Douglas E. Wagner

The old gospel hymn comes alive with this arrangement by Doug Wagner as he uses rich harmonies and fanfare figures capitalizing on the dotted 8th and 16th figure.

A quiet arrangement of three stanzas of a traditional hymn tune. Stanza one is characterized by movement, Stanza two is chordal and in stanza three the melody is below a moving descant.

5 pieces for 5 ringers, each reading only his part. The set contains these PLUS a full score. Included: 'Silent Night, Holy Night, Patapan, In Dulci Jubilo, Hark! The Herald Angels Sing and Coventry C...

An interesting and colorful introduction leads to a traditional arrangement ideal for the less experienced choir.

Taking a traditional melody and adding fresh harmony makes this a delightful offering for the Christmas season. The music is rhythmically easy, and there are two key changes. The main challenge is the...

Combining 'Lobe den Herren, Lasst Uns Erfreuen' and a motif from Bach's 'Partita # 3', we have a stately, festive arrangement suitable for most any occasion.

Using 'Westminster Chimes' in different voices with different harmonies, even as a round, creates a piece which is familiar and a delight to learn.

An ever popular song arranged by an ever popular composer! What more can one say!

From the Broadway musical 'Carousel', the title is a favorite among many. This piece will find many uses when added to your repertoire. This handbell version has been arranged for 3 octaves with only...

An original composition.

This favorite, using the forces of a full five octaves of bells, will become a permanent part of your repertory because of the demands upon the ringers and the satisfaction of the listener.

Easy rhythms and chordal arrangement makes this music within the reach of most choirs. Use of the bells in the 5th octave add depth and color.

Using the traditional Swedish tune, the arrangers keeps this tender tune moving with abundant eighth notes used as chords, passing tones, etc.

Contains:'A Quiet Christmas (Silent Night and Away in the Manger): O Come Little Children: What is The Lovely Fragrance: Go Tell It On The Mountain: & O Holy Night. ' Each book contains 2 ringer's par...

This favorite gospel song is now available for your handbell choir. Encores guaranteed!

A medley of 'Yesterday, ' 'I Wanna Hold Your Hand, ' and 'The Long and Winding Road' by John Lennon and Paul McCartney.

Enjoy music from Walt Disney's popular movie. Selections include: 'Be Our Guest', 'Belle' and 'Beauty and the Beast'.

The lovely 'Austrian' carol is the basis and the unifying factor in this fine arrangement. Also included is: 'St Louis' and Murray's 'Away in the Manger. '

The Bells of St. Mary's' is a classic title for 3-5 octaves! Texture is thick and the piece is marked 'moderately. ' Note values of all types are used in this piece, and there are some time signature...

The traditional tune becomes a meditative masterpiece with an abundant use of minor tonalities and 7th chords.

The Mel Torme' 1940's Christmas Classic The Christmas Song as arranged by Douglas Wagner for 3-5 octaves has a new 'twist' with the addition of bass and drum. Try it - you'll like it.

This collection of eight well-known hymn tunes is intended for beginning handbell and handchime choirs. Each setting uses only 21 or 22 bells. There are no modulations, and the beat is subdivided only...