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Ring By Color 13 Note Volume 4

Introducing the series “Ring by Color”, a reproducible resource for color-coded instruments such as KidsPlay® bells, ChromoNotes™ chimes, Boomwhackers® tubes or ORFF® style resonator bells.

Composer: Various
Arranger: Various
Octaves: 1
Level: NA
Publisher: Ring By Color

Item #	Detail	Price
MRCB1304	for Boomwhackers and Chroma-Note Instruments	$24.95
MRCB1304R	Ringer Edition for Boomwhackers and Chroma-Note Instruments	$4.95
MRCK1304	For Kidsplay Instruments	$24.95
MRCK1304R	Ringer Edition for Kidsplay Instruments	$4.95

Amazing Love

Jason has combined two favorite hymn tunes into a lovely setting. BEECHER, written by John Zundel and SAGINA, by Thomas Campbell, are both most familiar as the musical setting for two of Charles Wesley’s lovely hymns.

Composer: Krug, Jason W.
Octaves: 3-5
Level: 3
Publisher: From the Top Music

Item #	Detail	Price	Qty.
MFM20670	3-5 Oct HB with 3 Oct HC	$4.25 $3.61

Rescue, The

The Rescue is the third movement of “Nero’s Suite for Handbells.” It features a dedicated cajón part which adds excitement to this well-crafted work. Composed in 6/8 time, it exudes energy throughout and features an engaging melody supported by strong rhythms and occasional counter-melodies.

Composer: Usher, Marquise
Octaves: 4-7
Level: 3
Publisher: From the Top Music

Item #	Detail	Price
MFM20645HB	4-7 Oct HB with Opt Cajon	$4.95 $4.21
MFM20645M	Full Score	$4.95 $4.21
MFM20645P	Cajon Part	$2.95 $2.51

Mosaic

Mosaic: Folk Songs of Canada was chosen by the Handbells Musicians of Canada as their selection for the 19th International Handbell Symposium in Hong Kong in 2020. It features five Canadian folk songs: Flunky Jim, Feller from Fortune, Red River Valley, Ho Ho Watanay, and Vive la Canadienne. Each of these unique tunes has been creatively arranged into this engaging collection. (Lyrics to these folk songs is included.)

Composer: Various
Arranger: Radford, Betty B.
Octaves: 3-7
Level: 3
Publisher: From the Top Music

Item #	Detail	Price
MFM20633	3-7 Oct HB with 3 Oct HC and Opt Percussion	$5.95 $5.06
MFM20633P	Percussion Parts	$2.25 $1.91

Four By Four Hymns for Piano and Four Ringers

Beautiful hymn settings for piano and four ringers (handbells or chimes) by Anne Krentz Organ.

Composer: Various
Arranger: Various
Octaves: 3
Level: NA
Publisher: Augsburg Fortress Publishers

Item #	Detail	Price	Qty.
MAU0800457215	Four By Four for Piano and 4 Ringers with 3 Oct HB	$16.00 $13.60

Sao Paulo

This fresh, new, original composition is accurately representative of Brazilian rhythm and style. The bass line drives the rhythm throughout and features a nice mix of mallets, LVs, and ringing.

Composer: Peters, Elizabeth
Octaves: 5-7
Level: 5
Publisher: From the Top Music

Sao Paulo

Item #	Detail	Price	Qty.
MFM20641	5-7 Oct HB with 3 Oct HC	$4.95 $4.21

Por Una Cabeza (Argentine Tango)

The Tango originated in Buenos Aires in the 1700s and has continued to shape the Argentine culture ever since. This tune was written in the early 20th century and continues to be a favorite across many cultures. This setting features a variety of dynamics, some abrupt, and emphasizes both fiery passion in the minor chords offset by the lovely sweetness of the major chords.

Composer: Traditional
Arranger: Berryman, Stephanie
Octaves: 5-6
Level: 3
Publisher: From the Top Music

Por Una Cabeza (Argentine Tango)

Item #	Detail	Price	Qty.
MFM20578	5-6 Oct HB	$4.25 $3.61

Joy to the World

Brilliant and bursting with joy, this arrangement of "Joy to the World" by Benjamin David Knoedler is a dynamic addition to your Advent or Christmas worship. Eight optional handbells add sparkle to the rhythmic piano accompaniment, and the HB part is easy enough for choristers to play as they sing.

Composer: Handel, George Frederick
Arranger: Knoedler, David
Octaves: 2
Level: NA
Publisher: Choristers Guild

Joy to the World

Item #	Detail	Price	Qty.
MCGA1594	2 Oct HB or HC	$2.25 $1.91

Go to Dark Gethsemane and Strife Is O'er

Here are two titles for Lent and Easter in one edition by Jason W. Krug. Accessible and engaging, both may be rung back to back or separately. A compatible 2 or 3 octave version is also available, G-9954.

Composer: Various
Arranger: Krug, Jason W.
Octaves: 3-5
Level: 1
Publisher: G.I.A. Publications, Inc.

Go to Dark Gethsemane and Strife Is O'er

Item #	Detail	Price
MGIG9954	2 or 3 Oct HB or HC	$4.95 $4.21
MGIG9955	3-5 Oct HB or HC	$4.95 $4.21

Built on the Rock

Commissioned in honor of Area 7 chair Karen Van Wert, this setting by Kevin McChesney is a creative rendering of the hymn tune KIRKEN. Throughout the arrangement, snippets of the hymn text are included in the score, calling to mind the inspiration for that section of music. This setting utilizes 3-5 octaves of bells with optional bell trees.

Composer: Lindeman, Ludwig M.
Arranger: McChesney, Kevin
Octaves: 3-5
Level: 2+
Publisher: AGEHR Publishing

Item #	Detail	Price	Qty.
MAG35388	3-5 Oct HB with Opt Bell Trees 3-5 Oct	$5.95 $5.06

Fervent Freedom

This winner of the Area 12 Composition Contest is a bright and rhythmic piece featuring soaring melodies and percussive accompaniment. Indicated to be performed “with passion,” this celebration of freedom is an energetic anthem appropriate for church, community, and festival groups.

Composer: Mazzatenta, Michael
Octaves: 3-5
Level: 3
Publisher: AGEHR Publishing

Item #	Detail	Price	Qty.
MAG35387	3-5 Oct HB with Opt 3 or 5 Oct HC	$5.95 $5.06

Just As I Am

A very nice arrangement, with some unexpected twists to keep your ringers and your audience engaged.

Composer: Bradbury, William B.
Arranger: Pinson, Joseph
Octaves: 3-5
Level: 3-
Publisher: Ringing Word Publications

Just As I Am

Item #	Detail	Price	Qty.
MRW8275	3-5 Oct HB	$4.95 $4.21

Gratitude

Alex Guebert brings us achingly beautiful music filled with sophistication and a heartfelt sense of beauty in a piece that is technically very straightforward and mastered quickly.

Composer: Guebert, Alex
Octaves: 3-5
Level: 2-
Publisher: Ringing Word Publications

Gratitude

Item #	Detail	Price	Qty.
MRW8274	3-5 Oct HB or HC	$4.95 $4.21

When I Survey the Wondrous Cross

With richly expressive slower sections and a powerful climactic section, this setting paints the contemplation and the glory contained in the text of this all-time favorite hymn.

Composer: Mason, Lowell
Arranger: McKlveen, Paul
Octaves: 3-5
Level: 3-
Publisher: Ringing Word Publications

When I Survey the Wondrous Cross

Item #	Detail	Price	Qty.
MRW8273	3-5 Oct HB	$4.95 $4.21

Just Messin Around

This original piece is vintage Hart Morris, full of interesting rhythms and bluesy melodies and mostly just a joy to play, hear, and experience. This show-stopper is sure to add sparkle and fun to your next concert and would make an excellent encore as well.

Composer: Morris, Hart
Octaves: 3-5
Level: 3+
Publisher: Red River Music

Just Messin Around

Item #	Detail	Price
MRRG0013	3-5 Oct HB	$4.95 $4.21
MRRG0013FS	Full Score with Opt Bb Clarinet, Bass and Drums	$20.00 $17.00

Stand Up for Jesus

Arnold's arrangement of the classic hymn. The result gives an almost “marching band” feel to the performance, making it as enjoyable to ring as it is to hear. This is a sure winner that will be accessible to almost any choir!

Composer: Webb, Charles
Arranger: Arnold, Mark S.
Octaves: 3-5
Level: 2
Publisher: Red River Music

Stand Up for Jesus

Item #	Detail	Price	Qty.
MRRBL5093	3-5 Oct HB	$4.25 $3.61

What a Beautiful Name

Bill Ingram skillfully brings one of Christian radio's most popular song of praise to handbells in this sweet and thoughtful arrangement. Resist the urge to push the tempo as the music builds – stay steady.

Composer: Fielding, Ben and Lingertwood, Brooke
Arranger: Ingram, Bill
Octaves: 3-5
Level: 3+
Publisher: Ring Praise Publications

What a Beautiful Name

Item #	Detail	Price	Qty.
MRP7543	3-5 Oct HB	$4.95 $4.21

Tis So Sweet to Trust In Jesus

Linda Lamb continues to demonstrate why she is one of our finest handbell arrangers with this very accessible and tasteful setting of the timeless hymn “Tis So Sweet to Trust in Jesus.”

Composer: Kirkpatrick, William J.
Arranger: Lamb, Linda R.
Octaves: 2-3
Level: 2
Publisher: Ring Out Press

Tis So Sweet to Trust In Jesus

Item #	Detail	Price	Qty.
MRO3365	2-3 Oct HB	$4.25 $3.61

12 Bells in F Ring Praises

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.”

Composer: Various
Arranger: Ingram, Bill
Octaves: 3
Level: 2
Publisher: Ring Out Press

12 Bells in F Ring Praises

Item #	Detail	Price	Qty.
MRO3364	Collection for 12 Bells for 3-6 Ringers	$6.95 $5.91

Easter Celebration

Full of interesting techniques throughout, Sandra Eithun's festive presentation of a great resurrection tune sparkles with excitement. The flute part, while optional, makes your performance even more special.

Composer: Traditional
Arranger: Eithun, Sandra
Octaves: 3-6
Level: 2+
Publisher: Ring Out Press

Easter Celebration

Item #	Detail	Price
MRO3363	3-5 Oct HB with Opt 3-4 Oct HC	$5.50 $4.68
MRO3363F	Flute Part	$4.25 $3.61

Road Trip

Malleted bass, strategically placed martellatos and syncopated rhythms drive this high-energy Ron Mallory original throughout. A middle section, featuring optional handchimes on the melody, provides a brief respite before building back up to an exciting ending.

Composer: Mallory, Ron
Octaves: 3-5
Level: 4
Publisher: Jeffers Publishing

Road Trip

Item #	Detail	Price	Qty.
MJHS9596	3-5 Oct HB with Opt 3 Oct HC	$5.50 $4.68

Let All Mortal Flesh Keep Silence

Two parts are noticeably more advanced than the others in difficulty, though they are soon mastered once the rhythms are established, making it more accessible than its level 3+ marking would indicate. The result is a creative arrangement with a big, broad sound.

Composer: Traditional
Arranger: Mallory, Ron
Octaves: 3-6
Level: 3+
Publisher: Jeffers Publishing

Let All Mortal Flesh Keep Silence

Item #	Detail	Price	Qty.
MJHS9595	3-6 Oct HB	$5.50 $4.68

Creator of the Stars of Night

Joe Galyon's ethereal, mesmerizing arrangement captures the mystery and wonder of Christ's coming, painting a musical picture that is truly unforgettable.

Composer: Traditional
Arranger: Galyon, Joe
Octaves: 3-5
Level: 3-
Publisher: Jeffers Publishing

Creator of the Stars of Night

Item #	Detail	Price	Qty.
MJHS9594	3-5 Oct HB with Opt 3 Oct HC	$4.95 $4.21

Built on the Rock

Advanced choirs will thrive on Alex Guebert's arrangement of this great hymn, filled with technical fireworks and wonderful musical textures.

Composer: Lindeman, Ludvig M.
Arranger: Guebert, Alex
Octaves: 4-7
Level: 5
Publisher: Jeffers Publishing

Built on the Rock

Item #	Detail	Price	Qty.
MJHS9593	4-7 Oct HB with Opt 1 Oct HC	$5.95 $5.06

Grandfather's Clock

Children of all ages will enjoy this unique arrangement from the pen of Pat Hurlbutt. It will be a new tune for some and well known for others but very pleasing for all. The use of an optional woodblock adds greatly to the performance.

Composer: Work, Henry C.
Arranger: Hurlbutt, Patricia
Octaves: 2-3
Level: 1
Publisher: Composers Music Co.

Grandfather's Clock

Item #	Detail	Price	Qty.
MCP7085	2-3 Oct HB with Opt Woodblock	$4.95 $4.21

Happy Trails

Few pieces carry such a perfect association with saying “farewell” as this one, cowboy! The beloved theme from “The Roy Rogers Show” would make a catchy festival ending or concert encore. Highly effective with ringing alone, make it truly “Western” by adding optional temple blocks, tambourine, guitar, fiddle and/or bass!

Composer: Evans, Dale
Arranger: Glasgow, Michael J.
Octaves: 3-5
Level: 3-
Publisher: Composers Music Co.

Happy Trails

Item #	Detail	Price
MCP7081	3-5 Oct HB with Opt 3-6 Oct HC	$4.95 $4.21
MCP7081FS	Full Score, Guitar, Fiddle, Bass and or Percussion	$4.95 $4.21

It Is Finished

This powerfully sorrowful, original work features a lyrical, haunting melody filled with much expression throughout. LV passages support the melody and beautiful segues will inspire the ringers and listeners as the music moves through the last hours of Christ’s life until He dies on the cross.

Composer: Gross, William E.
Octaves: 3-7
Level: 3
Publisher: From the Top Music

It Is Finished

Item #	Detail	Price	Qty.
MFM20512	3-7 Oct HB with Opt 3 Oct HC	$4.25 $3.61

Ring Unto the Lord

This lively work begins with a Latin feel in the shaker and adds the other four percussion instruments every two measures until the bass bells enter with rhythmic line that continues throughout. The engaging melody is featured in various bell octaves along with treble handchimes.

Composer: Laumann, Craig
Octaves: 3-5
Level: 3
Publisher: From the Top Music

Ring Unto the Lord

Item #	Detail	Price
MFM20367HB	3-5 Oct HB with Opt 3-5 Oct HC	$4.25 $3.61
MFM20367M	Full Score	$4.95 $4.21
MFM20367P	Percussion Parts	$4.25 $3.61

Trinity Finale "Progression"

Finale ~ Progression: With themes of musical excellence and growth in the ensemble, there is an exciting future for Houston Bronze. Beginning with one final moment of reflection, the piece then explodes at a vivace tempo in mixed meters of 3/4 and 6/8 and introduces a new theme in C Major.

Composer: Onstead, Caleb J.
Octaves: 5-7
Level: 5
Publisher: From the Top Music

Trinity Finale "Progression"

Item #	Detail	Price	Qty.
MFM206213	5-7 Oct HB with Opt 5-7 Oct HC	$4.95 $4.21

Trinity Aria "Contemplation"

Aria ~ Contemplation: This piece actually started as a solo piano sheet coming from a series of compositions written that were based on pastel colors. Caleb expanded it for bells as it fit very well musically and thematically.

Composer: Onstead, Caleb J.
Octaves: 5-7
Level: 3+
Publisher: From the Top Music

Trinity Aria "Contemplation"

Item #	Detail	Price	Qty.
MFM206212	5-7 Oct HB with 5-7 Oct HC	$4.25 $3.61

Trinity Fanfare "Celebration"

Fanfare ~ Celebration: This movement solely represents 30 years of making music together as an ensemble and is pure celebration of that fact and begins very simply with the melody being played over singing bells in the bass.

Composer: Onstead, Caleb J.
Octaves: 5-7
Level: 4
Publisher: From the Top Music

Trinity Fanfare "Celebration"

Item #	Detail	Price	Qty.
MFM206211	5-7 Oct HB with 5-7 Oct HC	$4.25 $3.61

Trinity

Trinity was the 1st Place Winner for the 2019 Houston Bronze Ensemble’s 30th Anniversary Composition Contest and is comprised of three movements. Each of the three has a direct connection and theme corresponding to an element of Houston Bronze history.

Composer: Onstead, Caleb J.
Octaves: 5-7
Level: 5
Publisher: From the Top Music

Trinity

Item #	Detail	Price	Qty.
MFM20621	5-7 Oct HB with 5-7 Oct HC	$7.95 $6.76

Solace

This lovely arrangement of J.S. Bach’s Prelude in C#+, BWV 872 has been beautifully scored for handchimes and handbells. It begins with LV handchimes followed by LV handbells supporting the beautiful melody.

Composer: Bach, Johann Sebastian
Arranger: Radford, Betty B.
Octaves: 3-5
Level: 3
Publisher: From the Top Music

Solace

Item #	Detail	Price
MFM20594HB	3-5 Oct HB with 3-5 Oct HC	$4.25 $3.61
MFM20594M	Full Score	$4.95 $4.21
MFM20594S	Violin Part	$1.25 $1.06
MFM20594SC	Cello Part	$1.25 $1.06
MFM20594WC	Clarinet in Bb	$1.25 $1.06
MFM20594WF	Flute Part	$1.25 $1.06

Whispering Hope

A gentleman with the interesting name of Septimus Winner was a self-taught musician who had thousands of compositions to his credit, among them, Whispering Hope, written in 1868. The lyrics are not specifically religious – yet it appears in 48 hymnals – likely due to its lovely message of hope.

Composer: Winner, Septimus
Arranger: Hurlbutt, Patricia
Octaves: 3-5
Level: 3
Publisher: From the Top Music

Whispering Hope

Item #	Detail	Price	Qty.
MFM20563	3-5 Oct HB with Opt 3 Oct HC	$4.25 $3.61

Processional in G

This is a joyous, straight-forward ‘processional’ which is appropriate for worship or concert. It begins in G major which leads to continuing the main theme in Bb major. Section ‘B’ features handchimes in G minor ringing a beautiful new melody accompanied by the bells.

Composer: Hurlbutt, Patricia
Octaves: 3-5
Level: 3
Publisher: From the Top Music

Processional in G

Item #	Detail	Price	Qty.
MFM20562	3-5 Oct HB with Opt 2 Oct HC	$4.25 $3.61

Moorish Dance

This lively tune from Act 2, Scene 1 of Verdi’s opera – Aïda – has been arranged for handbells. It features malleting bells on the table (or other stopped technique) intermittently interspersed with Rung notes throughout. It moves along at a fast pace that can be adapted for your group’s ability.

Composer: Verdi, Giuseppe
Arranger: Bauer, Lawrence
Octaves: 5-6
Level: 3+
Publisher: From the Top Music

Moorish Dance

Item #	Detail	Price	Qty.
MFM20523	5-6 Oct HB	$4.25 $3.61

Kum Ba Yah

While very satisfying and complete as a stand-alone handbell piece, the optional C instrument and percussion adds to the authentic feel of this revered traditional tune. The final stanza is particularly majestic and inspiring.

Composer: Traditional
Arranger: Mallory, Ron
Octaves: 3-5
Level: 2+
Publisher: G.I.A. Publications, Inc.

Kum Ba Yah

Item #	Detail	Price
MGIG10130	3-5 Oct HB with Opt C Inst or Percussion	$4.95 $4.21
MGIG10130FS	Full Score	$6.25 $5.31
MGIG10130INST	C Instrument Part	$3.50 $2.98
MGIG10130PERC	Percussion Parts	$3.50 $2.98

After the Storm

In today's hectic and uncertain world, Linda Lamb has given us an original work infused with a tranquil and calming sense of comfort and security. Scored for handbells with optional handchimes and C instrument, After the Storm (subtitled “The Still, Small Voice”) is ideal for worship and concerts.

Composer: Lamb, Linda R.
Octaves: 3-5
Level: 2
Publisher: G.I.A. Publications, Inc.

After the Storm

Item #	Detail	Price
MGIG9953	3-5 Oct HB with Opt 3 Oct HC and C Instrument	$4.95 $4.21
MGIG9953INST	C Instrument Part	$3.00 $2.55

Celtic Grace

Master composer Tammy Waldrop has skillfully combined Be Thou My Vision with an original tune. The Celtic style of the arrangement is serene and lovely for occasions year-round.

Composer: Various
Arranger: Waldrop, Tammy
Octaves: 3-5
Level: 3
Publisher: Alfred Handbells

Celtic Grace

Item #	Detail	Price	Qty.
MAP48005	3-5 Oct HB with Opt 3-5 Oct HC	$5.25 $4.46

All Glory Laud and Honor

This Palm Sunday hymn setting begins with a toccata-like fanfare entrance before launching into an exciting, vibrant setting of ST. THEODULPH.

Composer: Teschner, Melchior
Arranger: Larson, Lloyd
Octaves: 3-5
Level: 2
Publisher: Alfred Handbells

All Glory Laud and Honor

Item #	Detail	Price	Qty.
MAP48004	3-5 Oct HB	$5.25 $4.46

Very Soon I'll Fly Away

Ben Tucker combines the classic Andraé Crouch gospel song Soon and Very Soon with the familiar gospel hymn I’ll Fly Away to create a stunning arrangement that captures the spirit of both songs.

Composer: Various
Arranger: Tucker, Benjamin A.
Octaves: 3-5
Level: 3
Publisher: Alfred Handbells

Very Soon I'll Fly Away

Item #	Detail	Price	Qty.
MAP48003	3-5 Oct HB with Opt 3-4 Oct HC	$5.50 $4.68

Yankee Doodle Medley

Pat Hurlbutt cleverly arranged Yankee Doodle with two George M. Cohan tunes: The Yankee Doodle Boy, and You’re a Grand Old Flag, to create a patriotic celebration!

Composer: Various
Arranger: Hurlbutt, Patricia
Octaves: 2-5
Level: 2
Publisher: Alfred Handbells

Yankee Doodle Medley

Item #	Detail	Price	Qty.
MAP48002	2-5 Oct HB	$5.25 $4.46

Jubilate Deo

This triumphant original work for handbells and optional organ is the perfect selection for festivals, worship, and special occasions. Both the handbell part and the organ part stand alone as solo pieces. One verse of the hymn tune Christe Sanctorum is included as a quieter chime section.

Composer: Tucker, Sondra K.
Octaves: 3-6
Level: 3
Publisher: Alfred Handbells

Jubilate Deo

Item #	Detail	Price	Qty.
MAP48001	3-6 Oct HB with Opt Organ	$5.30 $4.51

Procession on Engleberg

Suitable for Easter, Music Dedication Sunday, or any general festive occasion, this stunning arrangement of the Charles Villiers Stanford hymn tune sets a grand and noble atmosphere.

Composer: Stanford, Charles Villiers
Arranger: Page, Anna Laura
Octaves: 3-5
Level: 2
Publisher: Alfred Handbells

Procession on Engleberg

Item #	Detail	Price	Qty.
MAP48000	3-5(6) Oct HB with Opt Organ	$5.30 $4.51

Variations on Softly and Tenderly

Alfred Handbell welcomes Kurt Meyer to our catalog with an accessible and lovely arrangement of a cherished hymn, suitable for Lent or general occasions.

Composer: Thompson, Will L.
Arranger: Meyer, Kurt
Octaves: 3-6
Level: 3
Publisher: Alfred Handbells

Variations on Softly and Tenderly

Item #	Detail	Price	Qty.
MAP47999	3-6 Oct HB with 3-5 Oct HC	$5.25 $4.46

He Leadeth Me

This upbeat version of a favorite hymn combines the title tune with Blessed Assurance. Mallets, plucks, and other techniques enhance the happy vibe of this clever arrangement.

Composer: Bradbury, William
Arranger: Austin, Brenda E.
Octaves: 3-6
Level: 3
Publisher: Alfred Handbells

He Leadeth Me

Item #	Detail	Price	Qty.
MAP47998	3-6 Oct HB	$5.25 $4.46

Milele

“Milele” means “forever” in Swahili, and the haunting melody and African rhythms make this original by Jason Krug a truly stunning work.

Composer: Krug, Jason
Octaves: 3-6
Level: 3+
Publisher: Red River Music

Milele

Item #	Detail	Price
MRRBL5087	3-6 Oct HB with Opt D8, 3 Oct HC & Perc	$5.50 $4.95
MRRBL5087C	SATB	$2.35 $2.12
MRRBL5087P	Percussion Parts	$10.00 $9.00

Precious Child

Written as a lullaby for the composer’s son, this delicate original tune creates a calm, reflective mood. Extended, chromatic arpeggios and a peaceful, flowing melody are featured throughout.

Composer: Krug, Jason W.
Octaves: 3-5
Level: 1+
Publisher: Beckenhorst Press, Inc.

Item #	Detail	Price	Qty.
MBEHB665	3-5 Oct HB with Opt 3-5 Oct HC	$5.50 $4.68

Elation

Elation! is a reproducible collection of joyous and energetic Kevin McChesney originals that will keep ringers happily busy. Excitement is enhanced through the use of a variety of handbell techniques, and the collection features one title that is played entirely with mallets.

Composer: McChesney, Kevin
Octaves: 2-5
Level: 2+
Publisher: Choristers Guild

Elation

Item #	Detail	Price
MCGB1162	Reproducible 2-3 Oct HB	$44.95 $38.21
MCGB1163	Reproducible 3-5 Oct HB	$44.95 $38.21

Chime On

The accessible Chime On reproducible collection is extremely versatile! It will be a valuable resource for school, church and community groups. Written by seven outstanding handbell composers and arrangers, the contents include a delightful variety of spirituals, folksongs, classical and original music.

Composer: Various
Arranger: Various
Octaves: 2-3
Level: 2-
Publisher: Choristers Guild

Chime On

Item #	Detail	Price	Qty.
MCGB1154	Reproducible 2-3 Oct HB or HC	$39.95 $33.96

Hymns and Spiritual Songs

This reproducible collection provides delightful arrangements of hymns and spirituals for 12 bells with optional keyboard accompaniment. The pieces may be played by six ringers using standard bell assignments. If some or all ringers wish to ring 4-in- hand, it may be played by as few as three ringers.

Composer: Various
Arranger: Page, Anna Laura
Octaves: 3
Level: 2+
Publisher: Choristers Guild

Hymns and Spiritual Songs

Item #	Detail	Price	Qty.
MCGB1153	Reproducible 3 Oct for 12 Bells	$44.95 $38.21

La Vie en Rose (Take Me to Your Heart Again)

Written in France in 1945 and popularized in the U.S. during the 1950’s in the film Sabrina, starring Audrey Hepburn, this rich and sensitive signature song of singer Edith Piaf has been set for handbells and handchimes by Sandra Eithun. The literal meaning of the piece is “life in pink,” but can be translated to living life in rosy hues.

Composer: Gugliemi, Luis
Arranger: Eithun, Sandra
Octaves: 3-6
Level: 4
Publisher: Choristers Guild

La Vie en Rose (Take Me to Your Heart Again)

Item #	Detail	Price	Qty.
MCGB1159	3-6 Oct HB with 3-7 Oct HC	$6.50 $5.53

Africa

This arrangement of "Africa" begins with the body percussion sounds that are reminiscent of a rain storm, and are beautifully illustrated by Perpetuum Jazzile's rendition of "Africa" that may be found on YouTube.

Composer: Emerson, Roger
Arranger: Mizell, Carol Lynn
Octaves: 5-7
Level: 5
Publisher: Choristers Guild

Item #	Detail	Price	Qty.
MCGB1158	5-7 Oct HB with 5-7 Oct HC and Percussion	$5.95 $5.06

Colors of Joy

As with joy, handbells can take on many colors. This composition brings out many different “colors” of the instrument. The variety of techniques are great for developing ringers to learn all the sounds of the instrument.

Composer: Austin, Brenda E.
Octaves: 2-6
Level: 1+
Publisher: Choristers Guild

Colors of Joy

Item #	Detail	Price
MCGB1156	2-3 Oct HB	$4.95 $4.21
MCGB1157	3-6 Oct HB	$4.95 $4.21

Rejoice the Lord Is King

Built on a rhythmic motif, Matthew Compton gives us a fresh and joyous take on a well-loved hymn. A contrasting middle section provides a moment of reflection, and a soaring counter melody carries the piece through to a rousing conclusion.

Composer: Darwall, John
Arranger: Compton, Matthew
Octaves: 3-7
Level: 3
Publisher: Choristers Guild

Rejoice the Lord Is King

Item #	Detail	Price	Qty.
MCGB1155	3-7 Oct HB with Opt 3-7 Oct HC	$6.50 $5.53

Praise My Soul the King of Heaven

The John Goss tune, LAUDA ANIMA, is the source of this majestic arrangement for 2-3 or 3-6 octaves which is appropriate throughout the church year.

Composer: Goss, John
Arranger: Moklebust, Cathy
Octaves: 3-6
Level: 2+
Publisher: Choristers Guild

Praise My Soul the King of Heaven

Item #	Detail	Price
MCGB1151	2-3 Oct HB	$4.95 $4.21
MCGB1152	3-6 Oct HB	$4.95 $4.21

Good Christians All Rejoice and Sing

Arranger Patricia Hurlbutt effectively captures the dance-like quality of the 16th century tune, GELOBT SEI GOTT.

Composer: Vulpius, Melchior
Arranger: Hurlbutt, Patricia
Octaves: 2-5
Level: 2+
Publisher: Choristers Guild

Good Christians All Rejoice and Sing

Item #	Detail	Price
MCGB1149	2-3 Oct HB	$4.95 $4.21
MCGB1150	3-5 Oct HB	$4.95 $4.21

Let Everything That Breathes Praise the Lord

This delightful, joyful original composition is based on the words of Psalm 150. The psalm text is printed above the handbell part as a creative reference for the ringers and director. The main theme is presented by handchimes and singing bells in the slow, mystical introduction.

Composer: Moklebust, Cathy
Octaves: 3-7
Level: 4
Publisher: Choristers Guild

Let Everything That Breathes Praise the Lord

Item #	Detail	Price
MCGB1146	Full Score	$12.95 $11.01
MCGB1147	3-7 Oct HB with Opt 3 or 5 Oct HC and Percussion	$5.95 $5.06

On Sun Kissed Shores

With a laid-back feel, this original, memorial composition depicts the ocean waves and swaying palm trees of Hawaii. A ukulele-like figure accompanies a memorable, easy-going melody which gradually becomes richer and more fully scored.

Composer: Krug, Jason W.
Octaves: 3-6
Level: 3+
Publisher: Choristers Guild

On Sun Kissed Shores

Item #	Detail	Price	Qty.
MCGB1143	3-6 Oct HB with Opt 3-6 Oct HC	$5.95 $5.06

Prayer of St. Francis

This adaptation of the text from the well-known prayer of St. Francis is a stand-alone, unison or solo anthem with keyboard, or it can be enhanced with 3 octaves of handbells.

Composer: Eithun, Sandra
Octaves: 3
Level: 2
Publisher: Choristers Guild

Prayer of St. Francis

Item #	Detail	Price
MCGA1606	Unison Choir	$2.10 $1.79
MCGB1141	Full Score	$10.95 $9.31
MCGB1142	3 Oct HB with Unison Choir or Solo Voice with Piano	$4.95 $4.21

All Glory Laud and Honor

Palm Sunday options abound with this accessible, flexible arrangement of the tune ST. THEODULPH. An easily-memorized processional is provided, with options for incorporating a C or Bb instrument if desired.

Composer: Teschner, Melchior
Arranger: Moklebust, Cathy
Octaves: 2-5
Level: 2
Publisher: Choristers Guild

All Glory Laud and Honor

Item #	Detail	Price
MCGB1138	2-3 Oct HB with Opt Bb or C treble Inst	$5.95 $5.06
MCGB1139	3-5 Oct HB with Opt Bb or C treble Inst	$5.95 $5.06

Jubilant Passacaglia and Meditative Passacaglia

In the spirit of Taizé music, Jubilant Passagalia & Meditative Passacaglia add cumulative layers of bells and chimes and voices to invoke a worshipful mood.

Composer: Mizell, Carol Lynn
Octaves: 3-5
Level: 2
Publisher: Choristers Guild

Jubilant Passacaglia and Meditative Passacaglia

Item #	Detail	Price	Qty.
MCGB1136	3-5 Oct HB with Opt 3-6 Oct HC	$5.50 $4.68

Praise My Soul the King of Heaven

The John Goss tune, LAUDA ANIMA, is the source of this majestic arrangement for 2-3 or 3-6 octaves which is appropriate throughout the church year.

Composer: Goss, John
Arranger: Moklebust, Cathy
Octaves: 3-6
Level: 2+
Publisher: Choristers Guild

Praise My Soul the King of Heaven

Item #	Detail	Price
MCGB1151	2-3 Oct HB	$4.95 $4.21
MCGB1152	3-6 Oct HB	$4.95 $4.21

Love Divine

A bell motif provides the unifying element of this new Level 2 arrangement of the well-known hymntune, HYFRYDOL, entitled Love Divine. This lovely and regal new arrangement of the hymn, “Love Divine All Loves Excelling” is usable through the church year, in concert, or for massed ringing.

Composer: Prichard, Rowland H.
Arranger: Behnke, John A.
Octaves: 3-5
Level: 2
Publisher: Choristers Guild

Love Divine

Item #	Detail	Price	Qty.
MCGB1148	3-5 Oct HB	$5.50 $4.68

There's a Wideness in God's Mercy

This tranquil, flowing arrangement by Karen Lakey Buckwalter is based on the 19th century American tune known as LORD, REVIVE US. “There’s a Wideness in God’s Mercy” is an excellent option for many Sundays throughout the year.

Composer: Faber, Frederick W.
Arranger: Buckwalter, Karen Lakey
Octaves: 3-5
Level: 3-
Publisher: Choristers Guild

There's a Wideness in God's Mercy

Item #	Detail	Price	Qty.
MCGB1145	3-5 Oct HB	$4.95 $4.21

Somebody's Knockin

Somebody's Knockin' is a spirited setting of the beloved African American spiritual. With syncopated rhythms, articulations, and the use of mallets and mallet clicks, it will be a favorite choice for church services, special performances and school settings.

Composer: Traditional Spiritual
Arranger: Page, Anna Laura
Octaves: 3-5
Level: 3
Publisher: Choristers Guild

Somebody's Knockin

Item #	Detail	Price	Qty.
MCGB1144	3-5 Oct HB	$4.95 $4.21

Sweet Hour of Prayer

This arrangement of Sweet Hour of Prayer will work well as a prelude, an offertory, or during a time of reflection in a worship service. It would also be a lovely addition to a sacred concert.

Composer: Bradbury, William B.
Arranger: Fast, Mary Lou
Octaves: 3-5
Level: 2
Publisher: Choristers Guild

Sweet Hour of Prayer

Item #	Detail	Price	Qty.
MCGB1140	3-5 Oct HB with Opt 3 Oct HC	$4.95 $4.21

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