Adagio for Bells

This arrangement is a rather quiet, modal composition suitable for church or concert. A chordal accompaniment supports the moving melodic figure throughout the work.

Allegro Double Chorus

This transcription of a classical gem shows Handel's unending ability to bring sparkle and spirit to music.

Allegro Double Chorus

Amazing Grace

Handbells in the treble and optional handchimes in the bass introduce Shawn Gingrich's handbell setting of Diane Bish's organ arrangement.

Amazing Grace

America the Beautiful

Samuel A. Ward wrote the original music, Fred Bock arranged it for piano, and now Kevin McChesney has set it for handbells. "Stately, with great breadth" is the character marking and is achieved by harmonic depth, strong rhythms and full scoring.

Anitra's Dance

This famous piece from Grieg's "Peer Gynt Suite" is arranged for choirs using 3-5 octaves of bells.

Antiphonal Fanfare and Antiphonal Prayer

Impress your congregation with the two selections included in this piece. For the antiphonal effect it is suggested that the audience be between the divided choir.

Away In a Manger

This contemporary-sounding setting of the beloved Christmas hymn will fit in just about any type of worship service, from traditional to contemporary to blended.

Away In a Manger

Away in a Manger Medley

Arranger William Mathis has set this medley for bells and 7 chimes in the 3 octave range. Both "CRADLE SONG" and "AWAY IN A MANGER" tunes are used.

Away in a Manger Medley

Balm in Gilead, A

Fred Bock passed from this earth in 1998, but he will live on in many ways, not the least being his wonderful song arrangements. Here the poignant spiritual is set for handbells and optional 3-5 octaves of chimes.

Battle Hymn of the Republic

Interesting harmonies, rousing rhythms and sturdy textures emote the underlying feeling of this favorite American hymn. Arranger Kevin McChesney once again makes Fred Bock's well-loved piano arrangements accessible for bell choirs.

Bell Rhapsodie

A lovely tune supported by traditional harmony is played by 3-5 octaves of bells with 2 optional flutes. Grace notes are present throughout the entire piece, as well as many sixteenth notes. Also the meter (5/4) may present a challenge.

Bells Are Ringing

Eight bells ranging from D5-G6 accompany the better part of this anthem from the Houston ChildrenOs Chorus series. The text centers its theme on the bells ringing out and echoing the happy song.

Bells of Praise

"Bells of Praise" is a piece full of key changes scored with optional C instrument which adds color and a wonderful counter melody.

Be Thou My Vision

The late Fred Bock was a master arranger of "hymns, psalms, and spiritual songs" for the piano. Master arranger Kevin McChesney has set Mr. Bock's Irish folk melody arrangement for handbells. Only the LV technique is called for, leaving the listener to enjoy the pure, rung sound of bells.

Be Thou My Vision

Chopsticks on Handbells

Multiple techniques add fun to this music.

Christ Is Born in Bethlehem

This separate handbell score is designed for use with the SAB Christmas anthem. It uses optional finger cymbals.

Christmas Bells Are Ringing

A 2-part anthem with keyboard (optional handbell) accompaniment which can be used in secular or sacred situations. The separate bell part can be used only with the anthem.

Christmas Bells Unending

A collection of familiar Christmas tunes using a variety of ringing techniques. Each arrangement is followed by a short bridge used to make a transition to the next arrangement. Available in two editions, one for 2 octave choirs and one for 3-5 octave choirs.

Christmas Bells Unending

Christmas Joy

Three separate arrangements. Includes: "Silent Night" (Original Melody); "Silent Night" (Traditional Melody) and "We Three Kings".

Come Christians Join to Sing

This simple, bold setting of the well-known hymn offers a variety of performance options.

Come Christians Join to Sing

Come Share the Lord

From the Fred Bock "Seasons of Praise" Series comes this arrangement of the popular praise and worship tune.

Come Share the Lord

Come Thou Fount of Every Blessing

An arrangement of the familiar hymn tune NETTLETON. Repetitious eighth note accompaniment given relief by alternating use of mallets, plucking and ringing.

Come Thou Fount of Every Blessing

A simple handbell part is optional but adds color to this arrangement of the "Nettleton" tune using the traditional Robinson text. The organ is tacet until measure 17, allowing the voices to be (mostly) acapella.

Crystal Cathedral Handbell Collection Vol 1

The Crystal Cathedral Golden Collection from Fred Bock Music Company celebrates the 50th Anniversary of Crystal Cathedral Ministries with organ accompaniments and anthems written by some of the finest writers for organ anywhere. Titles include: "My Country Tis of Thee, Love Divine All Loves Excelling, All Hail the Power of Jesus' Name, and I Love Your Kingdom Lord."

Crystal Cathedral Handbell Collection Vol 1

Dance

This transcription of a classical work by Edvard Grieg can be used in a variety of situations--church or school, general worship or concert.

Dance

Descending Dove

"Descending Dove" is a tuneful composition supported by colorful harmony. With the exception of a chordal middle section, there is a moving figure throughout.

Easter Symphony, An

Inspire your congregation with this anthem for SATB voices, organ, handbells and optional trumpet and trombones. It is ideal as an Easter introit.

Easy Winners, The

Arranger McChesney fill up 100 measures with bouncy rhythms, dressed in all manner of special techniques, full scoring to keep all 3,4 or 5 octaves busy and manageable accidental changes with a tempo marking of "Not fast."

Emperor's Fanfare

Rarely does a handbell score cover 3, 4, 5, 6, or 7 octaves, but this setting of Antonio Soler's classic work does just that (although much of it stays within the 3 - 4 octave range). A majestic yet sometimes almost pompous piece, this one will be as much fun to ring as it will be to work out the 16th note patterns.

Emperor's Fanfare

Entrata Festiva

Modal, forceful and posessing a medieval quality are descriptive of this piece for handbells, percussion, and recorder. Optional percussion instruments include finger cymbals, tambourine, suspended cymbal and sleigh bells.

Fairest Lord Jesus

This handbell setting of Fred Bock’s piano arrangement remains faithful to the original work.

Fairest Lord Jesus

Festival Hymn

A festive setting of the "Llanfair" tune for SATB voices, congregation, organ and optional brass and handbells. Use at Easter or as a general anthem.

Festival Theme

An interesting festive piece, using 4 basic chords. A few notes have been added to bass and treble to include 4th and 5th octaves, but basically for 3 octaves. Only 37 measures, this "fits" most anywhere.

Festive Proclamation, A

Appropriately named! AGEHR Area I, 1991 Composition Contest winner. A syncopated melody and driving rhythm propels the ringer from the beginning to the end!

Festive Trumpet Tune

Cluster chords, festive 16th-note rhythms, fanfare and flourish textures and a marcato tempo of quarter=100 characterize this 52 measure work that fits any opportunity for stately worship or concert fare.

First Noel, The

Fred Bock's piano arrangements have held a favorite slot in church pianist's repertoire for many years; this adaptation for bells stays true to the original.

For the Beauty of the Earth

This adaptation of keyboard arrangement by Jan Sanborn is a beautiful setting of the versatile hymn tune DIX.

For the Beauty of the Earth

Four Psalm Miniatures

Many different compositional techniques are used in these 4 through-composed pieces which may be played as a set or individually.

Give Thanks

The pieces in the "Seasons of Praise" Handbell Series from Fred Bock Music Company allow handbells to participate seamlessly in a praise and worship setting.

Give Thanks

Go Tell It on the Mountain

Put a little swing into your holiday concert with this fun, jazzy take on the well-loved Christmas spiritual!

Go Tell It on the Mountain

Greet The Dawning

Use this joyful accompanied SATB anthem with opt. handbells and timpani as a general offering or on Easter Sunday.

Halle Halle Halle

The spicy Caribbean tune arranged by the late Fred Bock and transcribed by Linda Lamb incorporates a snippet of Handel's Messiah to grab the listener's attention. Lots of bounce and bubble are added through syncopations and staccato techniques.

Hark the Herald Angels Sing

The late Fred Bock arranged Felix Mendelssohn's immortal tune for piano,and now, in turn, his arrangement has been set for bells by Kevin McChesney. Majestic and spirited the opening section combines chordal melody with staccato accompaniment. The energy continues after a key change with dotted and sixteenth-note rhythms and fanfarish triplets.

Hark the Herald Angels Sing

Hear the Bells at Christmas

Two earlier collections are combined to produce this useful volume of Christmas Carols.

Hear the Bells at Christmas

He is Lord

Fred Bock has long been known for excellent and interesting piano arrangements. At last, some of these are being set for handbells. Kevin McChesney uses mallets on suspended bells and LV to add sparkle to the introduction and then leads into a fuller texture when presenting the melody. After a key change a stronger section comes in with open intervals in the upper bells. The ending is full forte and then backs off to a piano and ends with a mezzo forte again with mallets on suspended bells.

Holy Holy Holy Lord God Almighty

From the popular Crystal Cathedral organ collection, this arrangement of the well-known hymn tune NICAEA is full and rich and will easily find a place in most any worship service.

Holy Holy Holy Lord God Almighty

Holy Is the Lord

Fred Bock gave the church music world a legacy of wonderfully crafted piano arrangements. Mr. Bock's arrangement of Franz Schubert's original is here transcribed by Karen Roth for 3, 4, or 5 octaves of handbells.

Holy Is the Lord

Holy Manna

A spritely setting of "Brethern, We Have Met to Worship." A fun piece which drives at a quick pace from start to finish.

Hosanna

A lively and joyful original from the mighty pen of Kevin McChesney. This tune is sure to enliven any worship service, concert, or festival.

Hosanna

How Great Thou Art

A selection from the collection "How Great Thou Art & Other Hymns for Handbells". The arrangement begins with a statement of the first stanza and ends with a broad, chordal statement.

Hymn Processionals for Handbells

Great for congregational singing and/or processing. 6 traditional hymns are arranged simply enough that each ringer takes 2 bells and memorize the hymn. Versatile.

I Love Your Kingdom Lord

Based on the hymn tune "St. Thomas", Tammy Rawlinson's arrangement takes you through many melodic, rhythmic and harmonic variations.

In the Hall of the Mountain King

Superbly adapted for handbells. Rich, full and exciting. Challenging.

Jesus Loves Me

Based on the familiar children's nursery tune "Jesus Loves Me" by William Bradbury and "Clair de Lune" by Claude Debussy, Fred Bock weaves the mystical qualities of Debussy with the children's tune.

Jesus Loves Me

The late Fred Bock's classic piano arrangement, featuring echoes of Claude Debussy, is here set for bells and 3 octaves of chimes. Adults as well as children should enjoy this selection.

Jingle Bells

Fred Bock has long been known for excellent and interesting piano arrangements. At last, some of these are being set for handbells. William Mathis captures the fun and frolic of Fred's "Jingle Bells" by combining sleigh bells and triangle with staccato passages to open the work. At the chorus we find a descending chromatic movement that adds a comical notion. Bagpipe effects enter on the next verse which dead ends into some trouble! Perhaps this is the precise moment that the horse becomes "upsot!" The ride begins again and all is well.

Joyful Noise, A

Give your choir a workout with this brisk piece written in ABA form. The middle section is "mysterious."

Joy to the World

Arranged from a popular original setting by Fred Bock. Challenging and rewarding.

Knocking Knocking Who Is There

Marked "with Gusto", this arrangement is full of "knocking" sounds effected by mallets and martellatos. Sections of "knocking" are contrasted by a gentle melody, which was originally written by George F. Root.

Lamb of God What Wondrous Love

A gently and tender arrangement of the lovely tune,"Pavane" by Faure.

L'Italiana in Algeri

Bell adaptation of the famous overture. Plenty of work and bells for all!

Little David Play on Your Harp

Can use the handbell arrangement, MFBJG0708 to accompany this choral anthem. The voicing here is SATB and expands to SSAATTBB and is done unaccompanied.

Lord is My Shepherd, The

This 3, 4, or 5 octave arrangement of Thomas Matthews choral work can stand alone or can be used to accompany the choral arrangements and can also be performed in the following ways: Handbells with chimes or chimes with handbells.

More Precious Than Silver

The pieces in the "Seasons of Praise" Handbell Series from Fred Bock Music Company allow handbells to participate seamlessly in a praise and worship setting.

More Precious Than Silver

Morning Has Broken

Just as the sunrise begins in a faint glow, adding bird song and diamonds on spider webs before exploding in light and setting the morning to dance, so does this arrangement of the Gaelic melody BUNESSAN.

Morning Has Broken

My Faith Look Up to Thee

At only 38 measures, this simple setting based on the piano arrangement by Fred Bock is a good fit for a brief devotional moment in worship.

My Faith Look Up to Thee

Now Thank We All Our God

This majestic and stately transcription is an arrangement of Fred Bock based on materials of Karg-Elert & Johann Cruger. Ringers are busy!

O Come O Come Emmanuel

Optional handchimes add a special quality to this 3, 4, 5 or 6 octave arrangement of the favorite advent plainsong. The introduction is a play on the melodic motif "O Come."

O For a Heart To Praise My God

An arrangement of the popular work for choir (2 part, SAB or SATB), handbells and a C instrument playing an obbligato. A separate handbell score (BG0787) is also available.

O Little Town of Bethlehem

Originally a piano solo on the tune "St. Louis" by the late Fred Bock, this arrangement captures the intent of the original. Alternate and fresh harmonies translates into several bell changes, but worth the challenge. Only 44 measures in length and just right for a contemplative moment in worship.

O Little Town of Bethlehem

Palm Sunday to Easter

Two festive hymns for handbells including "Easter Joy!", an arrangement of "Llanfair" and "Festive Fanfare on St. Theodulph" by Teschner.

Parade of the Wooden Soldiers

Use this march at Christmas or as a general concert piece.

Peace Peace

An arrangement of the popular work for choir (2 part, SAB or SATB), handbells and a C instrument playing an obbligato. A separate handbell score is also available.

Perpetual Light

Hart Morris shows his versatility in this original composition which is a study in perpetual motion! Unlike Mr. Morris' other, bluesy arrangements, this piece sticks with a steady, eighth-note rhythm throughout.

Perpetual Light

Pie Jesu

The transcription of this excerpt from Gabriel Faure's "Requiem" is a brief 38 measures long and stays in the key of Db throughout the work.

Playera

"Playera" was originally written for piano as part of a four volume set of Spanish dances (Op. 37, H. 142) and is transcribed for handbells by Brad Vanderweit.

Playera

Poly Phony Mania

The piece is developed using various 8 measure themes then combining them in different voices. The piece provides a real workout for your ringers!

Pompous March, A

Great joy is expressed in this transcription of an organ piece by Gordon Young. Fast moving 8th and 16th notes keep ringers busy!

Praise God From Whom All Blessings Flow

Based on "Old Hundredth", this transcription is of an arrangement by Fred Bock. Compound rhythm creates a feeling of constant movement.

Praise to the Lord the Almighty

Lobe Den Herren tune is here arranged for 4 (opt. 5) octave of bells. It begins with an interesting fanfare figure followed by a quiet statement of the tune. Fanfare is repeated followed by a stately arrangement of the hymn.

Precious Lord Take My Hand

Arranger William Mathis has taken the popular piano arrangement by Fred Bock and produced this wonderful arrangement for three, four, or five octaves of handbells.

Precious Lord Take My Hand

Prelude

This Debussy "Prelude" (The Girl with the Flaxen Hair) is another classical transcription for handbells from Fred Bock Music Company, suitable for concert, school, or worship! Here, arranger Karen Roth gives Claude Debussy's classic tune a lovely and serene treatment.

Prelude

Psalm 23

Reason to Celebrate, A

A happy piece which moves forward with a simple, syncopated melody accompanied by repeated chords makes this enjoyable and easy to learn.

Rejoice and Sing Noel

A lively Christmas anthem for SATB, SSA and/or SSA with text both secular and sacred. Optional handbell part available separately.

Ring Bells Ring

A collection of 14 hymns arranged for 2 to 5 octave of bells.

Ring Out Joyfully

Festive! A technically demanding piece because of the tempo. Great study in multiple ringing techniques.

Ring Out Joyfully

Ring Ring

A collection of several hymn tunes arranged by Larry Rench, Leah Hefner and Allan R. Petker. Perfect for the beginning choir!

Ring Unto the Lord

Includes arrangements of the familiar hymns including: "Be Still And Know; Glorious Things of Thee are Spoken; Jesus Christ is Risen Today; O For a Thousand Tongues to Sing" and others.

Rippling Brook

Movement and surprises characterize this music. There is a constant flow, requiring precision ringing and one is surprised with the harmony and where the music goes. Well written.

Seasons of Praise Advent and Christmas

Now handbells can be a part of a more contemporary Advent and Christmas worship! These four handbell arrangements are fully compatible with the "Seasons of Praise" keyboard and praise band arrangements from Fred Bock Music Company. Titles included are: "Away in a Manger, Go Tell It On the Mountain, We Three Kings, and Messiah King and Lord."

Seasons of Praise Advent and Christmas

Seasons of Praise Handbell Collection Vol 1

The arrangements in the Seasons of Praise Handbell Collection may be performed in a variety of ways, allowing handbells to play a part in enhancing contemporary worship. Titles include, "Endless Praise; Morning, Evening; No One Like You, O Lord; and Trust in the Lord."

Seasons of Praise Handbell Collection Vol 1

Sheep and Shepherd Medley

Kevin McChesney brings another masterful Fred Bock keyboard arrangement to handbells with this medley for the Christmas season.

Sheep and Shepherd Medley

Shout to the Lord

The first handbell offering from Fred Bock Music Company's well-known "Seasons of Praise" series, this popular praise and worship tune has been arranged by Kevin McChesney with flexibility in mind, allowing handbells to participate seamlessly in a non-traditional worship setting. Please be aware that parts of the melody of this piece require the C#7, which a 3 octave choir may not have.

Shout to the Lord

Sinfonia

The opening overture to G.F. Handel's classic work MESSIAH is set here in a simple, straightforward fashion.

Sinfonia

Sing and Rejoice (Ring and Rejoice)

A spirited piece whose rhythm is accentuated with dynamic changes and the mart ringing technique.

Song of Assurance

A gentle anthem for SATB voices, handbells & keyboard. Handbell part is written only the treble clef and can be performed by 2 or 3 octaves.

Sonrise

This simple yet elegant original from talented composer Julie Turner is equally at home in a worship service, at a festival or, when played under the alternate title "Sunrise", in a school or secular concert.

Sonrise

Soon and Very Soon

"Soon and very soon, we are going to see the King!" In the late 1970's, Andrae' Crouch wrote this song of hope, which has been included in numerous hymnals and songbooks across the denominations.

Soon and Very Soon

Spirited Celebration

Composer Patricia Branson has marked her original composition "With Spirit." A cheerful, eight-measure melody winds its way amid alternating eighth-note accompaniment.

Spirit Wind

The composer shows an understanding of bells. A lovely lyric middle section is surrounded by a fast moving one stabilized by strong chords.

Star Spangled Banner, The

Billed as a "field and court" arrangement, this was written for the St. Louis Cardinals home game on April 8, 1992. No table techniques are used and the music is printed on a tri-fold sheet of paper.

Steal Away

Arranger Peter DeMets brings the beloved spiritual "Steal Away to Jesus" to handbells in this exciting and fun setting, bringing to mind the lyrics "Steal away to Jesus, I ain't got long to stay here. My Lord, he calls me."

Steal Away

Sweet Liberty

A medley of "My Country, Tis of Thee; America The Beautiful; and The Star-Spangled Banner" - 3 patriotic favorites. Some unusual harmonizations.

Symphonic Fanfare

Simple to learn and exciting to play, this hymn is derived from a Brahms symphonic melody and appears in most hymnals as "We Are God's People".

Thanksgiving Medley for Handbells

The medley uses "Come, Ye Thankful People Come and We Gather Together".

They Shall Soar Like Eagles

"They shall soar like eagles, rise up and soar like eagles, they that wait upon the Lord", so goes part of the text of Laura Manzoi's original choral anthem upon which this bell setting is based. Arranger, Arnold Sherman, is faithful to the mood and flow of the original while adding those bell techniques and effects that fit the bell instrument so well. Make the text available for your hearers for further enjoyment of a lovely work.

They Shall Soar Like Eagles

Those Who Wait on the Lord

The text of this majestic anthem is based on Isaiah 40 and Psalm 121. The text begins "The Lord is the everlasting God, the Creator of the ends of the earth, God does not faint of grow weary."

Thou Art Worthy

From the Fred Bock "Seasons of Praise" series comes Kevin McChesney's arrangement of the praise-and-worship favorite. Multiple versions for 3 to 5 octave handbell choir or 2 to 4 ringer small ensemble.

Thou Art Worthy

Thou Art Worthy

The classic piano arrangement of this standard praise chorus was penned by the late Fred Bock and is newly transcribed for bells by Kevin McChesney.

Thou Art Worthy

Toccata from Symphony V

Demonstrate your choir's ability and dexterity with the performance of this past-paced, exciting adaptation of the organ toccata.

To God Alone Be Glory

Opening statement takes the form of a fugue; returns later and builds to a full, chordal ending. Uncomplicated. General purpose.

To God Be the Glory

Using a lot of martellato and some mallet passages, the writer creates an interesting arrangement of the traditional tune, not straying far from the original harmonies.

Trumpet Tune

Frederick Swann's original tune is set here for 4 or 5 octaves of bells and trumpet. The first section is marked Moderato and is stately in nature. The second section is marked Andante and picks up in rhythmic interest.

Turkey in the Straw

Martellato combined with precision ringing will make this a fun piece for your choir.

Waltz

Looking for classical repertoire? This handbell setting of a keyboard classic is quick, lively, engaging, and fun!

Waltz

Waters in the Wilderness

Dynamics call for sensitive ringing. Meter changes and cross rhythms stretch and reward your choir.

We Are God's People

A chordal setting of a Brahm's tune based on the text by Jeffery Leech. The words of the hymn are included in the first stanza of this arrangement.

We Are God's People

Multiple key signatures (F and Bb) combine with tower swings, and echoes to add interest to this arrangement of the Johannes Brahms tune "Symphony."

We Are God's People

We Have Come to Worship You

A general anthem suitable for a festive choral introit. For SATB voices, organ and handbells (3 Octaves).

Were You There

Kevin McChesney has adapted Fred Bock's keyboard arrangement of this well-known spiritual for three, four, five, six or seven octaves of handbells.

Were You There

We Three Kings

Open-spaced chords, built in octaves and fourths, open this arrangement of the wise men's carol, originally written as a piano solo by the late Fred Bock. Seven optional chimes (from D5 to C6) enter in a later, more fluid section. Full chords round out the final passages and end on a pianissimo dynamic.

We Three Kings

We Three Kings

This jazzy take on the Christmas favorite will add swingin' fun to your Christmas program.

We Three Kings

When Morning Gilds the Skies

Here is one of the great hymns of the Church in a big, useful setting from Frederick Swann and Kevin McChesney!

When Morning Gilds the Skies

With High Sounding Cymbals

With the exception of 19 measures this is a quiet piece requiring controlled ringing. Opt. tambourine is scored.