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The well-loved Welsh hymn tune, HYFRYDOL, is used for many texts in many languages. Common English language texts are Alleluia! Sing to Jesus; Love Divine, All Loves Excelling; Jesus! what a Friend for sinners! and for Easter, I Will Sing of My Redeemer. Ranging from F5 to C7, this 12 bell setting is easy to learn and will be enjoyed by ringers and audiences throughout the year. This same setting will also be found under the Advent title, Come, Thou Long Expected Jesus.

Alleluia! Sing to Jesus!

Handbells Ensemble 12 Bell

Suitable for Advent or Christmas, this setting of the Welsh hymn tune HYFRYDOL will be enjoyed by ringers and listeners for its clear presentation of the well-loved melody. Playable by relatively inexperienced players, and useful when you need a quick piece to put together with more experienced ringers, this arrangement can also be re-titled to any of the alternate hymn texts set to this tune such as Alleluia! Sing to Jesus.

Come, Thou Long Expected Jesus

Devil's Dream is a traditional fiddle tune from New England, probably
  with roots in the British Isles. This 8 bell arrangement will be a fun
  challenge for a handbell duet, or a bit less difficult when played by
  handbell quartet.  Tempo is as fast as
  you can go, so hang on for the ride!

Devil's Dream

Handbells Duet or Quartet

HYFRYDOL is a well-loved Welsh hymn tune, with no fewer than 90 texts in at least 7 languages set to this flowing melody. Common English language texts are "Alleluia! Sing to Jesus" and "Love Divine, All Loves Excelling" and "Jesus! what a Friend for sinners!" for general use, "Come, Thou Long Expected Jesus" for Advent, and "I Will Sing of My Redeemer" for the Easter season.  

This 12+ bell arrangement can be played by as few as three players, but was intended for six young ringers as an introduction to handbell ensembles. Bells used range from Bb4 to F6 and optional G6 and Bb6 and can be played with no bell changes.  Suggested assignments for 3, 4, or 6 ringers are included.

Hyfrydol for 12+ Bells

Handbells Ensemble

From baroque master Arcangelo Corelli's Concerto Grosso in G minor, Op. 6, No. 8, bearing the inscription "Fatto per la notte di Natale" ("made for the night of Christmas"), this lively Allegro is scored for 2 solo trumpets and solo trombone, accompanied by brass quintet or brass ensemble. Within the abilities of good high school players or more advanced players, this baroque gem is fun to play and will delight audiences any time of the year!

Allegro from the Christmas Concerto

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This short fanfare will provide a joyful opening for your Easter Sunday
  services!  Based on the hymn
  "Christ the Lord is Risen Today," the arrangement is well within
  the abilities of high school trumpeters or rusty adults, and can easily be
  expanded by doubling parts.  Includes
  an alternate part for F Horn, substituting for the 3rd trumpet.

Easter Fanfare

Trumpet Trio

This arrangement of the Irish hymn tune "Slane" allows the
  trumpet trio to show their lyrical side! Most commonly associated with the
  text "Be Thou My Vision," it is also used with texts "Lord of
  all Hopefulness" and "God of Creation, All Powerful". 
    
    
    
    After a brief introduction, the tune is stated simply, then builds to a
  more robust verse with the 3rd part carrying the melody.  The final verse adds a rhythmic variation
  in 4/4 time, then concludes with a powerful finish.  Alternate part included for F Horn to
  substitute for 3rd Trumpet.

Be Thou My Vision

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Treat your string players to one of Bach's delightful two-part inventions!  Originally written for keyboard, this lively setting is fun to play, while providing some challenge in positions and speed.  The second violin part is optional; most groups will achieve a well balanced sound with all violins on the first part and viola/cello/bass carrying the lower part.  Includes judicious fingerings in all parts.

Two Part Invention #8

String Orchestra Score & Parts

Elegy for Brass is a short, lyrical work for brass quintet in a mildly dissonant contrapuntal style.  Usable for concert or worship settings, it provides a nice contrast to standard quintet literature and would be a great "filler" piece for a performance.  Playable by good high school level musicians, but interesting enough for professionals.

Elegy

Brass Quintet

Originally written for four violins, this baroque gem is now available
  for horn quartet! With a fairly wide range, and lots of independence, all
  four parts are of similar difficulty (and are all in treble clef), and each
  player has the opportunity to show off a little as the piece plays out.  
    
    
    
    The opening movement is in a style similar to a french overture, with a
  majestic opening followed by an allegro contrapuntal section.  The second movement is slow, with cascading
  movement and chains of suspensions in a haunting minor, then the final
  Allegro brings the piece to a rousing conclusion.  
    
    
    
    Within the abilities of good high school players, but interesting and
  challenging enough for college and professional quartets.

Concerto #2 for Four Horns

Horn in F Quartet

These short arrangements of traditional carols were written with less
  experienced handbell players in mind. The easy to master pieces in this set
  have a full sound and will provide a successful ringing experience players,
  and the use of additional handbell effects will delight audiences and ringers
  alike. Selections are "Joy to the World", "Let All Mortal
  Flesh Keep Silence", and "Hark, the Herald Angels Sing." They
  may be played separately, or as a suite of carols. HMA Level 1+/2- 3, 4, or 5
  octaves

Three Christmas Miniatures

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Originally written for four violins, this baroque gem is now available
  for trumpet quartet! All four parts are of similar difficulty and each player
  has the opportunity to show off a little as the piece plays out. Within the
  abilities of good high school trumpeters, but interesting and challenging
  enough for college and professional quartets.

Concerto #2 for Four Trumpets

Trumpet Quartet

"Ride on, King Jesus!" is a traditional African-American
  spiritual, suitable for concert or church performance. Particularly
  appropriate for Palm Sunday and Jesus's Triumphal Entry, it can also be used
  referring to the text of Psalm 45:4: 
  "In your majesty ride forth victoriously in the cause of truth,
  humility and justice; let your right hand achieve awesome deeds."
    
    
    
    This arrangement allows all the quartet members a chance to shine, with
  independent parts and quick changes between melody and harmony.

Ride On, King Jesus!

Following the format of "Three Christmas Miniatures", these short arrangements of traditional carols were written with less experienced handbell players in mind. The easy to master pieces in this set have a full sound and will provide a successful ringing experience for players, and the use of additional handbell effects will delight audiences and ringers alike.  Selections are "Angels from the Realms of Glory", "Silent Night", and "The King Shall Come When Morning Dawns." They may be played separately, or as a suite of carols. HMA Level 1+/2-. for  3, 4, or 5 octaves.

Three MORE Christmas Miniatures

3-5 Octave Handbells

Elevate your ensemble's repertoire with "Sound the Bright Trumpets" by Johann Sebastian Bach, expertly arranged by Mark Arnold. This classical piece weaves intricate melodies that will showcase the technical prowess and expressive capabilities of your musicians. Perfect for competitions and concerts, it promises to captivate and inspire audiences. - Note: This music is composed by humans. No human-written product description is available, limiting search visibility. The AI-assisted description is for reference only.

Sound the Bright Trumpets

Originally composed for piano, this theme and variations from the
  original 1909 version of Bartok's "For Children" (Gyermekeknek)
  will provide an introduction to 20th century harmonies that is both
  challenging and musically satisfying. 
  Written without key signature, the piece features mild dissonance,
  multiple techniques, and an exciting finish. 
  Upper string parts can all be played in 1st position; there are a few
  tricky shifts in the cello and bass part, but suggested fingerings are
  provided.  Your players and listeners
  will all enjoy this taste of Slovakia!

Variations on a Slovakian Folk Tune

This arrangement of Haydn's classic masterpiece features the principal
  players of each section as it alternates between string quartet phrases and
  the sound of the full string orchestra. 
  It is somewhat reminiscent of a concerto grosso in style, but stays
  true to the original in key and overall form. 
  
    
    Written for the arranger's Middle School string orchestra, the arrangement
  provides an opportunity to feature your more advanced players in a relatively
  safe way with short "group" solos while the rest of the orchestra
  also stays engaged.  All of the upper
  string parts can all be played in first position, with some shifting required
  of the cellos and basses.

Gloria from the 'Lord Nelson' Mass

This arrangement of the beloved children's hymn Jesus Loves Me will
  delight your audiences or enhance your church's worship service.  Playable by a student group, but
  interesting enough for experienced players, with the melody passed around as
  the song flows through several keys.

Jesus Loves Me

This accessible arrangement of the favorite hymn tune sets up beginning
  handbell soloists for success!  With a
  limited number of bells, the soloist plays the melody and a short
  counter-melody, while the piano supports the solo and provides harmonic
  interest.  Both solo and piano are
  within the abilities of young and "less experienced" players.

Beautiful Savior

Handbells Solo with Piano

From the mid-to-late baroque, Giuseppe Pitoni's setting of the opening verses of Psalm 149 was originally a choral motet for mixed voices.  In this arrangement for brass quintet, the original part writing has been preserved, with some added doubling, while the key has been changed to better suit the range of the brasses.

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