Music List  Exhaustive  Alpha Search Music Search Philosophy Dealer Listing  Complete  By State Submissions  Guidelines  Advice Licensing Contact Us Other Sites Advent and Christmas Quartets - Each ringer's part is on a separate system, so four copies will be needed unless ringers share a stand. The 2 quartets individually arranged are "Come, Thou Long Expected Jesus" and "Good Christian Men Rejoice."  Comp: Various  Arr: Hirt  Octaves: 3  Level: N/A  Rating: Easy Medium Ah Holy Jesus - A deeply moving melodic composition expressing a reflective and profound Lenten mood, this arrangement of the classical hymn tune is by John Carter.  Comp: Cruger, J.  Arr: Carter, J.  Octaves: 3  Level: 2  Rating: Easy Medium Ah Holy Jesus - It is rare to find an arrangement that will work for 2, 3 or 4 octaves, but this setting of the hymn tune Herzliebster Jesu does just that.  Comp:  Arr: Wagner, H. D.  Octaves: 2-4  Level: 2  Rating: Easy Medium Air - This simple arrangement of an original tune sounds like a folk melody. A flute or recorder may be used to add variety.  Comp: Nelson, S.  Arr:  Octaves: 3  Level: 2  Rating: Easy Medium Alba - "Alba", an original composition by Enrique Granados, is sub-titled "Song Without Words". Arranger Kevin McChesney uses layers of sound to bring out the Spanish flavor inherent in the melody.  Comp: Granados, E.  Arr: McChesney, K.  Octaves: 3-5  Level: 3  Rating: Medium Allegro - Michael Keller's transcription has done justice to Mozart's "Allegro" from the "Jupiter" Symphony #41 in C. Special performance notes are given to accomplish symphonic techniques on the bells.  Comp: Mozart, W.  Arr: Keller, M.  Octaves: 3-5  Level: 3  Rating: Medium Alleluia in 5/8 - This commissioned original work is set in 5/8 time, with eighth-notes moving along in energetic spurts - often marked with staccatos for extra spice.  Comp: McChesney, Kevin  Arr:  Octaves: 3-5  Level: 5  Rating: Advanced Alleluia the Strife is O'er - This arrangement for 2-3 octaves by Greg Kerkorian is full sounding and easy to learn. It is based on the "Victory" tune by Palestrina.  Comp: Palestrina, G.  Arr: Kerkorian, G.  Octaves: 2-3  Level: 2  Rating: Easy Medium All Glory Laud and Honor - Echo, LV, pluck, thumb damp, and mallet articulations are scored in this simple setting of the Palm Sunday hymn.  Comp: Traditional  Arr: McChesney, K.  Octaves: 2-3  Level: 1  Rating: Easy All Hail the Power of Jesus' Name - Accessible to young ringers as well as experienced groups, this arrangement includes three hymn tunes that employ this majestic text.  Comp: Various  Arr: Lamb, L.  Octaves: 2  Level: 3  Rating: Medium All Things Bright and Beautiful - Looking for a piece to transition up to Level 2 repertoire? This short 28 measure arrangement of the familiar hymn tune ROYAL OAK may just be the answer!  Comp: Royal Oak  Arr: Hall, Janet  Octaves: 2  Level: 2  Rating: Easy Medium Amazing Grace - Combine your resources with any combination of bells, organ and/or brass; and you will understand why this is not just another arrangement of the "too often arranged" tune. It is ideal for church or concert!  Comp:  Arr: McKechnie, D. L.  Octaves: 3-5  Level: 4  Rating: Medium American Medley - Ideal for a national holiday or any patriotic setting, this fresh arrangement of "The Battle Hymn" and "Dixie" by a newly found handbell composer delights audience and ringer.  Comp: Various  Arr: Yurick  Octaves: 4  Level: 4  Rating: Medium And Can It Be - An old gospel song is creatively arranged using meter and key changes. Rhythmically easy and chordal, most of the meter changes occur on only one page, so once you get past those you are home-free!  Comp: Campbell, T.  Arr: McKlveen, P.  Octaves: 3-5  Level: 4  Rating: Medium Angel Glory - A medley of carols with themes centering on the angels of Christmas: “Hark! The Herald Angels Sing”, “While Shepherds Watched their Flocks by Night”, “It Came Upon the Midnight Clear”, and “Angels We Have Heard on High,” provides bright, vibrant, useful music for the holiday season!  Comp: Various  Arr: McChesney, Kevin  Octaves: 3-5  Level: 3  Rating: Medium Anthem - If you are looking for a meaty composition for a concert setting, then this original work from Kevin McChesney is for you!  Comp: McChesney, Kevin  Arr:  Octaves: 3-5  Level: 3  Rating: Medium Arab Dance - Peter Tchaikovsky's beloved "Nutcracker" is visited again by arranger Kevin McChesney. In the mysterious "Arab Dance" a good job is done of simulating the orchestral effects of differing instruments.  Comp: Tchaikovsky, P.  Arr: McChesney, K.  Octaves: 3-5  Level: 3  Rating: Medium Aria in F Major - Easy rhythm and familiar melody result in instant success for the new and experienced solo ringer. The piano or organ accompaniment is easy.  Comp: Handel, G. F.  Arr: Stephenson, V.  Octaves: 3  Level: N/A  Rating: Easy Arioso - This "Arioso" is a fine arrangement of the Bach "Arioso" for the solo ringer using 18 bells. Scored for bells and keyboard, the set contains full score and a large print bell solo score.  Comp: Bach, J. S.  Arr: Callahan, F.  Octaves: 2  Level: N/A  Rating: Medium Arise Shine Thy Light Has Come - A light malleted middle section is surrounded by a rhythmic, chordal section filled with energy and life.  Comp: McChesney, K.  Arr:  Octaves: 3-5  Level: 4  Rating: Medium Armed Forces Medley - This music is an appropriate salute to the Army, Navy, Air Force and Marines! Each service is represented by its song and the piece may be played as a medley or each tune separately.  Comp: Various  Arr: Morris, H.  Octaves: 3-5  Level: 5  Rating: Medium Art of Rapid Ringing - This is a manual for developing skills at rapid ringing. Included are "Philosophy, basic principles, warm-ups to develop the kinesthetic senses and practical exercises for the choir."  Comp: Merrett, F.  Arr:  Octaves: 3-5  Level: N/A  Rating: N/A Ash Grove - This rendition of the lovely folk tune is in memory of Laura Vogel, who loved the melody so much she composed her own lyrics for it (which are included in the folio).  Comp: Traditional  Arr: McChesney, Kevin  Octaves: 3-5  Level: 3  Rating: Medium Ash Grove, The - The beloved Welsh folk melody is introduced in this arrangement by playing chords in scale-wise motion. The texture alternates between chordal and linear - thick and sparse.  Comp: Welsh  Arr: Farm, E.  Octaves: 3  Level: 2+  Rating: Easy Medium As Lately We Watched - The simple beauty of the traditional Austrian carol is enhanced in this three-section setting. The beginning section is open and airy in feel; the second combines an upper melody with a flowing, eighth-note accompaniment of mostly open 6th intervals.  Comp:  Arr: Edwards, D.  Octaves: 3  Level: 2+  Rating: Easy Medium Austrian Carol - The spirit of this wonderful tune is captured in this easy arrangement for 3 to 5 octaves. Optional use of chiming instruments with the bells creates a beautiful, warm Christmas selection.  Comp:  Arr: Stephenson, V.  Octaves: 3-5  Level: 3  Rating: Easy Medium Ave Maria - Arranged from the familiar Bach/Gounod music, this setting is part of the "Solo Ringing! Musically" series.  Comp: Bach, J. S./Gounod, C.  Arr: Kastner, M./McChesney, K.  Octaves: 2  Level: N/A  Rating: Easy Medium Ave Maria - This setting of Charles Gounod and J. S. Bach's original composition showcases a C instrument (preferably oboe) that is NOT optional.  Comp: Gounod, C./Bach, J. S.  Arr: McFadden, J.  Octaves: 3-5  Level: 3  Rating: Medium Ave Verum Corpus - Only 46 measures in length, this arrangement is solidly set for 3-4 octaves and focuses on the pure rung sound of the bells. Accidental changes do occur frequently in some passages.  Comp: Mozart, W.  Arr: McChesney, K.  Octaves: 3-4  Level: 3+  Rating: Medium Away in a Manger - Wife Cathy arranged the handbells and husband David contributed the organ score for this sweet arrangement. Both tunes "Away in a Manger" and "Cradle Song" are used.  Comp: Various  Arr: Moklebust, C./Moklebust, D.  Octaves: 3-5  Level: 2  Rating: Easy Medium Azmon - Excitement best describes this piece for handbells, organ, trumpet and timpani. Each part, simply written, combines to provide festive music.  Comp: Glazer, C.  Arr: Morris, H.  Octaves: 3-5  Level: 3  Rating: Easy Medium Badinage - This arrangement is a delightful piece for 4 octaves of bells. The word "Badinage" is defined as "playful banter" which is descriptive of the music.  Comp: McKlveen, P.  Arr:  Octaves: 4  Level: 2  Rating: Medium Barnum and Bailey's Favorite - Bells enter the Big Top with this lively arrangement of Karl King's circus march that became Barnum and Bailey's favorite. The fun begins with an optional parade whistle intro, then proceeds through a technique-laced accompaniment and chromatic melody.  Comp: King, K.  Arr: Moklebust, C.  Octaves: 4-7  Level: 5+  Rating: Advanced Beach Spring - Kevin McChesney presents a fairly straight-forward arrangement of this well-known hymn tune, making it useful for just about any moment in worship.  Comp: Traditional  Arr: McChesney, Kevin  Octaves: 2-3  Level: 3  Rating: Medium Be Exalted O God - "Be exalted, O God, above the heavens! Let you glory be over the earth!" This verse from Psalm 57 is the inspiration for this original composition for bells and optional handchimes.  Comp: McFadden, Jane  Arr:  Octaves: 3-5  Level: 3  Rating: Medium Be Joyful - Handbell or handchime choirs should enjoy ringing the simple, happy tune of Bill Ingram's original composition, which is always conscious to keep all ringers involved. Mr. Ingram's textures are fully-scored with the melody appearing in different registers.  Comp: Ingram, B.  Arr:  Octaves: 2-3  Level: 2  Rating: Easy Bellegro - Sheer fun! At first glance one sees a page of black notes but the many repeated patterns make "Bellegro" within the reach of most 2-3 octave choirs.  Comp: Honore, J.  Arr:  Octaves: 2-3  Level: 2  Rating: Easy Medium Bells of Notre Dame, The - Arranger Valerie Stephenson has made this tune from Disney's "Hunchback of Notre Dame" accessible to level two ringers and up. The beginning simulates the tolling of the tower bells beginning "pp" and ending "ff".  Comp: Menken, A.  Arr: Stephenson, V.  Octaves: 3-6  Level: 2  Rating: Easy Medium Bendemeer's Stream - Good for mass ringing, this arrangement of an Irish folk song can be used with the 3-5 octave arrangement and the brass quintet.  Comp:  Arr: Merrett, F.  Octaves: 2-5  Level: 2+  Rating: Easy Medium Be Thou My Vision - Creative use of meter to add new life to an old tune. Piano accompaniment is easy and compliments the familiar tune.  Comp:  Arr: Wall  Octaves: 3  Level: N/A  Rating: Easy Birch Tree, The - This arrangement is a setting of an old Russian melody. Set in 2/4 time and marked "Lento, quarter=60", the music is open-spaced, flowing and thoughtful.  Comp:  Arr: Waugh, T.  Octaves: 3  Level: 2  Rating: Easy Black Sheep, The - "The Black Sheep", variations on the nursery rhyme "Baa, Baa Black Sheep", is a delight to learn and entertaining. Martellato and mallets are used extensively.  Comp:  Arr: Warzyn, J.  Octaves: 3  Level: N/A  Rating: Easy Medium Blessed Jesus at Thy Word - The melody is woven in and out of accompaniment throughtout the piece giving all the bells a chance to sing out (or is that ring out?). The harmony is enriched at points with newer harmonies and the tempo is flavored with ritards and "a tempos".  Comp: Ahle, J.  Arr: McChesney, K.  Octaves: 2-3  Level: 2  Rating: Easy Blue Bells of Scotland, The - Only 18 bells are used in this arrangement of the old Scottish tune. Mostly 8th and quarter notes, there is an optional coda section to add to its length.  Comp:  Arr: Merrett, F.  Octaves: 2  Level: 2  Rating: Easy Brethren We Have Met to Worship - The Hymn tune "Holy Manna" is many times set in march-like or bold manner. This offering chosses a more reflective route with gentle rhythms in prayerful attitude. However, the music grows gradually in tempo and number of bells used. Eventually, the mood takes on a bold character before leading back to the opening mood.  Comp:  Arr: Eithun, S.  Octaves: 3-5  Level: 2+  Rating: Easy Medium Bring a Torch Jeanette Isabella - The wonderful French tune takes on new life and color with the use of mallets, SW, TD, PL, SK and BD. This one's a must for the Christmas season!  Comp:  Arr: Stephenson, V.  Octaves: 3-5  Level: 3  Rating: Easy Medium Bugler's Holiday - Leroy Anderson's lite orchestral classic was commissioned for bells by the Raleigh Ringers, and arranger Hart Morris has done it proud!  Comp: Anderson, Leroy  Arr: Morris, Hart  Octaves: 5-7  Level: 5  Rating: Advanced Call Change Ringing - Change ringing is the art of ringing a set of bells in a number of changes of the original order. "Call Change Ringing" differs from the usual way in that a ringer calls out a change prior to its execution..  Comp: Bakker, W.  Arr:  Octaves: N/A  Level: N/A  Rating: N/A Cambridge Carillon - Close your eyes as you listen and be transported outside King's College Cambridge with the sound of bells reverberating in the air all about you. The meter is a steady 3/4 with some ties across the bar line for effect. A few bell changes add the + in the level 1 rating.  Comp: Dare, J.  Arr:  Octaves: 2-3  Level: 1+  Rating: Easy Carillon - Commissioned by the Raleigh Ringers in honor of their director, this transcription of Louis Vierne's original work captures the essence of a beckoning carillon.  Comp: Vierne, L.  Arr: Gramann, F.  Octaves: 3-7  Level: 4  Rating: Med Adv Carillon Tune - A little known tune is transformed into a stately composition ideal for less experienced groups. Whole, half and quarter notes are the main note values used.  Comp: Wagner, D.  Arr:  Octaves: 3-5  Level: 1+  Rating: Easy Caroling Medley - Bells or chimes will find this medley of "Unto Us Is Born A Son," "Christians, Carol Sweetly" and "Adeste Fideles" accessible. The special techniques shake and mart lift are written in; however, they are optional.  Comp: Various  Arr: Rogers, S.  Octaves: 2-3  Level: 1  Rating: Easy Carol of the Birds - Celebrate the Christmas season with this lesser known but beautiful carol. The modality and use of ringing techniques makes for a memorable performance.  Comp: French melody  Arr: McChesney, K.  Octaves: 2  Level: 2  Rating: Easy Medium Carol of the Birds - Celebrate the Christmas season with this lesser known but beautiful carol. The tune of the French carol is set in two moods in this short, 34-measure selection.  Comp:  Arr: McChesney, K.  Octaves: 3-5  Level: 2  Rating: Easy Medium Carol of the Wise Men - This arrangenment of the Puerto Rican carol "De Tierra Lejana Venimos" was commissioned by the Raleigh Ringers. There are several layers to the music: challenging syncopations, lines and counter lines and flowing eighth-note accompaniment.  Comp:  Arr: Gramann, F.  Octaves: 3-7  Level: 4  Rating: Med Adv Catalonian Carol - Julie Turner's arrangement of the familiar Catalonian carol “Fum, Fum, Fum” also incorporates the old English carol “Hey, Ho, Nobody Home”, and the result is a light, Renaissance feel.  Comp: Traditional  Arr: Turner, Julie  Octaves: 3 or 5  Level: 3  Rating: Med Adv Celebratio - Optional percussion instruments add even more celebration to this festive, original composition.  Comp: Stephenson, V.  Arr:  Octaves: 3-6  Level: 3  Rating: Medium Celtic Praise - This strong, lively tune by popular duo Secret Garden is set by Kevin McChesney for handbells, percussion, and violin. Each instrumentalist will need their own copy of the instrument part.  Comp: Lovland, Rolf  Arr: McChesney, Kevin  Octaves: 3-5  Level: 3  Rating: Medium Champagne Rag - Ragtime music usually means sharps and flats and tricky rhythms, but this setting of the original work by Joseph F. Lamb is surprisingly accessible.  Comp: Lamb, Joseph F.  Arr: Roth, Karen  Octaves: 3-5  Level: 4  Rating: Med Adv Children's Praise - This medley of children's songs includes: Praise Him, All Ye Little Children, Jesus Loves the Little Children and Jesus Loves Me. Although dotted eighth/sixteenth rhythms are used, the ringers will know the tunes and this should help.  Comp: Various  Arr: Lamb, L.  Octaves: 2-3  Level: 3+  Rating: Medium Chorale Prelude - Whatever your resources, you will find this music a delight! Use a full choir, add a C instrument, play as a bell solo with keyboard accompaniment. Use any or all - the choice is yours!  Comp: Nelson, S.  Arr:  Octaves: 3  Level: 3  Rating: Easy Christmas Angel Medley - Hark! The Herald Angels Sing; Angels We Have Heard on High; & Angels From the Realms of Glory, are the sources of this 3 octave solo. Each score contains the piano/handbells parts plus a separate score for the soloist.  Comp:  Arr: Weishaupt  Octaves: 2-3  Level: N/A  Rating: Easy Medium Christmas Angels Medley - "Angels from the Realms of Glory," "Angels We Have Heard on High," and "Hark! The Herald Angels Sing" are the three "angel" carols in this medley. The scoring is full, and keeps all ringers busy with a big sound.  Comp: Various  Arr: Edwards, D.  Octaves: 3-5  Level: 3  Rating: Medium Christmas Beginnings - Three pieces for performance and teaching. The "objective is not to make everything easy but to provide challenges which build confidence".  Comp: Various  Arr: Young, P.  Octaves: 3  Level: 2  Rating: Easy Christmas Collage - Spice up your Christmas celebrations with this festive, 36-measured introit. A sparkling peal, which can be doubled in the 5th and 6th octaves, runs through the piece with melody in the lower ranges.  Comp: Various  Arr: Stephenson, V.  Octaves: 3-6  Level: 2  Rating: Easy Medium Christmas Lullaby - Medley of "Away in a Manger (Kirkpatrick) & Infant Holy Infant Lowly (Polish)". The traditional carol tune "Cradle Song" is the basis of this tender setting for bells and 3 octaves of optional but preferable chimes.  Comp: Various  Arr: McChesney, K.  Octaves: 3-5  Level: 2  Rating: Easy Christmas Lullaby - A tender arrangement of the "Cradle Song", a tune by William Kirkpatrick. A rocking accompaniment and creative harmomic structure make a memorable Christmas selection.  Comp: Kirkpatrick  Arr: McChesney, K.  Octaves: 3-4  Level: 2  Rating: Easy Medium Christmas Meditation - This solo for bells and piano combines as a medley the following carols: "Come, Ye Lofty, Come Ye Lowly; The First Noel; and The Coventry Carol".  Comp: Various  Arr: Anderson, C./Kramlich, D.  Octaves: 2-3  Level: N/A  Rating: Easy Christmas Primer - A teaching gold mine! Use the music with a beginning choir or ensemble. Contains a glossary which explains basic music symbols as used in the music.  Comp: Various  Arr: Stephenson, V.  Octaves: 2  Level: 1  Rating: Easy Christmas Primer 2 - Extensive performance notes and suggestions are given with this folio of four, level one holday tunes. These selections may be played by a beginning group of 6-8 ringers. They may also be used a duets or trios for ensemble ringers.  Comp: Various  Arr: Stephenson, V.  Octaves: 2  Level: 1  Rating: Easy Christmas Processional and Medley - A repeatable processional begins this medley of "Joy to the World, Hark! the Herald Angels Sing, and Angels We Have Heard on High". Fully scored with special techniques, including the gyro, sprinkled throughout for flavor.  Comp: Various  Arr: Hall, J.  Octaves: 3-5  Level: 3  Rating: Easy Medium Christmas Processional and Medley II - This medley of "O Come All Ye Faithful," "He Is Born," and "Angels From the Realms of Glory" begins with an optional 12-measure processional (performance ideas are included in footnotes).  Comp: Various  Arr: Hall, Jefferey A.  Octaves: 3-6  Level: 3  Rating: Medium Christmas Tapestry - Linda McKechnie weaves her own original tune together with the Christmas favorites "Deck the Halls," "It Came Upon a Midnight Clear," and "Gloria in Excelsis".  Comp: Various  Arr: McKechnie, Linda  Octaves: 3-5  Level: 3  Rating: Medium Christmastime Rejoicing - Use as a 6-in-hand solo or with several people ringing the 8 bells. Notes on how to perform as a solo are included.  Comp: Various  Arr: Merrett, F.  Octaves: 3-4  Level: N/A  Rating: Easy Medium Christmas Trios - Includes two titles and simple techniques.  Comp: Various  Arr: Kerin, S.  Octaves: 3-4  Level: N/A  Rating: Easy Christ Triumphant - Use your handbell trio! "Crown Him with Many Crowns" and "Good Christian Men, Rejoice and Sing", are skillfully arranged.  Comp: Various  Arr: Kerin  Octaves: 3  Level: N/A  Rating: Easy Medium Christ Triumphant Alleluia - A powerful work based on three familiar tunes, "St. Kevin", "Llanfair" and "Lyra Davidica". Perform with 3-6 octaves of bells, with optional organ, two trumpets, or brass quintet.  Comp: Various  Arr: Stephenson, V.  Octaves: 3-6  Level: 3  Rating: Easy Medium Classical Gas - Written for the handbell group REZOUND!, this arrangement of the pop standard is a true showstopper!  Comp: Williams, Mason  Arr: McKlveen, Paul  Octaves: 4-5  Level: 4  Rating: Med Adv Classic Celebration - Sub-titled "Celebrate His Glory," this original work by Bill Ingram resembles the music of the classical era.  Comp: Ingram, Bill  Arr:  Octaves: 3-5  Level: 3+  Rating: Med Adv Cold December Flies Away - Cathy Moklebust gives her short arrangement (28 measures) the character designation: bouncy and light. Uses thumb damp, pluck and mart accompaniment and parts for optional triangle, tambourine and sleighbells.  Comp:  Arr: Moklebust, C.  Octaves: 2  Level: 3  Rating: Easy Medium Colors of the Wind - Treat your choir and audience to the wonderful music from Walt Disney's "Pocahontas" which is delightfully arranged by Paul and Sue McKlveen.  Comp: Menken, A./Schwartz, S.  Arr: McKlveen, P. & S.  Octaves: 3-6  Level: 2+  Rating: Easy Medium Come Christians Join to Sing - Actually, this arrangement should be titled, "Come, Christian, Join to Sing and Dance!" The original, "straight" melody line is altered with syncopation and fun rhythms and dances along throughout all 89 measures. A great choice for leading into congregational singing of the hymn.  Comp:  Arr: Eithun, S.  Octaves: 3-5  Level: 3  Rating: Medium Come Christians Join to Sing - This two-page hymn arrangement is a pull-out from the popular volume "Ring Together Praise" of the "Ring Together Series". Ringers have the opportunity to work on precision, chordal ringing, changing dynamics, the shake technique, and following "road map" musical directions (repeat signs).  Comp:  Arr: McChesney, K.  Octaves: 2-3  Level: 1  Rating: Easy Come Thankful People - An extended introduction builds interest through a repetitious accompaniment figure and bits of melodic material spread throughout in the bass. A full section is next with lost of full chords and a running, malleted bass line.  Comp: Various  Arr: Waugh, T.  Octaves: 3-5  Level: 3  Rating: Medium Come Thou Fount of Every Blessing - This arrangement is based on the hymn tune, NETTLETON. The introductory material appears throughout the piece to smoothly bridge the sections. The tune is set in full chords, in a staccato section, with the echo technique and lots of LV.  Comp: Wyeth, J.  Arr: McChesney, K.  Octaves: 3-5  Level: 2+  Rating: Easy Medium Come With Hearts Rejoicing - This original composition sets forth an 8-bar, melody that travels through seven key changes for variety and interest. The joy ful melody reflects the injunction of the title.  Comp: Young, P.  Arr:  Octaves: 3-5  Level: 2+  Rating: Medium Come Worship the King - An eight measure fanfare introduces this meldey of the hymns "O Worship the King & Come Ye Thankful People Come". March-like rhythms and special staccato techniques continue throughout the work and support the melodies, which are found in all the octave registers.  Comp: Various  Arr: Rogers, S.  Octaves: 3-5  Level: 3  Rating: Easy Medium Come Ye Faithful Raise the Strain - If you’re looking for a BIG Easter work, this arrangement certainly fits the bill!  Comp: Sullivan, Arthur Seymour  Arr: Hall, Jefferey A.  Octaves: 3-5  Level: 3  Rating: Medium Comfort, Comfort Ye My People - This commissioned work by composer Kevin McChesney is based on Psalm 42.  Comp: Psalm 42  Arr: McChesney, Kevin  Octaves: 3-5  Level: 3  Rating: Medium Contemplation - Subtitled, A Prayer for Mercy, this original composition builds upon a simple melody with a repeated note motif. Marked with emotion, the texture is sparse in the beginning, but grows in strength to the ending, broad section.  Comp: McKlveen, P.  Arr:  Octaves: 3-5  Level: 2  Rating: Easy Medium Cottonbell Strut, The - Sheer fun! This piece of medium-advanced difficulty is great program music for the 3 to 5 octave choir. Ideal for concert or play to demonstrate your choir's ringing ability.  Comp: Anthony, K.  Arr:  Octaves: 3-5  Level: 4  Rating: Med Adv Creation Hymn - The Heaven's are Telling is the text usually associated with this tune. This easy, festive arrangement is appropriate in worship or concert.  Comp: Haydn, F. J.  Arr: Ingram, B.  Octaves: 4  Level: 2+  Rating: Easy Medium Crown and Scepter - Appropriate for Easter or any festive event, this dignified piece in compound meter delights ringers and listeners with its harmonic structure and ringing techniques.  Comp: Young, P.  Arr:  Octaves: 3-5  Level: 2+  Rating: Easy Medium Crown Him With Many Crowns - An exciting arrangement of this grand hymn tune! For handbells, organ and optional brass ensemble. A real winner!  Comp: Elvey, G.  Arr: McKechnie, D. L.  Octaves: 3-5  Level: 5  Rating: Medium Crucifixion - This original work takes the listener through the gamut of emotions that the cross of Christ brings to believers.  Comp: Hall, Jefferey A.  Arr:  Octaves: 3-5  Level: 3-  Rating: Medium Crystal Fountain, The - The use of mallets at the beginning and end set the mood of ringing crystal. Combine that with the calm setting of a beautiful Canadian folk tune and you have a extraordinary selection.  Comp:  Arr: McChesney, K.  Octaves: 3  Level: 2  Rating: Easy Danza - 2-3 octaves of bells, rung in chordal texture with lots of "spicy" techniques thrown in are only part of the overall "sound ensemble" of this tune originally written by T. Susato. Keyboard, percussion, and brass contribute as well in the joyful mood.  Comp: Susato, T.  Arr: McChesney, K.  Octaves: 2-3  Level: 2-  Rating: Easy Danza - The expanded 4-6 octaves of bells, rung in chordal texture with lots of "spicy" techniques thrown in are only part of the overall "sound ensemble" of this tune originally written by T. Susato.  Comp: Susato, T.  Arr: McChesney, Kevin  Octaves: 4-6  Level: 1  Rating: Easy Day by Day - The 19th century text of this hymn speaks of humbly trusting God for daily strength. The music expresses this through the use of tempo variations and dynamic shading.  Comp: Ahnfelt, O.  Arr: McChesney, K.  Octaves: 3-5  Level: 3  Rating: Medium Day of Resurrection, The - The title suggests an Easter offering but this arrangement of the "Lancashire" is festive and appropriate for many events in the church year.  Comp: Smart, H.  Arr: Stephenson, V.  Octaves: 3-5  Level: 4  Rating: Medium Deck the Halls - Written for a city-wide mass Christmas concert, this arrangement sparkles with Bill Ingram's clear, concise style. Everyone gets an opportunity to be part of the melody!  Comp: Welsh  Arr: Ingram, B.  Octaves: 3-5  Level: 3  Rating: Easy Medium De Colores - The tune is accompanied by full, chordal texture, broken chord figures and an optional handchime section. The minor tonality is a refreshing change and should afford the opportunity for a different kind of musical expression.  Comp:  Arr: Wood, W.  Octaves: 3-5  Level: 2  Rating: Easy Medium Diademata Festal - This majestic rendition of the hymn "Crown Him With Many Crowns" takes the listener on a tour of musical treatments.  Comp: Elvey, George J.  Arr: Ingram, Bill  Octaves: 2-3  Level: 3-  Rating: Medium Diademata Festal - "Diademata Festal" is a majestic setting of the hymn "Crown Him with Many Crowns" from arranger Bill Ingram.  Comp: Elvey, George J.  Arr: Ingram, Bill  Octaves: 3-5  Level: 3-  Rating: Medium Ding Dong Merrily on High - Arranger Bill Ingram successfully combines the title tune with the chorus "Gloria" (Angels We Have Heard on High).  Comp: Traditional  Arr: Ingram, Bill  Octaves: 3-5  Level: 2  Rating: Easy Medium Dorian Dance - The dorian mode is like a pure minor scale with a raised 6th interval. This slight change from minor adds new color dimensions and is the basis for this festive dance.  Comp: Joy, M.  Arr:  Octaves: 3-6  Level: 4+  Rating: Advanced Down Memory Lane - Part 1 - The "Down Memory Lane" series is a medley of tunes intended for senior citizens but usable by any group. The collections are great for recreation or secular part of a handbell program. Titles include "She'll Be Coming 'Round the Mountain, The Old Grey Mare, Little Brown Jug" and "My Bonnie".  Comp: Various  Arr: Merrett, F.  Octaves: 3-5  Level: 2  Rating: Easy Down Memory Lane - Part 1 - The "Down Memory Lane" series is a medley of tunes intended for senior citizens but usable by any group. The collections are great for recreation or secular part of a handbell program. Titles include "She'll Be Coming Round the Mountain, Old Grey Mare, Little Brown Jug" and "My Bonnie".  Comp: Various  Arr: Merrett, F.  Octaves: 2  Level: 3-  Rating: Easy Down Memory Lane - Part 2 - The "Down Memory Lane" series is a medley of tunes intended for senior citizens but usable by any group. The collections are great for recreation or secular part of a handbell program. Included in this set: "Aura Lee, On Top of Old Smoky, Sidewalks of New York" and "Home on the Range".  Comp: Various  Arr: Merrett, F.  Octaves: 3-5  Level: 2+  Rating: Easy Medium Down Memory Lane - Part 2 - The "Down Memory Lane" series is a medley of tunes intended for senior citizens but usable by any group. The collections are great for recreation or secular part of a handbell program. Included in this set: "Aura Lee, On Top of Old Smoky, Sidewalks of New York" and "Home on the Range".  Comp: Various  Arr: Merrett, F.  Octaves: 2  Level: 2+  Rating: Easy Medium Down Memory Lane - Part 3 - The "Down Memory Lane" series is a medley of tunes intended for senior citizens but usable by any group. The collections are great for recreation or secular part of a handbell program. Titles included in this series are "Old Folks at Home, Oh Susannah, Beautiful Dreamer" and "Camptown Races".  Comp: Various  Arr: Merrett, F.  Octaves: 2  Level: 3+  Rating: Easy Medium Down Memory Lane - Part 3 - The "Down Memory Lane" series is a medley of tunes intended for senior citizens but usable by any group. The collections are great for recreation or secular part of a handbell program. Titles include "Old Folks at Home, Oh Susannah, Beautiful Dreamer," and "Camptown Races".  Comp: Various  Arr: Merrett, F.  Octaves: 3-5  Level: 3+  Rating: Easy Medium Down Memory Lane - Part 4 - The "Down Memory Lane" series is a medley of tunes intended for senior citizens but usable by any group. The collections are great for recreation or secular part of a handbell program. Titles include "Daisy Bell, In the Shade of the Old Apple Tree, In the Good Old Summertime" and "The Band Played On."  Comp: Various  Arr: Merrett, F.  Octaves: 2  Level: 2+  Rating: Easy Medium Down Memory Lane - Part 4 - The "Down Memory Lane" series is a medley of tunes intended for senior citizens but usable by any group. The collections are great for recreation or secular part of a handbell program. Titles include "Daisy Bell, In the Shade of the Old Apple Tree, In the Good Old Summertime" and "The Band Played On."  Comp: Various  Arr: Merrett, F.  Octaves: 3-5  Level: 3  Rating: Easy Medium Down Memory Lane - Part 5 - The "Down Memory Lane" series is a medley of tunes intended for senior citizens but usable by any group. The collections are great for recreation or secular part of a handbell program. Titles include "I Want a Girl, The Red River Valley, Down in the Valley" and "Cindy".  Comp: Various  Arr: Merrett, F.  Octaves: 2  Level: 3  Rating: Medium Down Memory Lane Part 5 - "I Want a Girl," "Down in the Valley," "Red River Valley," and "Cindy" are the nostalgic tunes in this folio. A great resource for a school visit or concert, the score is "thick with notes" insuring busy and happy ringers!  Comp: Various  Arr: Merrett, Fred A.  Octaves: 3-5  Level: N/A  Rating: Medium Down Memory Lane - Part 6 - The "Down Memory Lane" series is a medley of tunes intended for senior citizens but usable by any group. The collections are great for recreation or secular part of a handbell program. Included in this sixth medley from the "Down Memory Lane" Series are the following spirituals: "I've Got a Robe," Steal Away to Jesus," It's Me, O Lord" and "He's Got the Whole World".  Comp: Various  Arr: Merrett, F.  Octaves: 2  Level: 3  Rating: Medium Doxology - "Doxology" is the newest in a series of fanfares put out by Jeffers Publishing. It is available for 2-3 octaves or 4-6 octaves with optional organ (keyboard) and/or brass and percussion.  Comp:  Arr: McChesney, K.  Octaves: 2-6  Level: 2  Rating: Easy 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.  Comp: Various  Arr: Rogers, S.  Octaves: 3-5  Level: 3+  Rating: Medium Eastern Caravan - A tambourine and/or woodblock add to the "oriental" flavor of this fast moving music.  Comp: Stephenson, V.  Arr:  Octaves: 3-5  Level: 3+  Rating: Easy Medium 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.  Comp: Various  Arr: Rogers, S.  Octaves: 2-3  Level: 3  Rating: Easy Medium 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.  Comp: Luther, M.  Arr: Waldrop, T.  Octaves: 3-5  Level: 2+  Rating: Medium 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.  Comp: Sousa, J.  Arr: Moklebust, C.  Octaves: 4-6  Level: 4  Rating: Med Adv 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.  Comp: Wilson, M.  Arr:  Octaves: 3  Level: N/A  Rating: Medium 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).  Comp: Joplin, S.  Arr: Rogers, S.  Octaves: 3-5  Level: 4  Rating: Med Adv Exuberant Joy - One is propelled forward with a syncopated pattern which is the underlying theme of this exuberant piece!  Comp: McKlveen, P.  Arr:  Octaves: 3-5  Level: 2+  Rating: Medium 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.  Comp: Rogers, Sharon Elery  Arr:  Octaves: 2-5  Level: 3  Rating: Medium Exultation - This short, festive selection is ideal for the 2 octave choir needing music which has repeated patterns and easy rhythms.  Comp: Edwards, D.  Arr:  Octaves: 2  Level: 2  Rating: Easy Faith - This original work by Paul McKlveen starts simply with an open, airy texture then progresses to a middle section dotted with special techniques.  Comp: McKlveen, Paul  Arr: McKlveen, Paul  Octaves: 3-5  Level: 2+  Rating: Easy Medium Faith of Our Fathers - The staid and honorable hymn tune, ST CATHERINE, is given an untraditional twist in this arrangement by Daniel Longhin. A fanfare-like opening leads the way to a staccato accompaniment figure before the melody enters in the upper bells.  Comp: Hemy, H.  Arr: Longhin, D.  Octaves: 3-5  Level: 2+  Rating: Easy Medium Fancye - This original work was comissioned by a youth bell choir and it certainly has the energy and enthusiasm of youth! Set in 10/8 meter with a brisk tempo and peppered with martellatos, mart-lifts, and stacatto mallet markings, the music lopes along for 30 measures before it settles into a 4/4 section that flows with Lv'd eighth-note accompaniment.  Comp: Waugh, T.  Arr:  Octaves: 3-5  Level: 4+  Rating: Med Adv Fanfare - A very short, easy arrangement of the tune from "The Great Gate of Kiev" arranged to use as a program introduction with bells alone or add brass.  Comp: Moussorgsky, M.  Arr: Sherman, A.  Octaves: 3-5  Level: 1  Rating: Easy Fanfare and Ostinato - An Area XI Composition Contest Winner which has a short fanfare of 24 measures followed by a delightful ostinato of varying keys, treatments and moods.  Comp: McKlveen, P.  Arr:  Octaves: 3-5  Level: 2+  Rating: Medium Fanfare on O Tannenbaum - Introduce your next Christmas program with this short (34 measures) fanfare on the traditional tune. Fun and exciting to ring.  Comp: McKlveen, P.  Arr:  Octaves: 3-5  Level: 3  Rating: Easy Medium Fantasy on Alleluia Quarters - Using "Alleluia Quarters", the composer has made a vigorous and tuneful fantasy characterized by meter changes. Written for the second Scottish Handbell Festival in Dunblane, Perthshire, Scotland.  Comp: Wilson, M.  Arr:  Octaves: 3  Level: 3  Rating: Medium Fantasy on Lo How a Rose E'er Blooming - Unlike the usual flowing arrangements of this German carol "Es ist ein Ros'", this setting makes use of steady eighth-note pulse to move the music along. Different techniques are supplemented to add interest and variety.  Comp:  Arr: McKlveen, P.  Octaves: 3-5  Level: 4  Rating: Medium Fantasy on St. Columba - Melodic augmentation, extended phrases, fast-flowing eighth-note accompaniment and optional chimes all combine to present this Irish hymn tune in a fresh new way.  Comp: St. Columba  Arr: Behnke, J.  Octaves: 3 or 5  Level: 2+  Rating: Easy Medium Festal Jubilation - Give your 2 octave choir a good workout with this festive piece! Tolling and TD are used throughout.  Comp: Edwards, D.  Arr:  Octaves: 2  Level: 2+  Rating: Easy Medium Festival Celebration - This bright 37-measure original composition fits well as a call to worship or opening concert selection.  Comp: Burroughs, Bob  Arr:  Octaves: 3-5  Level: 3  Rating: Medium Festival Finale on The Doxology - Repeated patterns of 16th notes make this interesting to ring. Brass parts available. Brass ensemble is 2 trumpets, French horn, trombone and tuba.  Comp: Psalter  Arr: Merrett, F.  Octaves: 3-5  Level: 3+  Rating: Med Adv Festive Chime, A - If you have chimes and bells you need this music! Some changes of meter from simple to compound. Energetic, but rhythmically not difficult.  Comp: McChesney, K.  Arr:  Octaves: 3-5  Level: 3  Rating: Medium Festive Dance - Georges Bizet's work, otherwise known as "Farandole" has been transcribed by Kevin McChesney for 3, 4, 5, 6, or 7 octaves! The powerful theme is emphasized with marts, mart-lifts, shakes and ring touch techniques.  Comp: Bizet, G.  Arr: McChesney, K.  Octaves: 3-7  Level: 4  Rating: Med Adv Festive Exultation - The first 3 measures set the mood of this commissioned music which is fast and festive requiring ringing skills. Passages are notated for optional chimes. SK, mart, TD, LV, SW, mart lift.  Comp: Wilson, M.  Arr:  Octaves: 3-5  Level: 3  Rating: Med Adv Firebird Finale - Advanced ringers will enjoy this rendition of Igor Stravinsky's masterwork, written as part of the Raleigh Ringers Series. It combines 4-7 octaves of bells, 2 octaves of handchimes (optional) and 2 octaves of solo handbells (optional). The three instruments plus the incorporation of various techniques render rich colors and imaginative sound.  Comp: Stravinsky, I.  Arr: Smith, D.  Octaves: 4-7  Level: 5  Rating: Advanced First Noel - Arranger Karen Roth forgoes percussive techniques in favor of the simple, beautiful sound of rung handbells in this setting for Advent or Christmas.  Comp: Traditional  Arr: Roth, Karen  Octaves: 2-3  Level: 2  Rating: Easy Medium Five Christmas Solos - This collection spans several styles of writing and uses as few as 8 bells and as many as 14. Ideal for the beginning soloist.  Comp: Various  Arr: Wagner, D.  Octaves: 2  Level: N/A  Rating: Easy Medium Flight of the Bumblebee - Your advanced handbell choir is going to love the challenge this arrangement of Rimsky-Korsakoff's classic affords!  Comp: Korsakoff-Rimsky, N.  Arr: Thompson, Martha Lynn  Octaves: 4-5  Level: 6  Rating: Advanced For the Beauty of the Earth - This setting of the hymn tune DIX is a good transition piece for choirs who ring mostly level I material.  Comp: Kocher  Arr: Tucker, Sondra  Octaves: 3-5  Level: 2-  Rating: Easy For Unto Us a Child is Born - G.F. Handel's beloved chorus from MESSIAH comes alive for handbells in this arrangement marked to be played "Joyfully, dancing and rhythmic."  Comp: Handel, George F.  Arr: McChesney, Kevin  Octaves: 3-5  Level: 3+  Rating: Med Adv Four Short Pieces - These simple, straightforward original compositions are useful for anthems, introits, offertories, times of prayer, benedictions - any type of service music.  Comp: Roth, Karen  Arr:  Octaves: 3-5  Level: 2+  Rating: Easy Medium Friends on Parade - A simple, short piece ideal for the beginning or less experienced choir. Only 2 8th notes in piece. Most ringers remain busy.  Comp: Merrett, F.  Arr:  Octaves: 2  Level: 2  Rating: Easy Funiculi Funicula - Plucking, mallets and martellato add fun to an old Italian tune which is the source of this winning composition of the 1990 Area IV Best Arrangement Competition.  Comp: Denza, L.  Arr: Kliever, A.  Octaves: 3-5  Level: 4  Rating: Medium Fur Elise - Ludwig Van Beethoven's classic piano work, composed for a family member, Elise, is now a worthy challenge for handbell choirs. The transcription maintains the intergrity of the original piano score and requires ringers to feel the mood of the work together as a team. Sure to be a favorite for concert!  Comp: Beethoven, L.  Arr: McChesney, K.  Octaves: 4-5  Level: 3  Rating: Medium Furioso - The title of this original work captures the mood and tempo perfectly.  Comp: McKlveen, P. A.  Arr:  Octaves: 3-5  Level: 4  Rating: Med Adv Gavotte - A Bb trumpet adds to the Baroque atmosphere of this arrangement from Boyce's 4th Symphony (1760). The bass bells should have fun with the interesting bass line that is rung and malleted.  Comp: Boyce, W.  Arr: McKlveen, P.  Octaves: 3 or 5  Level: 2+  Rating: Easy Gethsemane's Prayer - "Thoughtful and distant" is the character marking given to this original compostition. The 3/4 meter lilt of the music and subtle dynamic shading reflect Christ's pathos in Gethsemane's garden. The work's 59 measures lends itself to a meditative spot in worship.  Comp: Eithun, S.  Arr:  Octaves: 3  Level: 2  Rating: Easy Giocoso - The musical term "giocoso" means "humorous", and composer Paul McKlveen achieves this mood by contrasting staccato and legato sections.  Comp: McKlveen, Paul A.  Arr:  Octaves: 3-5  Level: 2  Rating: Easy Medium Give Me That Old Time Religion - A song of worship and fun, this easy arrangement of the 18th Century gospel song is useful in church, concert, recreation, etc. Easy rhythmically and for 3 octaves.  Comp:  Arr: Eernisse, G.  Octaves: 3  Level: 2+  Rating: Easy Gloria - "Gloria" - a wonderfully versatile title for worship, concert, or festival!  Comp: McChesney, Kevin  Arr:  Octaves: 3-5  Level: 4  Rating: Med Adv God Be in My Head - Peter DeMets original work is here set for 3, 4, or 5 octaves of bells and SATB voices by skilled arranger Kevin McChesney. The SATB score is included in the back of the folio and permission is granted to make copies for the purchasers choir.  Comp: de Mets, P.  Arr: McChesney, K.  Octaves: 3-5  Level: 2  Rating: Easy God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen - The traditional English carol is set here with differing accompaniment figures--chordal, treble, ostinato, and moving bass line. Other special techniques and articulations are scored in both the melody and the accompaniment.  Comp: Traditional English Carol  Arr: Pysh, Gregory M.  Octaves: 4-5  Level: 3  Rating: Medium God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen - Challenge your ringers this Christmas with an energetic setting of the title tune in medley with "Sing We Now of Christmas."  Comp: Traditional  Arr: McChesney, K.  Octaves: 3-5  Level: 4  Rating: Med Adv Good Christian Friends Rejoice - Are you looking for a short, lively Christmas piece for 2-3 octaves of bells of chimes ? Then this 40-measures (with repeats) bouncy rendition of the carol In Dulci Jubilo should fit the bill. The rhythms are easy, but imaginative and keep the ringers attentive, and may be rung or played by plucking, thumb damp, or malleting.  Comp: In Dulci Jubilo  Arr: McChesney, K.  Octaves: 2-3  Level: 1  Rating: Easy Good King Wenceslas - A delightful, fun duet using the full range of bells from C4 to G7. No keyboard accompaniment. Mallets and martellato add to the enjoyment for both ringers and listener.  Comp: Cantiones  Arr: Warzyn  Octaves: 4  Level: N/A  Rating: Easy Medium Good King Wenceslas - Although this Christmas favorite is 64 measures long, there are no page turns. A good Christmas piece for beginning choirs.  Comp: Traditional  Arr: Roth, Karen  Octaves: 2-3  Level: 1  Rating: Easy Good Old Summertime, The - Fun songs ("In the Good Old Summertime; After the Ball; The Band Played On; & Daisy Bell") filled with numerous ringing techniques guarantees a dazzling piece for summer choirs, concerts or frolic.  Comp: Various  Arr: Stephenson, V.  Octaves: 2-3  Level: 3  Rating: Easy Medium Good Shepherd, The - An original duet for bells and keyboard.  Comp: Page, A. L.  Arr:  Octaves: 3  Level: N/A  Rating: Easy Medium Great Gate of Kiev, The - Confidence builder! No subdivided beat! Every ringer included. Chordal. A work guaranteed to result in instant success for new ensembles.  Comp: Moussorgsky, M.  Arr: Wagner, D.  Octaves: 3-5  Level: 1+  Rating: Easy Greensleeves - The instrumentation for this addition to the Raleigh Ringers Series includes 5-7 octaves of handbells, 4 octaves of handchimes, finger cymbals, a chime/mark Tree and triangle. All these instruments are combined to produce a melancholy mood through flowing rhythms and colorful textures. After the beginning thirty-second notes (in slow rhythm), ringers may find this one of the more accessible of this series.  Comp:  Arr: Moklebust, C.  Octaves: 5-7  Level: 4  Rating: Med Adv Guantanamera - This lively Latin American folksong, which includes optional maracas, bongos, cabasa and triangle, was arranged for use at a Latin American Festival. Syncopation abounds as well as a "boat load" of special techniques - all in 64 measures - Fun!  Comp:  Arr: McKlveen, P./LeGarde, A.  Octaves: 3-5  Level: 3  Rating: Medium Gymnopedie No. 1 - From the pen of a famous turn of the century composer comes this quiet, lyrical work now arranged for the soloist. Easy accompaniment.  Comp: Satie, E.  Arr: Wagner, D.  Octaves: 3  Level: N/A  Rating: Easy Hail to the Lord's Annointed - The well-known Ellacombe hymn tune is set in mostly chordal style with variations from the traditional harmonies. The title makes this piece accessible for the Advent season.  Comp: Hofkapelle, H.  Arr: Kinyon, B.  Octaves: 2-3  Level: 2+  Rating: Easy Medium Hakuna Matata - From Walt Disney's Pictures' "The Lion King," this short rhythmic selection is ideal as a program piece or as an encore.  Comp: John, E./Rice, T.  Arr: McChesney, K.  Octaves: 3-5  Level: 4  Rating: Medium Handbell Horizons - This CD represents the best selling handbell pieces from AGEHR, Hope, Choristers Guild, Bechenhorst, Ringout Press, Lorenz, Jeffers Handbell Supply and RingingWord. 19 titles included.  Comp: Various  Arr: Various  Octaves: -  Level: N/A  Rating: Handbell Odyssey - This short (21 measure) arrangement of "Also Sprach Zarathustra" ("Space Odyssey" Theme) is ideal as an introductory fanfare. Use with organ and/or brass quartet and timpani.  Comp: Strauss, R.  Arr: Stephenson, V.  Octaves: 3-5  Level: 3+  Rating: Easy Medium Happy Farmer, The - This "happy" tune incorporates a great deal of staccato to give it bounce. Only two pages in length, with some repeats, but no page turns.  Comp: Schumann, R.  Arr: Myers, K.  Octaves: 3  Level: N/A  Rating: Easy Medium Hark the Herald Angels Sing - Arranged for minimum rehearsal time for both bells and instruments. Brass ensemble includes two trumpets, horn, trombone & bass trombone/tuba. Set includes seven bells parts, full score and brass parts.  Comp: Mendelssohn, F.  Arr: Justice/Hall  Octaves: 3-5  Level: 2  Rating: Easy He is Born - Staccato effects, such as thumb damp, ring touch, pluck, and mallet figure highly in this setting of "Il Est Ne", the old French carol, and give the effect of a hand drum. Attention to bell changes rather than rhythm is the key to a satisfying performance for church or concert.  Comp: Il Est Ne  Arr: McChesney, K.  Octaves: 3-5  Level: 2  Rating: Easy Heralds of Christ - A BIG work, this arrangement of the tune NATIONAL HYMN is set for 3 to 5 octaves of handbells with SATB voices, Organ or Keyboard, and optional Glockenspiel, C-instrument, or Handchimes.The choral parts offer two verses-one from "Heralds of Christ" the other from "God of the Ages." The opening alternates between fanfare material rung by the bells and sung verse phrases accompanied by the organ. The second verse smoothes out as the Glockenspiel or other instrument and organ accompany the voices. An instrumental section ensues before the final "blow-out" ending section.  Comp: Warren, G.  Arr: McChesney, K.  Octaves: 3-5  Level: 3  Rating: Medium Holiday for Handbells - Composer Linda R. Lamb has given this original composition the subtitle "Intrada for the King of Glory," making it useful in worship services.  Comp: Lamb, Linda  Arr:  Octaves: 3-6  Level: 3  Rating: Medium Holy Holy Holy - The strong "Nicaea" tune is supported with a new harmonic structure which adds beauty and strength.  Comp: Dykes, J.  Arr: Emiliani, R.  Octaves: 2-3  Level: 2+  Rating: Easy Medium Holy Holy Holy - Based on the hymn tune NICAEA, this big, bold, and bright arrangement was written for the celebration of the 20th anniversary of the Kokomo Handbell Festival in Indiana.  Comp: Dykes, John B.  Arr: McChesney, Kevin  Octaves: 3-5  Level: 3  Rating: Medium Holy Lord God of Hosts - Karen Roth's original work combines handbells, keyboard, and two vocal choir lines (trebles & basses or mixed) to present a stately and majestic offering for worship or concert.  Comp: Roth, Karen  Arr:  Octaves: 3-5  Level: 1+  Rating: Easy Hosanna Loud Hosanna - Boisterous syncopation in fanfare style introduces and interrupts rhythmically-manipulated melody and then contrasts with a smooth, peaceful section before it breaks out again in a rush to an ending flourish.  Comp: Ellacombe  Arr: Edwards, D.  Octaves: 3 or 5  Level: 3  Rating: Easy Medium How Can I Keep From Singing - The lightly-structured texture of this setting of Robert Lowry's hymn tune SINGING allows ringers to express the sentiment of the text. Flowing rhythms and strong chordal passages combine to keep all the ringers involved. Attention to dotted rhythms is important against the background of eighth-note accompaniment.  Comp: Lowry, R.  Arr: Warzyn, J.  Octaves: 3-5  Level: 3  Rating: Medium How Firm a Foundation - Level one and lots of fun, with all the extra and optional articulations such as echo, mallets, shake, and toll swing. Mostly chordal ringing with the melody remaining in the upper register. Good solid writing for all 3 octaves of bells/chimes, keeps all the ringers involved.  Comp:  Arr: Ingram, B.  Octaves: 3  Level: 1  Rating: Easy How Great Our Joy - This traditional carol is easy enough to learn in one rehearsal of the brass and one rehearsal of the handbells. Must be performed with brass. Set includes seven HB parts and parts for Brass Quartet (two Trumpets, French Horn and Trombone).  Comp:  Arr: Justice/Honea  Octaves: 3-5  Level: 2  Rating: Easy Humoresque - The famous work by Tchaikovsky is expertly arranged for the handbell choir looking for music with a challenge and "out of the ordinary."  Comp: Tchaikovsky, P.  Arr: Sherman, A.  Octaves: 3-4  Level: 4  Rating: Medium Hungarian Dance No. 5 - Martha Lynn Thompson's setting of this classical work by Johannes Brahms is the newest addition to the Raleigh Ringers Series for advanced choirs.  Comp: Brahms, Johannes  Arr: Thompson, Martha Lynn  Octaves: 4-5  Level: 3+  Rating: Med Adv Huron Carol - Tim Waugh arranged this carol for a high school ensemble. The melody is played strictly in octaves or unison accompanied by an ostinato pattern of mixed rung and martellato techniques. Good for ensemble or young ringers.  Comp:  Arr: Waugh, T.  Octaves: 3 or 5  Level: 1+  Rating: Easy Hymn to Joy - Beethoven's famous melody is set here in two accessible pages for beginning choirs. The few eighth notes are part of the melody line, which occurs in upper and lower bell parts.  Comp: Beethoven  Arr: McChesney, K.  Octaves: 2-3  Level: 1+  Rating: Easy I Am the Resurrection and the Life - An SATB choir or ensemble joins 3-5 octaves of bells in presenting Peter deMets original work.  Comp: de Mets, Peter  Arr: McChesney, Kevin  Octaves: 3-5  Level: 2  Rating: Easy Medium 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.  Comp: Doane, W.  Arr: Sanders  Octaves: 2  Level: N/A  Rating: Easy In Dulci Jubilo - A few 8th notes on the first page but this music is rhythmically very easy. TD, PL, Mallet, SK, Mart lift.  Comp:  Arr: Stephenson, V.  Octaves: 2  Level: 2  Rating: Easy Medium 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.  Comp:  Arr: Lamb, L.  Octaves: 2-3  Level:  Rating: Easy Medium 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.  Comp:  Arr: Noller, D.  Octaves: 3-4  Level: 2  Rating: Easy 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.  Comp: Warren/Hemy  Arr: Dobrinski, C.  Octaves: 3-5  Level: 4  Rating: Easy Medium 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.  Comp: Holst, G.  Arr: Eithun, S.  Octaves: 3  Level: 2  Rating: Easy 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.  Comp: Holst, G.  Arr: VanZant, N.  Octaves: 3  Level: N/A  Rating: Easy Medium 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.  Comp: Holst, G.  Arr: Haan, R.  Octaves: 2  Level: 2  Rating: Easy Medium 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.  Comp: Gastoldi, G.  Arr: Geschke, S.  Octaves: 2  Level: N/A  Rating: Easy Medium 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.  Comp: Miles  Arr: Wagner, D.  Octaves: 3  Level: N/A  Rating: Easy 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".  Comp: Miles, C. A.  Arr: McChesney, K.  Octaves: 2-3  Level: 2  Rating: Easy 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.  Comp: Miles, C. A.  Arr: McChesney, K.  Octaves: 3-5  Level: 2  Rating: Easy 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.  Comp: Story, D.  Arr:  Octaves: 3 or 5  Level: 3  Rating: Easy Medium I Saw Three Ships - A straightforward arrangement of the traditional English carol, but also includes "Adeste Fideles." There are several sections and tempo changes.  Comp: Various  Arr: Rogers, S.  Octaves: 3-5  Level: 3  Rating: Easy Medium 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.  Comp:  Arr: Edwards, D.  Octaves: 3  Level: 3  Rating: Medium 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.  Comp: Traditional  Arr: McKechnie, Linda  Octaves: 3 or 5  Level: 2  Rating: Easy Medium 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.  Comp: Weeden  Arr: McKlveen, P./Miller  Octaves: 3-4  Level: N/A  Rating: Easy Medium 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!  Comp: Mendelssohn, F.  Arr: McChesney, K.  Octaves: 4-7  Level: 6  Rating: