Handbell - Level 3 - Digital Download SKU: A0.938904 Composed by Richard Strauss. Arranged by Brian Leverett. 20th Century,Sacred. Score. 7 pages. Timbila Music Co. #3004823. Published by Timbila Music Co. (A0.938904). Also sprach Zarathustra (1896) (Thus Spoke Zarathustra) is a tone poem by Richard Strauss (1864-1949). This piece pays homage to the philosopher Friedrich Nietzsche. A tone poem is a piece of orchestral music, usually in a single continuous movement, which illustrates or evokes the content of a poem, short story, novel, painting, landscape, or other non-musical source. This tone poem exhibits the entitlements of man and nature by the use of contrasting and opposing tonalities (C Major and B Major). Although, the first movement is Straus’s most famous selection, this arrangement is from the lesser known second movement translated: Of Those at the Back of the World. This lullaby type song conjures a slow emotional music that rises and fall. Perhaps it could be a type of love story. The arranger is Brian Leverett. He has a Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees in Music Education from Wayne State University and has now retired from teaching band in the Detroit Public Schools. He also have been an avid handbell choir member for twenty years.

3 or 5 octaves handbells - Level 2+ - Digital Download SKU: C7.CGB383 Composed by Dan Edwards. General, Lent. Score. 8 pages. Chorister's Guild - Digital #CGB383. Published by Chorister's Guild - Digital (C7.CGB383). UPC: 749193009994.The pathos of the traditional spiritual is effectively portrayed in this expressive new arrangement. The piece's prayerful quality is combined with rich harmonic treatment throughout, making for a memorable addition to both worship and concert settings.

Handbell - Level 2 - Digital Download SKU: A0.767673 Composed by 16th century Dutch melody. Arranged by c.e. walz. Folk,Holiday,Sacred. Score. 2 pages. C.E. Walz #4846953. Published by C.E. Walz (A0.767673). This piece could utilize up to 12 members, but usually many members play two bells, so it could be a piece for six ringers. We Gather Together is one of my favorite hymns, and I'm sure Maestro would agree that it has a lovely melody. Key of D, two pages, no key changes. Performance time is 1: 25 if you take the repeat, shorter without it. PRACTICE HINT:  The dotted quarter note in the melody may be unfamiliar to some beginning handbell ringers. Some clapping exercises with the melody might be helpful. In addition, the second layer (those notes with stems going down) does not play the dotted rhythm. It would be wise to have those ringers practice their smooth, consistent lines before pairing them with the more syncopated melody.

Handbells handbell choir (3-5 octaves) - Level 3 - Digital Download SKU: H1.2166DP Arranged by H. Dean Wagner. Christmas, Sacred. Handbell score. 8 pages. Hope Publishing - Digital #2166DP. Published by Hope Publishing - Digital (H1.2166DP). Traditional Irish hymn Weaving in and out of minor and major tonalities, the traditional Irish tune's lyrical quality charms even those not born of the green sod. Weaving in and out of minor and major tonalities, the traditional Irish tune's lyrical quality charms even those not born of the green sod. Optional handchimes in the 2-octave range are also scored to add their loveliness to the melodic line. Mallets on suspended bells further enhance the mood.

Handbell - Level 1 - Digital Download SKU: A0.767671 Composed by John Bacchus Dykes, Spanish Hymn, and and Johann M. Haydn. Arranged by c.e. walz. Sacred. Score. 7 pages. C.E. Walz #4802319. Published by C.E. Walz (A0.767671). Maestro gives his seal of approval for these beginning handbell arrangements of  three traditional worship hymns (Come, Christians, Join to Sing, Holy, Holy, Holy, and O Worship the King.) Created to insure quick success for new ringers, WORSHIP BELLS hymn trio does not include hymn melody or intricate rhythm patterns. Ringers play 'simple to count' chords for the most part. I use the color-coding method of highlighting the ringer's notes in the handbell chart and then highlighting with the same color the notes in the hymn. Each measure is numbered and if your ringer can count and follow the colors, he/she can ring! For those new to reading music, music instruction begins with identifying 1/4, 1/2, whole notes, dotted notes, repeat signs, and practicing specific rhythm patterns for each hymn. Identifying note names comes later. You'll have a great sounding handbell choir in no time, especially when you add in your piano/organ accompaniment of these hymns and a soloist, ensemble, or congregational singing! Seven pages total. The first page of the set gives more helpful information, so as Maestro would say, Go ring those bells!.

Handbell,Instrumental Solo,Piano - Level 3 - Digital Download SKU: A0.800511 Composed by Johann Cruger. Arranged by Jason W. Krug. Easter,Sacred. Score and individual part. 14 pages. Grassy Meadow Music #6244535. Published by Grassy Meadow Music (A0.800511). For your services in Lent comes this melancholy, haunting arrangement of the hymntune HERZLIEBSTER JESU.  The piece is accessible for most soloists, but for those seeking an extra challenge, the middle verse offers an optional belltree descant.  For those soloists wishing to rehearse or who don't have a piano available for performance, an MP3 accompaniment track is also available.Purchase of this PDF entitles original purchaser to make as many copies as necessary for purchaser's sole use. Permission is also granted to broadcast or live stream performances.

Handbell,Instrumental Solo,Piano - Level 4 - Digital Download SKU: A0.800512 Composed by Ludwig van Beethoven. Arranged by Jason W. Krug. Sacred. Score and individual part. 14 pages. Grassy Meadow Music #6244527. Published by Grassy Meadow Music (A0.800512). This setting of the Ode to Joy is joyful, indeed!  Set in a lively 12/8, the piece passes through several moods and keys before coming to a festive conclusion.  The solo part is accessible for most ringers, but for those soloists looking for an extra challenge, the option to play a belltree descant on part of one verse is also included, making this setting even more versatile.  For those soloists wishing to rehearse or who don't have a piano available for performance, an MP3 accompaniment track is also available.Purchase of this PDF entitles original purchaser to make as many copies as necessary for purchaser's sole use. Permission is also granted to broadcast or live stream performances.

Handbell,Instrumental Solo,Piano - Level 3 - Digital Download SKU: A0.1134666 Composed by Lyra Davidica. Arranged by Jason W. Krug. Christian,Easter,Religious,Sacred,Traditional. Score and individual part. 12 pages. Grassy Meadow Music #734714. Published by Grassy Meadow Music (A0.1134666). For those wanting a deeper tonal experience than just 8 bells can provide comes this piano accompaniment for the Christ the Lord Is Risen Today 8-bell composition! Accessible for intermediate pianists, it adds a richer, fuller sound while still letting the handbells shine! Note this is the piano version ONLY; the reproducible 8-bell version is available separately. Purchase of this PDF grants permission to broadcast or live stream performances.

Handbell,Instrumental Solo,Piano - Level 3 - Digital Download SKU: A0.1300650 Composed by Richard Redhead. Arranged by Kurt Meyer. Christian,Lent,Religious,Sacred,Traditional. Score and individual part. 12 pages. Grassy Meadow Music #890391. Published by Grassy Meadow Music (A0.1300650). Kurt Meyer brings us this lush setting of the beloved hymn.  Approachable for intermediate soloists, it's a gorgeous choice for the Lenten season.  Be sure to add in the optional oboe or C instrument for an even richer sonic experience!For those soloists wishing to rehearse or who don't have a piano available for performance, MP3 accompaniment tracks are available with piano only, or with piano and oboe.Permission is granted to broadcast or live stream performances.

Handbell,Instrumental Solo,Piano - Level 3 - Digital Download SKU: A0.800545 Composed by 19th Century American. Arranged by Jason W. Krug. Sacred. Score and individual part. 8 pages. Grassy Meadow Music #6428787. Published by Grassy Meadow Music (A0.800545). For those wanting a deeper tonal experience than just 8 bells can provide comes this piano accompaniment for the O How I Love Jesus 8-bell arrangement!  Accessible for intermediate pianists, it adds a richer, fuller sound while still letting the handbells shine!Note this is the piano version ONLY; the reproducible 8-bell version is available separately.Purchase of this PDF grants permission to broadcast or live stream performances.

3, 4, or 5 octaves handbells - Level 2 - Digital Download SKU: C7.CGB289 Composed by Margaret R Tucker. Christmas. With 3 octaves handchimes, SATB. Score. 8 pages. Chorister's Guild - Digital #CGB289. Published by Chorister's Guild - Digital (C7.CGB289). UPC: 749193008003.Divertimento No. 3 in E-Flat Major is said to have been written by Mozart when he was only seventeen years old. This Allegro (the final movement)was originally scored for oboes, clarinets, English Horns, Horns in Eb, and Bassoons. Filled with life and energy, the work has many phrases, which quickly alternate between rung notes and staccato notes and can be thumb damped, plucked, or played with mallets. This piece should be rung at a brisk tempo, cleanly damped, and have the clarity and lightness typical of Mozart's early writing. Achieving this will make the piece more difficult than it may first appear. Those familiar with MozartAEs The Sleigh Ride and his Alleluia from EXSULTATE JUBILATE, will be able to hear elements of both in this delightful piece.

Handbell,Instrumental Solo,Piano - Level 3 - Digital Download SKU: A0.800503 Composed by USA Folk Melody. Arranged by Jason W. Krug. Easter,Sacred. Score and individual part. 8 pages. Grassy Meadow Music #6244505. Published by Grassy Meadow Music (A0.800503). For those wanting a deeper tonal experience than just 8 bells can provide comes this piano accompaniment for the Lord, Who Throughout These Forty Days 8-bell arrangement!  Accessible for intermediate pianists, it adds a richer, fuller sound while still letting the handbells shine!

5 or 6 octaves handbells - Level 3 - Digital Download SKU: C7.CGB738 Composed by Carol Lynn Mizell and Skinner Chávez-Melo. Arranged by Carol Lynn Mizell and Skinner Chávez-Melo. Christmas. With 5 or 6 octaves handchimes, SATB, Congregation, Oboe (C Inst). Score. 12 pages. Chorister's Guild - Digital #CGB738. Published by Chorister's Guild - Digital (C7.CGB738). UPC: 749193016367.Level 3 • The strikingly beautiful hymn tune RAQUEL was composed by Skinner Chávez-Melo in 1985. The words are those of Reverend Roland F. Palmer, SSJE. This arrangement incorporates the singing bell technique and is scored for handbells and handchimes with oboe or other solo instrument and optional SATB choir, soprano descant, and congregation. When used as an offertory anthem, the congregation may join in the final stanza: Glory Be to God the Father..

Handbell,Instrumental Solo,Piano - Level 3 - Digital Download SKU: A0.800596 Composed by Jason W. Krug. Easter,Sacred. Score and individual part. 8 pages. Grassy Meadow Music #6668239. Published by Grassy Meadow Music (A0.800596). For those wanting a deeper tonal experience than just 12 bells can provide comes this piano accompaniment for the Rejoice and Be Glad 12-bell composition!  Accessible for intermediate pianists, it adds a richer, fuller sound while still letting the handbells shine!Note this is the piano version ONLY; the reproducible 12-bell version is available separately.Purchase of this PDF grants permission to broadcast or live stream performances.  

3, 4, or 5 octaves handbells - Level 3 - Digital Download SKU: C7.CGB293 Composed by Antonio Vivaldi and Kevin McChesney. Arranged by Antonio Vivaldi and Kevin McChesney. Christmas. With Guitar. Score. 8 pages. Chorister's Guild - Digital #CGB293. Published by Chorister's Guild - Digital (C7.CGB293). UPC: 749193007952.For those times when a gentle, lyrical piece is desired, here is McChesney's transcription of the beautiful Largo from Vivaldi's Lute Concerto. The optional guitar playing the melody adds variety to the texture of the piece. A slow tempo and careful attention to the varied rhythms of the melody will make this a lovely offering for any setting.