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GREENSLEEVES, that beautiful and wistful tune here carries the title of the text most associated with it 'What Child Is This?'. A dotted-rhythm motif dominates the introductory material then hands off...

We are delighted to offer Susan Geschke's expanded 3-5 octave edition of this ever-popular Henry Smith song. This dynamic setting drives forward with lots of energy, combining accented ringing, legato...

I will arise and go to Jesus' is a portion of the text that accompanies the traditional American melody 'Come Ye Sinners Poor and Needy' on which this arrangement is based. 'I will arise and go to Jes...

In this arrangement, John Stainer's beloved choral rendition of John 3:16 has been set for handbells with optional chimes OR a 2nd handbell choir. The selection (s) is ideal for festivals and other mu...

In this arrangement, John Stainer's beloved choral rendition of John 3:16 has been set for handbells with optional chimes OR a 2nd handbell choir. The selection (s) is ideal for festivals and other mu...

In this arrangement, John Stainer's beloved choral rendition of John 3:16 has been set for handbells with optional chimes OR a 2nd handbell choir. The selection (s) is ideal for festivals and other mu...

With this publication, Patti Sanders Cota adds another collection to her very successful 'Twelve Bells Series. ' All are interesting arrangements, which are sufficiently challenging for all ringers an...

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...

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...

Cynthia Dobrinski's signature style shines through this sprightly setting of the traditional French carol. Lots of techniques, textures with melody, counter-melody, ornamentation, and interesting rhyt...

A lively tempo, staccato techniques such as thumb damps, martellatos, and mallets on tabled bells, and jumpy rhythms characterize this arrangement of the Welsh traditional tune. This one is a great wa...

This top-selling setting from Arnold Sherman is available in both a 2-3 octave version and a 3-5 octave edition. The easy level, along with its familiarity, make this setting readily learned and an en...

A medley of 'O Zion, Haste' and 'I Love to Tell the Story'

Includes: 'O Come, All Ye Faithful' and 'Fairest Lord Jesus. '

Several musical textures are scored to accompany the popular contemporary song of Michael W. Smith. First, a syncopated section supports a treble melody: second, a slower and flowing accompaniment in...

SINE NOMINE, the hymn tune by Ralph Vaughan Williams, was set for an ensemble named 'Tower Ringers' and appropriately so - it opens with a bell peal passage like one might hear from a bell tower. The...

The melodic interest in this setting of the hymn tune HYFRYDOL is the alternating 4/4 and 3/4 meter and how it affects the rhythm of the tune. Later, syncopation in the accompaniment takes over the in...

Available in 3-5 or 2-3 octaves.

This arrangement for handbells and 3 octaves of chimes is a transcription of Joel Raney's piano setting based on the tunes 'The Old Rugged Cross', 'Hudson', and 'Hamburg'. Joel serves as 'Artist in Re...

Lord, You are more precious than silver. Lord, You are more costly than gold. ' This is the partial text of the proven praise chorus here set for 3, 4 or 5-octaves of bells. 'Lord, You are more precio...

The text 'Let all the earth around ring joyous with the sound' is reflected in this joyful piece from Barbara Kinyon. The martellato sections sound as if the bells are trumpeting praises to God. Two k...

This festive original composition was commissioned for a festive occasion-the 25th anniversary of a handbell choir. All the elements one comes to expect from Dobrinski's writing are included: solid be...

Two hymn tunes 'Sagina' and 'Beecher' provide the basis on which this arrangement draws its inspiration. A strong beginning section gives way to a slower, gentle section with bass melody in octaves an...

The 'Twin Cities Bronze' is community bell choir that rings challenging music. This selection was set for them. The beginning is marked 'with quiet urgency, quarter note equals 132'. Special effects i...