Best of Agape Vol 6

Composer: Various
Arranger: Various
Octaves: 3-5
Level: 3
Publisher: Hope Publishing Co.

Essential Classics Vol 3 (3-5 Oct)

Composer: Various
Arranger: Various
Octaves: 3-5
Level: 2+
Publisher: Hope Publishing Co.

Free Fall

Winner of the 2019 Area 3 Composition Contest, "Free Fall" is an energetic original composition for either 2-3 or 3-6 octaves of handbells. Each version is unique and stand-alone and makes for a pleasing and self-contained song in its own right, but when combined with the other part (such as in a massed festival setting), the whole becomes more than the sum of its parts. The piece also carries the subtitle "Rejoice and Be Glad" for use in sacred settings.

Composer: Krug, Jason
Octaves: 2-6
Level: 2+
Publisher: From the Top Music

April Showers

It sometimes seems that this spring has far more rain than showers. One afternoon, while it was raining, I created the framework for this arrangement. The music is centered on the continuous rise and fall of the rain drops as the notes in the treble progress in intensity and tempo.

Composer: Dahlgran, Jim
Octaves: 4
Level: 4+
Publisher: Jim Dalgran

Lord I Want to Be a Christian

The melody beautiful contemplative setting of a traditional spiritual is supported by an appealing harmony. A more intense offering of "I Want Jesus to Walk with Me" provides the center of this setting before returning to the relaxed main theme.

Composer: Traditional Spiritual
Arranger: Eithun, Mitchell
Octaves: 3-5
Level: 2
Publisher: G.I.A. Publications, Inc.

Dawn of a New Day

Written in celebration of the 500th anniversary of the Reformation, Dawn of a New Day is an engaging original work that captures the spirit and expectation for a new day.

Composer: Krug, Jason
Octaves: 3-5
Level: 2+
Publisher: G.I.A. Publications, Inc.

Christ the Lord Is Risen Today

Upbeat and replete with hope and assurance, this piece for Easter is both accessible and awe-inspiring. The music grows even more effective when the optional trumpet is included.

Composer: Williams, Robert
Arranger: Mazzatenta, Michael
Octaves: 3-5
Level: 2
Publisher: G.I.A. Publications, Inc.

Ring By Color 13 Note Volume 3

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.

Volume 3:  Christmas Songs 1

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

Ring By Color 13 Note Volume 2

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.

Volume 2:  Sunday School Songs

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

Ring By Color 8 Note Volume 3

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.

Volume 3:  Christmas Songs 1

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

Ring By Color 8 Note Volume 2

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.

Volume 2:  Sunday School Songs

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

Ring By Color 13 Note Volume 1

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.

Volume 1:  Children's Songs (secular)

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

Ring By Color 8 Note Volume 1

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.

Volume 1:  Children's Songs (secular)

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

It Came Upon the Midnight Clear

Composer: Willis, Richard S.
Arranger: Eithun, Sandra
Octaves: 4-7
Level: 4-
Publisher: Jeffers Publishing

Grand March and Awakening

Dividing the beat into two equal parts (eighth notes) is a huge step forward for any developing ensemble. Eighth notes appear in many different contexts in handbell repertoire. Meditation and Agitation (GIA G-9220), introduced the simplest form of eighth notes where two eighth notes were played in the same hand. In terms of difficulty, Grand March and Awakening take eighth notes to the next level. In these pieces, the same ringer plays two eighth notes, but they are in different hands.

Composer: Joy, Michael and Krug, Jason
Octaves: 3
Level: 2
Publisher: G.I.A. Publications, Inc.

Whole New World

Composer: Rice, Tim and Menken, Alan
Arranger: McChesney, Kevin
Octaves: 3-5
Level: 3
Publisher: Jeffers Publishing

Whole New World

Saint Louis Blues March

W. C. Handy is often referred to as the Father of the Blues. His ever-popular “Saint Louis Blues” was first published in 1914, and has been performed by an impressive list of artists through the decades. The stunning excitement of that band arrangement has now been brought to handbells! This stirring march utilizes a great variety of handbell techniques and offers wonderful challenges for all ringers.

Composer: Hardy, W. C.
Arranger: Mizell, Carol Lynn
Octaves: 5-7
Level: 5
Publisher: Choristers Guild

Africa

This arrangement by Julie Turner for handbells, handchimes, and percussion pulses with all of the energy of the 80's pop classic. Just try to get the tune out of your head! Perfect for any advanced community or school group, this will bring a bit of flair to you next concert and would make a perfect encore. Once again, this series proves that HANDBELLS ROCK!

Composer: Paich, David and Porcaro, Jeff
Arranger: Turner, Julie
Octaves: 4-5
Level: 4
Publisher: Jeffers Publishing

Africa

I Hear a Voice A Prayin

High school and college choirs around the country have sung this song by Houston Bright. Now Jason Krug has crafted this Southern-style spiritual into a wonderful handbell arrangement. Bass bell players will especially enjoy this one.

Composer: Bright, Houston
Arranger: Krug, Jason W.
Octaves: 3-6
Level: 3
Publisher: Red River Music

I Hear a Voice A Prayin

Do Lord Amen

Composer: Traditional Spirituals
Arranger: Mallory, Ron
Octaves: 3-5
Level: 3
Publisher: Jeffers Publishing

Do Lord Amen

Brahms and Bells

Composer: Brahms, Johannes
Arranger: Burroughs, Bob
Octaves: 3-5
Level: 2+
Publisher: Composers Music Co.

Brahms and Bells

It Is Well With My Soul

This arrangement is designed for a handbell choir with optional chimes (only in the treble clef) and violin or flute as well as keyboard. With full chords and no key changes, this lovely hymn is relatively easy to master and is sure to be enjoyed by all who hear it.

Composer: Bliss, Philip P.
Arranger: Doran, Tim
Octaves: 3
Level: NA
Publisher: C.A.N. Enterprises

God So Loved the World

This arrangement of John Stainer’s beloved tune, “God So Loved the World” from John 3:16-17, can be easily mastered by a handbell choir (with optional handchimes) enhanced by violin or flute and keyboard. Though there are numerous accidentals, there are no key changes. It ends softly and reverently with an optional handchime chord.

Composer: Stainer, John
Arranger: Doran, Tim
Octaves: 3
Level: NA
Publisher: C.A.N. Enterprises

To God Be the Glory

This glorious rendition of Fanny Crosby’s “To God Be The Glory” combines handbells (optional handchimes) with violin or flute and keyboard. Although there are two key changes (from G to C to F), this selection is relatively easy to master and will be a delight to any audience.

Composer: Doane, William H.
Arranger: Doran, Tim
Octaves: 3
Level: NA
Publisher: C.A.N. Enterprises

At Peace

"At Peace" is the only “stand alone” solo of this set. It is the only accompaniment that doesn’t rely on electronics and is pianistic in concept. It works well with the recording or with a live pianist. The primary accompaniment is simple piano with reverb and soft string pad underneath.

Composer: Childers, Brian
Octaves: 3
Level: NA
Publisher: Bellissimo Publications

At Peace

Storms Till Dawn with Londonderry Air

Storms ‘Till Dawn is a melancholy portrait of summer storm blowing across the plains. Set in the minor mode, the accompaniment track features gusts of wind, distant thunder, wind chimes, low string pads and acoustic guitar-ish lead with which the bell soloist intertwines melodic material. Eventually, the storm moves out and is replaced by simple morning rain with harp leading into bits of “Londonderry Air.” The rain dissipates and is replaced with an acoustic guitar outlining chords with singing birds and insects at dawn.

Composer: Childers, Brian
Octaves: 3
Level: NA
Publisher: Bellissimo Publications

Storms Till Dawn with Londonderry Air

Cape of Good Hope

"Cape of Good Hope" offers an underlying accompaniment mixture of piano with string pad with an ethereal after touch, offering a beautiful canvas for the handbell soloist to paint their sounds on.

Composer: Childers, Brian
Octaves: 3
Level: NA
Publisher: Bellissimo Publications

Cape of Good Hope

Dreamscapes

"Dreamscapes" opens with sweeping crescendos and freely played bell patterns. After the opening, the underlying string pad and guitar accompaniment support the solo lines. In transition, the bell soloist is echoed by a bell pad.

Composer: Childers, Brian
Octaves: 3
Level: NA
Publisher: Bellissimo Publications

Dreamscapes

Hillsides on a Spring Evening

"Hillsides on a Spring Evening" is an evocative Soundscape with a variety of textures and instruments. This bell solo opens echoing the main theme and moves into a duet section.

Composer: Childers, Brian
Octaves: 3
Level: NA
Publisher: Bellissimo Publications

Hillsides on a Spring Evening

His Eye Is on the Sparrow

This expertly crafted arrangement by Sandra Eithun is beautifully detailed and entirely accessible for groups in search of a rich, warm musical setting appropriate for worship or concert. The optional flute, available separately, adds radiant color and enhances the melody of this classic hymn.

Composer: Gabriel, Charles H.
Arranger: Eithun, Sandra
Octaves: 3-5
Level: 2+
Publisher: G.I.A. Publications, Inc.

His Eye Is on the Sparrow

While Shepherds Watched Their Flock

A singing bell, handchimes, and suspended mallets render a sustaining sense of peace and calm; and that's only the introduction! Brenda Austin’s setting of Handel’s well-known Christmas melody offers ringers a prime opportunity to refine their skills.

Composer: Handel, George Frideric
Arranger: Austin, Brenda E.
Octaves: 3-5
Level: 2+
Publisher: G.I.A. Publications, Inc.

While Shepherds Watched Their Flock