With mallet rolls and clicks, finger snaps and thumb damps, this well-known theme is fun to ring! Sure to lighten any concert but especially around Halloween!
Known for having a toe-tapping rhythm and infectious melody, this instrumental tune has been performed by many pop recording greats since the 1960s. In this delightful arrangement, the melody is mainly rung
This arrangement of the hit song from the Broadway musical "Chicago" is sure to be a hit with your advanced group! It begins with a standard vamp in light swing style leading into the main theme played with
This favorite Cole Porter song is true to the original yet beautifully adapted to handbell and handchime sounds and techniques that emphasize the rhythm and style. The piece begins with temple or wood
This delightful arrangement of a favorite Jamaican folk tune is accessible for level three groups, yet will be great fun and a delightful addition for use in concerts with more accomplished ensembles.
A totally enjoyable, toe tapping arrangement of Beach Boy tunes: Fun, Fun, Fun; California Girls and Surfin' Safari. The judicious use of handchimes and a variety of stopped
This Cole Porter hit has been nicely arranged for bells and chimes with optional repeats for performance flexibility. Stopped sounds executed musically add to the 'beguine' style and the work has ample
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
This engaging Latin rhythm pop song with was made famous in 1970 by Santana on their Abraxas album and has been covered by many groups since. This straightforward arrangement is true to the original work
Musically, the "boogie" is described as "a repetitive, groove pattern" and Hart's arrangement stays true to this description. A fun piece that includes amazing chromatics, rhythmic accents, and many stopped
Sometimes called the unofficial state song of California, this song has been used in a wide variety of settings from Bugs Bunny cartoons to when President and Mrs. Reagan left Washington at the end of his
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
Drive is scored for 4-7 octaves, with 3 optional percussion (cajón, bongos, shaker) and bass guitar parts. Rhythmic and exciting, the melody and spirit of the piece lend a bit of an Irish flair. The
This toe-tapping bluegrass piece was made famous in the movie "Deliverance." Artfully arranged for handbells, it can be performed as a duel between ensembles or between bass and treble bells. In between the
These hit big band tunes from the 1940s will bring back memories of swing dancing and the fabulous bands of Duke Ellington, Glenn Miller, and Woody Herman. These three beautifully crafted arrangements are
This exciting tune was written for the hit movie of the same name. It was certified platinum and has remained popular since. A variety of effectively placed techniques emphasize the natural rhythm of the
Pull out your sunglasses and surf board! The Beach Boys have come to the handbell world! You can now “rock on” with your handbells as you ring this classic tune from the 60’s. With a title
Matthew has created a fun arrangement of this Beatles favorite. Ringers and audiences alike will delight in this piece which is true to the style of the original work. This is sure to be a bit hit in school
Giving new meaning to the term 'syncopation,' this piece was written for the musical, "Girl Crazy." Hart has gone even further with a killer arrangement for handbells, bass and percussion. Table mallets,
What a perfect tune to be transcribed for handbells! This joyful tune is a staple among jazz musicians and will become a favorite with your advanced ringers. The engaging melody with rhythmic swing is
This favorite Harold Arlen tune written in 1932 was very popular during World War II and has become a jazz standard through recordings by Nat King Cole, Ella Fitzgerald and more. It's beautifully crafted