Peggy Bettcher has provided a flowing arrangement of this popular new worship song by Jonas Myrin and Matt Redman.
Composer: Myrin, Jonas & Redman, Matt Arranger: Bettcher, Peggy Octaves: 3-5 Level: 2+ Publisher: Hope Publishing Co. Rating: Easy Medium
This superb contemporary praise song by Jonas Myrin and Matt Redman is given a sensitive choral treatment in this ballad setting by Lloyd Larson for SATB voices.
Composer: Myrin, Jonas and Redman, Matt Arranger: Larson, Lloyd Octaves: 2-3 Level: 2 Publisher: Hope Publishing Co. Rating: Easy Medium
This hymn-like ballad by Jonas Myrin and Matt Redman is one of the most popular new praise songs released in some time. This arrangement by Bill Ingram is presented in the key of F-major and with the lyrics inserted; it would be very easy for a soloist or the congregation to sing along.
Composer: Myrin, Jonas & Redman, Matt Arranger: Ingram, Bill Octaves: 3-5 Level: 2 Publisher: Ring Praise Publications Rating: Easy
This collection of musical Americana is the perfect resource to celebrate Veteran's Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, or any other patriotic celebration throughout the year! Written for just twelve handbells between F5 and C7 and no bell changes, these tunes can be played by anywhere from three players using four-in-hand up to six players each holding two bells.
Composer: Various Arranger: Krug, Jason W. Octaves: 3 Level: 2+ Publisher: Grassy Meadow Music Rating: Easy Medium
This collection of carols from various countries and traditions is perfect for those times during the Christmas season when you have limited ringers. Suggested assignments are included for ensembles of a variety of sizes.
Titles include: "Cold December Flies Away"; "Curoo, Curoo", "He Is Born"; "I Wonder as I Wander"; "O Tannenbaum"; "On This Day Earth Shall Ring"; "Still, Still, Still"; and "Twas in the Moon of Wintertime".
Composer: Various Arranger: Eithun, Sandra & Waldrop, Tammy Octaves: 3 Level: 2+ Publisher: Lorenz Corp. Rating: Easy Medium
“12 Bells + a Solo” showcases an easy 8-Bell melody line (Belltree solo or 1-4 Ringers) and challenges 3-6 ringers on a thoughtful L3 12-bell accompaniment at the same time! The featured tune, “Swing Low, Sweet Chariot,” will engage your audience with swing and triplet rhythms at an easy pace. You’ll be amazed how rich and full 12-bells can be as an accompaniment!
Composer: Traditional Spiritual Arranger: Wissinger, Kathleen Octaves: 2 Level: 3 Publisher: ringTrue Rating: Medium
Celebrate the Holidays with these seven popular carols, each 1 or 2 pages, in this well crafted reproducible Level 2 collection. All techniques are optional, so all of these pieces can easily be rung 4iH or without tables.
Composer: Various Arranger: Wissinger, Kathleen Octaves: 2 Level: 2 Publisher: ringTrue Rating: Easy
Looking for more challenge in a 12-bell collection? You will love these five L3 arrangements of well-known and not-so known spirituals, available in four ranges to fit your group to a “T”: B4-F6, C5-G6, D5-A6 and F5-C7 - for adept 4iH trios up to 6 ringers. Ideal for small groups, small spaces, no tables & even outdoors!
Composer: Various Arranger: Wissinger, Kathleen Octaves: 2-3 Level: 3 Publisher: ringTrue Rating: Medium
Here’s the answer for Thanksgiving services and special events! Six versatile, artfully-arranged tunes of 1 or 2 pages each in a reproducible Level 2 collection. All ringing techniques are optional, so all of these pieces can easily be rung 4iH or without tables.
Composer: Various Arranger: Wissinger, Kathleen Octaves: 2-3 Level: 2 Publisher: ringTrue Rating: Easy
Perfect for small choirs and ensembles, this collection of eight grand old hymns has no bell changes, and can be easily rung without tables and in just about any location. Titles include, "This is My Father's World, Grace (medley), Come Thou Fount of Every Blessing, For the Beauty of the Earth, Bless That Wonderful Name, The Solid Rock, Leaning on the Everlasting Arms, and Immortal Invisible God Only Wise."
Composer: Various Arranger: Ingram, Bill Octaves: 3 Level: 2+ Publisher: Ring Out Press Rating: Easy Medium
This popular series for 3-6 ringers continues with six outstanding Christmas arrangements of well-loved traditional carols. No bell changes mean no tables are required, making this collection very useful for concerts “on the go.”
Composer: Various Arranger: Ingram, Bill Octaves: 3 Level: 2 Publisher: Ring Out Press Rating: Easy Medium
Continuing the popular 12 Bells in F series, this collection for 3-6 ringers features some of our greatest hymns: "Holy, Holy, Holy", "Thine Is the Glory", "And Can It Be", "Be Thou My Vision", "It Is Well With My Soul", "Jesus Shall Reign", and "A Mighty Fortress".
The popular “12 Bells in F” literature is expanded by these useful Advent and Christmas arrangements from Linda Lamb. The titles included are, "The First Noel", "We Three Kings", "Good Christian Men Rejoice", "People Look East", and "Silent Night".
Composer: Various Arranger: Lamb, Linda Octaves: 3 Level: 2+ Publisher: Ring Out Press Rating: Easy Medium
Music for 12 Bells in F Major is becoming more and more popular, and this very useful collection expands the catalog with music for Lent and Holy Week. Titles include, "Ah Holy Jesus", "Alas and Did My Savior Bleed", "Jesus Keep Me Near the Cross", "O Sacred Head Now Wounded", and "When I Survey the Wondrous Cross".
Composer: Various Arranger: Krug, Jason Octaves: 3 Level: 2 Publisher: Ring Out Press Rating: Easy Medium
Linda Lamb provides another fine edition of 12 bell arrangements suitable for 3-6 ringers. These gospel hymn favorites will strike a familiar and happy chord with many worshipers. As always, because there are no bell changes, no tables are required.
Composer: Various Arranger: Lamb, Linda R. Octaves: 3 Level: 2+ Publisher: Ring Out Press Rating: Easy Medium
This popular series continues with 7 strong arrangements of beloved and majestic hymns: "Come, Christians, Join to Sing"; "We Have Come to Join in Worship"; "Beautiful Savior"; "Joyful, Joyful, We Adore Thee"; "Bound For the Kingdom"; "Simple Gifts"; and "Worthy of Worship".
This unique collection contains some of the best known and widely used praise and worship songs of the decade from 2000-2009, written in treble clef only, to be played by small ensembles.
Composer: Various Arranger: Ingram, Bill Octaves: 3 Level: 2+ Publisher: Ring Praise Publications Rating: Easy Medium
As with the other titles in our popular “12 Bells in F” series, you'll find this collection of favorite hymns of praise very useful when performing with fewer ringers. No bell changes means no table is required, making them easy to carry and use “on the road.”
The lively pen of Bill Ingram brings your favorite spirituals to life in these 12-bell arrangements suitable for 3-6 ringers.
Titles are: “Swing Low, Sweet Chariot”; “Give Me Jesus”; “Go, Tell It on the Mountain”; “He's Got the Whole World in His Hands”; “Nobody Knows the Trouble I've Seen”; “Were You There”; and “He Is King of Kings”.
The ragtime and jazz standard is transcribed for handbells by Kevin McChesney. This is music that is simply fun to play!
Composer: Bowman, Euday L. Arranger: McChesney, Kevin Octaves: 3-5 Level: 4 Publisher: Jeffers Publishing Rating: Medium Advance
Sing the thirteen original colonies in the order they joined the Union in a catchy song and you have the crux of “13 Stripes on the Flag” - fun to sing and cleverly teaching American history at the same time (a la “Fifty Nifty”). Just for fun, the order of the first nine states in the song are mirrored by the melodic intervals sung.
Composer: Wissinger, Kathleen Octaves: 1-5 Level: 1 Publisher: ringTrue Rating: Easy
These 3 versatile hymn tunes (BEACH SPRING, KINGSFOLD, NOEL NOUVELET) have many possible texts - for a wide range of liturgical uses. For 5-8 ringers, each well-known tune has 2 score to choose from, depending on range of bells available and ringer skills: Score “A” spans A4 to G6 using 2 oct. while Score “B” uses D5 to C7. Score “B” allows more ringers to 4iH the upper parts. Each tune setting is unique and engaging, carefully crafted to be complete using just 14 bells with 2 optional notes in 2 of the pieces.
"One of the best ways to teach music facts to our choir members is through the use of music games. Children will learn the most complicated of rules in order to be able to play a game, if the games are fun". So writes the author of this folio of music games. Detailed instructions and drawings make this easy to understand and use in working with children.
Composer: Butler, J. Arranger: N/A Octaves: N/A Level: NA Publisher: Choristers Guild Rating:
An original setting of Ps. 23 for SATB Choir/ organ/ handbells & Tenor soloist. The text for the solo is the Masoretic text with optional English.
Composer: Engquist. J. Arranger: Octaves: 2 Level: NA Publisher: Selah Publishing Co. Rating: Easy
This collection of top-selling settings for 2-3 octave choirs includes nine arrangements from Barbara Kinyon, Cynthia Dobrinski, Susan Geschke, and F. Thomas Simpson. Titles include, "A Joyful Ring", "Come Christians Join to Sing", "O Come All Ye Faithful", "O Come Little Children", "Silent Night", "Jolly Old Saint Nicholas", "All Glory Laud and Honor", "Jesus Christ is Risen Today", and "Ring Jubilee".
Composer: Various Arranger: Various Octaves: 2-3 Level: 2 Publisher: Hope Publishing Co. Rating: Easy Medium