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This 17th-century tune (Nicea) and text were both written in confirmation of the Trinity and, therefore, most appropriate for Trinity Sunday but has been a favorite for use in the opening of worship a...

The Christmas carol Away In A Manger is associated with two different tunes, both of which are used by arranger, Cynthia Dobrinski in her skillful setting for 3-6 octaves of handbells. The arrangement...

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.

A random bell ring with flute melody introduces this lovely arrangement of the traditional Irish melody SLANE. Further grace is bestowed through the use of LV and mallet on suspended bells techniques....

Combine arranger Dobrinski and Beethoven's Ode to Joy and you have a triumphal setting that combines several instrument groups and even a choral descant. Useful in any joyful occasion but especially E...

A flashy, antiphonal fanfare between bells and organ sets up the entrance of this Handel/Mason favorite carol. The text is printed in the director's score to assist with the directing of congregationa...

Get ready for a bouncy ride with this setting of the Brazilian folk song for bells and Latin percussion! Lots of staccato techniques (mallets, martellatos, thumb damps) figures highly in the accompani...

Looking for a BIG selection for Christmas worship services? This setting of the traditional French carol may well fit the bill. 3-5 octaves of handbells and organ may be combined with trumpets and tim...

The favorite newer congregational song is her set for bells and optional flute or violin. Reflective tempos, changing harmonies, and even an optional passage (Ossia) all serve to enhance the music. Th...

This fun, fresh handbell piece features percussion to add to the charm of the traditional Jamaican folk tune. Set for 3-5 octave handbells, Behnke's arrangement incorporates several dotted rhythms to...

An iconic hymn set to solo handbell and piano accompaniment. Anderson's swung rhythms add a joyful dimension to the triumphant tune.

This festive Cynthia Dobrinski setting of the powerful hymn tune Diademata has several performance options: 3-5 octave handbells with organ Handbells with brass sextet Handbells with organ and brass...

The easy rock feel of this gospel favorite is preserved in this exciting new arrangement from Hart Morris. The use of martellato and thumb damp (or mallets) adds an intriguing percussive element, and...

This Arnold Sherman original is for 3-6 octaves of handbells with belltrees and optional organ, or brass quintet. The seventh degree of the major scale is lowered consistently throughout and combined...

Pat-a-Pan' is a delightful Burgundian tune that dates back to the 17th century. Although in a minor mode, the tune is light-hearted and frolicsome in nature. It is a dance, which celebrates Christ's b...

This collection of handbell pieces provides a range of sacred repertoire for a soloist to perform with piano accompaniment. Popular worship songs are arranged for a solo ringer for a church recital or...

For solo handbells, here is a setting of Martin Nystrom's popular new hymn based on Psalm 42. The moving notes in the piano part bring to mind a flowing stream, while the slower handbell notes reflect...

The optional tambourine and oboe enhance this vibrant setting of the ancient Easter hymn, 'Christ the Lord Is Risen Again. ' The oboe part may be played on recorder or flute. Ringers should be careful...

This new setting for handbells, organ, optional handchimes plus optional trumpet and timpani, begins with a rousing fanfare introduction, followed by two festive verses of the revered hymn. A meditati...

The world of handbell music continues to expand and reach an ever-broadening audience as composers find new ways to combine handbells with other instruments. This spellbinding setting from Joel Raney...

Arranged by Cathy DeRousse and adapted by Kevin McChesney, here is a dynamic presentation of this festive hymn for 3-5 octave handbells with an optional part for either 3-4 octave handchimes, violin,...

The quiet, midnight scene depicted in this endearing carol is beautifully captured here with bell effects and the use of wind chimes and finger cymbals. Arranger Judy Phillips brings a fresh approach...