Rondo from Horn Concerto No 4

The rousing final movement from Mozart's popular Fourth Horn Concerto is faithfully transcribed for handbells using mallets and optional handchimes to evoke the energetic interplay between soloist and orchestra.

Composer: Mozart, Wolfgang Amadeus
Arranger: Mallory, Ron
Octaves: 3-5
Level: 4
Publisher: Paraboloid Press

Rondo from Horn Concerto No 4

You Are There With Me (Psalm 139)

The gentle melody of this instrumental adaptation of Ron Mallory's choral work of the same name expresses Psalm 139's assurance that God is with us in all circumstances.

Composer: Mallory, Ron
Octaves: 3-5
Level: 3
Publisher: Paraboloid Press

You Are There With Me (Psalm 139)

Contrast

This haunting, expressive original composition is reflective of the more somber moments in life, which help us to better appreciate the joyful times.

Composer: Mallory, Ron
Octaves: 2
Level: 3
Publisher: Paraboloid Press

Contrast

Alleluia

Imagination and a gift for composition inspired Linda to create this amazing, sophisticated work filled with praise and excitement! Inclusion of randomly whispered “alleluia” will add to the powerful effect this work will have on the congregation.

Composer: Boatright, Linda
Octaves: 5
Level: 4
Publisher: From the Top Music

Alleluia

At Peace

This recent creation of Brian Childers features a handbell solo with a lovely, lyrical melody accompanied by a gentle, flowing accompaniment – which can be played on keyboard or piano. The solo line and the accompaniment complement each other and are very expressive. It is Rung throughout.

Composer: Childers, Brian
Octaves: 3
Level: 3
Publisher: From the Top Music

At Peace

Coventry

The beloved and mournful "Coventry Carol" is given a somber treatment in this intermediate handbell solo. The middle verse features the option to play an embellished version of the melody on belltree.

Composer: English Carol
Arranger: Krug, Jason W.
Octaves: 3
Level: NA
Publisher: Grassy Meadow Music

Coventry

Psalm of Gratitude

Treat your listeners to this beautiful, nostalgic original tune! Suitable for Thanksgiving or any other time of gratitude and gratefulness, the flowing melody and delicate accompaniment lend a sense of reverence and gravitas to any concert or church service.

Composer: Krug, Jason W.
Octaves: 3
Level: NA
Publisher: Grassy Meadow Music

Psalm of Gratitude

Savior of the Nations Come

Leave your listeners awestruck with this gorgeous arrangement of a haunting Advent melody. A simple opening builds in strength and passion until a final grand climax, before settling prayerfully back down.

Composer: Traditional
Arranger: Krug, Jason W.
Octaves: 3
Level: NA
Publisher: Grassy Meadow Music

Savior of the Nations Come

How Firm a Foundation

This setting of the hymntune FOUNDATION is a delight to ring! Starting with a contemplative opening stanza, followed by a more energetic middle stanza with martellatos, the piece closes with a grand and powerful stanza.

Composer: Traditional
Arranger: Krug, Jason W.
Octaves: 3
Level: NA
Publisher: Grassy Meadow Music

How Firm a Foundation

In the Bleak Midwinter

Create a contemplative moment this holiday season with this delicate setting of the hymn tune CRANHAM. Approachable for most intermediate soloists, it's an exquisite choice for the Advent or Christmas season.

Composer: Traditional
Arranger: Krug, Jason W.
Octaves: 3-4
Level: NA
Publisher: Grassy Meadow Music

In the Bleak Midwinter

Hark the Herald Angels Sing

Celebrate Jesus's birth with this bold statement of joy! Featuring a powerful fanfare-like opening, the piece travels through a variety of styles and moods before closing once more on a celebratory note.

Composer: Mendelssohn, Felix
Arranger: Krug, Jason W.
Octaves: 2-6
Level: 3+
Publisher: Grassy Meadow Music

Hark the Herald Angels Sing

Moving Meditation

Give your beginning ringers a chance to work on their musicality with this calm, introspective original tune. Featuring full chords and gently moving harmonies, it's an ideal piece for any quiet moment in worship or concert.

Composer: Krug, Jason W.
Octaves: 2-3
Level: 1
Publisher: Grassy Meadow Music

Moving Meditation

Come Ye Thankful People Come

This exuberant setting of the hymntune ST. GEORGE'S WINDSOR is a perfect choice for any celebration of Thanksgiving or praise! Bold chords and harmonies bookend the piece, with a middle section featuring the melody on the handchimes.

Composer: Traditional
Arranger: Krug, Jason W.
Octaves: 2-3
Level: 3
Publisher: Grassy Meadow Music

Come Ye Thankful People Come

We Gather Together

Let your bells ring out in praise in thanksgiving in this approachable arrangement of the hymntune KREMSER. Featuring simplified rhythms and full chords, it's an ideal piece for any beginning group of ringers, whether they're playing handbells or handchimes.

Composer: Traditional
Arranger: Krug, Jason W.
Octaves: 2-3
Level: 1
Publisher: Grassy Meadow Music

We Gather Together

While Shepherds Watched Their Flocks

Give your beginning choirs a chance to shine with this level 1 arrangement of the beloved Christmas carol by Handel! The full chords provide a solid sound, as well as give inexperienced ringers a sense of confidence.

Composer: Handel, G. F.
Arranger: Krug, Jason W.
Octaves: 2-3
Level: 1
Publisher: Grassy Meadow Music

While Shepherds Watched Their Flocks

To Sing God's Praise

This humble and haunting arrangement of "Amazing Grace" will provide a moment of calm reflection during your concert or worship service. Flowing accompaniments pair with unique harmonies to give a new take on this beloved tune.

Composer: Traditional
Arranger: Krug, Jason W.
Octaves: 2-3
Level: 2
Publisher: Grassy Meadow Music

To Sing God's Praise

Resound and Rejoice

Create a celebratory mood with this forceful, joyous, original tune! Perfect for young or beginning ensembles, the lack of bell changes and full chordal structure will help ringers build their confidence while still sounding musical.

Composer: Krug, Jason W.
Octaves: 2-3
Level: 1
Publisher: Grassy Meadow Music

Resound and Rejoice

Psalm of Gratitude

Treat your listeners to this beautiful, nostalgic original tune! Suitable for Thanksgiving or any other time of gratitude and gratefulness, the flowing melody and delicate accompaniment lend a sense of reverence and gravitas to any concert or church service.

Composer: Krug, Jason W.
Octaves: 3
Level: 2+
Publisher: Grassy Meadow Music

Psalm of Gratitude

Now Proclaim Messiah's Birth

Celebrate the Messiah's birth with this festive medley of "Angels from the Realms of Glory" and "He Is Born". Featuring bold fanfares and strong chords, the texture at times becomes quite delicate, letting ringers showcase their musicality.

Composer: Various
Arranger: Krug, Jason W.
Octaves: 3
Level: 3-
Publisher: Grassy Meadow Music

Now Proclaim Messiah's Birth

O Worship the King

Let your bells ring out in praise with this joyous, celebratory piece! Bold fanfares and shakes feature prominently in the opening and closing verse, while the middle verse features a fantasia-like meditative treatment of the theme.

Composer: Traditional
Arranger: Krug, Jason W.
Octaves: 2
Level: 3
Publisher: Grassy Meadow Music

O Worship the King

Elegy

This moving original composition is perfect for any reflective or contemplative moment in concert or worship.

Composer: Krug, Jason W.
Octaves: 2
Level: 2+
Publisher: Grassy Meadow Music

Elegy

In the Bleak Midwinter

Create a contemplative moment this holiday season with this delicate setting of the hymn tune CRANHAM.

Composer: Traditional
Arranger: Krug, Jason W.
Octaves: 2
Level: 2
Publisher: Grassy Meadow Music

In the Bleak Midwinter

Amy's Song

This lovely original work is reminiscent of Canon in D by Pachelbel but is unique in texture and variations. The melody is featured in different voicings, articulations add interest, and inclusion of handchimes add a new tone and feel to this work as it progresses through key changes with dynamics and subtle tempo variations to the dynamic ending.

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

Amy's Song

It Came Upon the Midnight Clear

"It Came Upon the Midnight Clear" lyrics were written by Edmund Sears in 1849 and set to music in 1850 by Richard Storrs Willis. Phoebe Yeung has arranged this carol as a handbell quartet using singing bells and suspended mallets at the beginning to accentuate the silence of a starry night.

Composer: Willis, Richard S.
Arranger: Yeung, Phoebe T. T.
Octaves: 4
Level: NA
Publisher: Bellprints Handbell Supply

It Came Upon the Midnight Clear

Hungarian Dance No 5

This classical piece by Johannes Brahms is arranged for handbell quartet by Phoebe Yeung. Ring, TD, and mallet techniques are clearly designated for each ringer. When all four ringers are malleting, it is as though 8 mallets are dancing on the table.

Composer: Brahms, Johannes
Arranger: Yeung, Phoebe T. T.
Octaves: 4
Level: NA
Publisher: Bellprints Handbell Supply

Hungarian Dance No 5

Santa Lucia

"Santa Lucia" is a traditional Neapolitan song. In this arrangement for handbell quartet, Christine Chan has R1 & R2 using two simultaneous techniques (mallet roll and shake) to imitate the sound of a ukulele.

Composer: Traditional Neapolitan Song
Arranger: Chan, Christine Y. K.
Octaves: 4
Level: NA
Publisher: Bellprints Handbell Supply

Santa Lucia

Jingle Bell Calypso

This is a very cheerful arrangement of the familiar Christmas song "Jingle Bells". The arranger brings this joyful tune from a wintry Christmas to glorious Summer. The audience will enjoy the essence of an extraordinary Christmas experience through this fast, vibrant, and vivid piece.

Composer: Pierpont, James L.
Arranger: Chan, Christine Y. K.
Octaves: 3-4
Level: NA
Publisher: Bellprints Handbell Supply

Jingle Bell Calypso

We Three Kings

For this arrangement of the popular Christmas carol, Jessica Lok chose 6/8 time to give a new flavor to the piece. She integrated various contrasting techniques to fully engage the performers and provide visual and auditory effects for the audience.

Composer: Hopkins, Jr, John H.
Arranger: Lok, Jessica Y. H.
Octaves: 4
Level: NA
Publisher: Bellprints Handbell Supply

We Three Kings

Entertainer, The

"The Entertainer" is the first in a series of Scott Joplin pieces arranged by Jessica Lok for handbell quartet. The entire piece is performed using mallets with a few martellato lifts in the middle to create contrast and bring excitement to the piece.

Composer: Joplin, Scott
Arranger: Lok, Jessica Y. H.
Octaves: 4
Level: NA
Publisher: Bellprints Handbell Supply

Entertainer, The

What Child Is This

This well-known, lyrical Christmas carol is also known by the traditional name "Greensleeves". For this handbell quartet arrangement, different techniques are incorporated to showcase the musicality of each ringer as all four parts pass the melody and accompaniment between them.

Composer: Traditional English Carol
Arranger: Axelson, Gloria M.
Octaves: 4
Level: NA
Publisher: Bellprints Handbell Supply

What Child Is This

Fun With Chopsticks

"Fun With Chopsticks", arranged for handbell quartet by John Behnke, takes you on a fun musical journey where the melody is played in both high and low bells, in a minor key, with mallets, and with a fun, surprise ending.

Composer: Allen, Euphemia
Arranger: Behnke, John A.
Octaves: 3-4
Level: NA
Publisher: Bellprints Handbell Supply

Fun With Chopsticks

Celebration for Bells

English composer Robin Benton has created this delightful, celebratory work for the 20th International Handbell Symposium to be held in Nashville, TN, in 2022. The Symposium theme is “Out of Many, One” – and that theme is honored within this original work. A delightful melody sets the ambience and is beautifully developed in this joyous piece.

Composer: Benton, Robin
Octaves: 3-7
Level: 3
Publisher: From the Top Music

Celebration for Bells

Allegretto

The lovely Allegretto from Symphony No. 7 – Op. 92 by Beethoven – was deemed by Beethoven himself to be one of his best works. The Allegretto was immediately quite popular and immediately requested at encore and was often performed apart from the complete symphony. Frances has nicely captured the feel of this 2nd movement, and subtle Mallet and Pluck techniques provide a lovely variety of sound and texture.

Composer: Beethoven, Ludwig Van
Arranger: Newell, Frances
Octaves: 5
Level: 3
Publisher: From the Top Music

Allegretto

Wade In the Water

The favorite traditional spiritual has been given fresh treatment in this rhythmic and engaging arrangement. Techniques include shakes, mallets, TD, mart, mart-lift, and RT.

Composer: Traditional Spiritual
Arranger: Baker, Dave
Octaves: 5
Level: 3
Publisher: From the Top Music

Wade In the Water

Brilliante

Michael has created an exciting original work perfect for that special celebration in church or concert. It is rhythmic with an engaging melody, featuring Sk, mallets, echos, marts and TD.

Composer: Mazzatenta, Michael
Octaves: 4-6
Level: 3
Publisher: From the Top Music

Brilliante

Allegro Brillante

Composer: Moklebust, Cathy
Octaves: 3-5
Level: 4
Publisher: Beckenhorst Press, Inc.

Gathered In God's Name

A congregational piece with several functions. This piece may be used during communion, baptism, peace of Christ, and All Saints.

Composer: Burkhardt, Michael
Octaves: 3
Level: NA
Publisher: Morning Star Music Publishers

Canadian Folk Songs

This is a wonderful collection of traditional Canadian folk songs, excellently arranged for handbells and optional handchimes. Each piece can stand alone and range in length from a minute and a half to just over four minutes.

Composer: Various
Arranger: Cassils, Craig
Octaves: 3
Level: 2+
Publisher: From the Top Music

Canadian Folk Songs

Congregational Festival (Festival Jubilation)

Matthew has crafted an exciting work filled with rhythm and excitement for any celebration – worship or concert. The melody is supported by marts, mart-lifts, shakes, and mallets and mallet-lifts – all perfectly placed to emphasize the rhythm.

Composer: Prins, Matthew
Octaves: 3-5
Level: 3
Publisher: From the Top Music

Congregational Festival (Festival Jubilation)

Grand Jubilation

Here is a new original piece, perfect for worship or concert, featuring a lyrical and lovely melody. Kurt has included something for everyone – beginning with singing bells underlying the suspended bells establishing the melody and including the controlled diminuendo technique on the sus note chord before it segues into the main theme.

Composer: Meyer, Kurt
Octaves: 3-7
Level: 3
Publisher: From the Top Music

Grand Jubilation

Blessed Peace

This reproducible collection for 12 bells features 5 hymns with no bell changes; therefore, no tables are required. This opens up a wide range of possibilities, allowing you to experiment with the location of the ringers in your worship space.

Composer: Various
Arranger: Ingram, Bill
Octaves: 3
Level: 2+
Publisher: Choristers Guild

Blessed Peace

Carol of the Birds

Only four handbells are used to creat a mysterious and haunting accompaniment in this very effective setting of the Catalan carol EL CANT DES OCELLS. (A piano accompaniment is provided as an alternative option.)

Composer: Traditional
Arranger: Carnahan, Craig
Octaves: 3
Level: NA
Publisher: Morning Star Music Publishers

Carol of the Birds

St. Louis Blues

Alan Reese took this popular W.C. Handy piece – which is said to one of the first and most influential blues scores written – and created this amazing arrangement for handbells. It begins true to Handy’s original and then Al gets creative!

Composer: Handy, W. C.
Arranger: Reese, Alan D.
Octaves: 4-6
Level: 3+
Publisher: From the Top Music

St. Louis Blues

Sacred Solos for Bell Tree

Sacred Solos for Bell Tree, Set 2, includes five accessible solos based on general hymns appropriate most any time during the church year. The piano accompaniments are both printed in the collection and available as mp3 accompaniment tracks.

Composer: Various
Arranger: Moklebust, Cathy
Octaves: 3
Level: NA
Publisher: Choristers Guild

Sacred Solos for Bell Tree

Adoration Thanks and Praise

This reproducible collection includes five distinctive hymn arrangements for 12 bells (F5-C7) appropriate for the fall season of the church year, with optional piano accompaniments.

Composer: Various
Arranger: Moklebust, Cathy
Octaves: 3
Level: 2
Publisher: Choristers Guild

Adoration Thanks and Praise

Ring in Holidays

Deck the Halls! This accessible, reproducible collection of eight secular holiday favorites is designed for groups looking for music that is quick to put together and is already arranged in a suitable concert order. If all pieces are played, the concert will last approximately 30 minutes.

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

Ring in Holidays

What a Friend We Have In Jesus

This Level 1 setting of the hymn "What a Friend We Have in Jesus" is warm and uplifting. Written for either handbells or handchimes, the piece has no bell changes and may be played without tables if desired.

Composer: Converse, Charles C.
Arranger: Eithun, Mitchell
Octaves: 3-4
Level: 1
Publisher: Choristers Guild

What a Friend We Have In Jesus

Restored

"Restored" is an original piece for handbells that offers the listener a sense of calm in spite of life’s turbulent times. After a sad or frustrating experience, we can always call to mind the phrase from Psalm 23:3, "He Restores My Soul".

Composer: Eithun, Sandra
Octaves: 3-6
Level: 2+
Publisher: Choristers Guild

Restored

Give Me Oil In My Lamp

"Sing hosanna" with this exciting and accessible arrangement of the classic children's song! From Sunday School to English soccer, the tune upon which "Give Me Oil in My Lamp" is based has long been a favorite with singers and audiences around the world.

Composer: Traditional
Arranger: Arnold, Mark
Octaves: 3-5
Level: 2+
Publisher: Choristers Guild

Give Me Oil In My Lamp

Christmas Mix(olydian)

This delightful and creative setting of four Christmas favorites are in Mixolydian mode. The rhythmic opening section sets the basis of a melodic accompaniment pattern that weaves throughout the work while the various carol tunes are featured.

Composer: Various
Arranger: Scheffter, Barbara
Octaves: 3-5
Level: 3+
Publisher: From the Top Music

Christmas Mix(olydian)

Toccata Festivo

Written for the Stow Heritage Ringers of Stow Ohio, this energized original composition, "Toccata Festivo", is the inaugural piece in a brand new series of pieces which contains specifically written "concert etudes" for handbells. Much in the tradition of Chopin's Op. 10 and Op. 25 or Debussy's Etudes (L 136) for piano, these pieces will take one or two specific technical concepts and set them in a piece of music appropriate for late intermediate to advanced handbell ensembles. The pieces are designed to be friendly to an audience while also developing or showcasing the specific skill.

Composer: Onstead, Caleb J.
Octaves: 3-7
Level: 4
Publisher: From the Top Music

Toccata Festivo

Eight Favorite Hymns for Twelve Bells

With small ensembles in mind, Sandra Eithun has arranged eight tried and true hymns for twelve bells. This collection includes tunes such as CONVERSE, EVENTIDE, and SLANE. The arrangements use F5–C7, making them playable by three, four, five, or six ringers.

Composer: Various
Arranger: Eithun, Sandra
Octaves: 3
Level: 2+
Publisher: Concordia Publishing House

Eight Favorite Hymns for Twelve Bells

Ring Eight Hymns for the Church Year

Lauran Delancy has arranged six hymns for eight handbells. This collection covers the Church Year and includes tunes such as HAMBURG, DUKE STREET, and HYFRYDOL.

Composer: Various
Arranger: Delancy, Lauran
Octaves: 2
Level: 2+
Publisher: Concordia Publishing House

Ring Eight Hymns for the Church Year

Great Is Thy Faithfulness

John A. Behnke’s arrangement of the favorite tune FAITHFULNESS is scored for 3–5 octave handbells and portrays God’s unchanging faithfulness and our joyful response to such underserved love.

Composer: Runyan, William M.
Arranger: Behnke, John A.
Octaves: 3-5
Level: 2+
Publisher: Concordia Publishing House

Great Is Thy Faithfulness

God's Own Child I Gladly Say It

John A. Behnke’s arrangement of the beloved hymn tune BACHOFEN is scored for 3–5 octave handbells. The addition of the tune JESU, MEINE FREUDE is a wonderful C-minor surprise in the middle as it interacts with the original theme.

Composer: Various
Arranger: Behnke, John A.
Octaves: 3-5
Level: 2
Publisher: Concordia Publishing House

God's Own Child I Gladly Say It

Good Shepherd

Jonathan D. Campbell has arranged a medley of three hymn tunes associated with Christ the Good Shepherd, including BROTHER JAMES’ AIR, BRADBURY, and RESIGNATION. Arranged with accessibility in mind, the setting is scored for 2 octave handbells.

Composer: Various
Arranger: Campbell, Jonathan D.
Octaves: 2
Level: 2
Publisher: Concordia Publishing House

Good Shepherd

Christ the Lord Is Risen Today

Patricia Hurlbutt’s arrangement of the tune LLANFAIR is a joyful and bright Easter selection for 3–5 octave handbells. A variety of textures and techniques are used.

Composer: Williams, Robert
Arranger: Hurlbutt, Patricia
Octaves: 3-5
Level: 2
Publisher: Concordia Publishing House

Christ the Lord Is Risen Today

O Come All Ye Faithful

Patricia Hurlbutt has arranged the tune ADESTE FIDELES for 2-5 octaves of handbells. This is a fun, fresh treatment in 3/4 time.

Composer: Wade, John F.
Arranger: Hurlbutt, Patricia
Octaves: 2-5
Level: 2
Publisher: Concordia Publishing House

O Come All Ye Faithful

Go Tell It on the Mountain

Linda Lamb’s arrangement of the tune GO TELL IT is an exuberant rendition of a favorite Christmas spiritual.

Composer: Traditional Spiritual
Arranger: Lamb, Linda R.
Octaves: 2-3
Level: 3
Publisher: Concordia Publishing House

Go Tell It on the Mountain