|
|
|
Saints Medley - "When the Saints Go Marchin' In" and "In That Great Gettin'-up Morning" are combined in this high-stepping medley. Shakes, staccato and martellato lifts add their spice to the mix and enhance the spiritual flavor. Some 16th notes are found in the melody, but should not prove too difficult for young ringers.
|
|
Comp:
|
Various
|
|
Arr:
|
Ingram, B.
|
|
Octaves:
|
3-5
|
|
Level: | 3
|
|
Rating:
|
Easy Medium
|
|
|
|
|
|
Shut De Do - Combine sandpaper blocks, claves, congas or bongos with your bells using RT & TD extensively and you have a fast moving, rhythmic handbell piece for concert or church.
|
|
Comp:
|
Stonehill
|
|
Arr:
|
Morris
|
|
Octaves:
|
4-5
|
|
Level: | 4
|
|
Rating:
|
Medium
|
|
|
|
|
|
Silent Night Holy Night - The prominent handbell soloist, Christine Anderson, with the assistance of Bruce Greer, captures the mood of the hymn in this solo arrangement.
|
|
Comp:
|
Gruber, F.
|
|
Arr:
|
Anderson, C./Greer, B.
|
|
Octaves:
|
2
|
|
Level: | N/A
|
|
Rating:
|
Easy
|
|
|
|
|
|
Since Jesus Came Into My Heart - Charles H. Gabriel's gospel hymn is set by Dan Edwards in camp-meeting, foot-stomping, hand-clapping style.
|
|
Comp:
|
Gabriel, Charles H.
|
|
Arr:
|
Edwards, Dan R.
|
|
Octaves:
|
3 or 5
|
|
Level: | 3
|
|
Rating:
|
Medium
|
|
|
|
|
|
Sing Unto the Lord - A tune of unknown origin, turned into a popular chorus, is here arrnged for bells and clarinet. Even though it can be performed with bells alone, the clarinet is a must!
|
|
Comp:
|
Unknown
|
|
Arr:
|
Morris, H.
|
|
Octaves:
|
3-5
|
|
Level: | 4
|
|
Rating:
|
Medium
|
|
|
|
|
|
Softly and Tenderly - Constant movement and arpeggios underlie and support the melody of this old gospel song.
|
|
Comp:
|
Thompson, W.
|
|
Arr:
|
Littleton, R.
|
|
Octaves:
|
3-5
|
|
Level: | 4
|
|
Rating:
|
Medium
|
|
|
|
|
|
Solid Rock, The - After a vigorous, fanfarish opening this arrangement settles down to present musically the varying moods of the text. Some special effects occur with triplet accompaniment and scale-wise movement of eight-note accompaniment.
|
|
Comp:
|
Bradbury, W.
|
|
Arr:
|
Cota, P. S.
|
|
Octaves:
|
4-5
|
|
Level: | 3
|
|
Rating:
|
Medium
|
|
|
|
|
|
Song of the Morning - Mixolydian mode (lowered 7th scale step in a major key) and major tonality intermingle in this ethereal and calming original composition that requites BOTH bells and flute. One can almost picture monks strolling through the monastary garden deep in prayer for the coming day.
|
|
Comp:
|
Burswold, L.
|
|
Arr:
|
|
|
Octaves:
|
3-5
|
|
Level: | 2+
|
|
Rating:
|
Easy Medium
|
|
|
|
|
|
Song of the Spirit - Sub-titled "Spirit Vision", this original composition echoes the style of new-age music. A gentle, syncopated melody in 4/4 meter is repeated numerous times in numerous ways. A pulsing, eighth-note rhythm, centered on C's in octaves, permeates the work and creates the energy. An interesting ending gives the options of the ringers humming or ooing the melody accompanied by a pulsing, suspended middle C played struck by a mallet.
|
|
Comp:
|
McChesney, K.
|
|
Arr:
|
|
|
Octaves:
|
3-7
|
|
Level: | 3
|
|
Rating:
|
Easy Medium
|
|
|
|
|
|
Songs of Hope and Strength - Three hymn tunes make up this medley of Hope and Strength. Several techniques are used throughout. Tempo and character changes occur with the entrance of each new hymn tune.
|
|
Comp:
|
Various
|
|
Arr:
|
Rogers, S.
|
|
Octaves:
|
2-3
|
|
Level: | 3
|
|
Rating:
|
Medium
|
|
|
|
|
|
Son of Mary, The - Dotted rhythms can sometimes frustrate young ringers. However, in this setting of the Catalonian folk song, the repetition of the dotted quarter-eighth should help ringers soidify this rhythm. The melody is sweet and is accompanied by simple figures.
|
|
Comp:
|
|
|
Arr:
|
McChesney, K.
|
|
Octaves:
|
2-3
|
|
Level: | 2+
|
|
Rating:
|
Easy Medium
|
|
|
|
|
|
Spiritual Christmas, A - "Go Tell It on the Mountain," "The Little Cradle Rocks Tonight in Glory" and "Mary Had a Baby" are the three traditional spirituals included in this medley. Textures range from soft and gentle to full and strong. Various techniques are applied to achieve contrasting effects.
|
|
Comp:
|
Various
|
|
Arr:
|
Lamb, L.
|
|
Octaves:
|
3-5
|
|
Level: | 3
|
|
Rating:
|
Easy Medium
|
|
|
|
|
|
Standing on the Promises of God - Three octaves of optional handchimes lend color to Larry Sue's setting of the gospel hymn by R. Kelso Carter.
|
|
Comp:
|
Carter, R. Kelso
|
|
Arr:
|
Sue, Larry
|
|
Octaves:
|
3-5
|
|
Level: | 3
|
|
Rating:
|
Medium
|
|
|
|
|
|
Sunlight in My Soul - Arranger Linda Lamb has combined the old gospel hymns, "Sunlight and Sunshine in My Soul" into a happy, energetic arrangement that keeps all the ringers busy and counting! Lots of dotted rhythms add the bounce, and the staccato techniques may be plucked, thumb damped, or malleted as the director so desires. 51 measures in length.
|
|
Comp:
|
Various
|
|
Arr:
|
Lamb, L.
|
|
Octaves:
|
3 or 5
|
|
Level: | 3+
|
|
Rating:
|
Medium
|
|
|
|
|
|
Surely the Lord Is in This Place - The octavo can be purchased separately and used with keyboard (WO 3010685165). For an exciting performance, use the handbell accompaniment containing the SATB part.
|
|
Comp:
|
Colvin, H.
|
|
Arr:
|
Parrish, M. K.
|
|
Octaves:
|
4-5
|
|
Level: | 3+
|
|
Rating:
|
Medium
|
|
|
|
|
|
Sweet Hour of Prayer - Eleven optional handchimes in the upper, 3-octave range add a touch of reverence to this setting of the favorite old hymn. Flowing and soothing rhythms accompany the gentle melody, but, like many a prayer, the music grows more fervent and strong calling for adamant chords in quarter-note rhythms. The final section combines these two thoughts.
|
|
Comp:
|
|
|
Arr:
|
McChesney, K.
|
|
Octaves:
|
3-5
|
|
Level: | 2
|
|
Rating:
|
Easy
|
|
|
|
|
|
Sweet Little Jesus Boy - “Sweet Little Jesus Boy” is a modern Christmas classic, and Jefferey Hall's setting for handbells, optional handchimes, and optional voices is both haunting and beautiful.
|
|
Comp:
|
MacGimsey, Robert
|
|
Arr:
|
Hall, Jefferey
|
|
Octaves:
|
3-6
|
|
Level: | 3
|
|
Rating:
|
Medium
|
|
|
|
|
|
Swing Low Sweet Chariot - Enjoy a rhythmic version of this traditional spiritual. Add claves and tambourine for more effects.
|
|
Comp:
|
|
|
Arr:
|
Smith
|
|
Octaves:
|
3-5
|
|
Level: | 3
|
|
Rating:
|
Easy Medium
|
|
|
|
|
|
Synergy - Marked "Fast Rock Tempo" this original work stands true to its title for the distinct parts work together to make up something greater than the whole. Pulsated with rhythms, both aggressive and gentle, this is indeed a piece for church or concert.
|
|
Comp:
|
McChesney, K.
|
|
Arr:
|
|
|
Octaves:
|
3-5
|
|
Level: | 3+
|
|
Rating:
|
Med Adv
|
|
|