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This original composition written in memory of a beloved handbell director reflects joy in a life well lived through good times and bad. Contrasting sections of march-like textures and hymn-like passages played with handchimes (3-5 octaves) give depth and meaning, while an optional trumpet part (included) adds to the overall feeling of victory and triumph.

For The Joy Set Before Us

3-5 Octave Handbells

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Handbells are the background for a haunting alto saxophone solo. The combination of handbells with sax creates a reflective atmosphere that will bring this spiritual to life. Steal Away is also heard as the piece progresses. Use this arrangement to add a special touch to your Lenten worship. The alto (E-flat) saxophone part is included.

Sometimes I Feel Like a Motherless Child

3-5 Octave Handbells w/Alto Sax Solo

Immerse in the sacred melodies of "The Passion Chorale" by Brenda Austin. This evocative composition masterfully weaves spiritual depth with harmonious elegance, offering choirs an enriching performance piece. Ideal for reflective services and contemplative occasions, it uplifts the soul and enhances any sacred repertoire. - 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.

The Passion Chorale

3-6 Octave Handbells

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

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

Willie Nelson's all-time country favorite comes to handbells, and in the hands of this veteran arranger, it's an instant must-have classic! It's accessible to just about any choir and can be played in many situations and venues. Your audience will surely be tapping their feet and singing along when you ring this one!

On The Road Again

"Milele" means "forever" in Swahili; the haunting melody and African rhythms make this original a truly stunning work. Optional choral parts (SATB), handchimes, djembe, and shekere add to the performance and make this a true showstopper in any concert.

Milele

This upbeat arrangement for piano and handbells combines the hymns The Solid Rock and Rock of Ages. In true duet fashion, piano and bells alternate taking the lead with the melodies, creating a "solid" offering for any season of the church year.

The Solid Rock Of Ages

2-3 Octave Handbells w/Piano

The 'basse danse' was a lively yet dignified processional dance popular during the Renaissance. Accessible and exciting, this arrangement of a work by composer Tielman Susato makes a festive addition to any concert, worship service or festival. Optional parts for drum and tambourine add further rhythmic energy.

Processional Dance

This Arthur Sullivan hymn is given martial treatment with snare drum and mallet clicks setting the tone. Words are printed between staves. The middle section features a verse of I'm in the Lord's Army before returning to the final verse of the hymn.

Onward Christian Soldiers

3-5 Octave Handbells w/ Snare Drum & Triangle

This clever arrangement of the Shaker hymn tune uses mallet rolls, mallet clicks, gyros, and several other techniques that make the piece fun to play. The melody is featured in treble and bass, with a handchime verse adding to the variety.

Simple Gifts

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

This wonderful and flexible arrangement sparkles with joy as it moves through five beloved Christmas carols. While this may be a stand-alone handbell piece, a melody line with words is included making it useful to accompany caroling. If a shorter piece is needed, simply add a fermata over the final chord of any of the carols. Carols are: O Come, All Ye Faithful; Hark! The Herald Angels Sing; Away in a Manger; Silent Night and Joy to the World. This very festive setting is a sure winner in any Christmas service or concert.

Carols Of Christmas

This sparkling arrangement of four familiar carols will brighten the holiday season! While this may be a stand-alone handbell piece, a melody line with words is included, making it useful to accompany caroling. If a shorter piece is needed, simply add a fermata over the final chord of any of the carols. Carols are Angels We Have Heard on High; The First Noel; Angels from the Realms of Glory and Go Tell It on the Mountain. This very festive setting is a sure winner in any Christmas service or concert.

More Carols Of Christmas

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 characterize this arrangement of three verses of this well-known hymn.

A Mighty Fortress Is Our God

2-3 Octave Handbells

Pulsing with gently undulating rhythms, this original piece contrasts moments of quiet reflection with strikingly fearless ringing. Whether rung under its original title or the subtitle Eventide Meditation, this selection will add to worship or concert.

Moonrise

This joyful arrangement is chock full of all of your Christmas favorites: Joy to the World; While by My Sheep; Sing We Now of Christmas; O Come, Little Children; Bring a Torch, Jeanette, Isabella and Angels We Have Heard on High. A variety of techniques create an upbeat and festive feeling that is sure to take your Christmas concert to the next level.

Christmas Joy

5-7 Octave Handbells

This bold arrangement incorporates the hymn tunes LYONS and ST. ANTHONY, both beginning with a festive air of celebration. The B section is haunting, with optional handchimes (3 octaves) before the main tunes return in a major key with playful and joyful verses culminating in a grand and glorious finish.

O Worship the King

A little faster … a little faster …. With an incredible "build" over its three minutes, this engaging piece is the ultimate in theme and variations! Greg Fisher's smile-inducing, toe-tapping original starts with a simple "Stroll", which moves into a "Ragtime Saunter", followed by a "Boogie Hop". Each section adds a little more 'oomph' until the piece concludes with a driving, all-malleted "Rock Out" finale that embodies what may have happened if Chuck Berry and his contemporaries had composed for handbells. You’ll love it with or without the optional string bass! String bass part is included, but is not reproducible; please purchase an additional copy for your bassist.

Walk Before You Run

5-7 Octave Handbells opt. String Bass

The arranger of this gospel hymn tune writes: The secret to a sensitive, musical interpretation of "My Jesus, I Love Thee" is the phrasing. A slight rise and fall to all melodic fragments marked with a slur will give the music a much-needed sense of energy and forward motion. Arranged for 2-3 octaves and 4-5 octaves of handbells.

My Jesus, I Love Thee

This happy tune was written in honor of Joy Merder, who directed the Praise and the Celebration handbell choirs of the Community Church of Tellico Village, Tennessee, for many years. Quoting often from ODE TO JOY, this 73-measure piece is sure to uplift audiences in worship or in concert.  Keys of G Major and C Major.

Joyful Praise And Celebration

5-6 Octave Handbells opt. 5 Oct. HC

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