Classical Sheet Music for Handbells

This spirited winner of the 2021 Into the Forest Bell Tree Composition Contest uses one 3-5 octave set of handbells and one 3-5 octave set of handchimes, with no duplicate bells needed for the bell

This bright setting of the beloved chorus from Handel's "Messiah" is straightforward and accessible to intermediate choirs. Its bold sound is bound to inspire your congregation or concert audience.

Berceuse (literally, cradle song) stays true to the sweet, lilting nature of the classical work. Originally written for solo violin and piano, it transfers to 3 octaves of handbells very

The "King of the Waltz," Johann Strauss, is the source of the delightful tunes found in this medley. This piece is ideal for festival or concert.

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

This warm, embracing melody from Ireland is also known as The Maids of Mourne Shore. Beautifully arranged for handbells with optional C instrument, it is appropriate for worship or concert. The C

This faithful transcription of the exciting march from Vaughan Williams' folk song suite will wow your audience! Taken at speed, your ringers will have quite a challenge, but the result will be worth

Show that your concert group is BACK!!! This first movement of Vaughan Williams' English Folk Song is standard in band and orchestra literature, and this bold and vibrant work is even more magnificent on

This Ralph Vaughan Williams classic is a standard in band and orchestra literature and is sure to become a standard in the concert handbell choir's repertoire as well. The second movement of this legendary

Enjoy this gem from the Renaissance period, with lively rhythms and a stirring sound. Versatile, fun, and exciting, it will be equally at home in a school performance, community concert, church service, or

Taken from a Renaissance dance, this tune may be simple, but it has a style that is both fresh and exciting. A great choice for beginning and school groups, and one that more experienced choirs can learn

This chorale prelude features the melody rung on handchimes with a gigue-like fugue in the bells as accompaniment. Jesus is identified as the “Morning Star” which is the basis of hymns typically

Enter the majestic mountain domain in this lively rendition of Edvard Grieg’s iconic In the Hall of the Mountain King from his Peer Gynt Suite No. 1. True to the orchestral original, this

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 beloved chorale is set for handbells in a series of variations that make it a wonderful piece for school, church, and festival. The varied techniques and terraced dynamics make it a great teaching

This vibrant setting of the third movement of Vivaldi's famous "Gloria" features handchimes (2-3 octaves) on the vocal duet while multiple handbell techniques are used to represent the orchestral

This classically themed arrangement patterned on Pachelbel's famous Canon in D introduces handbell ringers to many different handbell techniques. There are no bell changes within the work, allowing ringers

This familiar classical piece has been faithfully transcribed for handbells. While being rhythmically accurate, be sure to keep the legato feel of the dotted eighth/sixteenth note figure that is prominent

An arrangement by John A. Behnke of MENDELSSOHN DA PACEM (Grant Peace, We Pray, in Mercy, Lord) for 3-5 octave handchimes or handbells. Level II. The gorgeous, flowing accompaniment supports Felix

Try adding handbells to your baccalaureate service using this arrangement! Use alone or with the organ for a grand entrance!