Handbell - Level 2 - Digital Download SKU: A0.707951 Composed by Various. Arranged by Kristine Johanek. Easter,Sacred. Score. 16 pages. Kristine Johanek #3457143. Published by Kristine Johanek (A0.707951). Here are five bell descants written for five favorite Easter hymns. These are flexible and reproducible descants written out both with keyboard accompaniment and with a separate traditional bell score. These descants can be used with congregational singing, choral performances or vocal and instrumental solos. The five hymns are: *The Strife Is O’er (Victory)*Jesus Christ Is Risen Today (Easter Hymn) *Come Ye Faithful, Raise the Strain (St. Kevin) *The Day of Resurrection (Lancashire) *Truro (Lift Up Your Heads, Ye Mighty Gates/Christ Is Alive!) (Two versions - key of C and key of D.)All descants are playable by 13 to 15 bells from a two octave set of handbells, tone chimes, hand chimes, choirchimes,  belle plates or chimettes. These descants are at an early intermediate level of playability.

Handbell - Level 2 - Digital Download SKU: A0.796342 Composed by Martin Luther. Arranged by Diana Meux. Sacred,Spiritual. Score. 6 pages. Download Church Music #6601373. Published by Download Church Music (A0.796342). Descant on the hymn A Mighty Fortress is Our God arranged for a small handbells ensemble; 2 octaves, 10 bells used. Files include 1) Handbells part with stanza 2 for reference (best fit; but may be used with other stanzas), and 2) Handbells part only.  (Note 6 total pages, but first 3 are sample pages.)   Could also be played by the 20-note chromatic handbell set by KidsPlay (or 8-note + expanded range set).Use hymnal or other source for accompaniment. Fits Lutheran Service Book (LSB) and The Lutheran Hymnal (TLH) settings; may fit others. **Note different measuring. Tune: EIN FESTE BURG by Martin Luther. This is the RHYTHMIC version.  For Reformation. Option: Use this descant for stanza 2 and trumpet descant for last stanza. (https://www.sheetmusicplus.com/title/a-mighty-fortress-is-our-god-rhythmic-trumpet-melody-and-descan... ) 

Handbell - Level 2 - Digital Download SKU: A0.707991 Composed by African American Spiritual. Arranged by Kristine Johanek. Sacred,Spiritual,Standards. Score. 3 pages. Kristine Johanek #5031731. Published by Kristine Johanek (A0.707991). 'Go Down, Moses' is also known as 'Let My People Go' and as 'When Israel Was in Egypt Land'. It is a staple of the African American Spiritual genre. This arrangement for standard 2 octave bell set is playable by handbells, tone chimes, hand chimes, and belle plates.  It uses 17 bells, and is at a level of early intermediate - playable by a group with a year of handbell playing experience. It is from two to two and a half minutes long. Well annotated with dynamic and tempo markings, it is an excellent piece for concert use as well as worship.This is a reproducible product. This piece may be purchased as a score for one performing group, and copies made for the members of that one performing group. Save money and space while allowing for more flexibility in annotating from year to year.

Handbell - Level 1 - Digital Download SKU: A0.707989 Composed by Various. Arranged by Kristine Johanek. Folk,Instructional,Standards,Traditional. Score. 19 pages. Kristine Johanek #4793825. Published by Kristine Johanek (A0.707989). Here are 8 good old American folk songs arranged for beginning bell players. Written for a standard 2 octave bells set, using 14 to 16 bells, these songs are suitable for student beginners and those in their first year or two of playing. Words are included in the music, and chords are included for most arrangements, allowing for accompaniment by guitar, autoharp or any chord playing instrument. Songs and their number of bells used & level are: Boil Them Cabbage Down   15 bells -beginner Home On the Range   16 bells -beginner Old Dan Tucker   14 bells -beginner  On Top of Old Smoky   15 bells -beginner Yankee Doodle   15 bells -beginner Shortnin’ Bread   16 bells -easy Colorado Trail   14 bells -easy Clementine   15 bells -easyThis is a reproducible product. This piece may be purchased as a score for one performing group, and copies made for the members of that one performing group. Save money and space while allowing for more flexibility in annotating from year to year.

Handbell - Level 1 - Digital Download SKU: A0.1049642 Composed by Thomas Haynes Bayly. Arranged by John Wernega. Folk,Instructional,Traditional. Score. 1 pages. John Wernega #654022. Published by John Wernega (A0.1049642). Here is an opportunity for your young ringers to play an arrangement completely written on treble clef! There are two distinct, independent contrapuntal lines, depicted with stems-up and stems-down. This is great for inexperienced young ringers because they are playing harmonies without all the confusion of finding their notes on the page. I premiered this arrangement with my third grade bell choir, so this is tried and tested. Your young ringers will really enjoy the experience of playing this arrangement.

Handbell - Level 1 - Digital Download SKU: A0.1045579 Composed by Franz Wiedemann. Arranged by John Wernega. Folk,Traditional. Score. 1 pages. John Wernega #650158. Published by John Wernega (A0.1045579). Here is an easy opportunity to have your beginners play an arrangement harmonized with counterpoint. All notes are on the treble clef. There are two distinct melodic lines, the top having stems up, and the bottom having stems down. If your students are ready to count quarter notes, half notes, and whole notes they are ready to play this and sound great! The counterpoint is very complimentary to the melody, keeping a nice momentum and harmonically balanced sound. Your students and audience will enjoy this. I arranged it for my first and second grade bell choir, and it was their first experience playing tone chimes.

Handbell - Level 3 - Digital Download SKU: A0.1223540 Composed by American Folk Hymn. Arranged by Jason W. Krug. Christian,Religious,Sacred,Traditional. Score. 8 pages. Grassy Meadow Music #819712. Published by Grassy Meadow Music (A0.1223540). 2-3 Octaves, Level 3-Purchase of this item constitutes a site license -- permission is given to produce as many copies as needed for your ensemble only.  This light, playful setting of the hymntune PROMISED LAND is a joy to ring!  Techniques abound, including malleting the bells on the table and shakes, all of which serve to add to the joyous, hopeful atmosphere.  A triumphant final verse rounds out the piece.·         Purchase of this PDF grants permission to broadcast or live stream performances.

Handbell - Level 3 - Digital Download SKU: A0.1223542 Composed by William Sterndale Bennett. Arranged by Jason W. Krug. Christian,Religious,Sacred,Traditional. Score. 12 pages. Grassy Meadow Music #819713. Published by Grassy Meadow Music (A0.1223542). 2-3 Octaves, Level 3-Purchase of this item constitutes a site license -- permission is given to produce as many copies as needed for your ensemble only.  For the ensemble wanting to play without ever picking up a bell, look no further!  The entire piece is played on the table with mallets, something sure to intrigue your audiences!  A triumphant opening verse gives way to a more sedate middle verse before a final drive into the joyous conclusion.  Compatible editions for smaller and larger ensembles make this a perfect choice for massed ringing!There is also a compatible 3-6 octave edition of this piece, GMH350030, available as a digital site license. Purchase of this PDF grants permission to broadcast or live stream performances.

Handbell - Level 3 - Digital Download SKU: A0.924636 Composed by Johann Sebastian Bach. Arranged by Robert C. Walshe (rcwalshe@gmail.com). Sacred. Score. 4 pages. Robert C Walshe #6048239. Published by Robert C Walshe (A0.924636). This is a straight forward arrangement of Jesu Joy of Man's Desiring. The bells play the upper parts of the chorale tune with the piano or organ playing the bass notes and the running triplets.

Handbell - Level 2 - Digital Download SKU: A0.800551 Composed by 19th C. USA Melody. Arranged by Jason W. Krug. Sacred. Score. 8 pages. Grassy Meadow Music #6529899. Published by Grassy Meadow Music (A0.800551). 2-3 Octaves, Level 2This item is a site license -- purchase grants permission to make as many copies as needed for your ensemble.This humble and haunting arrangement of Amazing Grace will provide a moment of calm reflection during your concert or worship service.  Flowing accompaniments pair with unique harmonies to give a new take on this beloved tune. With no techniques other than swings, it's playable by either handbells or handchimes, adding to its flexibility.     Purchase of this PDF grants permission to broadcast or live stream performances.  

Handbell - Level 2 - Digital Download SKU: A0.1473174 Composed by French Melody. Arranged by Sandra Zylstra. Children,Christian,Christmas,Holiday,Sacred. Score. 2 pages. Sandra dee zylstra #1050796. Published by sandra dee zylstra (A0.1473174). Thou, Who Was Rich Beyond All Spendor is a French Melody (hymn tune: Fragrance) is arranged for 2 octaves of handbells in the key of D. This level 2 hymn The Friendly Beasts is a French Melody (hymn tune: ORIENTIS PARTIBUS) is arranged for 3 octaves of handbells in the key of F. This level 2 hymn contains a melody arrangement and a basic chord arrangement.. The arrangement could be played alone or as an accompaniment with congregational singing. Purchase of this piece gives you permission to make copies for your bell choir only, it may not be duplicated for multiple groups. This arrangement along with 11 other arrangements are available in the book Easy Handbell Hymns - Christmas (Book 1)! You can look at other arrangements by Sandra Zylstra on Sheet Music Plus: http://www.sheetmusicplus.com/formats/singles/sandra-zylstra/600092+3001855 and at Piano Pronto: Composers Community https://pianopronto.com/composers-community/sandra-zylstra/. The arrangement could be played alone or as an accompaniment with congregational singing. Purchase of this piece gives you permission to make copies for your bell choir only, it may not be duplicated for multiple groups. This arrangement along with 11 other arrangements are available in the book Easy Handbell Hymns - Christmas (Book 1)! You can look at other arrangements by Sandra Zylstra on Sheet Music Plus: http://www.sheetmusicplus.com/formats/singles/sandra-zylstra/600092+3001855 and at Piano Pronto: Composers Community https://pianopronto.com/composers-community/sandra-zylstra/.

Handbell - Level 1 - Digital Download SKU: A0.1134717 Composed by Jason W. Krug. Christian,Contest,Festival,Religious,Sacred,Traditional. Score. 4 pages. Grassy Meadow Music #734762. Published by Grassy Meadow Music (A0.1134717). 2-3 Octaves, Level 1 Purchase of this item constitutes a site license -- permission is given to produce as many copies as needed for your ensemble only. This bold, modal original tune is ideal for the beginning ensemble. The full chords found throughout will instill even novice ringers with confidence. The piece is playable by either handbells or handchimes, which can omit the many shakes in their performance. · Purchase of this PDF grants permission to broadcast or live stream performances.

Handbell - Level 2 - Digital Download SKU: A0.707984 Composed by Ellacombe (anonymous German tune). Arranged by Kristine Johanek. Sacred. Score. 3 pages. Kristine Johanek #4593171. Published by Kristine Johanek (A0.707984). This powerful German tune is treated to an exciting arrangement for two octaves of handbells, tone chimes or hand chimes. using only 15 bells, it is playable by a small intermediate or early intermediate group. Between two and two and a half minutes long, it is suitable for general worship services, and especially appropriate as introit music. This is a reproducible product. This piece may be purchased as a score for one performing group, and copies made for the members of that one performing group. Save money and space while allowing for more flexibility in annotating from year to year.

Handbell - Level 1 - Digital Download SKU: A0.800550 Composed by Jason W. Krug. Praise & Worship,Sacred. Score. 8 pages. Grassy Meadow Music #6529897. Published by Grassy Meadow Music (A0.800550). 2-3 Octaves, Level 1This item is a site license -- purchase grants permission to make as many copies as needed for your ensemble. Create a celebratory mood with this forceful, joyous, original tune!  Perfect for young or beginning ensembles, the lack of bell changes and full chordal structure will help ringers build their confidence while still sounding musical.  With no techniques other than swings, it's playable by either handbells or handchimes, adding to its flexibility.     Purchase of this PDF grants permission to broadcast or live stream performances.  

2 or 3 octaves handbells - Level 2+ - Digital Download SKU: C7.CGB921 Composed by Margaret R Tucker. Arranged by Margaret R Tucker. Christmas. Flexible Favorites. With Bb or C treble inst. Score. 12 pages. Chorister's Guild - Digital #CGB921. Published by Chorister's Guild - Digital (C7.CGB921). UPC: 749193022092.After a short, fanfare introduction, Rejoice, Ye Pure in Heart presents the hymn tune MARION in three settings: 1. traditional 4/4 hymn form, 2. a more meditative setting in 3/4 time, with the melody in mid range, played by optional handchimes, and 3. a stately setting in 4/4 time with a flowing bass bells accompaniment. The first setting of the hymn tune could also be used, with or without treble instrument, to accompany congregational singing of this hymn. The two editions are written so they may be played together in festivals and other multiple bell choir situations.