Classical Sheet Music for Handbells

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 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 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

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,

A 'galop' is best described as "a lively ballroom dance in duple time, popular in the mid-18th century."  Dances such as the waltz, schottisch and galop were immensely popular. This was a time rich

This reproducible collection of familiar classics includes works mostly from the Baroque through Romatic periods but some contemporary tunes as well. You’ll find compositions by Mozart, Beethoven,

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

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

The lyrical melody is carried in the treble throughout, supported by chords in the mid-voices and a gently malleted bass pedal line. The few interspersed dynamics fit the musical line perfectly. The 5-7

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

One movement of the delightful musical suite "Le Carnaval des Animaux" (Carnival of the Animals), this piece was originally written for solo cello and two pianos. Arranged here for separate handchime

This faithful transcription weaves the textures and tones of handbells and handchimes carrying the melody with the support of the typical waltz accompaniment. The weaving of treble eighth-note passages in

This delightful and familiar minuet has been beautifully arranged for handbell quartet. The elegant melody is rung while being supported by graceful LV sixteenth-note passages. There is a brief minor

The well-known first movement to Beethoven's Moonlight Sonata is set here for intermediate handbell solo with piano accompaniment. The piano takes charge of much of the arpeggiated accompaniment

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

César Franck was a highly respected French organ master and composer known for his legato piano style on the organ. This gentle, melancholy piece adapts beautifully for handbells. It was tempting to

Camille Saint-Saëns was a gifted musician, performer, and composer, writing more than 300 works for a variety of instruments. He did much to develop and solidly establish the French style of music in

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 classic Debussy piece, arranged for handbell solo with piano, will make a most welcome addition to a concert or worship setting. A lyrical melody line coupled with ever-changing dynamics contribute to

This handbell duet creates an ethereal, dreamlike feel which will be a wonderful addition to your concert. Filled with expression and nuance, it is mostly rung with a few LVs in places. The piano

Elegant, lyrical, and beautiful, this transcription features the melody in the upper treble supported by a sonorous and lyrical accompaniment using LV throughout. This well-crafted quartet will be a