Handbell Joy

for 2-Octave Handbells-A step-by-step approach to the art of handbell or chime ringing for the non-reader or experienced musician.

Handbell Collection (Payne)-A selection of pieces for two-octave handbells. Includes works and arrangements by Howard Starks Wallace Hornibrook and Raymond Haan.

This title is a collection of two-octave handbell arrangements. All of the titles are on treble clef. These titles are for a mixture of Lent Palm Sunday and Easter; and they are mostly fairly short not more than a few lines.They would be excellent for spicing up hymns in congregational singing. Titles in the collection include: Ah Dearest Jesus ? Beneath the Cross of Jesus ? O Sacred Head Now Wounded.? All Glory Laud and Honor ?Hosanna Loud Hosanna ? Were You There ? Alleluia the Strife Is O'er ? and Jesus Christ Is Risen Today and more.

Startled Grass is scored for 6 sopranos 6 altos (with an handbell each) 2 percussionists harp and solo cello. It is a setting of poems by Emily Dickinson.

This lovely contemporary Easter hymn has been masterfully crafted. The text has been appropriately set for handbells through the use of chimes LV and other various techniques. Utilizing optional handchimes and synth can further add to the ambiance of the piece. This lovely contemporary Easter hymn has been masterfully crafted. The text has been appropriately set for handbells through the use of chimes LV and other various techniques. Utilizing optional handchimes and synth can further add to the ambiance of the piece.

This festive Easter celebration opens with a fanfare and a triumphant statement of the hymn tune LLANFAIR commonly paired the the hymn texts 'Jesus Christ Is Risen Today' and 'Hail the Day that Sees Him Rise.' The middle section gives ringers a unique opportunity for expression through a subdued moment combining handbells and handchimes with vibrato technique. Momentum returns for a grand restatement of the opening with a herald-like closing reflecting our joy in the risen Savior!This festive Easter celebration opens with a fanfare and a triumphant statement of the hymn tune LLANFAIR commonly paired the the hymn texts 'Jesus Christ Is Risen Today' and 'Hail the Day that Sees Him Rise.' The middle section gives ringers a unique opportunity for expression through a subdued moment combining handbells and handchimes with vibrato technique. Momentum returns for a grand restatement of the opening with a herald-like closing reflecting our joy in the risen Savior!

He Hath Entered The Heven is a work by John Tavener originally composed for Upper Voices. This is the Part for the Handbells which can be used for either the Upper Voices or the Mixed Voices version.Lasting around 8 minutes it was commissioned by Lady Margaret Hall Oxford and first performed on the 16th of January 1983 by the Lady Margaret Hall Choir.

I Wonder As I Wander based on John Jacob Niles's 'I Wonder As I Wander' and 'Kings Of Orient' by Jerome Hopkins arranged for Handbells (3-5 octaves) by Fred Gramann. Duration: 3minutes.

2 Octaves of Handbells Level 2-Educator and handbell director Diane Falk Romaine wrote these pieces primarily for use in the public schools with beginning ringers each arrangement addresses at least one important basic handbell technique. Each arrangementalso features several skill-building exercises focusing on that particular technique. Included are: Away in a Manger • Chanukah Oh Chanukah • Up on the Housetop and While Shepherds Watched.

3-4 Octaves of Handbells-A literal transcription of the familiar Bach tune for either two handbell choirs or handbell choir and piano or organ.

3 Octaves of Handbells Level 3-Scored for handbell quartet this piece is perfect to pull out in the summer for that patriotic service when you choir may be on break or for community concerts and festivities. This arrangement previously published in 1940 hasbeen polished and shined by the arranger and past editor of handbells for Shawnee Press Bob Currier.

Handbell Accompaniment-This is a beautiful Christmas work that sparkles when paired with the optional obbligato instrument and handbells. The congregation is asked to join with the familiar carol Silent Night creating a beautiful duet with thechoir as it continues the original melody of Peace Peace. This is just an amazing work that will greatly add to the spirit of the Christmas season. Available separately: SATB 2-Part 3-Part 3 Octave Handbells.

Handbell Accompaniment-A two-part anthem with keyboard (optional handbell) accompaniment which can be used in secular or sacred situations.

3-5 Octaves of Handbells Level 3-This “Andante” is taken from the violin concerto by Felix Mendelssohn. The piece begins simply but soon builds in emotional intensity. The handbell arranger accomplished this through added more bells and increasingthe dynamic. Bell changes will need some work as will sixteenth-note rhythms but all well work the effort of the finished work. 91 measures in length this arrangement is set in C Major.

2-3 Octaves of Handbells-Don't overlook this lovely melodic handbell piece. Very useful in many different settings.