Handchimes Concert Music

This favorite traditional spiritual has been given fresh treatment in this rhythmic and engaging arrangement. Techniques include shakes, mallets, thumb damps, marts, mart lifts, and ring touches. Low bass

This lilting melody is a song about the Puerto Rican coqui, a tiny tree frog with a high pitched voice that “sings” from dusk till dawn. The music is accented with shakes, thumb damps and

Eight handbell arrangements from the famous Carnival of the Animals skillfully arranged for handbells and handchimes. The unique character of this music is expertly presented here with

This original composition is written in Native American style, sound, and philosophy which includes the belief that "the earth does not belong to us; we belong to the earth." It is written in F-sharp

One of the most familiar pieces from Bizet's "L'Arlesienne Suite No. 2," this handbell quartet arrangement features ring touch, mallet on the table, and ring techniques beautifully assigned to emphasize the

The title Sambello is a combination of two words - samba and handbell - and also combines two time signatures: 7/8 and 4/4. The piece is not a samba, but it feels like dance music because of the

A concert piece not for the faint of heart! The opening bass section is played with mallets. Ringing begins at measure 17 with bass swings. The prelude then builds in intensity, ending with big chords and a

This lively original piece evokes a brisk walk in the Celtic highlands. Triplets are featured in the melody, with table damping used effectively as a rhythmic element. The middle section calms down a bit

Written in 1899, musical historians credit the structure of Joplin's Maple Leaf Rag as a major influence on a generation of ragtime composers. The syncopation and consistent bass line in this

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 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

The peaceful theme of this original work makes use of the rich overtone of the instrument, while the middle section uses handchimes to create a contrasting section. The smooth but surprising modulation

Meaning "pleasantly lost in a daydream," this lyrical, gently flowing Reverie belongs in every handbell group's repertoire. It is perfect for weddings, memorials, worship, secular concert, and

This original composition is perfect for any celebration. It begins with a fanfare  which occasionally re-appears throughout the piece. Themes appear in both treble and bass clefs and the main melody

Kalinka, meaning "snowball tree" for its large flowers, is a well-known Russian folk song. This handbell arrangement is true to the original, with verses and chorus adorned by mallets, mallet

A show-stopping arrangement for four ringers of an operatic classic. All changes and techniques are indicated to assist the well-seasoned or neophyte foursome. The work is musically satisfying--and a

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

"Reperqussio" (pronounced reh-per-cue-see-o), is rebounding, reverberating sound. With an abundance of LVs, marts, mart lifts, echoes, the innovative KC (Klocken Carta) technique, and an occasional gong,

This is a faithful arrangement of the gospel favorite. The arranger specifies "country gospel swing," and using 4/4 and 12/8 keeps this gently swinging along. Ring technique and mallets are featured

Brian has created a delightful arrangement of the American folk tune, Dan Tucker, first published in 1843. A variety of techniques are used throughout: mallet, mallet lift, mart, TD, plus hand claps,

Composed by Felix Arndt in 1915, this was one of the first ragtime' pieces to gain wide-spread popularity. Aarranged for more advanced duet ringers, the interplay between the duet and the piano