Solo Time 4

Solo Time 4 – Down to the River" is a delightful, extremely versatile rendition of this lovely spiritual, for one or two ringers using a Bell Tree, two or three playing 8 bells or using 4iH - up to a full choir ringing.

Composer: Various
Arranger: Wissinger, Kathleen
Octaves: 1, 3 or 5
Level: 2
Publisher: ringTrue

Solo Time 4

Prayer for Healing

Composer: Helman, Michael
Octaves: 3-6
Level: 3-
Publisher: Beckenhorst Press, Inc.

Holy Holy Holy Lord God Almighty

Composer: Dykes, John B.
Arranger: Elston, Beth
Octaves: 3-5
Level: 2
Publisher: Beckenhorst Press, Inc.

When I Survey the Wondrous Cross

Composer: Traditional
Arranger: Eithun, Mitchell
Octaves: 3-5
Level: 3
Publisher: Beckenhorst Press, Inc.

Terminus

Composer: Krug, Jason W.
Octaves: 3-6
Level: 4
Publisher: Beckenhorst Press, Inc.

Rejoice the Lord Is King

Composer: Darwall, John
Arranger: Hurlbutt, Patricia
Octaves: 3-5
Level: 2
Publisher: Beckenhorst Press, Inc.

Glorious Things of Thee Are Spoken

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

Fount of Blessings

Composer: Various
Arranger: Childers, Brian
Octaves: 3-7
Level: 4
Publisher: Beckenhorst Press, Inc.

Fantasy on Hyfrydol

Composer: Pritchard
Arranger: Winter, Sandra
Octaves: 3-6
Level: 3-
Publisher: Beckenhorst Press, Inc.

Built On the Rock

Composer: Traditional
Arranger: Krug, Jason W.
Octaves: 3-6
Level: 2+
Publisher: Beckenhorst Press, Inc.

Song of Joy

Composer: Beethoven, Ludvig van
Arranger: Winter, Sandra
Octaves: 3-5
Level: 3
Publisher: Beckenhorst Press, Inc.

Idumea

Composer: Traditional
Arranger: Compton, Matthew
Octaves: 3-6
Level: 3
Publisher: Beckenhorst Press, Inc.

Meditation from Thais

Composer: Massenet, Jules
Arranger: Krug, Jason W.
Octaves: 4-7
Level: 3
Publisher: Beckenhorst Press, Inc.

O Worship the King

Composer: Haydn, Johann Michael
Arranger: Buckwalter, Karen Lakey
Octaves: 3-5
Level: 3+
Publisher: Beckenhorst Press, Inc.

Festive Hymn Tunes

This collection of five hymn arrangements will delight, comfort, and enliven your ringers and congregations! Written for just twelve bells between F5 and C7, they are a perfect resource for the small ensemble looking for an extra challenge, the full choir short a few members, or the group wanting to share their musical gifts while staying socially distant.

Composer: Various
Arranger: Krug, Jason W.
Octaves: 3
Level: 2+
Publisher: Beckenhorst Press, Inc.

Noel

This collection of Christmas carols will add a sparkle to your holiday service or concert. Written for just twelve bells between F5 and C7, they are a perfect resource for the small ensemble looking for an extra challenge, the full choir short a few members, or the group wanting to share their musical gifts while staying socially distant.

Composer: Various
Arranger: Krug, Jason W.
Octaves: 3
Level: 2+
Publisher: Beckenhorst Press, Inc.

Sassy Walk

This piece is lively, bold, and full of spirit; and somewhat cheeky. The clever melody saunters up, down, and about with confidence and purpose in this light-hearted original composition that employs various stopped sound techniques.

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

I Need Thee Every Hour

The devotional hymn “I Need Thee Every Hour” is arranged here for 8 handbells or handchimes and optional keyboard. This sensitive and accessible setting reflects on God’s presence in the midst of difficulty.

Composer: Lowry, Robert
Arranger: Eithun, Mitchell and Eithun, Sandra
Octaves: 2
Level: 2
Publisher: Choristers Guild

I Need Thee Every Hour

Love Divine All Loves Excelling

This level 1 setting of the Welsh hymntune HYFRYDOL for 8 handbells and optional keyboard has a waltz-like quality supported by shakes and tower swings. The arrangement also includes brief references to the Scottish hymntune Tàladh Chrìosda.

Composer: Prichard, Rowland H.
Arranger: Eithun, Mitchell and Eithun, Sandra
Octaves: 2
Level: 1
Publisher: Choristers Guild

Love Divine All Loves Excelling

Dona Nobis Pacem

Dona nobis pacem... grant us peace. This well-known beloved canon has been arranged by Karen Buckwalter for a small ensemble with piano accompaniment. Each line of the 3-part canon is introduced and then combined for the final stanza.

Composer: Traditional
Arranger: Buckwalter, Karen Lakey
Octaves: 2
Level: 2
Publisher: Choristers Guild

Dona Nobis Pacem

How Can I Keep From Singing

A beloved melody by Robert Lowry shines in this arrangement of “How Can I Keep from Singing?” for 8 handbells or handchimes and optional keyboard. A meditative first stanza leads to a reflective middle section and before finishing quietly.

Composer: Lowry, Robert
Arranger: Eithun, Mitchell and Eithun, Sandra
Octaves: 2
Level: 2+
Publisher: Choristers Guild

How Can I Keep From Singing

God of Grace and God of Glory

The “unofficial anthem of Wales,” the tune CWM RHONDDA dates from 1905. Also sung as “Guide, Me O Thou Great Jehovah,” this bold, energetic eight-bell arrangement by Karen Buckwalter is perfect for a small ensemble with accompaniment.

Composer: Hughes, John
Arranger: Buckwalter, Karen Lakey
Octaves: 2
Level: 2
Publisher: Choristers Guild

God of Grace and God of Glory

My Shepherd Will Supply My Need

Another in a line of handbell solos that can be played either on a bell tree or from the table is the American tune RESIGNATION, known as My Shepherd Will Supply My Need. This softly flowing arrangement scored for 17 bells, ranging from Ab4 through C7 and piano accompaniment, and is usable at most any time throughout the church year.

Composer: Traditional American Melody
Arranger: Moklebust, Cathy
Octaves: 3
Level: NA
Publisher: Choristers Guild

My Shepherd Will Supply My Need

Be Thou My Vision

This arrangement of the well-known hymntune SLANE for just 8 handbells brings out the joy of the ancient Irish text “Be Thou My Vision.”

Composer: Irish Melody
Arranger: Eithun, Mitchell and Eithun, Sandra
Octaves: 2
Level: 2
Publisher: Choristers Guild

Be Thou My Vision

Holy Holy Holy

Called “the greatest hymn of all time” by The Hymn Society in the United States and Canada, “Holy, Holy, Holy” is arranged here for 8 handbells with exciting eighth note motifs that weave around the main melody as the sounds of bell peals lead to a grand conclusion.

Composer: Dykes, John Bacchus
Arranger: Eithun, Mitchell and Eithun, Sandra
Octaves: 2
Level: 2
Publisher: Choristers Guild

Holy Holy Holy

Come Thou Fount of Every Blessing

Here is another offering in a new line of solos that are playable on bell tree or from the table. This arrangement of the American tune NETTLETON features a jaunty, lilting piano accompaniment, and a solo ranging from G4 through C7.

Composer: Traditional American Melody
Arranger: Moklebust, Cathy
Octaves: 3
Level: NA
Publisher: Choristers Guild

Come Thou Fount of Every Blessing

I Come With Joy to Meet My Lord

This solo handbell and piano arrangement of the American tune LAND OF REST is set for a range of B4 through C7 and may be played on a bell tree or from the table. This meditative, gently flowing piece is appropriate for most any time during the church year, and is sometimes known by the alternate title Jerusalem, My Happy Home.

Composer: Traditional American Melody
Arranger: Moklebust, Cathy
Octaves: 3
Level: NA
Publisher: Choristers Guild

I Come With Joy to Meet My Lord

Joyful Joyful We Adore Thee

The majestic HYMN TO JOY from the fourth movement of Beethoven’s Ninth Symphony is another in a new line of handbell solos playable either on bell tree or from the table. This uplifting, happy arrangement is scored for only ten bells, ranging from E5 through G6, and includes options for omitting some notes, making it easier when playing from the table.

Composer: Beethoven, Ludwig van
Arranger: Moklebust, Cathy
Octaves: 2
Level: NA
Publisher: Choristers Guild

Joyful Joyful We Adore Thee

Children of the Heavenly Father

This short, simple solo arrangement of the beloved Swedish tune TRYGGARE KAN INGEN VARA is playable either on a bell tree or from the table. The piano accompaniment is also available as an mp3 download.

Composer: Swedish Folk Tune
Arranger: Moklebust, Cathy
Octaves: 3
Level: NA
Publisher: Choristers Guild

Children of the Heavenly Father

Hope for Tomorrow

Sandra Eithun has a crafted an accessible original piece for 8 handbells or handchimes and optional keyboard. Appropriate for any occasion, but especially during times of uncertainty, audiences will appreciate this creative reflection.

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

Hope for Tomorrow

Lord Whose Love In Humble Service

Based on the tune BEACH SPRING, this seven-bell arrangement by Karen Buckwalter may be rung by a small handbell or handchime ensemble, or played as a handbell solo (bell tree or from the table.) The tune is also found in hymnals paired with many other texts such as “Wash, O God, Our Sons and Daughters” and “Come to Me, All Pilgrims Thirsty.”

Composer: Traditional
Arranger: Buckwalter, Karen Lakey
Octaves: 2
Level: NA
Publisher: Choristers Guild

Lord Whose Love In Humble Service

Morning Has Broken

The first in a new line of handbell solos with piano from Choristers Guild is the Gaelic tune BUNESSAN, that may be performed either on a bell tree or rung from the table. This solo is scored for only 12 bells, ranging from F5 through C7, and includes options for omitting notes that make it easier when playing from the table. This gentle, lyric arrangement is usable at most any time during the church year and is especially appropriate at the beginning of a service.

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

Morning Has Broken

Procession of the Palms

Both "All Glory, Laud, and Honor" and "Hosanna, Loud Hosanna" are used in this majestic arrangement. It's designed as a processional and also a recessional but can be rung without repeats as an awe-inspiring instrumental for Palm Sunday.

Composer: Traditional
Arranger: Krug, Jason W.
Octaves: 3-6
Level: 2
Publisher: G.I.A. Publications, Inc.

Procession of the Palms

Favorite Lent and Easter Hymns for Eight Bells

Favorite Lent and Easter Hymns for Eight Bells is the seventh volume of the popular series for small ensemble social-distance ringing.

Composer: Various
Arranger: Tucker, Sondra K.
Octaves: 2
Level: 2
Publisher: Casa Publications

Favorite Lent and Easter Hymns for Eight Bells

Favorite Christmas Hymns for Eight Bells

Favorite Christmas Hymns for Eight Bells will get your small ensemble through Advent, Christmas and Epiphany!

Composer: Various
Arranger: Tucker, Sondra K.
Octaves: 2
Level: 2
Publisher: Casa Publications

Favorite Christmas Hymns for Eight Bells

Ring By Color 13 Note Volume 5

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 5: Christmas Hymns

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

Small But Mighty Settings for 12 Bells Vol 1

As we all look forward to getting back to making music together in church, we are pleased to be able to release this resource now as it is an ideal collection for “distance ringing.” Our hope is that handbells choirs will lead the way back to worshiping with music in the coming months, and this latest addition to our extensive catalog of music for small bell ensembles is a great resource to get you started.

Composer: Various
Arranger: Krug, Jason W.
Octaves: 3
Level: NA
Publisher: Hope Publishing Co.

Small But Mighty Settings for 12 Bells Vol 1

Ring By Color 13 Note Volume 5

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 5: Christmas Hymns

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

Ring By Color 8 Note Volume 5

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 5:  Christmas Hymns

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

Conducting Choirs Vol 3

The third volume of “Conducting Choirs” is written for the working conductor. One chapter addresses the concerns of those who wish to broaden their knowledge about conducting instrumentalists. Another focuses on conducting musicals and opera.

Composer: David P. DeVenney
Octaves: -
Level: NA
Publisher: Lorenz Corp.

Conducting Choirs Vol 2

The second volume of the series provides a vast selection of repertoire, from plainchant to present-day works that will allow students to build a gestural technique that is responsive to the expressive needs and nuances of a wide range of choral music. Each of the more than thirty selections is accompanied by a brief note about the composer and the work, a translation of the text, and a short discussion of its conducting issues.

Composer: David P. DeVenney
Octaves: -
Level: NA
Publisher: Lorenz Corp.

Conducting Choirs Vol 1

Intended for beginning conductors, this volume offers a conceptual approach to conducting rather than an imitative one. Students begin by building right-hand and then left-hand gestures and are provided with exercises designed to increase independence and expressiveness. Approaches to repertory and programming are also introduced, as are score marking, rehearsal strategies and preparation, and singing technique.

Composer: David P. DeVenney
Octaves: -
Level: NA
Publisher: Lorenz Corp.

Precision Conducting

This text is a unique find for the aspiring conductor - a sequenced approach to the many musical and extra-musical conducting skills that doesn't find itself mired in a complex presentation. Revised to include additional step-by-step exercises and examples, it remains rooted in its "Seven Disciplines for Excellence in Conducting."

Composer: Timothy W. Sharp
Octaves: -
Level: NA
Publisher: Lorenz Corp.

Rivals or a Team

Collaboration between clergy and musicians is vital to the ministry of the Christian church. This book explores the importance of teamwork, identifying ways in which musicians and clergy can exercise their separate roles effectively, and suggesting strategies for building supportive relationships.

Composer: Guenther, Eileen
Octaves: -
Level: NA
Publisher: Morning Star Music Publishers

Who'll Be a Witness

This spiritual setting has a rock vibe which is enhanced by Sondra Tucker’s brilliant piano writing.

Composer: Spiritual
Arranger: Tucker, Sondra K.
Octaves: 3
Level: 3
Publisher: Jubilate Music Group

Who'll Be a Witness

What Child Is This

Sondra Tucker has created a solo version of her lush carol setting. The timbres of the piano and handbells blend to create a compelling transcription.

Composer: Traditional Carol
Arranger: Tucker, Sondra K.
Octaves: 3
Level: 3
Publisher: Jubilate Music Group

What Child Is This

Somebody's Knocking At Your Door

A laid-back groove defines this Mark Arnold solo arrangement of his popular piece for full choir. Mark also provides an opportunity to use cymbells or belltree in one section!

Composer: Spiritual
Arranger: Arnold, Mark S.
Octaves: 3
Level: 3
Publisher: Jubilate Music Group

Somebody's Knocking At Your Door

Gospel Hymn Ring

This transcription of the Tammy Waldrop hit contains ‘Tis So Sweet To Trust in Jesus, Leaning on the Everlasting Arms, and Rock of Ages, and is arranged here for solo handbells and piano.

Composer: Various
Arranger: Waldrop, Tammy
Octaves: 3
Level: 3
Publisher: Jubilate Music Group

Gospel Hymn Ring

For the Beauty of the Earth

Ron Mallory has created a wonderful transcription for solo handbells and piano of his creative arrangement of this beloved hymn.

Composer: Kocher, Conrad
Arranger: Mallory, Ron
Octaves: 3
Level: 3
Publisher: Jubilate Music Group

For the Beauty of the Earth

Fum Fum Fum

This quartet setting of the popular Greg Pysh arrangement has a malleted accompaniment which provides the perfect counterpoint to the optional guitar and tambourine parts.

Composer: Traditional Carol
Arranger: Pysh, Gregory M.
Octaves: 3
Level: 3
Publisher: Jubilate Music Group

Fum Fum Fum

Elijah Rock

Ben Tucker’s jazzy take on this popular spiritual is now arranged for solo handbells and piano with optional percussion.

Composer: Spiritual
Arranger: Tucker, Benjamin A.
Octaves: 3
Level: 3
Publisher: Jubilate Music Group

Elijah Rock

Day By Day the Shepherd Leads

Ron Mallory’s has skillfully combined the hymns Day By Day with Savior Like a Shepherd Lead Us to create a winning combination.

Composer: Various
Arranger: Mallory, Ron
Octaves: 3
Level: 3
Publisher: Jubilate Music Group

Day By Day the Shepherd Leads

Cross, The

This tender setting of Jesus Keep Me Near the Cross is arranged by Linda Lamb for handbell solo or duet and piano. It is appropriate for Lent or General use.

Composer: Doane, William H.
Arranger: Lamb, Linda
Octaves: 3
Level: 2
Publisher: Jubilate Music Group

Cross, The

Creation Will Be At Peace

Anna Laura Page’s masterwork has been arranged for solo bells and piano! The handbell part is also appropriate to be played on belltree.

Composer: Page, Anna Laura
Octaves: 2
Level: 2
Publisher: Jubilate Music Group

Creation Will Be At Peace

Celtic Grace

Master composer Tammy Waldrop skillfully combines Be Thou My Vision with an original tune, Sarah's Theme.

Composer: Various
Arranger: Waldrop, Tammy
Octaves: 3
Level: 3
Publisher: Jubilate Music Group

Celtic Grace

Celtic Dance on Pleading Savior

The American folk hymn receives a delightfully Celtic-styled treatment in this transcription for 8 bells and piano by Sondra Tucker. It can be played by four-in-hand quartet or by as many as four ringers.

Composer: Leavitt, Joshua
Arranger: Tucker, Sondra K.
Octaves: 3
Level: 3
Publisher: Jubilate Music Group

Celtic Dance on Pleading Savior

Favorite Autumn Hymns for Eight Bells

"Favorite Autumn Hymns for Eight Bells" contains accessible arrangements cherished hymns for Thanksgiving, All Saints Day, and Christ the King. Written with social distancing in mind, these settings can be played by two to four or more ringers.

Composer: Various
Arranger: Tucker, Sondra K.
Octaves: 2
Level: 2
Publisher: Casa Publications

Favorite Autumn Hymns for Eight Bells

Grab and Go

"Learn on Tuesday – Play on Sunday"! This collection of bell tree solos or duets uses familiar tunes (some individual, some as medleys) with interesting accompaniments making them easy to prepare quickly while also providing something visual for virtual services.

Composer: Various
Arranger: Various
Octaves: 3
Level: NA
Publisher: Tree-O

Wild Horseman

Album for the Young (Album für die Jugend), Op. 68, was composed by Robert Schumann in 1848 for his three daughters. The album consists of a collection of 43 short works. "The Wild Horseman" is one of those works. Arranged for handbells, the music is a showstopper and easy to memorize.

Composer: Schumann, Robert A.
Arranger: Freeman, Ardis
Octaves: 3
Level: NA
Publisher: Cantabile Press

Spirituals

This bell tree solo is a Grab and Go piece, easy enough to "Learn on Tuesday, Play on Sunday".  A dynamic digital keyboard accompaniment is both printed and available as a download for your i-Pad or other music reader app.

Composer: Various
Arranger: Brocker, Barbara and Shepherd, Guy
Octaves: 3
Level: NA
Publisher: Tree-O

Spirituals

Contemplation

Bell tree solo with downloadable digital keyboard accompaniment.  This Grab and Go title is a "Learn on Tuesday, Play on Sunday" piece suitable for an experienced musician new to bell trees or a beginning bell tree ringer.

Composer: Various
Arranger: Brocker, Barbara and Scheel, Carol
Octaves: 3
Level: NA
Publisher: Tree-O

Contemplation

Christmas Moments

These arrangements are designed for performance by a handbell/handchime soloist with piano accompaniment. Parts for an optional string ensemble (violins I & II, viola, cello) and/or a keyboard reduction of the string parts are also available, as are downloadable accompaniment tracks.

Composer: Various
Arranger: Doran, Tim
Octaves: 2-3
Level: NA
Publisher: C.A.N. Enterprises

Christmas Moments