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Variations on a Chorale - As title stated, this is an original chorale tune with 4 variations - I. "Cantabile"; 2. "Grazioso"; 3. "Marcato" and 4. "Animato". Various ringing techniques are employed.
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Comp:
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McCleary, M.
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Arr:
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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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Medium
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Variations on a Polish Carol - This unaccompanied duet is based on the W ZLOBIE LEZY tune and is one which will delight ringers and listeners with variations using Mart and LV techniques.
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Comp:
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Polish carol
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Arr:
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Warzyn, Jeanne C.
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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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Easy Medium
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Victory in Jesus - This tune is in most any popular list of hymns indicating its widespread use after all these years. A real "sugar-stick," this arrangement of easy-medium difficulty will become a much sought after part of your repertory.
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Comp:
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Bartlett, E.
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Arr:
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Sanders, P.
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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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Villano - This lovely Baroque piece from the 17th century fits well in a variety of situations. In worship, it could be played as an anthem or in a moment of prayer. For community groups or school choirs, it would work perfectly for those looking for an interesting classical choice.
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Comp:
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Sanz, Gaspar
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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: | 2
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Rating:
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Easy
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Vincent (Starry Starry Night) - The 70's hit by Don McLean is part of our Handbells ROCK! series. Classic easy-listening pop at its best, this one is simply beautiful on bells.
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Comp:
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McLean, Don
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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: | 2+
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Rating:
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Easy Medium
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Vitae Corona Fides (Faith Is the Crown of Life) - Combining the hymn “When In Our Music God Is Glorified” with his own fresh ideas, Nick Hanson uses handbells and optional handchimes and percussion to craft this wonderfully catchy work.
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Comp:
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Various
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Arr:
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Hanson, Nicholas A.
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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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Vivace - This arrangement of Niccolo Paganini's score makes extensive use of staccato techniques (thumb damps and malleting) to convey the light-hearted feel inherent in the original composition.
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Comp:
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Paganini
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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: | 4
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Rating:
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Med Adv
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Voluntary - Based on a work by John Stanley, the theme combines eigthth and sixteenth notes and eigthth-note triplets in 4/4 time. Keller places the melody and its echo in varying registers.
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Comp:
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Stanley, J.
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Arr:
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Keller, M.
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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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Voyage - This original from the talented pen of Ron Mallory creates a big sound with only 2 or 3 octaves of handbells. Like most great journeys, this voyage goes unexpected and delightful places!
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Comp:
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Mallory, Ron
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Arr:
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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 Medium
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