3, 4, or 5 octaves handbells - Level 2+ - Digital Download SKU: C7.CGB377 Composed by Martha Lynn Thompson and Niccolo Antonio Zingarelli. Arranged by Martha Lynn Thompson and Niccolo Antonio Zingarelli. General, Lent. With 3, 4 or 5 octaves handchimes. Score. 8 pages. Chorister's Guild - Digital #CGB377. Published by Chorister's Guild - Digital (C7.CGB377). UPC: 749193009932.This arrangement of the Zingarelli motet for mixed chorus is effectively transcribed for handbells and optional handchimes by Martha Lynn Thompson. The slow, somber opening section, in F minor, is very effective when rung entirely on handchimes. At measure 22 the key changes to F major, the tempo changes to Allegro guisto, and if handchimes were used for the opening section, the handbells are used from here to the end of the piece. To aid in interpretation of the music, the choral text is provided on page 8.

Handbells handbell choir (3-5 octaves) - Level 2 - Digital Download SKU: H1.2081DP Composed by Martha Lynn Thompson. Arranged by Martha Lynn Thompson. General Worship, Sacred. Handbell score. 5 pages. Hope Publishing - Digital #2081DP. Published by Hope Publishing - Digital (H1.2081DP). Hymn tune A straight-forward, chordal-textured arrangement is enhanced by a section of lower melody that is mart and mart-lifted for effect. Only 42 measures in length, fully scored to keep all ringers busy and an exciting ending (a lot of shakes) should be appealing to ringers of all ages.

3, 4, or 5 octaves handbells - Level 3 - Digital Download SKU: C7.CGB826 Composed by Greg Gilpin and Martha Lynn Thompson. Arranged by Greg Gilpin and Martha Lynn Thompson. General. Score. 8 pages. Chorister's Guild - Digital #CGB826. Published by Chorister's Guild - Digital (C7.CGB826). UPC: 749193019535.This handbell arrangement of Get on Board, Little Children is based on Greg Gilpin’s spirited and fun choral setting of the spiritual. In the handbell arrangement, the accompaniment makes extensive use of bells malleted on the table while the melody is rung above. A train whistle is optional, but adds much fun to the arrangement. There is a key change in the middle, but it shouldn't cause any train wrecks!  The 3 octave version is as musically satisfying as the 4 and 5 octave versions. Ringers of all ages will enjoy this lively piece.

3, 4, or 5 octaves handbells - Level 2 - Digital Download SKU: C7.CGB949 Composed by Martha Lynn Thompson. Arranged by Martha Lynn Thompson. Christmas. With 3 or 5 octaves handchimes. Score. 8 pages. Chorister's Guild - Digital #CGB949. Published by Chorister's Guild - Digital (C7.CGB949). UPC: 749193022986.This engaging setting of the English carol, STOWEY (How Far Is it to Bethlehem) also incorporates the CRADLE SONG tune of Away in a Manger and snippets of Brahms’ Lullaby.  The first 2 stanzas are full-chord settings of the two carols with short interludes connecting the two.  The last stanza returns to How Far Is It to Bethlehem rung on handchimes beneath a descant played with mallets on suspended handbells. The use of mallets is optional.  The setting is accessible for young ringers, but also effective and enjoyable for more experienced ringers.

Handbells 3 Octave handbells - Digital Download SKU: H1.1276DP Composed by Frances Callahan and Martha Lynn Thompson. Arranged by Frances Callahan and Martha Lynn Thompson. General Worship. Collection. 52 pages. Hope Publishing - Digital #1276DP. Published by Hope Publishing - Digital (H1.1276DP). More Clapper Classics.Eighteen Clapper-era classics A follow-up to Clapper Classics. All the arrangements are rhythmically simple and they use numerous bells to keep ten to twelve ringers busy. A must for the beginning choir!.

4, 5, or 6 octaves handbells - Level 4 - Digital Download SKU: C7.CGB416 For Us a Child Is Born Unsist ein Kind Geboren. Composed by Johann Sebastian Bach and Martha Lynn Thompson. Arranged by Johann Sebastian Bach and Martha Lynn Thompson. Christmas, General. Master Ringer. Score. 8 pages. Chorister's Guild - Digital #CGB416. Published by Chorister's Guild - Digital (C7.CGB416). UPC: 749193010518.This familiar opening to the Bach Cantata 142, appropriate for both worship and concert, could also be used to replace the orchestra or organ in presenting the overture within the context of the entire cantata. Although only 32 measures long, ringers will be challenged by the necessity for clean damping of the many 16th-note passages. Work to achieve the suggested tempo of a quarter note equals M.M. 84-96.

3, 4, or 5 octaves handbells - Level 2 - Digital Download SKU: C7.CGB307 Composed by Jane M Marshall and Martha Lynn Thompson. Arranged by Jane M Marshall and Martha Lynn Thompson. Christmas. With 3, 4, or 5 octaves handchimes. Score. 4 pages. Chorister's Guild - Digital #CGB307. Published by Chorister's Guild - Digital (C7.CGB307). UPC: 749193009017.This delightful, original work is a rhythmic composition in 6/8 meter with a lively, modal melody. An occasional 3/4 feel and the incorporation of thumb damps and shakes provide excellent variety and interest. This piece works well as a processional, with its stable harmonic accompaniment and minimal bell changes. Its joyful spirit is perfect for a celebratory prelude or postlude.

3 octaves handbells - Digital Download SKU: C7.CGB120 Composed by Martha Lynn Thompson and Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart. Arranged by Martha Lynn Thompson and Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart. Christmas. With Organ, piano. Score. 12 pages. Chorister's Guild - Digital #CGB120. Published by Chorister's Guild - Digital (C7.CGB120). UPC: 000308084818.3-5 octaves. General. A festive, original composition, filled with vitality. The work employs many bell techniques which will maintain the interest of ringers and listeners alike.

Handbells handbell choir (4-6 octaves) with optional percussion - Level 3 - Digital Download SKU: H1.2456DP Composed by Leon Jessel. Arranged by Martha Lynn Thompson. Hope's Recent Best Sellers Series. Education, Christmas, Sacred. Handbell score. 12 pages. Hope Publishing - Digital #2456DP. Published by Hope Publishing - Digital (H1.2456DP). By Leon Jessel.Favorite Christmas tune by Leon Jessel This new, expanded version of a top-selling Christmas favorite is compatible with the original 3-4 octave version by Martha Lynn Thompson. The addition of the 5th and 6th octaves of bells takes this arrangement to an exciting new dimension with added parts for both the bass and treble ringers. Also new is an optional percussion part that adds even more variety and color to this proven winner.

3, 4, or 5 octaves handbells - Level 2+ - Digital Download SKU: C7.CGB1002 Composed by Martha Lynn Thompson. Arranged by Martha Lynn Thompson. Christmas. With 3 octaves handchimes, flute, oboe (or clarinet). Score. 12 pages. Chorister's Guild - Digital #CGB1002. Published by Chorister's Guild - Digital (C7.CGB1002). UPC: 749193026632.Two Manger Carols is a setting for handbells, optional handchimes, flute, and oboe incorporating Whence Comes this Rush of Wings Afar (also known as Carol of the Birds) and Sleep of the Child Jesus.  The opening phrase uses the singing bell technique, over which the flute plays a figure representing the rush of wings and the oboe introduces the carol melody. Throughout the arrangement, the melody moves between handchimes, flute, oboe, and handbells.  Care must be taken to balance the dynamics of the various instruments, especially taking care that the oboe doesn't overpower the ensemble.  As the piece slows to the end, carefully observe dynamics and musically interpret the text, King of Glory, sleep. .

Handbells 3-6 octave handbells with optional tambourine - Level 2 - Digital Download SKU: H1.2549DP Arranged by Martha Lynn Thompson. Easter Sunday, General Worship. Handbell score. 11 pages. Hope Publishing - Digital #2549DP. Published by Hope Publishing - Digital (H1.2549DP). 1 Tiomothy 6:15 - Isaiah 9:6 - Revelation 17:14 - Revelation 19:16.Ancient Hebrew melody This lively, fun to ring setting from Martha Lynn Thompson is based on an ancient Hebrew melody. Full of variety, verses 1 and 3 feature bass bells malleted on the table with the treble bells ringing the melody; in verse 2 the bass bells ring the melody while the treble bells have a malleted descant. To this, 4, 5 & 6 octave choirs add a lower malleted bass line. The optional tambourine part (included and reproducible) adds a further embellishment to this versatile, efficient (1:40 min. ) arrangement suitable for worship, concerts, or school occasions.

(Handbells, Percussion) - Level 5 - Digital Download SKU: H1.2336PDP Composed by Leroy Anderson. Arranged by Martha Lynn Thompson. Agape Bronze - L4-5. Secular, Christmas. Percussion Parts. 8 pages. Hope Publishing - Digital #2336PDP. Published by Hope Publishing - Digital (H1.2336PDP). By Leroy Anderson.Classic Christmas song by Leroy Anderson Written for 5-6 octaves of handbells with optional sleigh bells, temple blocks, and slapstick, this Martha Lynn Thompson arrangement of LeRoy Anderson's charming Christmas song will delight your audiences and keep all your ringers busy. A variety of techniques, including ringing, plucked or malleted bells, martelatto, ring-touches, and syncopation, add drive and enthusiasm to this holiday favorite.

4 or 5 octaves handbells - Level 3+ - Digital Download SKU: C7.CGB758 Composed by Leroy Anderson and Martha Lynn Thompson. Arranged by Leroy Anderson and Martha Lynn Thompson. Christmas. With Chimes, Percussion, 2 octaves handchimes. Score. 24 pages. Chorister's Guild - Digital #CGB758. Published by Chorister's Guild - Digital (C7.CGB758). UPC: 749193017098.Commissioned for the 25th anniversary of the music director at First Parish Church UCC in Brunswick, Maine, Gifts of the Spirit is a dynamic, celebratory piece written beautifully for combined choirs. This piece can be used for any general service, but will be especially appropriate for church anniversary celebrations, groundbreaking and dedication ceremonies, and retirement celebrations. The intricate text will have meaning for church musicians and congregations of all ages.

Handbell handbell choir (3 octaves) - Level 2 - Digital Download Composed by Frances Callahan and Martha Lynn Thompson. Arranged by Frances Callahan and Martha Lynn Thompson. Begin-To-Ring \\| Ready-To-Ring - L1-2. General Worship, Devotion, Sacred. Collection. 50 pages. Hope Publishing - Digital #1243DP. Published by Hope Publishing - Digital

Handbells handbell choir (3-4 octaves) with optional percussion - Level 3 - Digital Download SKU: H1.1453DP Composed by Leon Jessel. Arranged by Martha Lynn Thompson. Hope's Recent Best Sellers Series. Christmas, Sacred. Handbell score. 12 pages. Hope Publishing - Digital #1453DP. Published by Hope Publishing - Digital (H1.1453DP). By Leon Jessel.Favorite Christmas tune by Leon Jessel This new, expanded version of a top-selling Christmas favorite is compatible with the original 3-4 octave version by Martha Lynn Thompson. The addition of the 5th and 6th octaves of bells takes this arrangement to an exciting new dimension with added parts for both the bass and treble ringers. Also new is an optional percussion part that adds even more variety and color to this proven winner.