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I Am the Resurrection and the Life - An SATB choir or ensemble joins 3-5 octaves of bells in presenting Peter deMets original work.
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Comp:
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de Mets, Peter
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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: | 2
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Rating:
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Easy Medium
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I Am Thine O Lord - Piano and bells combine in this easy solo for 2 octaves to make a piece which will be requested over and over! The accompaniment may require a little practice but is well within the ability of most pianists.
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Comp:
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Doane, W.
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Arr:
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Sanders
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Octaves:
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2
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Level: | N/A
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Rating:
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Easy
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In Dulci Jubilo - A few 8th notes on the first page but this music is rhythmically very easy. TD, PL, Mallet, SK, Mart lift.
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Comp:
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Arr:
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Stephenson, V.
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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 Medium
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Infant Holy Infant Lowly - 3 or 4 octaves may ring this straight-forward rendition of the Polish carol depicting the humble Christ Child. The melody enters in the forth measure and appears in both treble and bass registers at different times in the piece.
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Comp:
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Traditional
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Arr:
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Noller, D.
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Octaves:
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3-4
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Level: | 2
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Rating:
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Easy
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Infant Holy Infant Lowly - With a tempo marking of quarter = 84 and a gentle mood, this sweet handbell solo uses only 13 bells and is accessible to first time soloist. There's even a nice malleted section for contrast.
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Comp:
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Arr:
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Lamb, L.
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Octaves:
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2-3
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Level: |
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Rating:
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Easy Medium
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In God We Trust - A majestic arrangement of "God of Our Fathers" using "Faith of Our Fathers" as a short B Section. Use generally or for Patriotic and Father's Day services.
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Comp:
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Warren/Hemy
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Arr:
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Dobrinski, C.
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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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Easy Medium
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In the Bleak Midwinter - Several performance notes are included to further enhance this bell solo/duet with piano accompaniment. The combination of rung and staccato techniques are scored to reflect the mood and meaning of the first and last verse of the text. Special bell changes and four-in-hand positions are written right into the music for easy access.
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Comp:
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Holst, G.
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Arr:
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VanZant, N.
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Octaves:
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3
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Level: | N/A
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Rating:
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Easy Medium
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In the Bleak Midwinter - A lot of interest and contrast are packed into the 43 total measures of this setting of Gustav Holst's beloved carol. Ringers will benefit from the challenge of varying tempos, moods, dynamic levels and LV technique. The rhythms should come fairly easy allowing time to focus on musicality.
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Comp:
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Holst, G.
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Arr:
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Eithun, S.
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Octaves:
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3
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Level: | 2
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Rating:
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Easy
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In the Bleak Midwinter - Reminiscent of a carol, the Christmas hymn has become very popular and is here arranged for bells and organ. A gentle piece which is enhanced by the use of both instruments.
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Comp:
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Holst, G.
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Arr:
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Haan, R.
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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 Medium
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In Thee Is Gladness - Do you have two ringers that need that extra bit of challenge ? This duet provides that challenge. The music is rhythmically simple with very few accidentals and the tempo is manageable. Opportunity for varying dynamics offers work on expressiveness. This may also be played with a full compliment of ringers on 2 octaves. 76 measures.
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Comp:
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Gastoldi, G.
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Arr:
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Geschke, S.
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Octaves:
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2
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Level: | N/A
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Rating:
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Easy Medium
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In the Garden - This favorite hymn of many for almost a century is now available as a handbell solo. Lush and colorful harmonies are used in the accompaniment.
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Comp:
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Miles
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Arr:
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Wagner, D.
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Octaves:
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3
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Level: | N/A
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Rating:
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Easy
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In the Garden - The character marking for this arrangement is "sweetly", quarter note equals 104-120. The refrain incorporates thumb damps into the accompaniment to lighten the mood and emphasize the text "and He walks with me and He talks with me".
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Comp:
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Miles, C. A.
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Arr:
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McChesney, K.
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Octaves:
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2-3
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Level: | 2
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Rating:
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Easy
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In the Garden - 3, 4 & 5 octaves of bells combine with 3, 4 or 5 octaves of optional chimes to present a sweet but sincere setting of C. Autin Miles' well-known hymn. The texture is predominantly chordal, and staccato notes may be thumb damped, plucked, or lightly marted.
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Comp:
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Miles, C. A.
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Arr:
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McChesney, K.
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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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Easy
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Intrada - An original composition of rich and simple beauty for 3 or 5 octaves of bells. Use during Lent or at any time of the year.
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Comp:
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Story, D.
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Arr:
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Octaves:
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3 or 5
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Level: | 3
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Rating:
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Easy Medium
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I Saw Three Ships - One can almost see the flags waving and the sails billowing as the famous ships of the traditional carol glide into port on Christmas day in this imaginative rendition by Dan Edwards. Grace notes, pulsing mart-lift passages, bouncy staccato, and rousing shakes all lend their flavor to the work's 75 measures.
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Comp:
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Traditional
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Arr:
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Edwards, D.
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Octaves:
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3
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Level: | 3
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Rating:
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Medium
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I Saw Three Ships - A straightforward arrangement of the traditional English carol, but also includes "Adeste Fideles." There are several sections and tempo changes.
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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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Easy Medium
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I Sing the Almighty Power of God - This confident setting of the hymn tune "Forest Green" combines 3 or 5 octaves of handbells with C instrument and optional keyboard. Flute is preferred but any C instrument will do.
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Comp:
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Traditional
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Arr:
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McKechnie, Linda
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Octaves:
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3 or 5
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Level: | 2
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Rating:
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Easy Medium
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I Surrender All - The cherished gospel song is now available for the handbell soloist in an arrangement sure to be played time and time again. Ideal for the beginning soloist.
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Comp:
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Weeden
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Arr:
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McKlveen, P./Miller
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Octaves:
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3-4
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Level: | N/A
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Rating:
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Easy Medium
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Italian Symphony, The - Felix Mendelssohn's beloved masterwork is transcribed here in its entirety by Kevin McChesney. Commissioned by the professional group The Raleigh Ringers, this is not a work for the faint-hearted bell choir! It is 264 measures long and meant to be a concert showpiece. Truly a delightful work and well worth the challenge!
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Comp:
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Mendelssohn, F.
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Arr:
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McChesney, K.
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Octaves:
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4-7
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Level: | 6
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Rating:
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Advanced
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It Came Upon a Midnight Clear - The melody of this carol first occurs in the bass register and then moves through an antiphonal interlude to a quasi-minor presentation of the theme suggesting the text of the 2nd and 3rd stanzas.
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Comp:
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Willis, R.
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Arr:
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Behnke, J.
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Octaves:
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3 or 5
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Level: | 3
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Rating:
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Medium
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It Came Upon the Midnight Clear - The favorite carol is interwoven with parts of Shepherds, Shake off Your Drowsy Sleep and The Snow Lay on the Ground in this lovely, straightforward arrangement.
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Comp:
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Various
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Arr:
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Roth, Karen
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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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