Handbell Music for 2-3 Octaves

Mallets, shakes, and tower swings, oh my! Pealing scales with strains of Westminster Chimes combine with original material to create a piece for worship or concert. The lyric center section

This original composition opens with a plainchant played on optional handchimes (2 octaves) accompanied by random ringing, then is followed by a richly harmonized statement of the main theme. A more active

Looking for more challenge in a 12-bell collection? You will love these reproducible arrangements of well-known and not-so known spirituals, available in four ranges to fit your group's needs. From adept

Enjoy this energetic arrangement of the tune ITALIAN HYMN. Within the 3/4 meter, the emphasis shifts back and forth between three quarter notes and two dotted quarter notes, adding rhythmic interest with

This flowing setting of the tune ANGEL'S STORY will be a lovely addition to worship services and concerts and will be especially meaningful for themes of dedication, prayer, commitment, and discipleship.

Enjoy this toe-tapping setting of the beloved spiritual. The melody is given a variety of stylistic treatments with plenty of techniques that add a special flair. Optional handchimes (two octaves) highlight

Created for four to six ringers, these five carol arrangements will add meaningful, expressive music to your worship experience. Each piano accompaniment is creative and an equal partner in the arrangement.

This is a flowing and harmonically interesting setting of the beloved hymn How Great Thou Art. Its general theme makes it appropriate for worship services and other events throughout the year, and

A staple of piano literature, Clementi's Sonata in C, op. 36 no. 1, sounds equally elegant when played on handbells or handchimes. For those smaller choirs looking for more challenging repertoire, this

Winner of the 2019-2020 Handbell Musicians of America Area 3 Composition Contest, this energetic original composition is scored for either 2-3 or 3-6 octaves of handbells. Each version is unique and stands

This hymn favorite has been arranged for handbell solo with a lovely, flowing piano accompaniment. The optional flute or C instrument adds to the beauty of this fresh setting. It is faithful to the hymn and

This lively piece based on a Honduran melody is ideal for Easter Sunday, Eastertide, Ascension, or Pentecost. Optional 2 octaves handchimes, maracas, and claves add color and interest. The text to this hymn

This sparkling original is perfect for worship or concert. The optional brass quintet makes this a great festival piece with lots of teaching moments. The two settings are compatible. Optional 3-octave

THIS ITEM IS NOT REPRODUCIBLE. Please purchase as many copies as needed for your ensemble. This exuberant setting of the hymntune ST. GEORGE'S WINDSOR is a perfect choice for any celebration of

This arrangement of a favorite Christmas spiritual provides a lot of variety for the smaller handbell choir. Filled with stopped-bell sounds, a lovely chime middle verse, and lots of syncopation, the music

Written in memory of a beloved handbell ringer, this original composition moves from sorrow to soaring hope. There are two separate parts for different size ensembles. Each part may be played independently

A challenging and entertaining piece for your Advent or Christmas program, the traditional Wassail Song is presented here in a buoyant and lighthearted arrangement for smaller, experienced

If you've ever wanted to take your ensembles into repertoire that goes beyond simple meters, this collection will remove the fear and allow your ringers to feel more at ease when encountering music that

Great for introducing 3/8 time to your handbell ensemble, this short piece incorporates various stopped techniques, ring touch, LV, and chimes, as well as a statement of the melody in the relative minor

An original handbell piece, inspired by Revelations 22:1 "Then the angel showed me the river of the water of life, as clear as crystal, flowing from the throne of God." This piece is at home in either

A spiritual set in an interesting and superb way using a unique combination of bells and chimes, with special effects in the bells, that creates energy and vitality throughout the composition. This is an