Handbell - Level 4 - Digital Download SKU: A0.1358497 Composed by French Canadian Folk Song and Gustav Holst. Arranged by Mark R Lewis. Christmas,Folk,Holiday,Sacred,Traditional. Score. 8 pages. Mark R Lewis #942954. Published by Mark R Lewis (A0.1358497). In Bleak Midwinter's Moonlight is a medley of two Christmas carols, In the Bleak Midwinter and Twas in the Moon of Wintertime. The first carol was originally written as a poem by Christina Rossetti and published in 1872. It has been set to music several times, but the tune most associated with the text, Cranham, was composed in 1906 by Gustav Holst. The second carol is a French Canadian Christmas carol first written by a Jesuit missionary in 1642. This tune is also called the Huron Carol.This medley is written for 3-5 octave bell choir and goes back and forth between the two carols several times. Every time there is a key change, sometimes between related major and minor keys, and sometimes between two closely related keys. The melody is carried by the low, middle, and high ranges of the bells at some point in the piece and the accompanying voices are quite active throughout most of arrangement.In Bleak Midwinter's Moonlight is between the level 3 and level 4 range of difficulty. There are definitely passages that will require work and the multiple key changes require multiple handbell changes, but bell changes are never very abrupt and accidentals only happen in the transition passages. The most difficult part will probably be making sure the melody is always heard even when it is buried below active accompaniment. A few times the bass bells have quick passages that will require sharing of bells or a lot of practice.Season: ChristmasRange: 3-5 octaves.

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.

3, 4, 5, 6, or 7 octaves handbells - Level 3+ - Digital Download SKU: C7.CGB1044 Composed by Brian Childers. Arranged by Brian Childers. General. Score. 12 pages. Chorister's Guild - Digital #CGB1044. Published by Chorister's Guild - Digital (C7.CGB1044). UPC: 749193027325.Originally written for handbells and harp, this arrangement of the tune Ellacombe can be played by two handbell or handchime choirs, or one handbell or handchime choir with harp or piano. This piece is a duet between the two parts, with each part carrying the melody at different times. This would be a wonderful opportunity to get together with another handbell choir, or to have two choirs at one church play together, one choir playing bells and one choir playing chimes.

3, 4, or 5 octaves handbells - Level 1+ - Digital Download SKU: C7.CGB742 Composed by Ludwig van Beethoven. General. Score. 8 pages. Chorister's Guild - Digital #CGB742. Published by Chorister's Guild - Digital (C7.CGB742). UPC: 749193016923.Level 1+ • This selection from Beethoven's Symphony No. 6 (Pastoral) musically depicts the clearing of the sky following a thunderstorm and builds into a joyful, hymn-like melody. Written in 3/4 time rather than Beethoven's original 6/8 and using only quarter, half, and dotted-half notes, the arrangement is easy enough for beginning ringers yet contains dynamic contrasts and techniques to challenge more experienced ensembles as well. While especially fitting for school and community concert settings, the piece is also appropriate for worship in celebrating the grandeur of God's creation.

Handbells (Single, Handbells) - Level 2 - Digital Download SKU: H1.2524DP Arranged by Lloyd Larson. Contemporary, Christmas. 5 Octave. 8 pages. Hope Publishing - Digital #2524DP. Published by Hope Publishing - Digital (H1.2524DP). By Michael W. Smith & Joanna Carlson.Popular Christmas song by Michael W. Smith & Joanna Carlson The setting of this popular Christmas song by Michael W. Smith and Joanna Carlson sparkles with joy and energy. The inherent nature of the melody makes it particularly suitable for handbells. Lloyd Larson's festive setting will enhance the repertoire of any yuletide worship or concert gathering. The inclusion of Angels We Have Heard on High ensures its broad appeal to bell choirs and audiences alike.

Small Ensemble Handbell - Level 2 - Digital Download SKU: A0.1045470 Composed by Traditional Latin. Arranged by Mark R Lewis. Christmas,Holiday,Sacred,Traditional. Score and parts. 2 pages. Mark R Lewis #650051. Published by Mark R Lewis (A0.1045470). Enjoy the haunting melody of this 13th century Plainsong by Marcus Aurelius C. Prudentius. The text of Of the Father's Love Begotten is an ancient Roman poem by Prudentius but the tune often used is the Plainsong Divinum myserium. This arrangement is for 12 bell ensemble by Mark R Lewis and even though there are several time signature changes, it is relatively simple. The changes in time signature are simply an artifact of the fact that old chants make the music follow the text and do not force the text to fit the music. In the accompanying video, we have added singing bell on C4 and G4 but this addition is optional for the performance. ​ Range: F5 - C7.

Handbell - Level 3 - Digital Download SKU: A0.1307886 Composed by Johann Sebastian Bach. Arranged by Cheryl (Sutton) Baker - Bronze:FX. Baroque,Chamber,Classical,Wedding. Score. 6 pages. Bronze:FX #897148. Published by Bronze:FX (A0.1307886). “Jesu, Joy of Man’s Desiring� is an audience pleaser, both in the sacred setting and as secular meditation or wedding music. This setting combines the melody and the popular eighth-note counter-melody together, all in only two octaves of handbells. The effect is simplistic without being simple, and truly joyous when performed flowingly.The arrangement is for 4, 5, 6, or 7 ringers using two octaves of handbells, and the piece is Level 3 when played with seven ringers. Assignments are included for each quantity of ringers.This piece may also be performed by four- or six-in-hand ensembles without tables, although it should be noted that there are seven accidental bells required (six of them infrequently).Performance time:• 3 minutes, 15 seconds with repeat but without optional DC al Fine• 6 minutes with repeat and optional DC al Fine.

3, 4, 5 or 6 octaves handbells - Level 3 - Digital Download SKU: C7.CGB1248 Composed by Karen Lakey Buckwalter. Lent, General. Score. 8 pages. Chorister's Guild - Digital #CGB1248. Published by Chorister's Guild - Digital (C7.CGB1248). This familiar African American spiritual is often used during the Lenten season. However, its text actually makes it suitable for many times of the year in worship settings that lift up the theme of Jesus as a constant companion. Karen Buckwalter’s flowing arrangement of this haunting melody brings the listener into this timeless text of yearning for help in difficult times. The center section depicts this struggle with a slightly more chromatic treatment followed by full, rich harmonies before returning to the haunting opening measures.

3, 4, 5 or 6 octaves handbells with optional flute and violoncello, and optional 3, 4 or 5 octaves handchimes - Level 2+ - Digital Download SKU: C7.CGB1250 Composed by John A. Behnke. General. With optional 3, 4 or 5 octaves handchimes. Full score. 20 pages. Chorister's Guild - Digital #CGB1250. Published by Chorister's Guild - Digital (C7.CGB1250). This well-known hymn tune dates back to the Baroque period, and was used by composers like Bach and Buxtehude even before it was sung in churches with the text O God, Our Help in Ages Past. The text is about time; our fleeting time and God’s presence throughout time. Time is portrayed with a bell motive chiming the hour, a lovely countermelody, the constancy of the singing bells, and then the pealing celebratory bells for the final stanza. Besides the varied handbell techniques in the piece, the lovely additions of optional flute and cello add foundational sound and gravity to the piece. O God, our help in ages past, our hope for years to come, still be our guard while troubles last, and our eternal home! The flute and cello parts are included in the Full Score.

3, 4, 5 or 6 octaves handbells with optional flute and violoncello, and optional 3, 4 or 5 octaves handchimes - Level 2+ - Digital Download SKU: C7.CGB1251 Composed by John A. Behnke. General. With optional 3, 4 or 5 octaves handchimes. Score. 12 pages. Chorister's Guild - Digital #CGB1251. Published by Chorister's Guild - Digital (C7.CGB1251). This well-known hymn tune dates back to the Baroque period, and was used by composers like Bach and Buxtehude even before it was sung in churches with the text O God, Our Help in Ages Past. The text is about time; our fleeting time and God’s presence throughout time. Time is portrayed with a bell motive chiming the hour, a lovely countermelody, the constancy of the singing bells, and then the pealing celebratory bells for the final stanza. Besides the varied handbell techniques in the piece, the lovely additions of optional flute and cello add foundational sound and gravity to the piece. O God, our help in ages past, our hope for years to come, still be our guard while troubles last, and our eternal home! The flute and cello parts are included in the Full Score.

3, 4, or 5 octaves handbells - Level 3+ - Digital Download SKU: C7.CGB540 Let Us Be Joyful. Composed by J Louis Merkur and Martha Lynn Thompson. General. Score. 12 pages. Chorister's Guild - Digital #CGB540. Published by Chorister's Guild - Digital (C7.CGB540). UPC: 749193013014.After an energetic introduction, the melody of this familiar Hebrew folk song appears in different bell ranges, always accompanied by moving sixteenth-note patterns. The bass line drives the piece along, sometimes with rung notes, sometimes with plucked or malleted notes. Ringers must always know where the melody is and ensure that it is heard, especially when intertwined with the accompaniment figures. The Hebrew title is translated Let Us Be Joyful or Let Us Rejoice. Suitable for concert or worship, this arrangement is fun to ring, and the haunting melody will linger in the minds of those who hear it.

3, 4, or 5 octaves handbells - Level 2+ - Digital Download SKU: C7.CGB533 Composed by Linda R. Lamb. Christmas. With 3 octaves handchimes. Score. 4 pages. Chorister's Guild - Digital #CGB533. Published by Chorister's Guild - Digital (C7.CGB533). UPC: 749193012949.After an energetic introduction, the melody of this familiar Hebrew folk song appears in different bell ranges, always accompanied by moving sixteenth-note patterns. The bass line drives the piece along, sometimes with rung notes, sometimes with plucked or malleted notes. Ringers must always know where the melody is and ensure that it is heard, especially when intertwined with the accompaniment figures. The Hebrew title is translated Let Us Be Joyful or Let Us Rejoice. Suitable for concert or worship, this arrangement is fun to ring, and the haunting melody will linger in the minds of those who hear it.

2 or 3 octaves handbells - Level 3- - Digital Download SKU: C7.CGB932 Composed by Cathy Moklebust. General. With flute (or violin), 2 or 3 octaves handchimes. Score. 16 pages. Chorister's Guild - Digital #CGB932. Published by Chorister's Guild - Digital (C7.CGB932). UPC: 749193022269.Commissioned for the Handbell Musicians of America, Area 8 2016 Festival/Conference, Despite the Storm is dedicated to the memory of Cheryl Abney, longtime Area 8 board member. This original composition for handbells, optional handchimes, and optional flute (or violin) features a nautical, Celtic-flavored melody in G minor, with a gentle LV accompaniment. The second section is in C minor, and includes a repetitive, turbulent 16th-note handbell ostinato played over the bass and lower treble handchime melody. The next section returns to the original melody, but now in G major, it is full and chordal, with a soaring flute descant. The work ends with calming singing bells. The two editions for 2-3 and 3-6 octaves are compatible for massed ringing.

3, 4, 5 or 6 octaves handbells - Level 3- - Digital Download SKU: C7.CGB933 Composed by Cathy Moklebust. General. With flute (or violin), 3, 4, 5, or 6 octaves handchimes. Score. 16 pages. Chorister's Guild - Digital #CGB933. Published by Chorister's Guild - Digital (C7.CGB933). UPC: 749193022276.Commissioned for the Handbell Musicians of America, Area 8 2016 Festival/Conference, Despite the Storm is dedicated to the memory of Cheryl Abney, longtime Area 8 board member. This original composition for handbells, optional handchimes, and optional flute (or violin) features a nautical, Celtic-flavored melody in G minor, with a gentle LV accompaniment. The second section is in C minor, and includes a repetitive, turbulent 16th-note handbell ostinato played over the bass and lower treble handchime melody. The next section returns to the original melody, but now in G major, it is full and chordal, with a soaring flute descant. The work ends with calming singing bells. The two editions for 2-3 and 3-6 octaves are compatible for massed ringing.

3, 4, or 5 octaves handbells - Level 2 - Digital Download SKU: C7.CGB925 Hymn to Joy. Composed by William Moats. Arranged by William Moats. General. Score. 8 pages. Chorister's Guild - Digital #CGB925. Published by Chorister's Guild - Digital (C7.CGB925). UPC: 749193022191.Commissioned for the Handbell Musicians of America, Area 8 2016 Festival/Conference, Despite the Storm is dedicated to the memory of Cheryl Abney, longtime Area 8 board member. This original composition for handbells, optional handchimes, and optional flute (or violin) features a nautical, Celtic-flavored melody in G minor, with a gentle LV accompaniment. The second section is in C minor, and includes a repetitive, turbulent 16th-note handbell ostinato played over the bass and lower treble handchime melody. The next section returns to the original melody, but now in G major, it is full and chordal, with a soaring flute descant. The work ends with calming singing bells. The two editions for 2-3 and 3-6 octaves are compatible for massed ringing.