Sacred Handbell Music

This arrangment of SINE NOMINE for solo handbells (A4-C7) and piano is majestic and well suited for All Saints Sunday.

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

The hymn tune MADRID is arranged for handbell solo with piano accompaniment and optional oboe or C instrument. The oboe and bells share and weave the melody and countermelodies beautifully throughout while

Three favorite hymn tunes containing a "walk" theme have been combined into a wonderful arrangement for Lent or other journey-themed services. Beginning with a luscious legato treatment of Jesus Walked

This unique lyrical setting of a much-loved hymn tune was written in honor of the arranger's father. It features gently rhythmic LV passages in the accompaniment supporting a rung melody. Treble echoes,

This familiar spiritual (hymn tune MCKEE) has been creatively arranged in a bold and lively setting with an expression mark that reads "Joyful fun!" The engaging melody is mostly rung with a few well-placed

Known for his arrangements of American hymn tunes, Robert Lau's setting of I Love to Tell the Story is beautifully transcribed for handbells. Mostly rung with LV passages and perfectly-placed

An innovative, creative collection of three unaccompanied hymns arranged for the handbell soloist. Seven to ten melodic “patterns” performed on bell trees are provided for each solo. They are to

This beautiful, expressive, and sensitive work was inspired by the "water into wine" miracle described in John 2. The piece begins with an ethereal mix of wind chimes, singing bell, and handchimes which

Originally a stunning piano arrangement, this setting of a favorite hymn has been beautifully transcribed for handbells. It begins quietly and reflectively with just hints of the melody rung on handchimes.

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

A truly gorgeous, sensitive, and creative setting for handbells and cello, this arrangement of the familiar FINLANDIA begins with cello playing the solo melody line followed by handchimes and then handbells

Combining the traditional tune BEACON HILL with a lesser-known tune EWING (Jerusalem the Golden), this arrangement will be a meaningful and rewarding piece to put together. With an elegant and

For Lent or general use, this arrangement of the hymn tune GORDON uses handbells with optional handchimes (2-3 or 3-5 octaves). There are no techniques other than LV, which creates a legato harmony to

For modern/contemporary or blended worship, this arrangement of the popular worship song is true to the original and will encourage ringers and congregation to sing along. Even without singing (words are

This regal setting of the tune EIN' FESTE BURG will be a welcome addition for the smaller yet experienced choir. Metric shifts between 4/4 and 2/4, rhythmic interest in dotted eighths, and a key change

Bach's famous chorale is transcribed here for handbells by a master arranger. True to the choral score, ringers will be challenged to keep the triplet figures smooth throughout.

Enjoy this energetic arrangement of the tune ITALIAN HYMN. Within the 3/4 meter, the emphasis shifts back and forth between three quarter notes and two dotted quarter notes, adding rhythmic interest with

This reproducible collection is for a bell tree soloist (3 octaves) accompanied by chime choir (3-5 octaves). The three titles are appropriate for use throughout the year: Come, Ye Sinners, Poor and

This expressive setting of the haunting DEO GRACIAS is sure to become a favorite of your ensemble and congregation. The tune is treated to varied styles and unexpected harmonies throughout, providing for an

This fun arrangement will become a favorite of your small ensemble and their audiences! Utilizing just 12 bells between F5 and C7, this selection is a perfect choice for the small or socially-distanced

Beginning small ensembles will shine in this lyrical original composition! Utilizing just 12 bells between F5 and C7, this selection is a perfect choice for the small or socially-distanced group.

This flowing setting of the beloved hymntune OLIVET is written for eight handbells between F5 and F6 with no bell changes. It can be played by anywhere from two players using four-in-hand up to four players