Handbells Noten

A delightful dance written for 2, 3 or 4 octaves of bells - enhances and provides diversity for any program. Its liveliness is guaranteed with the use of a bit of plucking.

Based on the familiar old European hymn tune, this piece of medium difficulty uses lush chords and suspensions throughout.

Creative use of original introductory material, flowing eighth note accompaniment, strong chordal writing, key changes and use of mallets make this a seasonal gem. Beginning and ending in C Major, mea...

An easy, extremely useful arrangement of the familiar hymn tune 'Marosa, ' it is set in cut time with meter changes from 4/2 to 3/2. Otherwise, rhythms are easy and only a few accidentals are used. Ar...

Alleluia, He Is Risen' is a medley of Easter hymns: 'Easter Hymn' from Lyra Davidica, 'Gelobt Sei Gott' by Melchior Vulpius, and 'Diademata' by Elvey. 'Easter Hymn' is commonly known as 'Christ the Lo...

A lovely, lyrical arrangement of Faure's work combining a solo C instrument with handbells. Especially useful during Lent.

Joyful indeed! Dobrinski's relentless motion is countered by a middle section totally contrasting in time, key and mood. Then, it's off again for a selection sure to please on many a festive occasion.

The splendid Welsh hymn 'Immortal, Invisible, God Only Wise' is presented here with a healthy portion of energy and vigor in this 3-octave arrangement by the talented Douglas Wagner. There are no bell...

For Levels 1-2.

For Levels 1-2.

With the many number of bell techniques, this version of Be Thou My Vision is excellent for showcasing the different musical and ringing styles. Incorporated in this arrangement of the SLANE melody ar...

Easy arrangement of a familiar classical selection. Use with beginners but full chords must be played cleanly & accurately to fit the style of the Baroque period.

Everyone knows the story of the first performance of Franz Gruber's Christmas Eve carol, Silent Night, Holy Night, the text of which has been translated into every language and sung throughout the wor...

For 2 octaves handbells/chime instruments.

This DVD showcases Mrs. Anderson performing eighteen of her own solo handbell arrangements with piano accompaniment by Jane Holstein. All selections are available separately.

A four-star arrangement of a perennial Christmas favorite.

Three Advent hymns 'Veni Emmanuel, Aberystwyth and Picardy' are used in this medley. The beginning of each piece is clearly titled and each new melody is easily distinguishable when it enters. Althoug...

This piece is a quiet, harmonically interesting arrangement. It is for 3 octaves plus three optional bells (G3, Ab3 and Db7). The arrangement begins with a simple statement of the theme and then expan...

Another useful piece in the style of 'Processions' by Barbara Semmanns. 5 psalms suitable for general or seasonal use. Bell parts develop patterns such as in Orff music. Easy to put together. Useful a...