Handchimes Concert Music

As with joy, handbells can take on many colors. This arrangement brings out those different colors through the variety of techniques used to express all the sounds of the instrument. Easily learned, ringers

This lively and spirited original piece for handbells is filled with lots of exciting techniques like thumb damps, plucking, swings, mart lifts, echoes, and a shake. Besides being a rousing prelude for

An original piece to remember those who have passed away due to the COVID-19 pandemic, this reflective piece has minimal bell changes and no sharing of bells. The music begins with a tolling bell, then a

BEACH SPRING, KINGSFOLD, and O WALY, WALY are uniquely set for six ringers in this edition. While most music for six ringers employs a two-octave set of handbells, these tasteful pieces have been scored for

This original tune for twelve handbells between F5 and C7 is a joyous celebration! With no bell changes, it can be played by anywhere from three players using four-in-hand up to six players each holding two

Here is a fun, original composition tailored for the developing choir. Ringers will enjoy learning the varied stopped techniques, and audiences and congregations will be humming the tune long after the

This original tune for twelve handbells between F5 and C7 is a sombre, mournful melody with complex and unexpected harmonies. With no bell changes, it can be played by anywhere from three players using

Ringers will enjoy showing their patriotism with this installment of the Ring Together series. Each piece is two pages long (no page turns) and is written to instill confidence. Selections

This song works particularly well with beginning bell players. The dotted half note/quarter note motive that occurs throughout this piece is an excellent introduction to dotted rhythms. At almost 2 minutes

This original piece is light, lively, and just plain fun! Written for twelve handbells between F5 and C7 with no bell changes, it can be played by anywhere from three players using four-in-hand up to six

This is a gentle and effective arrangement of the familiar round. Extremely versatile, it includes options to add chimes, flute, or three-part voices in any combination. A plea for peace, this is the

This dreamy arrangement of an Irish tune is unusual as it is written at an advanced level for only two octaves. The dotted quarter followed by three eighths in 3/4 meter is the dominant motif with some

Written during the siege of Hurricane Dorian along the Atlantic coast in the spring of 2019, this engaging original piece offers the opportunity to explore Dorian mode, with lowered third and sixth tones in

This original composition sparkles as syncopated rhythms, shakes, and stopped techniques make your toes tap, and your feet want to dance. Mallets, martelatto, thumb damp and shakes bring this song alive

This stirring composition is dedicated to all who have suffered losses as part of the Coronavirus pandemic. The simple, haunting melody speaks of pain and loss, but also of hope and healing. Handchimes are

This up-beat work will introduce beginning ringers to techniques including martellato, echo, martellato lift, and LV. In keeping with the level-one rating, there are no bell changes in this piece. Both

This very popular and well-known English folk tune is set here in a very accessible arrangement. It flows to a stirring climax before tapering back to a lovely, soft ending. For a musical performance, be