Get ready for a ride with this original compostion in the Distinctly Bronze Series featuring a wide range of timbres including optional handchimes (1 octave), optional auxiliary bells (3 octaves), optional
Exquisite writing and lovely harmonic shifts in this original composition make this title one your ringers will want to ring time and time again. Fluid writing throughout evokes the feeling of moving water.
This arrangement of the famous Sousa march uses a variety of ringing techniques, such as plucking, ring touch, and LV, as well as crash cymbals. 130 measures in length and set in the keys of F Major and Bb
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Written by a music therapist and church musician, this unique reference book provides guidelines and information on using handbells/handchimes for therapy and enrichment with senior adults affected by
This flexible setting is scored for treble voices with handbell accompaniment (4-7 octaves) and optional percussion. The text focuses on the need to grow peace in the world. The choral part includes a
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This book is a composite of five articles by four bass bell ringers offering diverse opinions about bass bell ringing techniques and assignments. Topics include: Getting the Most from Your Bass Bells, Bass
Combine handbells and two flutes to accompany the scriptural text of John 1:1-14. This is an excellent way to incorporate handbells into the worship service.
This melodic piece is written in ABA form, with the B section being a statement of the DUNDEE tune. Grace notes with open fifths in the bass add a celtic flare.
An ideal piece for a beginning choir, dotted half and quarter notes combined with basic techniques such as TD, SK, vibrato, and gyro will make this a favorite with your choir.
Written in the style of the classic prelude, the piece is short (46 measures) and uses several ringing techniques, including TD, SK, plucking and martellatos.
This winner of the Area 12 Composition Contest is a bright and rhythmic piece featuring soaring melodies and percussive accompaniment. Indicated to be performed “with passion,” this celebration
This arrangement of a lovely Scottish tune (variously Sidh Beag Sidh Mor or Si Bheag, Si Mhor) begins simply with the chimes playing the melody against singing bell accompaniment. Then the
This two-movement work spans the full range of emotions. Reflection is slow and thought-provoking; Celebration is lively, fun, and full of rhythmic complexity. Each movement could
In a composition that transforms before our very eyes and ears, a little melodic phrase of six simple notes leads to a glorious original melody that moves from C minor to E-flat major, from night to day.
What Child Is This? combines with The First Noel to produce a wonderful, upbeat Christmas offering featuring the option to add a string orchestra and tambourine. The bell part
Perfect for a Christmas concert or worship, this famous melody is set for handbells and optional string orchestra. The bell part stands on its own with a lilting 6/8 rhythm. The middle section employs the
What begins lovely and lyrical soon explodes in dance-like fashion as this well-known folk tune comes to life with bells, chimes, and an optional descanting instrument. At the close, the music floats back
This well-crafted original composition has a strong, memorable melody in C major. The middle section provides contrast in A minor with a lyrical chime melody before a powerful transition returns us to the
The winner of the 2019 Area 2 Festival Conference Composition Contest, this original work has the feel of a patriotic hymn or national anthem. With big, full chords, its stately melody is presented first in
Check out this fresh arrangement of the classic Christmas tune, ADESTE FIDELIS. Ascending chords announce the beginning of the arrangement, followed by the melody alternating between bass and treble. Thumb
With shaking and pealing bells, this arrangement introduces the majestic melody of AURELIA. The straightforward, powerful first stanza contrasts with the second stanza that features (optional) handchimes.
Dramatic swings begin this arrangement based on the hymn tune MORNING SONG or CONSOLATION. After the initial rendition of the tune, a melodic motive intensifies the piece, and a touch of the Ukrainian
Written in tribute to and inspired by the compositional style of Donald E. Allured, this original piece uses a three-note motive of D, E, and A (Allured’s initials). It includes four sections:
This collection contains a type of shorthand notation where either bells or chimes can quickly add color and texture to a congregational hymn. The 122-page reproducible book features 50 accompaniments that