in life, and this piece celebrates the passion, excitement, and pure joy that love can bring to our lives! Commissioned in honor of a thirty-year relationship,

Show your audience the true power of advanced handbell ringing in this opus that combines intense technicality with deep emotion. Driving rhythms and soaring melodies carry us on a journey depicting a soul

"A ni sogoma" in the Bambara language of Mali means "The king is coming" – with the expectation of gathering in harmony and peace. Exultant and exciting with lots of rhythmic interest, this original

Avinu Shebashamayim, a prayer for peace and more, has been beautifully set to music by a gifted composer of contemporary Jewish music. Featuring a lyrical melody and beautiful form, this accessible setting

This faithful transcription of the exciting march from Vaughan Williams' folk song suite will wow your audience! Taken at speed, your ringers will have quite a challenge, but the result will be worth

The Tango has been described as passionate, electric, sensual, and as the "language to the heart." Carlos has arranged this amazing music with a flowing obbligato handbell part that makes this perfect for

This Joplin "March and Two-Step" is mostly rung and malleted; it should not be played so fast that it feels hurried nor should it go so slowly that it loses its swing. There are several repeats and a trio

This delightful little Brazilian folk tune has become a favorite of children. Extensive lyrics are included with the score. Written in A minor, the tune begins using only handchimes. Bells then enter and

Originally written for banjo, this song tells the story of some fun-loving and bawdy boatmen on the Ohio River. Capturing the authentic spirit of the tune, this arrangement features a variety of stopped

This composition is dedicated to mankind, who experienced all kinds of sufferings during the pandemic. Luna is the divine embodiment of the moon. There are plenty of myths and legends about the moon's

A song with shepherds that's not about Christmas? Yes! Here is one of Percy Grainger's most famous British folk song arrangements for piano which has been arranged for handbells. Shepherd's Hey is

This energetic original contains driving syncopations, interesting harmonies, and a memorable melody over a variety of accompanimental figures. Metric shifts from 8/8 to 4/4 will keep your ringers busy!

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

The verses in 1 Corinthians 13 with themes of love, kindness, patience, endurance, and hope are illustrated in the various sections of this gorgeous original composition with gentle, flowing lines and lofty

This gorgeous original piece for handbells and flute is mostly rung with LV's supporting the lovely melody. The flute is essential, sharing the melody and joining the treble bells in parallel and

This original music was written in memory of a one of the founding members of Encore! Handbell Ensemble. Patrick writes: "Shirley's theme is a simple one, with steady underlying quarter notes that speak to

Beginning with singing bass bells, and ethereal A9(sus4) chord is heard while handchimes ring the musical theme: E D A B (LOVE). That sets the tone that is developed nicely as the melody shifts to the bells

This original piece is dedicated to Fred A. Merrett, Canadian handbell composer and director who was highly regarded throughout the handbell community. A beautiful and sensitive work, it features a poignant

This sweet Irish tune has been sensitively arranged beginning with singing bells and flute solo. If flute is not used, then the piece may begin with bells in m. 11. The melody is supported by LV passages

The gopak originated as a folk dance among Cossack dancers and is known as the National Dance of Ukraine. Also called "hopak," the corresponding exclamation "hop!" is said during a jump or as an expression

Written in memory of a beloved ringer, this memorial piece is a perfect choice for any time of reflection and remembrance. Shifting moods from grief to affirmation and from delicate melodies to full

This original work features a lyrical but poignant melody supported by a flowing accompaniment with many LV passages forming lovely progressions.  It begins in g-minor with nicely-crafted segues to