3, 4 or 5 octaves handbells, Conductor's Score - Level 3+ - Digital Download SKU: C7.CGB462 Composed by Jane McFadden and Janet Linker. Christmas. With 3 octaves handchimes, Brass Quintet, Timpani, Organ. Full score. 28 pages. Chorister's Guild - Digital #CGB462. Published by Chorister's Guild - Digital (C7.CGB462). UPC: 749193011515.The optional brass quintet may substitute for organ, if desired. When both brass and organ are used, suggestions are offered for the brass to tacet during parts of the piece. The setting may be played in its entirety, or sections may be used separately in various ways. The fanfare introduction and first variation may accompany congregational singing. The second variation modulates and is written in 6/8 time, including the use of handchimes on the melody. The rhythm and texture build on the third variation. A return to the original key and style features the organ trumpet on melody with handbells malleting the accompaniment. The fanfare returns to close the arrangement. Additional suggestions for use are offered. The piece is a festive, challenging and versatile addition to the Christmas celebration.

3, 4, or 5 octaves handbells - Level 3+ - Digital Download SKU: C7.CGB463 Composed by Jane McFadden and Janet Linker. Christmas. With 3 octaves handchimes. Score. 12 pages. Chorister's Guild - Digital #CGB463. Published by Chorister's Guild - Digital (C7.CGB463). UPC: 749193011522.The optional brass quintet may substitute for organ, if desired. When both brass and organ are used, suggestions are offered for the brass to tacet during parts of the piece. The setting may be played in its entirety, or sections may be used separately in various ways. The fanfare introduction and first variation may accompany congregational singing. The second variation modulates and is written in 6/8 time, including the use of handchimes on the melody. The rhythm and texture build on the third variation. A return to the original key and style features the organ trumpet on melody with handbells malleting the accompaniment. The fanfare returns to close the arrangement. Additional suggestions for use are offered. The piece is a festive, challenging and versatile addition to the Christmas celebration.

2 or 3 octaves handbells - Level 2 - Digital Download SKU: C7.CGB247 Composed by Michael Helman. General. Score. 8 pages. Chorister's Guild - Digital #CGB247. Published by Chorister's Guild - Digital (C7.CGB247). UPC: 749193007037.Suitable for festival or worship settings, this piece introduces an original theme followed by five variations that employ numerous ringing techniques including ring touch, echo, martellato, as well as a whole variation played with mallets. Changing mode and changing meter also add to the interest and teaching possibilities with this piece. This set of variations will become a favorite of both children and youth bell choirs as well as beginning adult groups. (An edition for 4-5 octaves is also available, code CGB256.).

4 or 5 octaves handbells - Level 2 - Digital Download SKU: C7.CGB256 Composed by Michael Helman. General. Score. 8 pages. Chorister's Guild - Digital #CGB256. Published by Chorister's Guild - Digital (C7.CGB256). UPC: 749193007198.Suitable for festival or worship settings, this piece introduces an original theme followed by five variations that employ numerous ringing techniques including ring touch, echo, martellato, as well as a whole variation played with mallets. Changing mode and changing meter also add to the interest and teaching possibilities with this piece. This set of variations will become a favorite of both children and youth bell choirs as well as beginning adult groups.

3, 4, 5, or 6 octaves handbells - Level 3 - Digital Download SKU: C7.CGB800 Composed by Michael Helman. General. With Opt. 3 octaves handchimes. Score. 12 pages. Chorister's Guild - Digital #CGB800. Published by Chorister's Guild - Digital (C7.CGB800). UPC: 749193018804.Commissioned to honor Lee Afdahl, this is a set of six variations on an original theme which is based upon Lee’s name. The variations use numerous handbell techniques such as martellato, echo, malleting and thumb damp. The variations go from major to minor and use various meters including a rollicking one in 6/8. This piece is perfect for worship, concert and festival settings.

4, 5, or 6 octaves handbells - Level 5 - Digital Download SKU: C7.CGB542 Éljen a Magyar!. Composed by Carol Lynn Mizell and Johann Strauss. Arranged by Carol Lynn Mizell. Christmas. Master Ringer. With 3, 4, 5 or 6 octaves handchimes, Snare, Bass Drum, Cymbals, Timpani. Score. 16 pages. Chorister's Guild - Digital #CGB542. Published by Chorister's Guild - Digital (C7.CGB542). UPC: 749193012659.The tune SICILIAN MARINERS is treated in a bouncy, joyful style, with malleted bass and rung treble bells. The optional use of sleigh bells lends a festive spirit to the original introduction and interludes. The tune moves into the bass and lower treble bells in the next section, accompanied by upper treble bell patterns including a variety of techniques. A gentle, rocking motion in 3/4 time provides a contrast in style, concluding with the bouncy feel of the beginning. Optional parts for sleigh bells, triangle or finger cymbals and tambourine are included. The two editions are compatible for massed ringing.

5, 6, or 7 octaves handbells - Level 5+ - Digital Download SKU: C7.CGB804 Composed by William A. Payn. General. Master Ringer. With 5, 6, or 7 octaves handchimes. Score. 20 pages. Chorister's Guild - Digital #CGB804. Published by Chorister's Guild - Digital (C7.CGB804). UPC: 749193019283.Composed in honor of Dr. Oran Nabors and for Cast of Bronze directed by Christopher Nabors, this work encompasses and embraces expressive melodies surrounded by the dramatic inclusion of cascading bells and contrasting dynamics. The use of handchimes coupled with the handbells gives the work depth and color and serves to intensify soaring displays of sound in all of the registers. If you like Dr. Payn’s handbell work Radiance published by Choristers Guild in 2006, you will find this new addition to the CG catalogue to be a challenging, rewarding addition to the advanced choir repertoire and one that will captivate audiences all the way to the final dramatic ending.

3, 4, or 5 octaves handbells - Level 2 - Digital Download SKU: C7.CGB425 Composed by Johannes Brahms and Michael Helman. Arranged by Johannes Brahms and Michael Helman. General. With Congregation. Score. 8 pages. Chorister's Guild - Digital #CGB425. Published by Chorister's Guild - Digital (C7.CGB425). UPC: 749193010921.Commissioned in memory of Carolyn Tenery, the bright opening and closing themes of this original composition are filled with syncopation, expressing the colorful and happy nature of Carolyn's personality. Sections using mallets, echoes, martellatos and shakes are employed, as Carolyn was a percussionist who loved techniques on handbells. The contrasting middle section is the blue period, and is best played on handchimes if possible. This work is suitable for worship, festivals and concerts. The alternate title, The Colors of Love, may be used in secular settings.

3, 4, or 5 octaves handbells - Level 1+ - Digital Download SKU: C7.CGB596 Composed by Franz Schubert and Sharon Elery Rogers. Arranged by Franz Schubert and Sharon Elery Rogers. Christmas, General. With Handchimes. Score. 4 pages. Chorister's Guild - Digital #CGB596. Published by Chorister's Guild - Digital (C7.CGB596). UPC: 749193014301.Level 2 (2 or 3 octave edition)/Level 2+ (3, 4, or 5 octave edition) * This uplifting piece is published in two separate, compatible editions. A full score is also available for use when ringing both editions together. An inverted portion of the tune FOUNDATION provides the basis for the original melody that is developed throughout the piece and underscores the biblical passage Isaiah 40:10, on which this arrangement is based. The tune itself is quoted directly at the end of the work.

2 octaves handbells - Level 2 - Digital Download SKU: C7.CGB246 Composed by Dan Edwards. Christmas, Easter. Score. 8 pages. Chorister's Guild - Digital #CGB246. Published by Chorister's Guild - Digital (C7.CGB246). UPC: 749193007211.This setting of the traditional tune NOEL NOUVELET is given a fresh and original treatment through the use of a variety of bell techniques. The tune is associated with both Christmas and Easter texts: Sing We Now Of Christmas and Now The Green Blade Rises. When played by a 3 octave group idle ringers can assume Percussion duties. Ringers and listeners alike will find this setting enjoyable and memorable.

2 or 3 octaves handbells - Level 2 - Digital Download SKU: C7.CGB424 Composed by Johannes Brahms and Michael Helman. Arranged by Johannes Brahms and Michael Helman. General. With Congregation. Score. 8 pages. Chorister's Guild - Digital #CGB424. Published by Chorister's Guild - Digital (C7.CGB424). UPC: 749193010914.Based on a beautiful theme by Brahms, this piece is well-suited for worship, concert or festival settings. The 2-3 and 3-5 octave versions are compatible, making it an ideal choice for situations involving multiple bell choirs. It is a wonderful teaching piece including martellatos, malleting, thumb damps and echoes, with melodic material shared by both the treble and bass ringers.

3 or 5 octaves handbells - Level 3 - Digital Download SKU: C7.CGB485 Composed by Antonio Vivaldi and Dan Edwards. Arranged by Antonio Vivaldi and Dan Edwards. General. Score. 8 pages. Chorister's Guild - Digital #CGB485. Published by Chorister's Guild - Digital (C7.CGB485). UPC: 749193012055.Rock Around the Clock - that fifties classic - is now available for handbells, complete with the trombone smear effect! It is sure to become a favorite in the handbell concert repertoire. 3 and 4 octave choirs omit downstemmed notes in the bass clef, and use bass instrument part throughout. Parts for bass (guitar, string bass, euphonium, or tuba) and drum set are included with the full score.

Handbell - Digital Download SKU: A0.733171 Composed by Johann Sebastian Bach, Charles Gounod. Arranged by Benjamin Ayotte. Contemporary. Score. 8 pages. Ayotte Custom Musical Engravings #3662415. Published by Ayotte Custom Musical Engravings (A0.733171). Originally published in 1853 as Méditation sur le Premier Prélude de Piano de J. S. Bach, the Ave Maria text was set to Gounod's melody and has entered the repertory (including the rogue measure between the bass's F# and Ab that lead to the final dominant prolongation). This arrangement, for 5-octave Handbell Choir, is dedicated to The Bells of St. Mary Handbell Choir of St. Mary Catholic Church, Wayne, Michigan, Dr. Richard Schneider, director.

Handbells (Handbells) - Level 3 - Digital Download SKU: H1.1547DP Arranged by Paul A. McKlveen. Hymntune, General Worship. Handbell score. 8 pages. Hope Publishing - Digital #1547DP. Published by Hope Publishing - Digital (H1.1547DP). By Samuel S. Wesley.Hymn tune by Samuel S. Wesley Combine organ and trumpet with your bells for a festive performance of this grand tune. A rhytmic variation on the last stanza provides contrast to the traditional rhythms. Trumpet part is in full score. Brass Ensemble consists of 2 Trumpets, Horn, Trombone, Tuba.

(Handbells) - Level 3 - Digital Download SKU: H1.1548DP Arranged by Paul A. McKlveen. Hymntune, General Worship. Director/organ score with optional trumpet part. 12 pages. Hope Publishing - Digital #1548DP. Published by Hope Publishing - Digital (H1.1548DP). By Samuel S. Wesley.Hymn tune by Samuel S. Wesley Combine organ and trumpet with your bells for a festive performance of this grand tune. A rhytmic variation on the last stanza provides contrast to the traditional rhythms. Trumpet part is in full score. Brass Ensemble consists of 2 Trumpets, Horn, Trombone, Tuba.