Isaiah 49

This gentle accessible arrangement warmly embraces the nineth century tune CONDITOR ALME SIDERUM, and is equally beautiful whether performed on handbells or handchimes. The liberal use of LVs and open

Both pieces in this edition are in triple meter to facilitate learning in young ringers who have only been exposed to handbell repertoire in quadruple meter. Teaching notes and unison exercises are included

Not many handbell arrangements of this tender contemporary hymn tune exist. Scored for either 3-octave handbells or handchimes, this setting is quite accessible and appropriate for all worship occasions.

Dividing the beat into two equal parts (eighth notes) is a huge step forward for any developing ensemble. Eighth notes appear in many different contexts in handbell repertoire. Meditation and

This lively, upbeat arrangement is complimented with an optional flute or C instrument. The bass staccato notes may be performed with mallets or plucked. Careful attention should be given to the eighth note

Developing handbell ensembles will welcome this simple, gentle arrangement. While the arrangement is straightforward, the arranger makes excellent use of meter and LV techniques to create a mystical feel to

Ideal for Christmas Eve, this setting of the Coventry Carol is exquisite. It is scored for bells and either hand chime solo or C instrument. The middle section transitions to What Child Is

This suite of two complementary movements was written to introduce the playing of eighth notes to the beginning ensemble. Teaching notes and unison exercises are included. The pieces may be played as a

The hymn tune PLAINFIELD has been arranged perfectly for the developing handbell choir in this Level 2 setting. It is very accessible and is an excellent programming option for concert or for worship.

These two short pieces, specifically designed for use in the classroom, are also well suited for school concert programs. Teaching notes and exercises are included.

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

There's News in Bethlehem; Rejoice, Rejoice, the Son of God Is Born and Bell Carol are the three expressive settings of traditional Ukrainian Christmas carols presented in this suite.