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This flexible arrangement works well as a double choir piece or in massed ringing settings with groups varying from three to five octaves of handbells plus three octaves of handchimes. Add another instrument in lieu of handchimes for interesting color. Written in C major, the setting is mostly rung with a few stopped techniques and the occasional shake. This will be an amazing addition to your handbell repertoire!

Hornpipe

3-5 Octave Handbells & 3 Oct. HC

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Driving rhythmic energy and bold chordal textures make this original work an exciting concert selection for handbell choir. Continuous malleted accompaniment patterns propel the music forward while melodic material emerges across the ensemble, building toward a powerful and celebratory finish ideal for festivals, concerts, or special events.

A Day of Celebration

3-5 Octave Handbells w/opt. 2 Oct. HC

Bellissimo Publications

A stately and faithful transcription of the Telemann classic, this piece will make a wonderful wedding processional, concert piece, or service anthem. Echoes add resonance and shakes add brilliance. Also available as a solo with piano accompaniment.

Grazioso

3-7 Octave Handbells

Hope Publishing Company

Pachelbel's beloved Canon in D and Bach's timeless Jesu, Joy of Man's Desiring are woven together in this delightfully crafted medley. The graceful lyricism of both works offers a fresh yet familiar musical experience. Ideal for weddings, worship services, and concert settings.

Jesu's Canon

3-6 Octave Handbells

GIA Publications

This is a transcription of Bach's Jesus, Bliebet Meine Freude from Cantata 147, Herz und Mund und Tat und Lieben. It is a consummate choice for weddings, concerts, and of course, worship. This setting also offers an excellent opportunity for budding handbell soloists. The melody can be rung on handbells or handchimes or played by any C instrument. Scored for 3, 4, 5 octaves handbells with optional 3 octaves handchimes solo or solo C instrument.

Jesu, Joy Of Man's Desiring

3-5 Octave Handbells opt. HC or C instrument solo

Ensemble

Hal Hopson's classic arrangement of the familiar English folk song O Waly Waly is now an accessible solo setting for nine handbells and optional C instrument. Use this arrangement year-round, but especially for services where love is the theme. The performance/accompaniment CD (or download) includes a performance demo, an accompaniment track, and a slower accompaniment track for rehearsal.

The Gift of Love

Handbells Solo with Piano

Soundforth Music

Elevate your wedding ambiance with the timeless elegance of "Jesu Joy of Man's Desiring," artfully arranged by Nancy Tipton. This classic piece blends solemnity with celebration, creating a perfect musical backdrop for your special day. Experience a harmonious blend of tradition and emotion in every note. - 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.

Jesu Joy of Man's Desiring

2 Octave Handbells

The AGEHR, Inc.

This arrangement of a lovely Scottish tune (variously Sidh Beag Sidh Mor or Si Bheag, Si Mhor) begins simply with the chimes playing the melody against singing bell accompaniment. Then the arrangement journeys through four creative variations, including one with a somewhat bagpipe drone feel, appropriate to the tune's origin. This haunting melody will leave everyone humming.

A Scottish Tune

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

Reproducible

This reproducible collection consists of five familiar pieces from the classical repertoire suitable for worship and concerts. The 12-bell concept has been expanded to include C5 - C7, and the arrangements are a bit longer and more challenging. Suggested assignments are provided for each piece, and all may be rung by 6 ringers without using any 4-in-hand ringing. Titles include: Rondeau from Symphonies de Fanfare (Mouret); Rondeau "The Fifers" (Purcell); To a Wild Rose from Woodland Sketches (MacDowell); Largo from The Four Seasons "Winter" (Vivaldi) and Fanfare (Lemmens).

Ring with 6: The Classics II

Handbells Ensemble Collection 6 Ringers

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This beautiful original quartet for handbells features a sweet, lyrical melody that is rung in each of the bell voices as well as handchimes. LV is predominant throughout the entire work and creates an ethereal base for the melody. The descending bass line is reminiscent of Telemann's Grazioso and, like that classic, makes this piece a great addition to any worship, concert, or school event – or wedding! The melody will linger in your memory – audiences and ringers alike will love this music.

Reflection

Handbells Quartet 3 Octaves

Designed for the small handbell ensemble, this reproducible collection contains a variety of styles from Renaissance through contemporary, with pieces for each part of the wedding service. Selections included are: The Gift Of Love (Hal Hopson); Bind Us Together (Bob Gillman); Always And Forever (Rod Templeton); Allegro Maestoso (G. F. Handel); Bridal March (Richard Wagner); Canon in D (Johann Pachelbel).

Twelve Bells for Weddings

Handbells Ensemble Collection 3-6 Ringers

Popular for weddings and also as a processional, this majestic selection also known as Trumpet Voluntary has been transcribed here for the level 2 handbell choir. Achievable for many choirs, this remarkable arrangement stays close to the original composition and makes a great opening selection on Easter morning or during any other occasion when a celebration is in order!

The Prince of Denmark March

This flexible arrangement is mostly rung, with the bass line malleted throughout. While written in 4/4 with the original sixteenth notes turned into eighths for this arrangement, the feel should be 2/2 at a tempo that fits a Baroque dance. Use as a short, celebratory piece for weddings, worship, or concert.

Rigaudon

3-5 Octave Handbells

National Music Publishers

Got a wedding coming up? A stately ceremony? A triumphant moment in worship? Then check out this rendition of the John Stanley original. All 108 measures are fully scored to keep all ringers involved. The dotted rhythm is king and must be played precisely for full effect.

Trumpet Voluntary

Handbells Handbells

Choristers Guild

Corinthians 13:13 is the inspiration for this original composition, making it a perfect musical offering for weddings, or any time this scripture passage is used. Written in A-B-A form, the first and last sections feature a lovely, flowing melody with an LV eighth note accompaniment. The middle section is contrasting, with intricate rhythms and numerous handbell techniques.

Faith Hope and Love

Jeffers Handbell Supply, Inc

Elevate your special day with "Porta Four Wedding," expertly composed and arranged by R. Groth. This sheet music selection embodies the essence of matrimonial elegance, adding a refined touch to any wedding ceremony. Perfect for creating unforgettable moments with its beautiful, heartfelt melodies. Ideal for intermediate musicians. - 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.

Porta Four Wedding

Handbells Quartet Collection

Jubilate Music Group

Handbell choirs are increasingly being asked to perform at marriage ceremonies and wedding receptions. This collection was expressly created to fill the need for music at those events. With its mix of standard wedding literature and inspirational titles, this anthology promises to become an invaluable addition to your ensemble's standard repertoire. All ten titles have been scored for 2 or 3 octaves, so that your group can perform with a minimum of ringers -- a real plus for a Saturday afternoon wedding! Titles are: WEDDING MARCH (Wagner); TRUMPET VOLUNTARY (Clarke); WEDDING MARCH (Mendelssohn); JESU, JOY OF MAN'S DESIRING; EVERGREEN; SUNRISE, SUNSET; THEME FROM ICE CASTLES (Through the Eyes of Love); THE WIND BENEATH MY WINGS; YOU LIGHT UP MY LIFE; WEDDING SONG (There Is Love)

Essential Wedding Collection

2-3 Octave Collection

Ringing Word

This original composition is based on I Corinthian 13:8, making it a perfect choice for weddings. Beginning with an Adagio tempo, the flowing texture, made up predominantly of eighth notes, supports a tender melody. A later maestoso section call for fortissimo dynamics with full eighth note chords.

Love Never Fails

Shawnee Press

Exciting music ideal as a wedding march or for use at any festive occasion, this arrangement of a trumpet tune from a 17th century French composer becomes more lively with multiple techniques.

The Trumpet Tune Finale

2-3 Octave Handbells

This original piece features a beautiful, lyrical melody which will stay with you long after it has ended. The flowing piano accompaniment and the solo interplay for maximum expression. It begins in F major with a smooth segue to G major. This is a perfect work for that special calm, yet joyful spot in worship or for weddings and other special occasions.

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