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

Here is Handel's wonderful theme and variations from The Harmonious Blacksmith from Suite Number 5 arranged for handbells

An exceptional handbell quartet arrangement of this stately composition is appropriate for church services, weddings, any solemn ceremony or concert presentation. This piece follows the original score

Suggested for 13 ringers and printed in a nontraditional 4-staff format, Air in D is a creative setting of the J. S. Bach favorite. The bottom staff is for the malleted bass line, mimicking

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 movement of the second Mendelssohn organ sonata will provide an exciting moment in your concert lineup or church service. Bass ringers will get a work-out with the fast moving pedal line! This piece 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 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.

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

The chorale melody "FREU DICH SEHR, O MEINE SEELE (Rejoice greatly, O my soul) from Bach's Cantata BWV 13 has been beautifully arranged for handbells with optional C-instrument or 2-octave

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 masterful transcription of the Bourree from Bach's Partita No. 1 in B Minor for Violin is a challenge not for the faint of heart! The upbeat tempo, constantly flowing notes, and extreme

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