Greatest Show

The riveting energy of “The Greatest Showman” took the film world by storm. Now, the movie’s intensely captivating opening is available for your festivals and concerts! Since Barnum is credited to bringing handbells to the USA, it’s perfectly fitting to build your own ringing circus around this fun arrangement, which is truly faithful to the original.

Composer: Various
Arranger: Glasgow, Michael and Hanson, Nicholas
Octaves: 5-7
Level: 4-
Publisher: Jeffers Publishing

Bridge Over Troubled Water

Composer: Simon, Paul
Arranger: Lamb, Linda R.
Octaves: 3-5
Level: 3-
Publisher: Red River Music

To God Be the Glory

Composer: Doane, William H.
Arranger: Lamb, Linda R.
Octaves: 3-5
Level: 2+
Publisher: Red River Music

Tango

Composer: Albeniz, I
Arranger: Richards, Darrell
Octaves: 3-5
Level: 4
Publisher: Jeffers Publishing

I Know the Lord's Laid His Hand on Me

Composer: Traditional Spiritual
Arranger: Hurlbutt, Patricia
Octaves: 2-3
Level: 1
Publisher: Composers Music Co.

Holy Holy Holy

Composer: Dykes, John Bacchus
Arranger: Turner, Julie
Octaves: 3-5
Level: 3
Publisher: Ringing Word Publications

Infant Holy Infant Lowly

Composer: Polish Melody
Arranger: Mallory, Ron
Octaves: 3-5
Level: 2+
Publisher: Ringing Word Publications

There's a Song in the Air

Composer: Holland, Josiah G. & Harrington, Karl P.
Arranger: Ingram, Bill
Octaves: 3-5
Level: 2
Publisher: Ring Out Press

Time for Peace

Composer: McKlveen, Paul
Octaves: 3-5
Level: 2+
Publisher: Jeffers Publishing

Twas in the Moon of Wintertime

Composer: French Canadian Melody
Arranger: Howland, Dave
Octaves: 2-5
Level: 1+
Publisher: Composers Music Co.

Let All Mortal Flesh

This arrangement of the French carol PICARDY is both reverent and inspiring. Beginning and ending with handchimes the main body is performed on handbells in a deliberate and purposeful manner. The middle section is both intensive and rhythmically exciting as mallets are employed against the hallowed melody.

Composer: Traditional French Carol
Arranger: Eithun, Mitchell
Octaves: 3-6
Level: 2+
Publisher: G.I.A. Publications, Inc.

Ring By Color 8 Note Volume 4

The series “Ring by Color” is a resource for teaching music reading skills using color-coded instruments such as KidsPlay® bells, ChromaNotes™ chimes, Boomwhackers® tubes or ORFF® style resonator bells.

Volume 4:  Children's Songs 2

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

Ring By Color 13 Note Volume 4

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

Volume 4:  Children's Songs 2

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

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

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

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 are included.)

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

Four By Four Hymns for Piano and Four Ringers

This collection includes 4 beautiful hymn settings for piano and four ringers (handbells or chimes) by Anne Krentz Organ. The hymn tunes included are Adoro Te Devote, Kingsfold, Land of Rest, and Le Ping. They may be used with a variety of different hymns.

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

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

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)

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

Go to Dark Gethsemane and Strife Is O'er

Go to Dark Gethsemane and The Strife is Oer are the 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

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

Fervent Freedom

This winner of the 2020 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