This collection contains a type of shorthand notation where either bells or chimes can quickly add color and texture to a congregational hymn. The 122-page reproducible book features 50 accompaniments that
This original piece, with its catchy, syncopated rhythms, is your festival solution! With compatible arrangements for choirs containing two to six octaves of bells without bell changes, your ringers can
Here is Handel's wonderful theme and variations from The Harmonious Blacksmith from Suite Number 5 arranged for handbells
A fine setting for the developing handbell choir, this beginner piece for Palm Sunday is moderate in tempo and uses quarter, half, dotted half, and whole notes. All straightforward ringing except for six
Well-known hymn tunes LLANFAIR and LASST UNS ERFREUEN combine their alleluias in this superb Easter arrangement. Optional trumpet or brass quintet may be added, plus the use of handchimes, yielding a grand
Exquisite writing and lovely harmonic shifts in this original composition make this title one your ringers will want to ring time and time again. Fluid writing throughout evokes the feeling of moving water.
This show-stopping new arrangement is filled with joyful energy. The opening section is driven by bass mallet work and a fun 7/8 meter while the middle section provides contrast with handchimes. For an
An inspiring new original piece whose melody ascends, crescendos, and builds in emotion. In A-B-A form, the contrasting B section beautifully combines bells and chimes along with quiet mallet work. When the
This wonderful and versatile arrangement is designed for beginning 2-5 octave bell or chime choirs, both small and large. The tune is heard three times, with the second occurrence featuring the melody in
This gentle work is a real winner for those looking for an undisputed challenge technically and musically! Two tunes are used, one by Spilman and the other by Kirkpatrick. Triplets, used throughout this 84
This book is a composite of five articles by four bass bell ringers offering diverse opinions about bass bell ringing techniques and assignments. Topics include: Getting the Most from Your Bass Bells, Bass