Handbells Noten

This work is an exuberant expression of praise with minimal bell changes.

For Handbells (3-5 Octaves, 30-45 Bells)

For Handbells (2-3+ Octaves, 17-21 Bells)

A literal transcription of the familiar Bach tune for either two handbell choirs or handbell choir and piano or organ.

An optional three, full octaves of handchimes are intermingled with the bells in this original work inspired by Christ's prayer in Gethsemane. The chimes are optional, but extra effort should be made...

Here is a setting of Gustav Holst's Jupiter Theme from The Planet, often referred to as Thaxted. Suitable for concert, prelude or offertory.

This rousing medley was written to give the effect of a Sunday night gospel hymn sing, complete with a few country or bluegrass pickers in the group! The use of stopped techniques enhances the energet...

This spiritual is cleverly written in twelve-bar blues form and uses the techniques of malleting bells as well as echo and ring-touch to give the piece spice! While it is appropriate for worship, it c...

Ringers and audiences will love this groovy arrangement of the gospel standard by Edwin Hawkins, and skillfully arranged by Tammy Waldrop. Bells and chimes weave a call and response in this buoyant se...

An arrangement of the traditional tune. Several modulations, each stanza treated differently. A lot of large chords help keep the rhythm steady.

An energetic arrangement for bells alone but 'electric' if the optional percussion, double bass and voices are added. Performance suggestions give a variety of options.

The arranger captures the spirit of this traditional spiritual with harmony and rhythm. A sensitive piece ideally suited for the Lenten season.

For all of those 4 and 5 octave young ringers' choirs who have a difficult time finding fun, playable but interesting music in that octave range your search is over! Full texture, lots of fun techniqu...

To compliment his 1996 bestseller entitled HE NEVER SAID A MUMBALIN' WORD, Arnold Sherman has once again taken the simplicity of the spiritual and tastefully transformed it into a dramatic 3-5 octave...

Patricia Cota offers a new collection in the popular Twelve Bells Series comprised of American spirituals. She calls this book 12 bells + 1 because she has added an extra tone to many of these selecti...

Cynthia Dobrinski's new arrangement of this classic Christmas spiritual is sure to be a hit with both church and concert audiences. For the upbeat version, play it as written. For a jazzy alternative,...

Kathleen Wissinger lively rendition of this Christmas spiritual is adapted from a piano solo by John Carter. The catchy refrain is supported by a lilting accompaniment in 12/8. Optional 3-5 oct. handc...

This beloved spiritual is expressively set by arranger Lloyd Larson. The rich sonorities inherent in this spiritual resonate throughout as the entire dynamic spectrum is employed, from resounding full...

This is a fun medley combining two traditional spirituals: 'Ain't-a-That Good News' and 'I Got Shoes. ' Syncopated rhythms swung lightly, and the addition of the optional percussion makes for an enter...

This rollicking spiritual, full of energy and excitement, is suitable for worship, concert, and festival occasions. Take care to observe the rests in the accompaniment lines which will help to emphasi...

Master composer/arranger, Cynthia Dobrinski, provides a gentle, yet expansive setting of this well-loved spiritual. Utilizing mallets with suspended bells, vibrato, striking harmonies, and optional 3-...