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All Day Long All Day Long - This arrangement uses a traditional tune as the source and is a statement plus 4 variations. It is rhythmically easy.
 Comp:
 Arr: Page, A. L.
 Octaves: 3
 Level:3
 Rating: Easy


All Hail King Jesus All Hail King Jesus - A fanfare introduces this arrangement of Dave Moody's contemporary Christian praise chorus.
 Comp: Moody, J.
 Arr: Ingram, B.
 Octaves: 3-5
 Level:3
 Rating: Medium


All Is Well  All Is Well - A quiet and peaceful selection with an optional flute part. Perform year round by omitting the flute since only it contains fragments of "Silent Night."
 Comp: Smith, M.
 Arr: Christopher, K.
 Octaves: 3
 Level:2+
 Rating: Easy Medium


All My Heart This Night Rejoices All My Heart This Night Rejoices - An optional narrator quoting the word of this hymn tune by Johann Georg Ebeling enhances the music of the Christmas hymn.
 Comp: Ebeling, J.
 Arr: McChesney, K.
 Octaves: 3
 Level:2+
 Rating: Easy Medium


All Night All Day All Night All Day - Convincing with 2 or 3 octaves, this is a creative, rhythmic arrangement of the spiritual in which the rhythm is emphasized with the use of the plucking technique.
 Comp:
 Arr: Morris, H.
 Octaves: 2-3
 Level:3
 Rating: Easy Medium


Alpha Series for Handbells Volume 1 Alpha Series for Handbells Volume 1 - The Alpha Series is for 2-3 octave choirs and written to appeal to children through senior adult; it contains easy chordal arrangements.
 Comp: Various
 Arr: Waldrop, T.
 Octaves: 2-3
 Level:2
 Rating: Easy


Alpha Series for Handbells Volume 2 - "Easter Song" and "Jesus Christ is Risen Today" are the titles in this small collection.
 Comp: Various
 Arr: Ingram, B.
 Octaves: 2-3
 Level:1+
 Rating: Easy


Alpha Series for Handbells Volume 3 Alpha Series for Handbells Volume 3 - "Bring a Torch, Jeanette Isabella" and "Good King Wenceslas" are separately arranged in volume three of the "Alpha" series. This collection/suite is ideal for the beginning group.
 Comp: Various
 Arr: Waldrop, T./Ingram, B.
 Octaves: 2-3
 Level:1+
 Rating: Easy


Alpha Series for Handbells Volume 4 Alpha Series for Handbells Volume 4 - This is number 4 in this series designed as accessible music for 2-3 octave choirs and appealing to a wide age range. It contains 2 spirituals: "Lord I Want to Be a Christian" and "Go Down Moses."
 Comp:
 Arr: Ingram, B.
 Octaves: 2-3
 Level:2
 Rating: Easy


Alpha Series for Handbells Volume 5 Alpha Series for Handbells Volume 5 - The "Alpha Series" is accessible music for 2-3 octaves of handbells of interest to a wide age range. This 5th volume contains: "Morning Has Broken" and "It is Well With My Soul."
 Comp: Various
 Arr: Waldrop, T.
 Octaves: 2-3
 Level:2
 Rating: Easy


Alpha Series for Handbells Volume 6 Alpha Series for Handbells Volume 6 - The "Alpha Series" is accessible music for 2-3 octaves of handbells of interest to a wide age range. This version contains "O How He Loves You and Me" and "I Love Thee".
 Comp: Various
 Arr: Braman, B.
 Octaves: 2-3
 Level:2
 Rating: Easy


Alpha Series for Handbells Volume 7 Alpha Series for Handbells Volume 7 - The "Alpha Series" is accessible music for 2-3 octaves of handbells of interest to a wide age range. This version contains: "Let Us Break Bread Together and Peace Like a River".
 Comp: Various
 Arr: Ingram, B./Hendricks
 Octaves: 2-3
 Level:2
 Rating: Easy


Alpha Series for Handbells Volume 8 Alpha Series for Handbells Volume 8 - The "Alpha Series" is accessible music for 2-3 octaves of handbells of interest to a wide age range. This version on grace contains "Grace Greater Than Our Sin" and "Amazing Grace".
 Comp: Various
 Arr: Jones
 Octaves: 2-3
 Level:2
 Rating: Easy


Alpha Series for Handbells Volume 9 Alpha Series for Handbells Volume 9 - The "Alpha Series" is accessible music for 2-3 octaves of handbells of interest to a wide age range. This joyous version contains: "Joyful Canticle" and "Hymn to Joy."
 Comp: Various
 Arr: McChesney, K.
 Octaves: 2-3
 Level:2
 Rating: Easy


Amazing Grace Amazing Grace - Thirteen bells ranging from D5 - G6 are scored in this solo version of the early American melody. Performance instructions are written right into the score.
 Comp:
 Arr: Rogers, S.
 Octaves: 2
 Level:N/A
 Rating: Medium


Amen Amen - Hart Morris has "done it again!" He packs his traditional bouncy beat and fun techniques into this favorite spiritual. The optional rhythm section includes parts for bongos, sandblocks, triangle and handclaps.
 Comp:
 Arr: Morris, H.
 Octaves: 3-5
 Level:4
 Rating: Med Adv


Angels We Have Heard on High Angels We Have Heard on High - Here is a golden opportunity to use 2 choirs, a 2 octave group and a 3-4 octave group. Use chimes and bells or 2 bell choirs.
 Comp:
 Arr: Ingram, B.
 Octaves: 2-4
 Level:2
 Rating: Easy Medium


Angels We Have Heard On High Angels We Have Heard On High - Bagpipers and field drummers show up (figuratively speaking) in this arrangement of the favorite French carol. Grace notes played as martellatos give the effect of being in the Scottish highlands, while drum-like staccato rhythms punctuate the piece.
 Comp: French Carol
 Arr: Lamb, Linda
 Octaves: 3
 Level:2
 Rating: Easy Medium


Ascension Ascension - Handbells and Piano combine in this original work written in memory of one who "was devoted to the Risen Saviour, Jesus Christ."
 Comp: McChesney, Kevin
 Arr:
 Octaves: 3-5
 Level:3
 Rating: Medium


As the Deer As the Deer - Here's a set-up you don't see often, an arrangement JUST for three octaves with no parentheses! The favorite praise chorus is set in fast four, making good use of all the bells in the three octave range. The melody appears in upper and lower registers.
 Comp: Nystrom, M.
 Arr: Littleton, R.
 Octaves: 3
 Level:1+
 Rating: Easy


At Calvary At Calvary - Nine measures of straightforward ringing introduce Jefferey Hall's arrangement of D.B. Tower's original gospel hymn. But hang on! In measure 10, the piece takes off for a bouncy ride!
 Comp: Tower, D.B.
 Arr: Hall, Jefferey A.
 Octaves: 4-6
 Level:3
 Rating: Medium


At the Cross At the Cross - Good attention to the varying tempos, tenutos, and fermatas will help strengthen the musicality of this setting of Ralph Hudson's gospel hymn.
 Comp: Hudson, Ralph E.
 Arr: Lamb, Linda R.
 Octaves: 3-5
 Level:3
 Rating: Medium


Awake My Soul Awake My Soul - Psalms 108 begins - "My heart is steadfast, O God; I will sing praises, even with my soul" and it is on this and following verses that this original composition is based.
 Comp: McChesney, K.
 Arr:
 Octaves: 2-6
 Level:3
 Rating: Medium


Away in a Manger Away in a Manger - Ideal for the beginning or less experienced handbell choir, this is a very easy, quiet arrangement of the familiar favorite Christmas tune.
 Comp: Murray
 Arr: Waldrop, T.
 Octaves: 2-3
 Level:1
 Rating: Easy


Away In A Manger Away In A Manger - A dreamy, lullaby mood is created in the second section of this traditional carol arrangement by the use of mallets on suspended high-treble bells.
 Comp: Traditional
 Arr: Roth, Karen
 Octaves: 3-5
 Level:2
 Rating: Easy Medium


Beautiful Savior Beautiful Savior - Beginning at a piano dynamic and then increasing in both volume and texture this setting of the Crusader's Hymn is exciting and confident. A broad section appears with a malleted-bass line in eighths before moving to a strong chordal passage.
 Comp: Crusader
 Arr: VanKley, J.
 Octaves: 3-5
 Level:3
 Rating: Easy Medium


Behold the Lamb Behold the Lamb - Gospel songwriter Dottie Rambo has penned many favorite songs. This setting for handbells mirrors the feeling of the vocal work as it evokes devotion to Christ, the Lamb, as He died on the cross. The score is full but reflective and uses the echo technique to convey mood.
 Comp: Rambo, D.
 Arr: Ingram, B.
 Octaves: 3-5
 Level:3
 Rating: Easy Medium


Beneath the Cross of Jesus Beneath the Cross of Jesus - Though similar in title, this is not an arrangement of the well-known hymn, but rather is an original work by Gene Grier and Lowell Everson, arranged for handbells and solo voice by Karen Roth.
 Comp: Grier, Gene & Everson, Lowell
 Arr: Roth, Karen
 Octaves: 3-5
 Level:3
 Rating: Medium


Be Thou My Vision Be Thou My Vision - The beautiful Irish hymn tune SLANE is the basis for this handbell solo with piano or harp accompaniment.
 Comp: Irish Hymn Tune
 Arr: Miller, J. L.
 Octaves: 3
 Level:N/A
 Rating: N/A


Be Thou My Vision Be Thou My Vision - "Be Thou my vision, O Lord of my heart...." so begins the text to the lovely Irish folk melody known as the hymn tune SLANE. Arranger Linda Lamb uses nontraditional harmonies to open this piece before she settles into a chordal passage of the tune.
 Comp:
 Arr: Lamb, L.
 Octaves: 3
 Level:2
 Rating: Easy Medium


Bless That Wonderful Name Bless That Wonderful Name - Bill Ingram's knack for solid writing (and keeping everyone busy) surfaces again in this medley of "Bless That wonderful Name and Blessed Be the Name".
 Comp:
 Arr: Ingram, B.
 Octaves: 3-5
 Level:3
 Rating: Easy Medium


Born God's Only Son Born God's Only Son - Optional voices are featured in the selection, making it an effective ensemble selection for the Christmas season. If voices are not available, the piece works just as well for handbells alone.
 Comp: Grier, Gene & Everson, Lowell
 Arr: Roth, Karen
 Octaves: 3-5
 Level:3
 Rating: Medium


Brethren We Have Met to Worship Brethren We Have Met to Worship - "Brethren, We Have Met to Worship" is rhythmically delightful, and the various techniques that are used add to the joy of this arrangement.
 Comp: Moore
 Arr: Littleton
 Octaves: 3-5
 Level:3
 Rating: Easy Medium


By and By By and By - "By and by, by and by, I'm going to lay down my heavy load!" So goes the text to the tune of this African-American spiritual.
 Comp: African American Spiritual
 Arr: Roth, K.
 Octaves: 3-5
 Level:3
 Rating: Medium


Camp Meeting Medley Camp Meeting Medley - "When the Roll is Called Up Yonder, I'll Fly Away," and "Hallelujah! We Shall Rise" are included in this medley. Techniques used are Pl, mallets, Sk, LV and Mart.
 Comp: Various
 Arr: Harlen, B.
 Octaves: 3-4
 Level:4
 Rating: Medium


Carillon of Joy Carillon of Joy - A basic rhythm underlies this energetic original composition. This carillon is melodic, chordal and festive!
 Comp: McChesney, K.
 Arr:
 Octaves: 3
 Level:3+
 Rating: Medium


Carillon of Joy Carillon of Joy - A basic rhythm underlines this energetic original composition. Melodic, chordal, and festive, this carillon is a great choice for any celebratory moment in a worship or concert.
 Comp: McChesney, K.
 Arr:
 Octaves: 3-5
 Level:3
 Rating: Medium


Christ Arose Christ Arose - A festive arrangement for a festive day! A chordal medley using the "Christ Arose" & "Llanfair" tunes.
 Comp: Various
 Arr: McChesney, K.
 Octaves: 3-4
 Level:4
 Rating: Easy Medium


Christmas Lullaby Christmas Lullaby - Uses "Infant Holy" and "Cradle Song" over an arpeggiated moving accompaniment.
 Comp: Various
 Arr: Anderson, C./Hamilton
 Octaves: 3
 Level:N/A
 Rating: Easy


Christ the Lord is Risen Today Christ the Lord is Risen Today - This is lively and creative combining two familiar tunes, "Easter Hymn" and "Llanfair". Meter changes keep the music alive and moving.
 Comp: Various
 Arr: Morris, H.
 Octaves: 3-5
 Level:3
 Rating: Easy Medium


Come Just As You Are Come Just As You Are - Based on an anthem by Joseph Sabolick, this arrangement captures the essence of the title's exhortation. Smooth-flowing LVed passages give way to chordal texture with the melody in upper octaves and then to a march-like section of malleted accompaniment.
 Comp: Sabolick, J.
 Arr: Ingram, B.
 Octaves: 3-5
 Level:2
 Rating: Easy


Count Your Blessings Count Your Blessings - Mix white, beach sand, turquoise water, palm trees, warm sun, a parrot or two and Lyndel Littleton's arrangement of this favorite gospel hymn for a taste of the Caribbean! Both the melody and accompaniment are syncopated with several techniques added to give the effect of steel drums and other island sounds. For further imagery add the optional instruments triangle, maracas, claves, bongos, string bass and guitar. Refreshing!
 Comp: Excell, E.
 Arr: Littleton, R.
 Octaves: 3-5
 Level:4
 Rating: Med Adv


Do Lord Do Lord - Just plain fun! Ringers can "let go" and enjoy this bright and lively music for 3-5 oct.
 Comp:
 Arr: Ingram, B.
 Octaves: 3-5
 Level:3+
 Rating: Medium


Easter Processional and Medley Easter Processional and Medley - EASTER HYMN, LLANFAIR, and HYMN TO JOY proclaim great tidings in this medley of Easter favorites, with optional processional and 2-5 octaves of optional handchimes.
 Comp: Various
 Arr: Hall, Jefferey A.
 Octaves: 3-6
 Level:3
 Rating: Medium


Elijah Rock Elijah Rock - Bill Ingram loves putting "fun techniques" into his arrangements, and this spiritual is the perfect host for such effects. The syncopation, introduced in the first measure, is repetitive and easy to learn. The score is full and keeps all ringers involved.
 Comp:
 Arr: Ingram, B.
 Octaves: 3-5
 Level:3
 Rating: Medium


El Shaddai El Shaddai - Mallets set the mood of "El Shaddai" with the melody entering in the bass. Verses are treated differently, building to a big chordal climax.
 Comp: Card, M./Thompson, J.
 Arr: Greer, B.
 Octaves: 3-4
 Level:2
 Rating: Easy


Ezekiel Saw the Wheel Ezekiel Saw the Wheel - Linda McKechnie pulled out "all the stops" in her arrangement of this toe-tapping, old spiritual! Crammed full of chromatic accompaniment and iced with Biblical narration, the melody persists in declaring that Ezekiel saw something "mighty strange" up in that sky!
 Comp:
 Arr: McKechnie, D. L.
 Octaves: 3-5
 Level:4
 Rating: Med Adv


Faith Like a Child Faith Like a Child - An original composition built around a lovely tune. Much of the piece is chordal.
 Comp: Page, A. L.
 Arr:
 Octaves: 3-5
 Level:2
 Rating: Easy Medium


Fanfare of Praise Fanfare of Praise - 25 measures of full ringing with a few shakes thrown in highlight this original composition for novice handbell or chime ringers.
 Comp: Frier, L.
 Arr:
 Octaves: 2-4
 Level:1
 Rating: Easy


Fantasia on Joyful Joyful We Adore Thee Fantasia on Joyful Joyful We Adore Thee - Keyboard and handbells combine in this musical nod to Beethoven’s beloved original.
 Comp: Beethoven
 Arr: McChesney, Kevin
 Octaves: 3-5
 Level:3
 Rating: Medium


Fantasy on a French Carol Fantasy on a French Carol - Arranger Hal Hopson employs differing textures and meters to present the French carol Il est Ne. An opening section in 2/2 is a lovely passage of original material leading up to the entrance of the carol in the mid-range bells. The next section is in 3/4 and rhythmically alters the original tune through rests and elongated note values. A return to 2/2 finds the melody doubled in the lower octaves while a running commentary of alternating eighth notes runs above.
 Comp:
 Arr: Hopson, H.
 Octaves: 3-5
 Level:2+
 Rating: Easy Medium


Festival Overture Festival Overture - The title "Festival Overture" well suits this original composition from a writer/clinician that conducts numerous festivals each year. Big sounding, but "ringer friendly" the triumphant/ceremonial mood is set by a mixture of melody and block sound.
 Comp: McChesney, K.
 Arr:
 Octaves: 3-5
 Level:2+
 Rating: Easy


Festive Celebration Festive Celebration - This happy original work provides just the right amount of challenge for Level 1 choirs.
 Comp: McChesney, Kevin
 Arr:
 Octaves: 3-5
 Level:1
 Rating: Easy


Festive Celebration Festive Celebration - Ideal for the beginning 2 octave group. Rhythmically easy using only quarter, half and dotted half notes. Good introduction to the ringing techniques, mart, TD, mallet & RT.
 Comp: McChesney, K.
 Arr:
 Octaves: 2
 Level:1
 Rating: Easy


Fill My Cup Lord Fill My Cup Lord - The text of this long-time gospel favorite expresses a longing to be filled with God's Spirit. Kevin McChesney follows the textual thought, building throughout the arrangement to a strong, full-chordal statement of the theme.
 Comp: Blanchard, R.
 Arr: McChesney, K.
 Octaves: 3-5
 Level:3
 Rating: Medium


Fountains Fountains - The flowing, gurgling, and splashing of water in a fountain are musically depicted through the use of sixteenth-note rhythmic figures, fresh harmonies, and the addition of a melodious flute part.
 Comp: McChesney, Kevin
 Arr:
 Octaves: 3-5
 Level:3+
 Rating: Med Adv


Give Me Jesus Give Me Jesus - The text of the vocal soloist helps to set the mood of each verse in this arrangement of the old spiritual. The moods range from reflection to joy to quietness to elation and the bell scoring reflects each change. (fr. Extra Special Spirituals).
 Comp:
 Arr: Waldrop, T.
 Octaves: 3-5
 Level:2+
 Rating: Medium


Give Thanks Give Thanks - This melodic piece is a handbell adaptation of an SATB anthem also available from Word Publishers.
 Comp: Smith
 Arr: Richards
 Octaves: 3
 Level:3
 Rating: Easy Medium


Go Down Moses Go Down Moses - A rhythmic arrangement of the spiritual for bells and several percussion instruments. The reviewer has rated this a MA because of the rhythm.
 Comp:
 Arr: Morris, H.
 Octaves: 4
 Level:4
 Rating: Med Adv


God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen - Eleven optional handchimes (in 3-octave treble range) add a reflective contrast in 4/4 to the main sections of sprightly syncopation in 6/8. The main melody is "adjusted" for 6/8 and is accompanied by a bouncy staccato effect.
 Comp: Traditional
 Arr: Eithun, Sandra
 Octaves: 3-5
 Level:3+
 Rating: Med Adv


Golden Gospel Greats Golden Gospel Greats - A Child of the King; Sweet Hour of Prayer; and Jesus Saves are woven toghether with melodies accompanied in various fashions.
 Comp: Various
 Arr: Rogers, S.
 Octaves: 3-5
 Level:2+
 Rating: Easy Medium


Gospel Gems Gospel Gems - A spirited, easy medley which moves smoothly between titles giving a good taste of a multiple of gospel songs.
 Comp: Various
 Arr: Rogers, S.
 Octaves: 2-5
 Level:3
 Rating: Easy


Gospel Memories Gospel Memories - Your choir will get a good work our on dotted rhythms in the fun setting of three old-time gospel favorites. Keeps all two octaves busy!
 Comp: Various
 Arr: Lamb, L.
 Octaves: 2
 Level:3
 Rating: Easy Medium


Great is the Lord Great is the Lord - A very busy arrangement. Uses a lot of 16th notes and big chords.
 Comp: Smith
 Arr: Waldrop, T.
 Octaves: 4
 Level:3+
 Rating: Med Adv


Happy the Home When God is There Happy the Home When God is There - The arranger adds interest to this setting of the hymn tune "St. Agnes Dennis" by combining it with the hymn "Blest Be the Tie That Binds" and with three octaves of optional handchimes. The melody is usually supported by full chords, but becomes more open in the section that calls for chimes on the melody. 68 measures in length.
 Comp: St. Agnes Dennis
 Arr: Roth, K.
 Octaves: 3-5
 Level:N/A
 Rating: Easy


Heaven Bound Heaven Bound - A "Heavenly" theme is captured in this medley of four gospel favorites.
 Comp: Black,J./Webster,J./Wilson,E./ Lowry,R.
 Arr: Lamb, L. R.
 Octaves: 3-5
 Level:3
 Rating: Medium


He Has Made Me Glad He Has Made Me Glad - "I will rejoice, for He has made me glad", is part of the text of Leona Von Brethorst's contemporary Christian praise chorus that has become a standard. Bill Ingram brings out the joyful mood of the chorus through use of various techniques, sprightly rhythms and ringer involvement.
 Comp: Brethorst, L.
 Arr: Ingram, B.
 Octaves: 3-5
 Level:3
 Rating: Medium


He Leadeth Me He Leadeth Me - William Bradbury wrote the original hymn, Lorie Line created a beautiful setting for keyboard and cello, and now Kevin McChesney has transcribed this setting for handbells.
 Comp: Bradbury, William
 Arr: McChesney, Kevin
 Octaves: 3-5
 Level:2+
 Rating: Easy Medium


He Leadeth Me He Leadeth Me - The handbell solo and the piano accompaniment are on equal terms in this arrangement of the favorite hymn. The two parts compliment each other and express the sentiment of the hymn text in interesting musical elements. The piano part supports the simple tune melody with 16th note fluid patterns and fresh harmonies. 47 measures.
 Comp: Bradbury, R.
 Arr: Miller, J.
 Octaves: 3
 Level:N/A
 Rating: Easy Medium


He Lives He Lives - Using full, chordal texture throughout this arraggement effectively communicates the joyful message of the title. Paul McKlveen, true to evangelical performance practice, ends with a dramatic and broad ending.
 Comp: Ackley, A.
 Arr: McKlveen, P.
 Octaves: 3-5
 Level:3
 Rating: Medium


He Lives Again He Lives Again - Gene Grier and Lowell Everson's title tune is complimented by "Jesus Christ is Risen Today" in this 96 measure setting for a glorious Easter day. The beginning mood is gentle, yet moves along, but soon gives over to a fast section in a syncopated lilt.
 Comp: Various
 Arr: McChesney, K.
 Octaves: 3-5
 Level:3
 Rating: Medium


Higher Ground / He Lifted Me Higher Ground / He Lifted Me - Charles H. Gabriel gave us many hymn tunes and the two found in this medley are perhaps his best known. Straight-forward in content and focusing on the rung sound of bells with no special techniques this setting is uplifting!
 Comp: Various
 Arr: Lamb, L.
 Octaves: 2-3
 Level:2
 Rating: Easy


Holly and the Ivy, The Holly and the Ivy, The - Mr. McChesney was commissioned to arrange this traditional carol for the Twelfth Night Handbell Festival in Bakersfield, California. A fanfare opens the work over a pedal point. The texture is full and can be rung with 3 to 5 octaves and optional organ and/or brass. Special techniques are used throughout the work. Brass ensemble consists of 2 trumpets, Horn, Trombone, and Tuba.
 Comp:
 Arr: McChesney, K.
 Octaves: 3-5
 Level:3
 Rating: Easy Medium


How Beautiful How Beautiful - Twila Paris' beautifully crafted melody is combined with Lyndel Littleton's skill at setting it for handbells in this 3, 4, or 5 octave setting. The beauty shines through gently syncopated accompaniment, playful staccato technique at just the right place, and shimmering mallets on suspended treble bells. Make the text available to your listeners for greater effect.
 Comp: Paris, T.
 Arr:
 Octaves: 3-5
 Level:2+
 Rating: Easy Medium


How Excellent Is Thy Name How Excellent Is Thy Name - A joyful gospel tune combines with multiple ringing techniques produce a rhythmic and melodic piece for church or concert.
 Comp: Tunney
 Arr: Waldrop, T.
 Octaves: 3-5
 Level:4
 Rating: Medium


How Great Thou Art How Great Thou Art - The well-known Swedish hymn tune is simply set here in 40 measures with an open, airy introduction focusing on the LV technique.
 Comp: Traditional
 Arr: McChesney, Kevin & Roth, Karen
 Octaves: 3-5
 Level:1+
 Rating: Easy


How Great Thou Art How Great Thou Art - Are you or one of your ringers interested in beginning bell solo work? This setting of the tune, "O Store Gud", is a great piece to start. The tempo is slow, and the notes rarely stray far from one another. A 2-measure bell tree is included, but with ample time to prepare and take down. A nice accompaniment adds interest and support.
 Comp: Swedish
 Arr: Childers, B.
 Octaves: 3
 Level:N/A
 Rating: Easy


I'd Rather Have Jesus I'd Rather Have Jesus - Gospel Singer George Beverly Shea of the Billy Graham Crusade team, expressed the desire of many Christians in this song with a text by Rhea Miller. Set here for 4-5 octaves and medium voice, the emotion of devotion builds throughout each section and ends resolutely, "I'd rather have Jesus than anything this old world affords today."
 Comp: Shea, G. B.
 Arr: Waldrop, T.
 Octaves: 4-5
 Level:3
 Rating: Easy Medium


If I Take the Wings of the Morning If I Take the Wings of the Morning - The mood and music for this original work, commissioned in memory of a loved one, is based on the scripture Psalm 139:9-10 which begins: "If I take the wings of the morning, and dwell in the uttermost parts of the sea...thy right hand shall hold me."
 Comp: Stephenson, Valerie
 Arr:
 Octaves: 2-5
 Level:2
 Rating: Easy Medium


I Love You Lord / More Love to Thee O Christ I Love You Lord / More Love to Thee O Christ - This arrangement of a contemporary Christian song combined with the traditional "More Love To Thee" creates an offering pleasing to the "young" and the "old."
 Comp: Various
 Arr: Hendricks, R.
 Octaves: 3-5
 Level:3
 Rating: Easy Medium


I'm Gonna Ring When the Spirit Says Ring I'm Gonna Ring When the Spirit Says Ring - The title tune is paired with another American spiritual, "Everytime I feel the Spirit." Both tunes are rhythmically satisfying with just the right amount of challenge. Special techniques such as RT, martellato, and pluck or mallets add their spice to the quick-tempoed 61 measures.
 Comp: Various
 Arr: Edwards, D.
 Octaves: 3
 Level:3
 Rating: Medium


In Celebration In Celebration - Bright and pulsing with energy, this original work by Brian Childers will conjure up the spirit of celebration in even the gloomiest of listeners!
 Comp: Childers, Brian
 Arr:
 Octaves: 3-5
 Level:4
 Rating: Med Adv


In the Eyes of a Child In the Eyes of a Child - This flowing original work features beautiful melodic lines and harmonies.
 Comp: Phillips, Judy
 Arr:
 Octaves: 3-6
 Level:3-
 Rating: Medium


In the Garden In the Garden - A staccato effect in an unhurried tempo offers up initial accompaniment to this beloved hymn tune.
 Comp: Traditional
 Arr: McChesney, Kevin
 Octaves: 3-5
 Level:2
 Rating: Easy Medium


Israeli Tune Israeli Tune - The source of the festive, easy, chordal arrangement is "Shalom Haverin".
 Comp:
 Arr: Smith, J.
 Octaves: 3-5
 Level:2
 Rating: Easy


I Surrender All I Surrender All - Winfield S. Weeden's gospel hymn finds a fresh treatment in this arrangement for any devotional moment in worship.
 Comp: Weeden, Winfield S.
 Arr: Waldrop, Tammy
 Octaves: 3 or 5
 Level:2
 Rating: Easy Medium


I Want Jesus to Walk with Me I Want Jesus to Walk with Me - The plaintive strains of this African American spiritual tune are first heard in the bass bells with accompaniment in the upper registers. A smooth textures is achieved through the LV techniques and a consistent, eighth-note pulse.
 Comp:
 Arr: Ingram, B.
 Octaves: 3-5
 Level:3
 Rating: Medium


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


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:
 Arr: Biggs, S.
 Octaves: 3
 Level:3
 Rating: Medium


Just a Closer Walk With Thee Just a Closer Walk With Thee - A "swing" arrangement of the gospel tune for Bb Clarinet and handbells. Beginning is reminiscent of "Rhapsody in Blue". Melody and rhythm switches between instruments.
 Comp:
 Arr: Greer, B.
 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 , however, 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 - 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 - 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


Kings of Orient Kings of Orient - Based on the traditional carol "We Three Kings," this setting resembles a gourmet meal with just the right amount of spicy techniques complementing rhythmic motives, and optional percussion parts. The structure is light to begin with and then grows more intense as the piece progresses.
 Comp: Hopkins, H.
 Arr: Edwards, D.
 Octaves: 3
 Level:2
 Rating: Easy


Lead Me Lord Lead Me Lord - For 24 measures listeners will enjoy all the good handbell writing for which Kevin McChesney is famous.
 Comp: Wesley, Samuel
 Arr: McChesney, Kevin
 Octaves: 3-5
 Level:2
 Rating: Easy Medium


Lead on O King Eternal Lead on O King Eternal - "Lancashire" hymn tune by Henry Smart has never seen a more "happy and dance-like" rendition of his tune than this arrangement by Judy Philips. The driving energy, playful syncopation,well-placed staccatos, and strong textures all contribute to the joyful nature of the work.
 Comp: Smart, H.
 Arr: Phillips, J.
 Octaves: 3-5
 Level:3-
 Rating: Medium


Let Us Break Bread Together Let Us Break Bread Together - Sub-titled, "A Handbell-Piano Communion Meditation", this duet with bells and piano is both expressive and energetic.
 Comp:
 Arr: Miller, J.
 Octaves: 3
 Level:N/A
 Rating: Easy Medium


Like An Eagle Like An Eagle - This soaring, accessible original fits in just about any moment in general worship.
 Comp: Ingram, Bill
 Arr:
 Octaves: 3-7
 Level:2+
 Rating: Easy Medium


Lord I Want to Be a Christian Lord I Want to Be a Christian - Get out your mallets for this one. Mallets on tabled bells form the foundation for the melody of this hymn tune. The accompaniment is syncopated, chordal, precise, and FUN! Contrasting sections focus on echo technique, toll swings, and broader tempos.
 Comp:
 Arr: Eithun, S.
 Octaves: 3
 Level:2+
 Rating: Easy Medium


Love Never Fails Love Never Fails - This original composition is based on I Corinthian 13:8, making it a perfect choice for weddings.
 Comp: Turner, Julie & Hall, Jefferey A.
 Arr:
 Octaves: 3-5
 Level:2+
 Rating: Easy Medium


Love Song Love Song - This lovely "heart song" is appropriate for weddings, worship or concert. A love song, indeed, with smooth textures and soft harmonies. It can be rung on 3, 4 or 5 octaves of bells and enhanced with optional choir chimes.
 Comp: McChesney, K.
 Arr:
 Octaves: 3-5
 Level:2+
 Rating: Medium


Majesty and Glory of Your Name, The Majesty and Glory of Your Name, The - A contemporary gospel song by Tom Fettke and Linda Johnson. Good use of bells in all octaves except upper 5th octave. Widespread use of mallets.
 Comp: Fettke, T./Johnson, L.
 Arr: Greer, B.
 Octaves: 5
 Level:4
 Rating: Medium


Majesty / My Tribute Majesty / My Tribute - A bargin! Two contemporary gospel tunes in one cover. Optional unison voices on "Majesty".
 Comp: Various
 Arr: Ingram, B./Waldrop, T.
 Octaves: 3-5
 Level:3
 Rating: Easy Medium


Many Mansions Many Mansions - Based on the familiar Largo section from Antonin Dvorak's Symphony No. 9 and John 14:2 "In my Father's house are many mansions... I go to prapre a place for you," this arrangement was commissioned in memory of a beloved ringer.
 Comp: Dvorak, Antonin
 Arr: Turner, Julie & Hall, Jefferey A.
 Octaves: 3-6
 Level:3
 Rating: Medium


Meditation on a Scottish Melody Meditation on a Scottish Melody - The hymn "Come, O Thou Traveler Unknown", with text by Charles Wesley, is the basis of this simple arrangement.
 Comp: Wesley, Charles
 Arr: McChesney, Kevin
 Octaves: 2
 Level:1+
 Rating: Easy


Meditation on Would You Meditation on Would You - A lyric arrangement of a tune from a musical of the 70's arranged for handbells and optional flute. Melodic. Arpeggiated accompaniment throughout.
 Comp: Red, B.
 Arr: Spann, E.
 Octaves: 3-5
 Level:4
 Rating: Medium


Moment Meditation Moment Meditation - Sandra Eithun's original composition in 42 measures presents a gentle melody in the upper registers accompanied by half and quarter-note chords below. Easy to read syncopation occurs across the bar-line in the introduction and interlude.
 Comp: Eithun, S.
 Arr:
 Octaves: 3
 Level:2
 Rating: Easy


More Gospel Gems More Gospel Gems - This sequel to "Gospel Gems" is a treasure trove of favorites in the gospel tradition. The work starts out with the spirited, "There Is Power in the Blood", moves on to "I Am Thine, O Lord", adds staccato accompaniment to "Since Jesus Came into My Heart"
 Comp: Various
 Arr: Rogers, S.
 Octaves: 3-5
 Level:3
 Rating: Easy Medium


More Love to Thee More Love to Thee - The hymn tune GORDON is combined with "My Jesus, I Love Thee" in this thoughtful arrangement.
 Comp: Various
 Arr: Ingram, Bill
 Octaves: 3-5
 Level:2
 Rating: Easy Medium


More Precious Than Silver More Precious Than Silver - The popular praise chorus "More Precious Than Silver" is set together with the hymn "Fairest Lord Jesus", or CRUSADER'S HYMN.
 Comp: DeShazo, L.
 Arr: Ingram, B.
 Octaves: 3-5
 Level:2+
 Rating: Easy Medium


Morning Has Broken Morning Has Broken - A very lovely and straightforward setting of the popular traditional hymn.
 Comp: Traditional
 Arr: McChesney, Kevin
 Octaves: 3-5
 Level:2
 Rating: Easy


Morning Song Morning Song - Kevin McChesney is one of those fortunate people who actually "live" in Colorado and don't just visit! Perhaps his lovely home setting inspired the calm peaceful mood of this original work. The melody is mostly accompanied by dotted half-note chords and
 Comp: McChesney, K.
 Arr:
 Octaves: 2-3
 Level:1+
 Rating: Easy


Morning Song Morning Song - Simple major key changes (from G to Eb and back to G), gradual dynamic changes, and the occasional dotted rhythm provide steps of challenge for beginning ringers.
 Comp: McChesney, K.
 Arr:
 Octaves: 3-5
 Level:1+
 Rating: Easy


My Lord What a Morning My Lord What a Morning - Two octave choirs will find a good variety of rhythms in this 35 measure arrangement of the old spiritual. The two keys used are G major and Bb major with a simple modulation. The melody appears in varying registers, giving all a chance to express this beautiful melody.
 Comp:
 Arr: Lamb, L.
 Octaves: 2
 Level:2
 Rating: Easy


My Savior's Love My Savior's Love - Ideal for the gospel hymn lover! Two tunes, "And Can It Be" & " I Stand Amazed" are used in this medley. The accompaniment is arpeggiated and constantly moving.
 Comp: Various
 Arr: Anderson, C./Hamilton
 Octaves: 3
 Level:N/A
 Rating: Easy


Nobody Knows the Trouble I've Seen Nobody Knows the Trouble I've Seen - This selection is a pull-out from the 3-5 octave collection "Extra Special Spirituals". In this setting of the traditional spiritual, the "extra-special" is the addition of an optional Bb Clarinet or C instrument part (part is included in the bell folio).
 Comp:
 Arr: Ingram, B.
 Octaves: 3-5
 Level:3
 Rating: Med Adv


No Eye Had Seen No Eye Had Seen - A chordal, lyric arrangement of the contemporary Gospel song of the same name.
 Comp: Smith, M.
 Arr: Christopher, K.
 Octaves: 3-5
 Level:3
 Rating: Easy


O Come All Ye Faithful O Come All Ye Faithful - Ten measures (with optional repeats) take the opening motif of this carol for use as a processional. The remaining 32 measures contain chordal texture, melody in the bass, echo technique and a triumphant shake-mart-lift ending.
 Comp: Wade, J.
 Arr: Lamb, L.
 Octaves: 2-3
 Level:2
 Rating: Easy


O Come All Ye Faithful O Come All Ye Faithful - 13 optional handchimes, ranging from C5 to A6, are scored on a mid-register melody in the latter half of this arrangement of the well-known carol.
 Comp: Traditional
 Arr: McChesney, Kevin & Roth, Karen
 Octaves: 3-5
 Level:2
 Rating: Easy Medium


Oh How He Loves You and Me Oh How He Loves You and Me - Kurt Kaiser's beloved chorus has been assigned the tune name PATRICIA. To capture the tenderness of the text arranger McChesney has incorporated the use of bells and chimes.
 Comp: Kaiser, K.
 Arr: McChesney, K.
 Octaves: 3-5
 Level:2+
 Rating: Easy Medium


O Holy Night O Holy Night - In this arrangement of the beautiful Christmas song, the 6/8 melody is accompanied by arpeggios, sixteenth-note ostinato-like patterns, and, briefly, by triplet figures in 4/4 meter.
 Comp: Adam, Adolphe
 Arr: Childers, Brian
 Octaves: 3-5
 Level:3
 Rating: Medium


Old Rugged Cross, The Old Rugged Cross, The - An interesting introduction begins this piece and is then used as interludes and the conclusion. Verses begin quietly and each of the three grows until the climax is reached in the third verse.
 Comp: Bennard, G.
 Arr: Sherman, A.
 Octaves: 3-5
 Level:2+
 Rating: Medium


O Master Let Me Walk with Thee O Master Let Me Walk with Thee - The simple, thoughtful hymn tune, "Maryton", is here set in a prayerful mood. It is scored for bells only with no special techniques. Opportunity to work on differing dynamic levels as well as crescendos and diminuendos.
 Comp: Smith, H. P.
 Arr: McChesney, K.
 Octaves: 2-3
 Level:3
 Rating: Medium


Once to Every Man and Nation Once to Every Man and Nation - The old, stately, hymn tune "Ebenezer", is put through new paces in this well-crafted arrangement that takes a "Take Five" accompaniment style and marries it with the fluid notes of the hymn melody.
 Comp: Williams, T.
 Arr: Eithun, S.
 Octaves: 3-5
 Level:3
 Rating: Medium


One Bread One Body One Bread One Body - Congregations should enjoy hearing this handbell setting of the favorite communion hymn.
 Comp: Foley, John
 Arr: Tucker, Sondra K.
 Octaves: 3-5
 Level:3
 Rating: Medium


Pass It On Pass It On - Arranger Sandra Eithun makes good use of mallets or thumb damps in this light and rhythmic setting of Kurt Kaiser's popular worship tune.
 Comp: Kaiser, Kurt
 Arr: Eithun, Sandra
 Octaves: 3-5
 Level:3
 Rating: Medium


Pat a Pan Pat a Pan - An Adagio section introduces this lovely old carol with mysterious presence. Open fourths and fifths add to the medieval flair as accompaniment in the next section while the next passage opts for a "boogie-woogie" feel complete with a malleted, walking bass line! Syncopated melody and well-placed martellatos also signal a detour from the original tune.
 Comp: Burgandian
 Arr: Hall, J.
 Octaves: 3-5
 Level:2+
 Rating: Easy Medium


Praise and Prayer Praise and Prayer - "Praise Him, Praise Him, Pass Me Not O Gentle Saviour, Blessed Assurance Jesus is Mine" are the hymn tunes included in this selection which features the hymn texts of Fanny Crosby. The work may be played in its entirety (227 measures), however the tune settings are joined by optional transitions and endings making it possible to play the hymns individually or in any combination desired.
 Comp: Various
 Arr: Lamb, L.
 Octaves: 3-4
 Level:2+
 Rating: Easy Medium


Praise Him Praise Him - Subtitled "A Fanny Crosby Medley," this arrangement includes a part for optional 3-4 octaves of handchimes.
 Comp: Various
 Arr: Hakes, Derek K.
 Octaves: 3-6
 Level:3
 Rating: Medium


Praise Him Praise Him Praise Him Praise Him - The "Joyful Song" tune is better known by the title of this gospel arrangement which is chordal and joyful. Sk and LV are ringing techniques used.
 Comp: Allen, C.
 Arr: Wagner, D.
 Octaves: 3
 Level:2+
 Rating: Easy Medium


Praise the Lord Praise the Lord - Combining "O God Our Help in Ages Past" with "To God Be The Glory" creates a festive arrangement for bells and optional trumpet or a C instrument.
 Comp: Various
 Arr: Ingram, B.
 Octaves: 3
 Level:3
 Rating: Easy Medium


Praise to the Lord the Almighty Praise to the Lord the Almighty - A syncopated accompaniment sets up the bold melody of 'Lobe den Herren" helping to achieve the character marking, 'Brisk March". Later on the melody appears doubled in the bass clef with accents and mallets on tabled bells.
 Comp: Lobe den Herren
 Arr: Starks, H.
 Octaves: 3-6
 Level:2
 Rating: Easy


Proclaim the Glory of the Lord Proclaim the Glory of the Lord - Listening to this selection one might suspect it to be an arrangement of a fine, old hymn tune. However, this song was born in the 1980's and made popular by a contemporary Christion recording artist!
 Comp: Borop, N./Lises, D.
 Arr: McChesney, K.
 Octaves: 3-5
 Level:3+
 Rating: Medium


Promised Land Promised Land - The text of this American folk hymn begins, "On Jordan's stormy banks I stand and cast a wishful eye." That wishfulness is captured musically by a sustained, smooth-flowing rhythmic accompaniment figure.
 Comp:
 Arr: Littleton, R. L.
 Octaves: 3-5
 Level:4
 Rating: Medium


Psalm of Love Psalm of Love - "Of the Father's Love Begotten", "Love Divine All Loves Excelling" and "My Jesus I Love Thee" are the three hymn tunes combined in this 3 octave handbell solo with keyboard accompaniment.
 Comp: Various
 Arr: McChesney, K.
 Octaves: 3
 Level:N/A
 Rating: Easy Medium


Quiet Hymn Reflections Quiet Hymn Reflections - This piece is a solo medley for 3 oct. combining the arranging talents of Christine Anderson and John Carter. "Near to the Heart of God", "Blessed Quietness" and "Like a River Glorious" are set with sophistication and grace. Only one copy is needed for the ringer and pianist.
 Comp: Various
 Arr: Anderson, C./Carter, J.
 Octaves: 3
 Level:N/A
 Rating: Medium


Ring the Bells of Freedom Ring the Bells of Freedom - Celebrate any national holiday or patriotic time with this medley of "Materna; National Hymn, Cwm Rhondda; & America." Use handbells or add optional trumpet, timpani and voices.
 Comp: Various
 Arr: Morris, H.
 Octaves: 3-5
 Level:4
 Rating: Medium


Ring the Bells of Heaven Ring the Bells of Heaven - Only 50 measures in length this arrangement of the old hymn reflects its' text: Ring the bells of heaven, there is joy today! Both upper and lower ranges of the bells are given the opportunity to play the melody with the lilting dotted-eighth-sixteenth note pattern.
 Comp: Root, G.
 Arr: Lamb, L.
 Octaves: 3-5
 Level:3
 Rating: Easy Medium


River Medley River Medley - A pull-out from the collection "Extra-Special Spirituals" this medley includes "Down by the Riverside," "I've Got Peace Like a River" and "Roll, Jordan Roll." Lots of fun technique is used to "jazz" up the riverside, alternating accompaniment simulates rippling in the peaceful river and the shake technique "rolls" things along in the Jordan! Seventy-four measures in length.
 Comp: Various
 Arr: Greer, B.
 Octaves: 3-4
 Level:3
 Rating: Medium


Rock of Ages Cleft for Me Rock of Ages Cleft for Me - Through the use of martellato and the martellato-lift techniques, a feeling of "solidness" is built up in the introduction and later in the interlude of this setting of the old gospel hymn. The dotted-rhthm melody appears in treble and bass registers and to imitative textures. A full, strong chord ends the piece.
 Comp: Hastings, T.
 Arr: Mallory, R.
 Octaves: 3-5
 Level:3
 Rating: Medium


Saints Medley 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    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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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


Swing Low Sweet Chariot   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 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


Take and Eat Take and Eat - "I eat the bread that you have broken. I drink the wine that you have poured for me." So begins the text of the vocal solo that is accompanied by handbells in this setting of the Gene Grier original.
 Comp: Grier, Gene
 Arr: Roth, Karen
 Octaves: 3-5
 Level:3
 Rating: Medium


There Is a Fountain There Is a Fountain - The beginning of this setting of the Early American Melody begins peacefully with mallets on suspended bells underneath a melody in thirds. Later the tune is found in the middle register with flowing accompaniment above.
 Comp:
 Arr: Lamb, L.
 Octaves: 3-5
 Level:3
 Rating: Medium


Three To Ring Three To Ring - From "Children's Handbell Series" and contains 3 tunes: "For the Beauty of the Earth, Everything was Made by God/God is So Good and Praise to God". Ideal for the beginning 2 octave choir.
 Comp: Various
 Arr: Morris, H./Waldrop, T.
 Octaves: 2
 Level:2-
 Rating: Easy


Three to Ring #10 Three to Ring #10 - Basic, easy rhythms and familiar tunes make this small collection ideal for beginning groups.
 Comp: Various
 Arr: McChesney, K.
 Octaves: 2-3
 Level:2
 Rating: Easy


Three to Ring #11 Three to Ring #11 - Three hymns tunes are included in this folio. Each may be rung separately or use the designated segues for a medley. Several special techniques (tower swing, echo and thumb damp) are included.
 Comp: Various
 Arr: Ingram, B.
 Octaves: 2
 Level:2+
 Rating: Easy


Three to Ring #2 Three to Ring #2 - Volume 2 of the series. Contains three hymn tunes for the beginning two-octave childrens' choir.
 Comp: Various
 Arr: Braman, B.
 Octaves: 2
 Level:1
 Rating: Easy


Three to Ring #3 Three to Ring #3 - A collection of 3 tunes:"Gentle Mary Laid Her Child", arr. Morris; "Gentle, Gentle Jesus", arr. Rawlinson and "Oh, Come, All Ye Children", arr Davis/Rawlinson. This is # 3 in a series of children's handbell music.
 Comp: Various
 Arr:
 Octaves: 2
 Level:2
 Rating: Easy Medium


Three to Ring #4 Three to Ring #4 - Glory Be to God on High; Kumbaya; & I Have Decided to Follow Jesus are the tunes included in this 4th of a series for children's choirs. Various bell ringing techniques are used.
 Comp: Various
 Arr: Ingram, B.
 Octaves: 2
 Level:2
 Rating: Easy


Three to Ring #5 Three to Ring #5 - No. 5 in the series of simple hymns for beginning 2 octaves groups. Contents: "Joyful, Joyful, We Adore Thee; This Is My Father's World; & We Are God's People."
 Comp: Various
 Arr:
 Octaves: 2
 Level:2
 Rating: Easy


Three to Ring #6 Three to Ring #6 - No. 6 in the "Three to Ring" series contains: "Lead on, O King Eternal; Holy Bible, Book Divine' and Hark! the Herald Angels Sing" arranged chordally for 2 octave handbell choirs.
 Comp: Various
 Arr: Morris, H./Braman, B./Ingram, B.
 Octaves: 2
 Level:1+
 Rating: Easy


Three to Ring #7 Three to Ring #7 - This is # 7 in a series for children's handbell choirs. Chordal and rhythmically easy.
 Comp: Various
 Arr: Braman, B.
 Octaves: 2-3
 Level:2
 Rating: Easy


Three to Ring #8 Three to Ring #8 - This 8th volume indicates the popularity of the "Three to Ring" Series. Tune used are: "Doxology; Take Up Thy Cross; and Onward Christian Soldiers."
 Comp: Various
 Arr: Ingram, B.
 Octaves: 2
 Level:2
 Rating: Easy


Three to Ring #9 Three to Ring #9 - Arrangements of: "We Gather Together; Come, Ye Thankful People, Come; & My Country 'Tis of Thee." Pieces are written with optional "bridges" so entire collection may be played as a medley.
 Comp: Various
 Arr: Jones
 Octaves: 2
 Level:2
 Rating: Easy


Tis the Gift to Be Simple Tis the Gift to Be Simple - Ringer I rings the melody supported by Ringer II. Ring as a 48 measure duet or lengthen by observing repeats. Accompaniment moves constantly.
 Comp: Traditional
 Arr: Wagner, D.
 Octaves: 2
 Level:N/A
 Rating: Easy


To God Be the Glory To God Be the Glory - A fairly straight-forward rendition with touches of antiphonal effect characterizes Barbara Kinyon's musical offering based on the William Howard Doane hymn tune. A good work out on crisp, well-damped dotted eighth-sixteenth note patterns as well as precision ringing of chords.
 Comp: Doane, W.
 Arr: Kinyon, B.
 Octaves: 2-3
 Level:3
 Rating: Medium


To God Be the Glory To God Be the Glory - This setting of the favorite hymn tune begins with lots of "swinging" and gives the impression of tower bells calling the faithful to worship. As in other Littleton arrangements, liberty is taken with rhythmic accompaniments adding a freshness to the to the texture.
 Comp: Doane, W.
 Arr: Littleton, R. L.
 Octaves: 4-5
 Level:4
 Rating: Med Adv


Tranquility Tranquility - The passionate melody of this original, characterized by octave leaps, is supported by eighth-note flowing patterns in the accompaniment.
 Comp: de Mets, Peter
 Arr:
 Octaves: 3-5
 Level:2
 Rating: Easy Medium


Trust and Obey Trust and Obey - Daniel B. Towner's hymn tune is introduced with full chordal texture. After a key change the accompaniment is marked "piano" as the bass takes the melody in octaves. A nice counter melody appears in the uppermost register.
 Comp: Towner, D.
 Arr: Morris, H.
 Octaves: 3-5
 Level:3
 Rating: Medium


Trust and Obey Trust and Obey - Seventeen bells are needed for a quartet to ring this wonderful old hymn. The accompaniment provides a flowing background to the straightforward presentation of the melody. The whole thing fits on two pages, with repeats, and ends with a quiet, thoughtful phrase.
 Comp: Towner, D.
 Arr: Lamb, L.
 Octaves: 2
 Level:N/A
 Rating: Easy Medium


Unclouded Day Unclouded Day - Ringers in the upper, middle, and lower registers get a shot at the melody in this arrangement of the old gospel hymn by J.K. Alwood.
 Comp: Alwood, J.K.
 Arr: Ingram, Bill
 Octaves: 3-5
 Level:2+
 Rating: Easy Medium


Up on the Housetop Up on the Housetop - Round out your Christmas program or concert with this bright arrangement of the favorite Yuletide song. 3 octaves of bells work well.
 Comp:
 Arr: Ingram, B.
 Octaves: 3-4
 Level:2
 Rating: Easy Medium


Up on the Housetop Up on the Housetop - In this sprightly solo, Santa shows up in his traditional red and white swim trunks and snorkle mask and a cowboy hat and boots - musically speaking that is!
 Comp: Traditional
 Arr: Curtis, C.
 Octaves: 3-5
 Level:N/A
 Rating: Medium


Variations on Greensleeves Variations on Greensleeves - Charm audiences with this delightful arrangement of the English folk tune, set for handbell solo and classical guitar.
 Comp: Traditional
 Arr: Hayes, K./Butler, F.
 Octaves: 3
 Level:N/A
 Rating: N/A


Wade in de Water Wade in de Water - The arranger capitalizes on the natural rhythm of the tune to make this spiritual come alive with bells!
 Comp:
 Arr: Ingram, B.
 Octaves: 3-5
 Level:2+
 Rating: Easy Medium


We Are the Reason We Are the Reason - We are the reason that He gave His Life..., so begins the contemporary Christian classic song by David Meece. The music is true to the original version in key changes and mood.
 Comp: Meece, D.
 Arr: McChesney, K.
 Octaves: 3-5
 Level:3
 Rating: Medium


We Have Met to Worship We Have Met to Worship - HOLY MANNA and FOUNDATION are the two hymn tunes used in this Level 2 arrangement.
 Comp: Various
 Arr: Roth, Karen
 Octaves: 3-5
 Level:2
 Rating: Easy Medium


Were You There When I Surveyed the Wondrous Cross Were You There When I Surveyed the Wondrous Cross - Twelve chimes in the two-octave range add interest to this setting of the African American spiritual and Lowell Mason's tune HAMBURG.
 Comp: Mason, L.
 Arr: Rogers, S. E.
 Octaves: 2-3
 Level:1+
 Rating: Easy


We've a Story to Tell the Nations We've a Story to Tell the Nations - The great missionary hymn tune MESSAGE is set here in a military style, with lots of march-like dotted rhythms.
 Comp: Nichols, H. Ernest
 Arr: Burroughs, Bob
 Octaves: 3-5
 Level:3
 Rating: Medium


What a Mighty God We Serve What a Mighty God We Serve - The title contemporary chorus is combined with the age-old hymn favorite, "Hymn to Joy" in this setting of 42 measures. The meter is a lively 4/2, making the quick rhythms easier to read. In fact, the piece focuses on the sound of rung bells with no special techniques called for. A step-up piece for choirs used to ringing level 2 alone.
 Comp: Various
 Arr: Ingram, B.
 Octaves: 2-4
 Level:3
 Rating: Medium


Wise Men and the Star Wise Men and the Star - A simple handbell part which adds musical interpretation to the text of the narrator.
 Comp: Ingram, B.
 Arr:
 Octaves: 2
 Level:2
 Rating: Easy


Wondrous Cross Wondrous Cross - Bell Tree or 4/6-in-hand may be used to freely play opening tune ("What Wondrous Love Is This?") in this handbell solo with piano accompaniment.
 Comp: Various
 Arr: Hakes, Derek K.
 Octaves: N/A
 Level:N/A
 Rating: N/A


You Are My All in All You Are My All in All - Optional flute or C instrument adds flavor to this setting of the contemporary Christian tune by Dennis Jernigan. Cue notes are provided for the bells to ring th flute part if the instrumentalist is unavailable. Almost baroque in nature with its 16th-note melodic figures, the tune lilts along in an open-spaced texture. 54 measures in length.
 Comp: Jernigan, D.
 Arr: Ingram, B.
 Octaves: 3-5
 Level:3
 Rating: Medium


Yuletide Joy Medley Yuletide Joy Medley - Celebrate the Christmas season with this rhythmic and happy medley of "Jingle Bells," "Deck the Halls," and "We Wish You a Merry Christmas."
 Comp: Various
 Arr: Morris, H.
 Octaves: 3-4
 Level:3
 Rating: Easy Medium


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