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Easter Medley - Hymn tunes GWALCHMAI("Christ, the Lord Is Risen"), LLANFAIR ("Hail the Day That Sees Him Rise") and TRURO ("Lift Up Your Heads") combine in this upbeat medley that incorporates varying techniques to differentiate the tunes and highlight the textures.
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Comp:
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Various
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Arr:
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Rogers, S.
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Octaves:
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3-5
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Level: | 3+
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Rating:
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Medium
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Eastern Caravan - A tambourine and/or woodblock add to the "oriental" flavor of this fast moving music.
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Comp:
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Stephenson, V.
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Arr:
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Octaves:
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3-5
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Level: | 3+
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Rating:
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Easy Medium
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Easter Welcoming, An - "An Easter Welcoming" is a lively medley of 3 Easter tunes: "Fortunatus," LLanfair," and "Neander," arranged by Sharon E. Rogers. Set for 2-3 octaves and easy to learn, this is an ideal Easter offering.
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Comp:
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Various
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Arr:
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Rogers, S.
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Octaves:
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2-3
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Level: | 3
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Rating:
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Easy Medium
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Ein Feste Burg - This two-page fanfare is set for 3 or 4-5 octaves of handbells with optional organ and brass. It is triumphant and heraldic in nature with sudden shifts of harmony.
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Comp:
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Luther, M.
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Arr:
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Waldrop, T.
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Octaves:
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3-5
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Level: | 2+
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Rating:
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Medium
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Ein Feste Burg - This two-page fanfare is set for 3 or 4-5 octaves of handbells with optional organ and brass. It is triumphant and heraldic in nature with sudden shifts of harmony.
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Comp:
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Luther, M.
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Arr:
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Waldrop, T.
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Octaves:
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3-5
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Level: | 2+
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Rating:
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Medium
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Ein Feste Burg - This two-page fanfare is set for 3 or 4-5 octaves of handbells with optional organ and brass. It is triumphant and heraldic in nature with sudden shifts of harmony.
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Comp:
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Luther, M.
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Arr:
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Waldrop, T.
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Octaves:
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3-5
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Level: | 2+
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Rating:
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Medium
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El Capitan - John Philip Sousa's beloved march is set here for 4, 5, or 6 octaves and captures the big band sound with a full score and special techniques for effects.
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Comp:
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Sousa, J.
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Arr:
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Moklebust, C.
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Octaves:
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4-6
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Level: | 4
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Rating:
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Med Adv
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Eleanor Rigby - The popularity of the Beatles has never waned, and this selection from our Handbells ROCK! series shows why.
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Comp:
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Lennon, John & McCartney, Paul
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Arr:
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Mallory, Ron
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Octaves:
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3-5
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Level: | 3
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Rating:
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Medium
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English Folk Song Suite - This Ralph Vaughan Williams classic is a standard in band and orchestra literature and is sure to become a standard in the concert handbell choir's repertoire as well.
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Comp:
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Williams, R. Vaughan
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Arr:
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McChesney, Kevin
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Octaves:
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3-5
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Level: | 3
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Rating:
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Medium
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English Folk Song Suite Movement 3 - This setting of the third movement from Ralph Vaughan Williams' English Folk Suite is lively, energetic, and tons of fun to ring. This classic work for band is now brought to handbells by the masterful pen of Kevin McChesney.
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Comp:
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Williams, R. Vaughan
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Arr:
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McChesney, Kevin
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Octaves:
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3-5
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Level: | 3
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Rating:
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Med Adv
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English Folk Song Suite Mvt 1 March - Show that your concert group is BACK!!! The first movement of the "English Folk Song Suite" by Ralph Vaughan Williams (March) is a standard in band and orchestra literature, and this bold and vibrant work is even more magnificent on bells.
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Comp:
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Williams, Ralph Vaughan
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Arr:
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McChesney, Kevin
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Octaves:
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3-5
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Level: | 5
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Rating:
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Advanced
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Ennanodrog - An original composition by a Scottish composer which proves to be rhythmically, technically and melodically interesting. The word "ennanodrog" is a backward spelling of the names of those to whom it is dedicated.
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Comp:
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Wilson, M.
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Arr:
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Octaves:
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3
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Level: | NA
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Rating:
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Medium
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Entertainer, The - This piece is sure to be "entertaining" to watch! Ringers will be kept busy accomplishing the many techniques required "there's a shimmering section for mallets on suspended bells).
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Comp:
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Joplin, S.
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Arr:
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Rogers, S.
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Octaves:
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3-5
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Level: | 4
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Rating:
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Med Adv
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Escape Velocity - This original piece featuring unique musical effects was written by composer Jason Krug in honor of the NASA Space Shuttle program.
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Comp:
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Krug, Jason
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Arr:
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Octaves:
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5-8
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Level: | 5
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Rating:
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Advanced
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Exuberant Joy - One is propelled forward with a syncopated pattern which is the underlying theme of this exuberant piece!
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Comp:
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McKlveen, P.
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Arr:
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Octaves:
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3-5
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Level: | 2+
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Rating:
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Medium
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Exultant Praise - Sub-titled "A Festal Celebration", this original work is a good choice for Palm Sunday or any celebratory moment of worship or in concert. This piece is available for 2-3 or 3-5 octaves, and the two versions are compatible to be rung together.
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Comp:
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Rogers, Sharon Elery
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Arr:
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Octaves:
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2-5
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Level: | 3
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Rating:
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Medium
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Exultant Praise - Sub-titled "A Festal Celebration", this original work is a good choice for Palm Sunday or any celebratory moment of worship or in concert. This piece is available for 2-3 or 3-5 octaves, and the two versions are compatible to be rung together.
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Comp:
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Rogers, Sharon Elery
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Arr:
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Octaves:
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2-5
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Level: | 3
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Rating:
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Medium
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Exultation - This short, festive selection is ideal for the 2 octave choir needing music which has repeated patterns and easy rhythms.
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Comp:
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Edwards, D.
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Arr:
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Octaves:
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2
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Level: | 2
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Rating:
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Easy
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