Handbell - Level 3 - Digital Download

SKU: A0.1308211

Composed by Peter I. Tchaikowsky. Arranged by Cheryl (Sutton) Baker - Bronze:FX. 19th Century,Christmas,Classical,Romantic Period. Score. 4 pages. Bronze:FX #897450. Published by Bronze:FX (A0.1308211).

This Russian dance is always a familiar favorite with audiences and performers. Although it has many accidentals and some quick rhythms, the clearly laid out arrangement is easy to read and interpret. The tempo is quick although the written note values never exceed an eighth note value, and all rhythmic patterns are reinforced with many ringers playing block chords. When the dynamics are performed, this arrangement is a showstopper.

This arrangement is for 5, 6, or 7 ringers using two octaves of handbells, and the piece is Level 3 when played with seven ringers. Assignments are included according to the quantity of ringers.

The arrangement is very true to the orchestral score by Tchaikowsky. The arranger recommends listening to an orchestral recording of the composition to gain insight into interpreting the piece with handbells.

Performance time:
• 1 minutes, 15 seconds.

Handbell - Level 1 - Digital Download

SKU: A0.1308213

Composed by American folk melody from Southern Harmony 1835. Arranged by Cheryl (Sutton) Baker - Bronze:FX. 19th Century,Christian,Praise & Worship,Religious. Score. 4 pages. Bronze:FX #897453. Published by Bronze:FX (A0.1308213).

The arrangement is for 5, 6, 7, or 8 ringers using two octaves of handbells or handchimes. Assignments are included according to the quantity of ringers, and the piece is Level 2 when played with seven or eight ringers. This piece may also be performed by four- or six- in-hand ensembles without tables.

Combining flowing lines with block chords, this arrangement of the familiar hymn tune is reminiscent of a music box. The melody is played both in the bass and the treble lines, and the easy rhythms never advance beyond the eighth note value. Every ringer is kept busy with lots of ringing, LV, some shakes, and minimal accidentals. There are a two gathering points where the ringers regain those who are lost or no longer together with the group's rhythm.

On Jordan's stormy banks I stand, and cast a wishful eye
To Canaan's fair and happy land, where my possession lie.
I am bound for the promised land. I am bound for the promised land.
Oh, who will come and go with me? I am bound for the promised land.
– lyrics by Samuel Stennet, 1787

The piece has a lovely reoccurring pattern that bridges the verses. There are two verses in all, and each one has a fermata (hold) on the question Oh, who will come and go with me?

Performance time:
• 2 minutes, 30 seconds.

(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.