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Jesus Is All the World To Me Jesus Is All the World To Me - Contrasting sections of playful lilting and smooth embellished accompaniment support this favorite hymn melody.
 Comp: Thompson, W. L.
 Arr: Lamb, L. R.
 Octaves: 2-3
 Level:2
 Rating: Easy



Jesus Shall Reign Jesus Shall Reign - The hymn tune DUKE STREET is the basis of this arrangement by Karen Roth.
 Comp: Duke Street
 Arr: Roth, Karen
 Octaves: 3-5
 Level:3
 Rating: Medium



Joseph Dearest Joseph Mine Joseph Dearest Joseph Mine - This 15th century German carol has been set for 3,4 or 5 octaves of bells with optional 2 octaves handchimes. Extensive use is made of mallets on suspended bells.
 Comp:
 Arr: Rogers, S.
 Octaves: 3-5
 Level:2+
 Rating: Easy Medium



Joshua Fit the Battle of Jericho Joshua Fit the Battle of Jericho - This festive piece took 1987 Eastern National AGEHR festivals by "storm". It is very rhythmic and with addition of percussion is a "show stopper". Concert or church!
 Comp:
 Arr: Morris, H.
 Octaves: 3-4
 Level:4
 Rating: Med Adv



Joshua Fit the Battle of Jericho Joshua Fit the Battle of Jericho - This festive piece took 1987 Eastern National AGEHR festivals by "storm". It is very rhythmic and with addition of percussion is a "show stopper". Concert or church!
 Comp:
 Arr: Morris, H.
 Octaves: 3-4
 Level:4
 Rating: Med Adv



Journey Journey - This original work by Kyle Webber does just what it says, as it takes us on a musical journey! The lively first section reflects the excitement of the journey’s start, the middle section portrays the wonder of experiencing a new place, and the final section is a fun return home.
 Comp: Webber, Kyle
 Arr:
 Octaves: 3-5
 Level:3
 Rating: Medium



Joy Down In My Heart Joy Down In My Heart - Kevin Stewart’s arrangement of the gospel favorite “Joy Down in My Heart” is fun, completely original , and most of all, joyous!
 Comp: Cooke, George Willis
 Arr: Stewart, Kevin
 Octaves: 3-5
 Level:3
 Rating: Medium



Joyful Joyful Joyful Joyful - Once again, arranger Kevin McChesney has taken music from talented pianist and writer Lorie Line and brought its magic to handbells! This time, the traditional hymn "Joyful, Joyful" gets a very unique and contemporary treatment.
 Comp: Beethoven, Ludwig van
 Arr: McChesney, Kevin
 Octaves: 3-5
 Level:3
 Rating: Medium



Joyful Joyful Joyful Joyful - Once again, arranger Kevin McChesney has taken music from talented pianist and writer Lorie Line and brought its magic to handbells! This time, the traditional hymn "Joyful, Joyful" gets a very unique and contemporary treatment.
 Comp: Beethoven, Ludwig van
 Arr: McChesney, Kevin
 Octaves: 3-5
 Level:3
 Rating: Medium



Joy to the World Joy to the World - Classy and exciting, this arrangement by Jason Krug preserves the baroque feel of the original Christmas carol by Handel.
 Comp: Handel, George F.
 Arr: Krug, Jason
 Octaves: 2-6
 Level:3-
 Rating: Medium



Jubiloso Jubiloso - Based on Beethoven's "Hymn to Joy", this Linda Lamb arrangement includes a part for percussion (shaker, maracas, or tambourine).
 Comp: Beethoven, Ludwig van
 Arr: Lamb, Linda R.
 Octaves: 3-5
 Level:3
 Rating: Medium



Jump Down Turn Around Jump Down Turn Around - Ms. Biggs has set this African-American spiritual in lively style. Lots of staccato technique, in cut time. A good piece to work on the rhythm eighth - quarter - eighth.
 Comp: Spiritual
 Arr: Biggs, Susan
 Octaves: 3
 Level:3
 Rating: Medium



Just a Closer Walk With Thee Just a Closer Walk With Thee - A New Orleans-style arrangement of the favorite gospel hymn for Bb clarinet and handbells, this “old-time” handbell favorite has been arranged for three octaves only or three to five octaves! You'll need a good clarinetist as the clarinet part is tricky (think Rhapsody in Blue) and NOT optional.
 Comp: Traditional Gospel
 Arr: Greer, Bruce
 Octaves: 3-5
 Level:3
 Rating: Medium



Just a Closer Walk With Thee Just a Closer Walk With Thee - A New Orleans-style arrangement of the favorite gospel hymn for Bb clarinet and handbells, this “old-time” handbell favorite has been arranged for three octaves only or three to five octaves! You'll need a good clarinetist as the clarinet part is tricky (think Rhapsody in Blue) and NOT optional.
 Comp: Traditional Gospel
 Arr: Greer, Bruce
 Octaves: 3-5
 Level:3
 Rating: Medium



Just a Closer Walk With Thee Just a Closer Walk With Thee - A New Orleans-style arrangement of the favorite gospel hymn for Bb clarinet and handbells, this “old-time” handbell favorite has been arranged for three octaves only or three to five octaves! You'll need a good clarinetist as the clarinet part is tricky (think Rhapsody in Blue) and NOT optional.
 Comp: Traditional Gospel
 Arr: Greer, Bruce
 Octaves: 3-5
 Level:3
 Rating: Medium



Just As I Am Just As I Am - William Bradbury's devotional hymn tune Woodworth goes through the gamut of emotions in this arrangement by Kevin McChesney.
 Comp: Bradbury, William B.
 Arr: McChesney, Kevin
 Octaves: 3-5
 Level:3
 Rating: Medium



Just As I Am Just As I Am - Just as I am without one plea....Oh, Lamb of God, I come. The melody appears in the treble and bass registers. Good use is made of all the bells throughout the work.
 Comp: Bradbury, W.
 Arr: Page, A. L.
 Octaves: 3-5
 Level:2+
 Rating: Easy Medium



Just As I Am Just As I Am -

This version of Just As I Am is very nice arrangement, with some unexpected twists to keep your ringers and your audience engaged.

 Comp: Bradbury, William B.
 Arr: Pinson, Joseph
 Octaves: 3-5
 Level:3-
 Rating: Medium