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Based on the hymn tune RESTORATION, this multi-seasonal arrangement sends the listener on a marvelous journey through beautifully contrasting and expressive interpretations of each stanza of the hymn. At times energetic, at others reflective, this compelling anthem features echo rings, mallets, contrasting bells and chimes, and martellatos, making it a delight for ringers and listeners alike.

I Will Arise and Go to Jesus

3-5 Octave Handbells

This handbell reference booklet, recommended for directors and composers, is divided into two sections: Part A is the Handbell and Handchime Notation section. Part B is an explanation of Assigning Difficulty Levels to Handbell and Handchimes Music. Part A includes all the symbols for handbell techniques in common use. Solo and ensemble notation is also included. The guidelines presented in this booklet are a product of national conferences whose participants included composers, arrangers, editors, engravers, publishers, and performers of handbell music.

Handbell and Handchimes Notation and Difficulty Level System

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Editors Choice Year

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 the middle bells. The beautiful, tuneful countermelody that introduces the piece reemerges between each statement of the tune.

Away in a Manger

2-5 Octave Handbells

This selection contains two arrangements - one for Lent (READHEAD/GETHSEMANE) and one for Easter (GELOBT SEI GOTT) - for two or three octaves of handchimes. Beautifully used vibrato and swing techniques create arrangements that keep everyone involved.

Chime In Lent and Easter

2-3 Octave Collection

Reproducible

Teaching music with chimes or bells from the very beginning has never been more fun! This reproducible teachers edition contains 56 pages of music, exercises, teaching pages, puzzles, and games that are perfectly geared to children's bell choirs. Creative and educationally sound, it is nicely paced to keep students involved and bring them to a level of proficiency that will give them a sense of real accomplishment.

Beginning Busy Ringers

3 Octave Collection

Joyance is the winner of the Handbell Musicians of America Area 2 Festival Conference Composition Contest. For 3-5 octave handbells and optional 3 octave handchimes, this catchy and rhythmic original piece is a festive prelude for any church service. Exciting!

Joyance

3-5 Octave Handbells w/ opt. 3 Oct. HC

Exultation is a spirited original piece with a catchy and memorable theme. Mart lifts and mallet work make this piece dance along. Yet contrast is provided with beautiful lyric interludes. Suitable for any occasion!

Exultation

Beginning choirs are given the opportunity to use several bell techniques including singing bell, echoes, shakes and swing techniques. This is a perfect prelude for the Lenten season - and it does not require any bell changes! Optional 3-5 octaves handchimes.

Were You There?

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 play this fun and dynamic piece incorporating TD, RT and shakes, without tables or from memory for greater impact in your next concert or service.

Acclamation in G Minor

2-3 Octave Handbells

Filled with speedy mallet work and exciting martellatos, this arrangement of the familiar hymn comes to life for ringers and listeners alike. The middle section allows for reflection on the text with optional handchimes. The piece concludes powerfully, matching the essence of the majestic hymn. Highly recommended!

Crown Him with Many Crowns

Ensemble

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 span the entire church year. They can be used by any range of bells or chimes, and different techniques are suggested for variety. A valuable and needed resource.

50 Quick Hymn Accompaniments

Handbells Ensemble Collection

Using Easter Hymn and Mit Freuden Zart, this is a natural choice for the Easter season. With TD, mallets, marts, shakes, and optional chime work, it is joyful and impressive!

Easter Joy

This revolutionary approach to teaching music literacy with handbells or handchimes takes the ringer from rote and chord playing to reading part scores and the full grand staff! Written as a sequential music education method, Read 'n' Ring contains arrangements with separate two- and three-octave settings alongside classroom-tested exercises to develop note-reading skills and reinforce basic musical concepts. Teaching titles include: Debbie's Song; A Spring Carol; "New World" Symphony, Movement 2 (Dvorak); "Surprise" Symphony No. 94, Movement 2 (Haydn); Simple Gifts; Eine kleine Nachtmusik; Movement 2 (Mozart), and Symphony No. 7, Movement 2 (Beethoven).

Read 'n' Ring

Inspired by Psalm 24:7, this piece is a popular work for massed ringing around the country. Exciting rhythms and parallel motions capture your ringers and listeners ears! An emphasis on bold, crisp chords combined with a driving tempo helps to create the majestic character of this piece. There is a little bit of syncopation, but it is repetitive and easily learned.

Triumphal Entry

3 Octave Handbells

Award winning composer Michael Mazzatenta gives us an exciting original handbell piece with touches of jazz and syncopation. From a bright and rhythmic fanfare to a beautiful contrasting middle section with handchimes and malleted bells, this dynamic piece is great for church, concert, or massed ringing!

Celebrate With Ringing

What Child Is This? combines with The First Noel to produce a wonderful, upbeat Christmas offering featuring the option to add a string orchestra and tambourine. The bell part stands alone musically, and with no bell changes it's easy to play from just music stands. Perfect for your Christmas or holiday concert as well as for worship.

What Child is This

3-6 Octave Handbells

A sequel to the best-selling Tunes That Teach, this collection features seventeen handbell selections with separate two-octave and three-octave arrangements. Tanzanian, Israeli, Afro-American, Brazilian, Swahili, Argentine, Hasidic, Cuban, Chinese, Bohemian and Latin American tunes are all represented in this reproducible collection which moves pedagogically from Level 1 to Level 2.

Multicultural Tunes That Teach

Immerse yourself in the serene and uplifting ambiance of "Prayer for Peace" by Michael Helman. This sacred composition masterfully intertwines tranquility and spiritual depth, making it an ideal selection for reflective moments in worship services or concerts. Elevate your ensemble's repertoire with the profound beauty of this piece. - Note: This music is composed by humans. No human-written product description is available, limiting search visibility. The AI-assisted description is for reference only.

Prayer for Peace

An original piece from a gifted composer that contrasts major against minor. Echoes, mallet work, and bell peals are used effectively in this very accessible and fun Level 2 piece. Great for the Easter season or for any festival time, this piece can be used in worship or for a concert.

Joyous Jubilee

Karen Buckwalter's beautiful piece, Reflections, is now set for solo handbells and piano.

Reflections

Handbells Solo with Keyboard

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