Sacred Handbell Music

This jubilant expression of faith weaves together Jesu, Joy of Man's Desiring with ODE TO JOY from Beethoven's ninth symphony. Varying textures, techniques, and timbres keep the piece engaging,

Rhosymedre (meaning "lovely" in Welsh) is a hymn tune written in the 19th century and named after the village of Rhosymedre in Wrexham, Wales. The tune was used by Vaughan Williams as the basis of

This haunting tune by Elisha West translates well to handbells. Using the theme of harvest, this piece reflects the second coming as told in Revelation in a dramatic way. Not difficult to learn, this

This arrangement opens with LV accompaniment, followed by chimes echoing the bells melody, and a variety of techniques such as echoes and mallets. The rhythmic 'B' section then transitions back to the 'A'

Driven by exciting polyrhythmic patterns and ornamented with striking inner lines, this original adaptation pays tribute to the classic hymn while giving it a new voice and sound. The incorporation of

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

This composition comes from the French Canadian composer André Gagnon, known for his fusion of classic and contemporary styles, and is set here by Manami Takada, our newest arranger from Kanagawaken

A free and ethereal opening gives way to hurried, almost desperate sixteenth notes in this masterwork written in honor of Fred Gramann. A syncopated melody ensues, accompanied the entire time by the same

This flexible arrangement offers performance options for great value and versatility. It can be a combined performance for two choirs (4-5 octave and 3 octave), or a featured number for one 4-5 octave

This fanfare, based on the hymn tune DARWALL'S 148th and commonly known as Rejoice the Lord Is King, is a delightful declaration of faith. With shakes, martellato lifts and thumb damps added