An exceptional handbell quartet arrangement of this stately composition is appropriate for church services, weddings, any solemn ceremony or concert presentation. This piece follows the original score
This lovely movement continues to be popular as an encore or performed apart from the complete symphony. Capturing the feel of this second movement, subtle mallet and pluck techniques provide a lovely
This is a perfect and light-hearted piece to include in your concert repertoire! It is mostly rung with malleted low bass and nicely-placed RTs which make this piece dance. The handbell transcription is
This delightful Mozart favorite has been beautifully arranged for handbell quartet. It is true to the original with phrasings and styles supported by perfectly placed articulations and dynamics. The
This is a rhythmic, dancing, melodic original work that will have your audience smiling as they sway along to the beat. Techniques include mart, mallet, ring, and shake. The addition of bass handchimes
This sophisticated work is filled with praise and excitement! The inclusion of randomly whispered "alleluias" adds to the powerful effect. The basic four-note melody with variations appears throughout the
This lovely original work is reminiscent of Canon in D by Pachelbel but is unique in texture and variations. The melody is featured in different voicings, articulations add interest, and the inclusion of
This original work paints a musical interpretation of light coming from total darkness. It begins with an ethereal section featuring singing bells, a haunting handchime line, and optional Burma bells
This Joplin "March and Two-Step" is mostly rung and malleted; it should not be played so fast that it feels hurried nor should it go so slowly that it loses its swing. There are several repeats and a trio
This original work features a lyrical but poignant melody supported by a flowing accompaniment with many LV passages forming lovely progressions. It begins in g-minor with nicely-crafted segues to
This work was commissioned to celebrate a 25th anniversay. Since the periodic table of elements lists ‘silver’ as Ag, the notes "A” and “G” are featured prominently in the
This piece is the fourth movement from Boccherini's String Quintet in C major, entitled Night Music of the Streets of Madrid. Despite being called Passa Calle, it is not a true passacaglia
The chorale melody "FREU DICH SEHR, O MEINE SEELE (Rejoice greatly, O my soul) from Bach's Cantata BWV 13 has been beautifully arranged for handbells with optional C-instrument or 2-octave
This original composition will work well for a celebratory opening to worship or any concert event. Carefully placed LVs create a sonority that nicely supports the melody line while unexpected yet
Include this rhythmic, original Latin work in your next concert! Opening with singing bell technique and freestyle passages, it segues into a basic tango rhythm which is the basis for the many variations.
This 'tone poem' (mood sequence) is a series of musical themes describing a quest for peace: anticipation, a vision, apprehension or angst, grandeur, reflection, returning to the vision and ultimately,
This delightful danza was one of many written by gifted Puerto Rican pianist and composer Jose Ignacio Quinton. Elegant and graceful, the melody is engaging and the gentle rhythmic accompaniment does make
Originally written for banjo, this song tells the story of some fun-loving and bawdy boatmen on the Ohio River. Capturing the authentic spirit of the tune, this arrangement features a variety of stopped
This Percy Faith favorite is a delightful and energetic dance-like piece in a samba style. Masterfully scored for handbells, the melody flows throughout with the rhythms and countermelodies supporting it.
This exciting original work is perfect for that special celebration in church or on a concert program. It is rhythmic with an engaging melody, featuring shakes, mallets, echos, marts, and thumb damps. A
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