This compelling yet accessible setting of the familiar VILLE DU HAVRE tune has many teaching moments and is an excellent choice for the developing handbell choir. Both voicings are compatible. The 2-3
This accessible yet clever arrangement for beginning choirs uses a variety of stopped techniques to add color and fun to the familiar melody. Here's an excellent seasonal selection for community and church
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This ancient Christmas hymn has a wonderful text, which is included between the staves. In minor key, the melody has a sturdy yet haunting quality.
This 17th-century hymn tune is simply set for the smaller choir. A quiet ostinato sets the tone and is heard throughout. Beautiful in its simplicity yet rich harmonically, this accessible piece will provide
While rhythmically simple, added musical elements, handchimes, and techniques engage listeners while creating opportunities to foster growth in a beginning ensemble. This well-known hymn is always well
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,
Handbells are fun to play. And they're a great way for young musicians to master skills in ear-training, music reading, and ensemble playing. That's why we thought it was a great idea to combine handbells
Beautiful on handbell or handchimes, this haunting arrangement of the early American hymn tune includes lovely chordal harmonies that accompany the melody. While there are no eighth notes, sections of three
This reproducible collection contains pieces that have been carefully written or selected from folk, classical, and sacred repertoire to teach musical expression. In addition to being excellent teaching
This arrangement of the familiar Advent hymn is ideal for a beginning ensemble or when limited rehearsal time is a factor. The melody is heard in the treble layer and again in the battery bells, giving an
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Written in the style of a toccata, this arrangement features long, sustained melodic notes over a busy accompaniment. After a brief chordal section the piece concludes with a joyous pealing of the bells.
Fully reproducible, these five approachable arrangements have options for eight, ten, or twelve handbells. This joyful collection of Christmas music for small handbell ensembles can be played with or
This collection contains 30 pieces arranged separately for two-octave and three-octave bell or chime choirs. There are familiar and not-so-familiar pieces which include secular, sacred, patriotic,
Two Christmas carols for the price of one! These easy arrangements of the traditional French carols Bring a Torch, Jeannette Isabella and Sing We Now of Christmas are ideal for beginning
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The hymn tune ASSAM was originally a folk song from India. Christian words were added to the melody to make the beloved hymn we know today. The text is inserted between the staves. This arrangement works
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 setting of the familiar Lenten spiritual has depth yet is accessible to developing ringers. It begins with an optional two-measure introduction of dissonant chords symbolizing the crucifixion as Jesus
Time to celebrate! Engaging and exciting sounds are enhanced by shaking, LVs, thumb damps, mallets or plucking, and martellatos, all at an upbeat tempo. Any size choir from Level 1+ on up will enjoy this
This light and lively setting of IN DULCI JUBILO is a delight to play, and easily accessible for beginning ringers! Numerous techniques will keep ringers engaged, and audiences will enjoy the diverse
This accessible arrangement of the Christmas classic will make your beginning full choir sound like pros! Techniques add variety, as do the optional 3-5 octave handchimes. For concert or worship.
This arrangement combines familiar Christmas melodies and weaves in the special techniques of singing bell, echo, vibrato and malleted suspended bells. Optional wind chimes add to the ethereal atmosphere.
Beginning with all ringers on mallets, this is an ideal piece to teach mallet technique. The developing ringer will enjoy the variety of other techniques, including mallet rolls, used to enliven this