Sacred Handbell Music

This creative, reproducible collection includes a variety of titles useful throughout the year. The pieces are in different keys, but there are no bell changes within a piece. Titles include Come,

This touching arrangement of an American folk melody soars with beautiful harmonies and is enhanced to great effect by adding the optional C-instrument and handchimes (3 octaves.)

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 rhythmic, expressive and elegant setting of the hymn tune, TO GOD BE THE GLORY, is the perfect arrangement for your advanced ringers to show their technical and musical skills. It is crafted for seven

Part of Matthew Compton's larger concert work "When All Else Fails," this movement focuses on the theme of love. Based on the Christina Rossetti poem I loved you first: but afterwards your love,

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.

"A ni sogoma" in the Bambara language of Mali means "The king is coming" – with the expectation of gathering in harmony and peace. Exultant and exciting with lots of rhythmic interest, this original

This original piece is dedicated to Fred A. Merrett, Canadian handbell composer and director who was highly regarded throughout the handbell community. A beautiful and sensitive work, it features a poignant

Avinu Shebashamayim, a prayer for peace and more, has been beautifully set to music by a gifted composer of contemporary Jewish music. Featuring a lyrical melody and beautiful form, this accessible setting

Bach's famous chorale is transcribed here for handbells by a master arranger. True to the choral score, ringers will be challenged to keep the triplet figures smooth throughout.

This original composition is a joyous affirmaton of ringing and includes many stopped techniques. Ideal for festival or any celebratory occasion.

Written in honor of his grandsons, this delicate original has a heartfelt melody reminiscent of a classic ballad. Flowing accompanimental lines support the melody played first on bells, then on chimes in

This heartfelt setting written in memory of a treasured member of the handbell community is perfect for any service of remembrance or other reflective setting. The combination of Bach's aria God's Time

If you're looking for something bold for Easter or any other celebratory event, look no further! This vigorous setting of Beethoven's Ode to Joy in 6/8 is approachable for most intermediate

Loo, Asubuhi Njema is the Swahili translation of Oh, Happy Morning, a title that describes the upbeat, joyful nature of this original composition. Marts, mart lifts, mallets, shaking, LV,

The verses in 1 Corinthians 13 with themes of love, kindness, patience, endurance, and hope are illustrated in the various sections of this gorgeous original composition with gentle, flowing lines and lofty

One of the most familiar rounds, Dona Nobis Pacem (Grant Us Peace) intertwines three melodies into a beautiful, peaceful work. As is common in the choral world, this arrangement presents the three

Perfectly titled, this joyous piece will lift your spirits! The original tune set in a lilting 6/8 has a memorable melody with bold harmonies, making it a great choice for concert or worship. The

This beautifully written original work features an ostinato bass line with well-crafted variations that develop with each iteration. Half-note, quarter-note, then eighth- and sixteenth-note passages and

This lush, lyrical setting of the beloved Korean folk tune is a grand choice for the ensemble looking for something different. Flowing accompaniment lines underscore the beautiful melody, which moves

This joyous original tune is perfect for any celebratory occasion, in or outside of church! Written for eight handbells between F5 and F6 with no bell changes, it can be played by two four-in-hand ringers

Rigaudon (pronounced Rih-gah-DOHN) is a lively dance for handbells with optional finger cymbals and hand drum. Filled with colorful harmonies due to a combination of both major and mixolydian modes, it