Handbell - Level 5 - Digital Download SKU: A0.1391915 Composed by by Caleb J. Onstead. 21st Century,Chamber,Contemporary,Instructional,Religious. 14 pages. Caleb J. Onstead #975402. Published by Caleb J. Onstead (A0.1391915). The Etudes Series by Caleb J. Onstead continues with Peals.Picking up right where Toccata Festivo (FM20615 - From the Top Publishing) left off, demonstrate extremes in your ensemble's musicality with this new, exciting and complex work. Peals will take your ensemble through every combination of 7/8, other irregular meters like 5/4 and 5/8, and do it at a fast tempo with bell changes and rapid changes between articulations. Then for a contrasting challenge, an exposed lyric section with a sensitive melody emerges, giving your ensemble a chance to shine musically, and lyrically. Being a piece in ABA form, the bombastic, antiphonal material from the beginnning returns to drive the piece to a massive ending that will take handbells to their dynamic maximum. Peals is a rewarding challenge that is guarenteed to blow your audience away...Peals - Etude No. 2: A Study in Mixed Meter and Phrasingby Caleb J. Onstead5-7 octaves of handbells (opt. G1)5 octaves of handchimesAGEHR Level 5+.

Handbell - Level 5 - Digital Download SKU: A0.1395232 Composed by by Caleb J. Onstead. 21st Century,Classical,Contemporary,Contest,Festival. 26 pages. Caleb J. Onstead #978701. Published by Caleb J. Onstead (A0.1395232). Take your advanced handbell ensembles on an emotional journey with this immense work by Caleb J. Onstead. Written through the entirety of the COVID-19 pandemic, this major concert-legnth work is the composer's response to being quarantined during the shelter in place orders and the journey through the pandemic from an extrovert's perspective. The music is rich and powerful; full of emotions. The power and full dynamic range of handbells are on constant full display throughout this 8.5 minute work. Pull at the heartstrings of your audience with a piece that depicts the life, loss, and experiences we all shared through the COVID-19 pandemic. Solitudeby Caleb J. Onstead5-8 oct. Handbells 4 oct. handchimes with opt. F#3 and B2AGEHR Level 5+.

Handbell - Level 5 - Digital Download SKU: A0.995316 Composed by Composed by Claude Debussy. Arranged by transcribed by Caleb J. Onstead. 20th Century,Standards,World. Score. 6 pages. Caleb J. Onstead #4975625. Published by Caleb J. Onstead (A0.995316). Bruyeres by Claude Debussy, trans. by Caleb J. OnsteadThis piece is the inaugural piece in the Bronze Masterworks series which seeks to provide advanced handbell ensembles with high quality transcriptions of works by some of history's most well noted and regarded composers. Bruyeres is a solo piano piece composed by Claude Debussy between the winter of 1912 to April 1913. This piece was published as the 5th piece in Debussy's second book of preludes. Written about a town in Eastern France, this composition evokes feelings of warmth and sentiment. An exciting, faster middle section in a new key plays out in a very joyous manner with pealing patterns, different tone colors, and textures. (Reproducible)Bruyeresby Claude Debussytrans. Caleb Onstead5-7 octaves of handbells5 or 7 octaves of handchimesBronze Masterworks SeriesAGEHR Level 6NOTE - E6, F6, G6, A6, C7, and D7 handchimes also used in the arrangement. These were missed in the initial draft of the bells used chart.

Handbell - Level 3 - Digital Download SKU: A0.995319 By Billy Joel. By Billy Joel. Arranged by arr. by Caleb J. Onstead. Pop,Rock. Score. 10 pages. Caleb J. Onstead #6855511. Published by Caleb J. Onstead (A0.995319). Commissioned by The Stow Heritage Ringers of Stow, Ohio, Nocturne, is the inaugural arrangement in the new Billy Joel Handbell Series by Caleb J. Onstead which will focus on bringing this artist's brilliantly written songs and pieces of music to the handbell repertoire.  Originally released in 1971 for the Cold Spring Harbor album, this instrumental work provides many musical challenges for handbell ringers. Care was taken to stay as true to Billy Joel's recorded intentions as possible. Subtle use of handchimes allow for color and effects work throughout this sensitive arrangement.5-7 octaves of handbells 5-7 octaves of handchimesAGEHR Level 3+ (Medium) .

Handbell - Level 4 - Digital Download SKU: A0.995317 By David Bowie. By David Bowie. Arranged by Caleb J. Onstead. Pop,Rock. Score. 8 pages. Caleb J. Onstead #4980661. Published by Caleb J. Onstead (A0.995317). Advanced ensembles will thoroughly enjoy this arrangement of David Bowie's 1971 hit, Life on Mars?. The lyrics take you on a journey through captivating imagery and bells of all ranges and various techniques attempt to capture the same essence of image in this setting without words. Two octaves of optional handchimes help establish the melody and add another tone color and layer of texture to this complex arrangement. Life on Mars?Words and Music by David Bowie,arranged by Caleb J. Onstead,4-7 octaves of handbells,2 octaves of handchimes,AGEHR Level 5Advanced

Handbell - Level 4 - Digital Download SKU: A0.1380691 By Billy Joel. By Billy Joel. Arranged by Caleb J. Onstead. 21st Century,Contemporary,Pop,Rock,Singer/Songwriter. 7 pages. Caleb J. Onstead #965472. Published by Caleb J. Onstead (A0.1380691). The latest addition to the Billy Joel Series for handbell ensembles sees a return to the 1971 album, Cold Spring Harbor with a setting of the iconic piano ballad, She's Got a Way. Stretch your intermeditate handbell ensemble with exposed lines, pop rhythmic figures, and sensitive musicianship in this arrangement. Crafted using inspirations from live recordings, this arrangement of one of Mr. Joel's most recognized piano ballads will be a rewarding addition to your ensemble's library. She's Got a WayWords and Music by Billy JoelHandbell arrangement by Caleb J. Onstead3-6 oct of handbellsAGEHR Level 4-.

Handbell - Level 3 - Digital Download SKU: A0.1442093 Composed by Michael W. Smith. Arranged by Caleb J. Onstead. 20th Century,Christmas,Contest,Festival,Holiday,Praise & Worship. 14 pages. Caleb J. Onstead #1022089. Published by Caleb J. Onstead (A0.1442093). Light up your Christmas concerts with this showstopping arrangement of the Michael W. Smith/Amy Grant classic. Handbells completely capture the spirit of the original in a setting full of rhythmic drive and energy! Ringers and audiences alike will be taken with the excitement provided by this familiar tune.by Michael W. SmithPerformed by Amy Grantarr. by Caleb J. OnsteadAGEHR Level 4.

Handbell - Level 4 - Digital Download SKU: A0.1201872 By King Harvest. By Sherman Kelly. Arranged by Caleb J. Onstead. 20th Century,Film/TV,Pop,Rock,Singer/Songwriter. 14 pages. Caleb J. Onstead #800332. Published by Caleb J. Onstead (A0.1201872). The timeless soft rock hit, Dancing in the Moonlight (made popular by King Harvest) now debuts for handbells! Arranged by rising composer/arranger, Caleb Onstead, this piece also establishes a new series for handbell ensembles: The ICONS Series. Pieces in this series will be arrangements of tunes so timeless and iconic that they require almost no introduction.Intricate use of handchimes along with sparing and deliberate use of stopped sound techniques transform your handbell ensemble into a 70s rock band. A packet of simple percussion parts enhance the music further. This piece is a guaranteed showstopper for any concert setting. Commissioned by The Shoreline Ringers, Jane Nolan, Artistic Director.AGEHR Level 4Med Adv.

Handbell - Digital Download SKU: A0.995318 By ABBA. By Benny Andersson, Bjorn Ulvaeus, and Stig Anderson. Arranged by Caleb J. Onstead. Contemporary. Score. 7 pages. Caleb J. Onstead #5213819. Published by Caleb J. Onstead (A0.995318). The popular 70s tune featured in the hit musical Mamma Mia! now makes its way to handbells! This 5-7 octave arrangement is a must have for any community handbell ensemble looking to engage their audience in a tune they're sure to recognize. Also, a lot of articulations, attainable rhythms, activity in all registers make this arrangement fun to play for the ringers.AGEHR Level 3+

Handbell - Level 2 - Digital Download SKU: A0.1145482 By Billy Joel. By Billy Joel. Arranged by Caleb J. Onstead. 20th Century,Pop,Rock,Singer/Songwriter. 9 pages. Caleb J. Onstead #745721. Published by Caleb J. Onstead (A0.1145482). New to the Stow Heritage Ringers Billy Joel Series for Handbell Ensembles is the tender piece of music, Lullabye (Goodnight, My Angel) from the River of Dreams album. This soothing piece of music is rather straightforward, but is full of opportunities to create special musical moments. This will allow ensembles to focus on phrasing and exploring the softer side of the dynamic range handbells are capable of. With the primary challenges being weaving and phrasing, this piece sits at a very comfortable Level 3- which opens up the Billy Joel Series up to early-intermediate groups as well as more advanced ensembles.

Handbell - Level 4 - Digital Download SKU: A0.1150659 Composed by Lester Lee and Zeke Manners. Arranged by Caleb J. Onstead. 20th Century,Comedy,Film/TV,Folk,Singer/Songwriter. 13 pages. Caleb J. Onstead #750838. Published by Caleb J. Onstead (A0.1150659). Looking for the perfect encore? Look no further! Commissioned by the 2018 Ring Pittsburgh Handbell Ensemble, this bright polka comes to life on handbells. Use of various stopped sounds and sudden dynamic shifts will wow any audience while a middle section featuring handchimes allows them to catch their breath for a moment. Full of exciting rhythms and colorful harmonies, this entertaining classic is sure to send any concert out on a bang! 5-7 octaves of handbells 3 octaves of optional handchimes AGEHR Level 4 Med Adv.

Handbell - Level 5 - Digital Download SKU: A0.995315 Composed by Caleb J. Onstead. Contemporary,Standards. Score. 7 pages. Caleb J. Onstead #4600585. Published by Caleb J. Onstead (A0.995315). Intended for advanced church ensembles or community groups, this composition is full of rhythmic energy. Moving along at a very quick tempo and in irregular meter, this piece will be a musical challenge despite lacking many bell changes. Written in G Major, advanced ensembles are given many opportunities to shape exquisite phrases and wow their audiences with a shorter showstopper, full of fast moving notes.Written for 5-7 octaves of handbells, Level 4+(Reproducible)

Handbell - Level 1 - Digital Download SKU: A0.881202 Composed by J. R. Murray or John McCasky. Arranged by Denise M. Owen. Children,Christmas,Instructional. Score. 1 pages. Denise M. Owen #4613765. Published by Denise M. Owen (A0.881202). This is a simple arrangement of Jolly Old St. Nicholas for two octaves of handbells, G-g. It only uses the notes in the scale of G major, no accidentals. 15 bells are used. It is possible to do this with 15 ringers each using one bell, or the more traditional two bells per ringer. It uses every bell enough times to keep all the ringers engaged.