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This entertaining piece for a small ensemble of six ringers lives up to its title. The popular song is delivered with fun techniques and lively rhythms. The percussion part will add additional flavor and fun.

Happy

Handbells Ensemble Sextet

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From the Top Music

This delightful American folk tune will be a wonderful addition to your group's repertoire. Perfect for youth as well as adults, multiple variations find the melody featured in both treble and bass clefs. It is mostly rung with the exception of a few bass clef malleted notes in the 4-5 octave version. Unexpected chord progressions (from Bb-major to Bb-minor and back) contain a few accidentals which will keep ringers engaged and the audience anticipating the next variation. Addition of optional percussion is perfect for the B6/C7 ringer to play. All that plus a surprise ending is sure to entertain! Editions are compatible.

Variations on Turkey in the Straw

2-3 Octave Handbells

This ragtime waltz combines the classical waltz and ragtime styles. Nicely adapted for handbells incorporating mallets, plucks, and a few LVs plus ring touch techniques for perfectly placed accents and emphasis, it is graceful and takes advantage of subtle tempo nuances and dynamic expressions. Several key changes and segues lead to all of the variations, plus there are several repeats which may offer opportunities to adjust the performance time if necessary. This is sure to become a staple in your concert repertoire.

Bethena

5-6 Octave Handbells

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Paraboloid

The Marvel Cinematic Universe has delighted moviegoers for more than a decade, and the score for the first Avengers team-up movie set a new musical standard for superhero film music. This arrangement uses multiple handbell techniques and optional 2-octave handchimes and percussion to capture the adventurous spirit of the original. Sure to be an audience favorite at your next concert!

The Avengers

3-6 Octave Handbells

Copyright Year

This standout from the hit movie, "The Greatest Showman", expresses the hope of a young man’s vision for the future. Optional handchimes and multiple handbell techniques capture the energy and variety of the original soundtrack recording. An uplifting choice for your next concert!

A Million Dreams

3-5 Octave Handbells w/opt. 3-5 Oct. HC

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Jeffers Handbell Supply, Inc

Neil Diamond himself would approve of this adaptation of his mega-hit from 1969. Enjoy adding this popular piece to your concert repertoire.

Sweet Caroline

3-5 Octave Handbells w/opt. 3 Oct. HC

Everyone remembers this popular song! The arrangement is true to the original, using a mix of mallets, thumb damps, and ring touches plus well-placed shakes and dynamics that emphasize the tune's upbeat and engaging nature. Commissioned by the New England Ringers for their annual Oktobellfest celebration in 2024, this will definitely be a crowd pleaser and a must-have addition to your next concert!

Take Me Home, Country Roads

5-7 Octave Handbells

Ring True

This jaunty arrangement of the TikTok sensation will be crowd pleaser for sure. Two incompatible scores are included in the folio: score A is Level 2 for two octaves, and score B (more complex) is Level 3 for 3-5 octaves. A quick tempo in cut time is the main reason for the higher rating. Neither score has bell changes, bell sharing, or techniques, so they can be played without tables or pads. Additional performance notes are in the score.

Wellerman

2-5 Octave Handbells w/opt. Vocal, Percussion

Red River Music

This clever arrangement of the 1950's tune will be an enjoyable offering at your next concert. Percussion created by mallet handles on books, arpeggiated mart lifts, handchimes (opt. 3 octaves,) and a sassy malleted bass line all contribute to the fun.

Mister Sandman

3-5 Octave Handbells

First it was a huge hit by the '70s pop icons ABBA, then it was part of the smash Broadway musical by the same name. Now, it's a fun and exciting addition to the Handbells Rock! series. Your audience will be dancing in the aisles as they "Hear the bell(s) ring, and forget everything" but how much fun they are having listening to you ring this pop classic!

Mamma Mia!

3-7 Octave Handbells & 3 Oct. HC

The Handbells Rock series goes Motown with this timeless classic made popular first by Marvin Gaye and Tammi Terrell and later by Diana Ross. The arrangement is true to the original, with syncopated melodies and a driving malleted bass line. The message has never been more relevant: there "ain't no mountain high enough" to keep strong spirits from making their way through and helping others through tough times.

Ain't No Mountain High Enough

Jubilate Music Group

This Beatles tune will be fun to add to your upcoming concerts. The melody uses syncopated rhythms well beyond the level designation, but because of its familiarity, it should be accessible to your groups. The arrangement is true to the original, including an ending with an option for your group or audience to join in singing "na-na-na" and add clapping.  Optional 3-5 octave handchimes and cymbells.

Hey Jude

4-5 Octave Handbells

This beloved tune made famous by Josh Groban has been set here for handbells, 3-6 octave handchimes (optional), and piano. Usable in churches, schools, and concerts, the handbell part is very accessible, and the piano part helps to broaden the harmony and scope.

You Raise Me Up

The 2019 live-action version of "Aladdin" gave the world a new Princess Jasmine with the stirring ballad Speechless. The performance elevated it to an anthem heralding the next generation of princesses: strong, independent, empowered women. This arrangement retains all of the mystery, drama, and impact of the original.

Speechless

4-6 Octave Handbells

Dust off your hammered dulcimer (yes, you read that right) for this delightful piece from The Muppet Movie. The arrangement also works on bells alone or with a keyboard in place of the dulcimer. Pay close attention to the performance notes which explain several performance options. This setting will add a bit of fun and delight to your next performance.

The Rainbow Connection

3-7 Octave Handbells

"Shiver Me Timbers!" It's an arrangement of the movie music from Disney's blockbuster hit, "Pirates of the Caribbean"! Mallets on tabled bells provide pulse and intensity to the texture as the music dips and swells like ocean waves. A perfect piecer for a fun concert.

Pirates Of The Caribbean

Bring the magic of Broadway into your performance space with this exquisite handbell rendition of the beloved favorite from "Wicked." Familiarity with the song will help when working out tricky rhythmic patterns (triples over duples) and other polyrhythms. Optional 3-7 octaves of handchimes.

For Good

Composers Music Co.

Chime and bell ringers will have fun playing the short arrangements of the five classic Disney tunes in this collection. Staccato and echo techniques, among others, add interest and challenge for beginning players. Titles: It's a Small World; Let's Go Fly a Kite; Mickey Mouse March; The Siamese Cat Song and Toyland March.

Let's All Ring Disney Classics

Christian Interdenominational Resources

Remember the movie "Sister Act" with Whoopi Goldberg? Well, hold onto your wimple, because here's Hail, Holy Queen (Oh Maria) from that same movie, skillfully arranged for handbells! This super-fun and rollicking arrangement based on the hymn SALVE REGINA is sure to put a smile on the face of anyone who hears it!

Hail, Holy Queen

This Doo-Wop medley contains Book of Love; Goodnight, Sweetheart, Goodnight; and Who Put the Bomp (in the Bomp Ba Bomp Ba Bomp!) Sure to bring back memories of the 50's, this straight-forward arrangement uses both bells and chimes plus just the right amount of stopped techniques to emphasize the beat. Add some nostalgia to your next concert!

Doo Wop

5-6 Octave Handbells w/ 5-6 Oct. HC

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