Handbell Music from Choristers Guild

Fall 2023 Handbell and Handchime Music by Season/Genre

Page Title - Composer

Advent

3 People, Look East – S. Eithun

4 Ring Out the Angel Chorus – Buckwalter

8 Lift Up Your Heads, Ye Mighty Gates (Christ Is Alive! Let Christians Sing) – Hurlbutt

20 Come to Bethlehem – M. Eithun & S. Eithun

All Saints’

26 Glad Adoration – Page

Bay View Week of Handbells Series

23 Aurora – Compton

35 Bulwarkana – Guebert

39 Tales of the Great Water – S. Eithun

Bells and Voices

15 Festivity on Cwm Rhondda (Guide Me, O Thou Great Jehovah | God of Grace and God of Glory) – Joy

41 Voyages – Compton

Benediction

34 Canticle of Peace (Benediction) – Helman

Christmas

4 Ring Out the Angel Chorus – Buckwalter

6 Angels We Have Heard on High – Moklebust

19 In the Bleak Midwinter – Gramann

20 Come to Bethlehem – M. Eithun & S. Eithun

40 Infant Holy, Infant Lowly – Moklebust

Communion

26 Glad Adoration – Page

Compatible Editions (2-3, and 3, 4 or 5 [6] oct)

3 People, Look East – S. Eithun

8 Lift Up Your Heads, Ye Mighty Gates (Christ Is Alive! Let Christians Sing) – Hurlbutt

10 Pathways to Musical Ringing, Vol. 4: Musical Expressions – Eithun & Joy

12 Pageantry – Moklebust

16 Music to Make Us Smile – Moklebust

22 O Morning Star, How Fair and Bright (O Holy Spirit, Enter In) – Hurlbutt

36 Praise to the Lord, the Almighty – S. Eithun

38 Then Sings My Soul – Page

40 Infant Holy, Infant Lowly – Moklebust

Community Ensemble Series

9 Mountain Journey – Childers

18 Scatter the Morning Light – S. Eithun

29 Thundersnow – Moklebust

Concert Showstoppers Series

14 I Say a Little Prayer for You – Bacharach/S. Eithun

41 Voyages – Compton

Easter/Eastertide

8 Lift Up Your Heads, Ye Mighty Gates (Christ Is Alive! Let Christians Sing) – Hurlbutt

Eight Bells

4 Ring Out the Angel Chorus – Buckwalter

20 Come to Bethlehem – M. Eithun & S. Eithun

26 Glad Adoration – Page

32 Lord of My Heart – M. Eithun & S. Eithun

Epiphany

22 O Morning Star, How Fair and Bright (O Holy Spirit, Enter In) – Hurlbutt

General Worship

7 Come, Ye Thankful People, Come – Scholes

General Worship, continued

15 Festivity on Cwm Rhondda (Guide Me, O Thou Great Jehovah | God of Grace and God of Glory) – Joy

24 Meditation on Beach Spring – Buckwalter

25 Living Water – Moklebust

26 Glad Adoration – Page

28 Procession and Exaltation – Buckwalter

30 Come, Labor On – S. Eithun

31 Rigaudon – Buckwalter

32 Lord of My Heart – M. Eithun & S. Eithun

34 Canticle of Peace (Benediction) – Helman

36 Praise to the Lord, the Almighty – S. Eithun

38 Then Sings My Soul – Page

Handbells and/or Handchimes

37 Two Grooves – Moklebust

Hymn Based

3 People, Look East – S. Eithun

4 Ring Out the Angel Chorus – Buckwalter

6 Angels We Have Heard on High – Moklebust

7 Come, Ye Thankful People, Come – Scholes

8 Lift Up Your Heads, Ye Mighty Gates (Christ Is Alive! Let Christians Sing) – Hurlbutt

13 O God, Our Help in Ages Past – Behnke

15 Festivity on Cwm Rhondda (Guide Me, O Thou Great Jehovah | God of Grace and God of Glory) – Joy

19 In the Bleak Midwinter – Gramann

22 O Morning Star, How Fair and Bright (O Holy Spirit, Enter In) – Hurlbutt

24 Meditation on Beach Spring – Buckwalter

26 Glad Adoration – Page

30 Come,

Level 1

3 People, Look East – S. Eithun

10 Pathways to Musical Ringing, Vol. 4: Musical Expressions – Eithun & Joy

12 Pageantry – Moklebust

22 O Morning Star, How Fair and Bright (O Holy Spirit, Enter In) – Hurlbutt

Music With Other Instruments

3 People, Look East – S. Eithun

4 Ring Out the Angel Chorus – Buckwalter

O God, Our Help in Ages Past – Behnke

Original

8 Lift Up Your Heads, Ye Mighty Gates

(Christ Is Alive! Let Christians Sing) – Hurlbutt

12 Pageantry – Moklebust

13 O God, Our Help in Ages Past – Behnke

Palm Sunday

8 Lift Up Your Heads, Ye Mighty Gates (Christ Is Alive! Let Christians Sing) – Hurlbutt

Pentecost

22 O Morning Star, How Fair and Bright (O Holy Spirit, Enter In) – Hurlbutt

Reformation

26 Glad Adoration – Page

Reproducible

4 Ring Out the Angel Chorus – Buckwalter

10 Pathways to Musical Ringing, Vol. 4: Musical Expressions – Eithun & Joy

16 Music to Make Us Smile – Moklebust

20 Come to Bethlehem – M. Eithun & S. Eithun

26 Glad Adoration – Page

32 Lord of My Heart – M. Eithun & S. Eithun

Schools

10 Pathways to Musical Ringing, Vol. 4: Musical Expressions – Eithun & Joy

12 Pageantry – Moklebust

14 I Say a Little Prayer for You – Bacharach/S. Eithun

16 Music to Make Us Smile – Moklebust

28 Procession and Exaltation – Buckwalter

31 Rigaudon – Buckwalter

37 Two Grooves – Moklebust

Thanksgiving

7 Come, Ye Thankful People, Come – Scholes

26 Glad Adoration – Page

Twelve Bells

4 Ring Out the Angel Chorus – Buckwalter

20 Come to Bethlehem – M. Eithun & S. Eithun

26 Glad Adoration – Page

Two Octaves

3 People, Look East – S. Eithun

8 Lift Up Your Heads, Ye Mighty Gates (Christ Is Alive! Let Christians Sing) – Hurlbutt

10 Pathways to Musical Ringing, Vol. 4: Musical Expressions – Eithun & Joy

12 Pageantry – Moklebust

16 Music to Make Us Smile – Moklebust

22 O Morning Star, How Fair and Bright (O Holy Spirit, Enter In) – Hurlbutt

36 Praise to the Lord, the Almighty – S. Eithun

38 Then Sings My Soul – Page

40 Infant Holy, Infant Lowly – Moklebust

People, Look East – arr. Sandra Eithun Level 1+

CGB1271 2 or 3 octaves handbells, optional tambourine

CGB1272 3, 4 or 5 octaves handbells, optional tambourine

This arrangement of the Advent hymn, People, Look East, is ideal for a beginning ensemble or when limited rehearsal time is a factor. Available in compatible settings and rated a level 1+, it includes limited bell changes and an energetic tempo to offer a simple but engaging experience for ringers and listeners. The melody is heard in the treble layer and again in the battery bells giving an opportunity to teach balance between melody and accompaniment. Another layer of energy is added with the jaunty little tambourine part, making this an exciting addition to any Christmas or holiday service, festival or concert.

Ring Out the Angel Chorus

Inspiring Advent and Christmas carols for 8 to 12 handbells and piano

Arranged by Karen L. Buckwalter

Ring Out Angel Chorus the

Ring Out the Angel Chorus was

conceived for smaller handbell ensembles consisting of 4 to 6 ringers with piano accompaniment. Whether your handbell ministry is going through a "building" phase or whether you have several ringers that just enjoy ringing together in a small ensemble, these fve carol arrangements will add meaningful, expressive music to your worship experience.

Contents

Come, Thou Long-Expected Jesus 8 or 11 bells | JEFFERSON

In the Bleak Midwinter 8 or 12 bells | CRANHAM

People, Look East 8 or 10 bells | BESANÇON

What Child Is This (What Feast of Love) 8 or 11 bells | GREENSLEEVES

Go, Tell it On the Mountain 8 or 11 bells | GO, TELL IT ON THE MOUNTAIN

Reproducible!

Levels 2 and 3

Advent | Christmas | Communion

Available in both print and digital formats

CGB1286

www.choristersguild.org

Inspiring Advent and Christmas carols for 8 to 12 handbells and piano

Arranged by Karen L. Buckwalter

a ve s H a n db e s u s e d 8 ( 11 )

G o , Te l l I t o n the M o unta i n 1 Th e or g n a p u ch a s e r s g a n e d p e r m s s on o e p r odu ce th s m u s c

E n s e m b e s u s n g h e op t on a G 6 om n ote s n ]

A r c a n - Am e r c a n s p tu a a r r K a e n L B u c k wa e r AS C AP )

C h or s e s G u d A r g h s r e s e ve d P n e d n

Angels We Have Heard on High

Angels We Have Heard on High – arr. Cathy Moklebust Level 4-

CGB1283 3, 4, 5, 6 or 7 octaves handbells with optional 3, 4, 5, 6 or 7 octaves handchimes

Here is a refreshingly new take on the standard, classic carol. Beginning slowly with singing bells, flowing eighth notes and handchimes, the listener can imagine the shepherds’ awe and amazement at the angels’ beautiful song proclaiming the Christ child’s birth. They hurry across the plain to find the child, depicted by malleted and thumb-damped bells in a spirited, rhythmic section in 7/8 time. With an LV eighth note accompaniment under a chordal treble melody sprinkled with a few 16th notes, the final stanza is majestic and full as the shepherds find the holy family and worship their newborn king.

C o me , Ye T ha nkf ul P e o pl e , C o me

3 o c a ve c h o s o m n o te s n ) 4 o c a ve c h o r s o m n o te s n ]

C o p yr g h © 2 0 2 3 C h o s te s G u d A r g h s r e s e r ve d P r n e d n U S A R e p r o d u c o n o f a o a n y p o o n n a n y o m s p o h b te d w th o u t p e r m s s o n o f h e p u b s h e Th e cop y n g o h s m u s c s p oh b te d b y a w a n d s n ot cove e d b y C C L o O n e L ce n s e n e

Come, Ye Thankful People, Come – arr. Linda Scholes Level 2+

CGB1278 3, 4 or 5 octaves handbells

The stalwart and stately hymn tune, ST. GEORGE’S WINDSOR, is an ideal choice for any Thanksgiving service or time of celebration. This engaging arrangement begins with a majestic introduction that returns as an interlude and also as a glorious ending. The melody moves throughout all octaves. A sprinkling of handbell techniques as well as a waltz-like middle section add interest for both ringers and listeners. This will be a welcome addition to your Thanksgiving library.

i f t Up Yo ur H e a d s , Ye M i g ht y G a t e s

C h r i st Is Al i v e ! Le t C h r i st i a n s Si n g

3 o c ta ve c h o r s o m n o te s n ) 4 o c ta ve c h o r s o m n o te s n ] 1 Tr i u m ph a n t ( q c 1 0 8 )

T R U R O Th o m a s W a m s c

7 9 Th e e d t o n s a r e c o m p a t b e fo r m a s s e d r n g

C o p yr g h t © 2 0 2 3 C h o r s te r s G u d A r g h ts r e s e r ve d P r n e d n U S A R e p o d u c t o n o f a o r a n y p o r t o n n a n y o m s p r o h b te d w th o u t p e r m s s o n o f h e p u b s h e Th e cop y n g of h s m u s c s p oh b e d b y a w a n d s n o cove e d b y C C L o O n e L ce n s e n e

Lift Up Your Heads, Ye Mighty Gates – arr. Patricia Hurlbutt Level 3(Christ Is Alive! Let Christians Sing)

CGB1279 2 or 3 octaves handbells

CGB1280 3, 4 or 5 octaves handbells

Festive and grand describe this setting of the hymn tune TRURO. After some surprising chords and modulations, the tune is given to the bass bells. A majestic final stanza leads to the stirring conclusion. Published in compatible editions, this setting will be especially useful during Advent or Easter.

Mountain Journey

Mountain Journey – Brian Childers Level 4

CGB1242 3, 4, 5, 6 or 7 octaves handbells with 3, 4, 5, 6 or 7 octaves handchimes and optional 3, 4 or 5 octaves auxiliary bells

Community Ensemble Series • Mountain Journey is an original work commissioned by the Charlotte Bronze Handbell Ensemble in memory of Greg Underwood. This level four selection moves through several styles of ringing and musical expression, taking listeners on a hiking journey through the mountains, one of Greg’s favorite pastimes. Approachable and accessible, this setting will become a favorite to ring.

Pathways to Musical Ringing

Volume 4: Musical Expressions and Michael W. Joy Sandra Eithun

By

Pathways to Musical Ringing

Published in compatible editions for 2-3 and 3-5 octaves

Exploring Musical Expressions

Exploring dynamic ranges of thumb damps and plucks

Somebody’s Knockin’ at Your Door

Exploring dynamic shaping using crescendo/decrescendo

Theme from Clair de Lune

Exploring rubato

Largo (Goin’ Home)

Exploring fermata, caesura, rit., and a tempo

Color Sounds (Morning Poem)

Exploring terraced dynamics

Gavotta

Exploring dynamics using mallets

Gently Rolling Waves

Exploring accelerando

Minka

Exploring dynamic range of martellato

’Tis the Gift to Be Simple

Exploring ABA form

Wandering Breeze

Exploring LV, mallets, thumb damp, pluck, martellato-lift, crescendo, decrescendo, ritardando, fermata, a tempo, and terraced dynamics

Petit Rondeau

These pieces have been carefully written or selected from folk, classical and sacred repertoire in order to approach the teaching of musical expression. In addition to being excellent teaching pieces, they are intended to be fexible for use in a variety of school, festival and sacred settings. As an additional beneft for developing ensembles, they have limited page turns and are available in compatible editions.

For developing ringers, it is very important to move beyond the right notes and rhythms and learn how to make music more expressive. This expressiveness can use elements already addressed in this series and encourage a diferent way of thinking about performing. It could involve tempo, dynamics, articulations, and/or special techniques.

2-3 octave edition

Available in both Print and Digital Formats

CGB1267

3-5 octave edition

Available in both Print and Digital Formats

CGB1268

octave edition, CGB1267

octave edition, CGB1268

Somebody’s Knocking at Your Door

Pageantry – Cathy Moklebust Level 1+

CGB1253 2 or 3 octaves handbells

CGB1254 3, 4 or 5 octaves handbells

Time to celebrate! Pageantry fits the bill for 2 or 3 octave, or 3, 4, or 5 octave choirs, and at level 1+, is accessible to all. It’s engaging and exciting sounds are enhanced by shaking, LV’s, thumb-damping, mallets or plucking, and martellatos, all at an up-beat tempo. Pageantry is appropriate for worship or concert, and will be a perfect addition to the beginning repertoire.

God, Our Help In Ages Past

O God, Our Help in Ages Past – arr. John Behnke Level 2+

3, 4, 5 or 6 octaves handbells with opt. fute and violoncello, and opt. 3, 4 or 5 octaves handchimes

CGB1250 Full Score | CGB1251 Handbell Score

This well-known hymn tune dates back to the Baroque period, and was used by composers like Bach and Buxtehude even before it was sung in churches with the text “O God, Our Help in Ages Past.” The text is about time; our fleeting time and God’s presence throughout time. Time is portrayed with a bell motive chiming the hour, a lovely countermelody, the constancy of the singing bells, and then the pealing celebratory bells for the final stanza. Besides the varied handbell techniques in the piece, the lovely additions of optional flute and cello add foundational sound and gravity to the piece. “O God, our help in ages past, our hope for years to come, still be our guard while troubles last, and our eternal home!” The flute and cello parts are included in the Full Score.

I Say a Little Prayer – Bacharach / arr. Sandra Eithun Level 3+

CGB1237 3, 4, 5, 6 or 7 octaves handbells with optional 3, 4, 5, 6 or 7 octaves handchimes

Concert Showstoppers series

• This handbell homage to the one and only Aretha Franklin was commissioned by Classical Bells of Detroit to honor her life and incomparable career. Written by Burt Bacharach and Hal David, and originally recorded by Dionne Warwick in 1966, this syncopated and upbeat rendition of the popular tune was given a twist by Aretha in October 1968 when I Say a Little Prayer reached number ten on the Hot 100 and number three on the R&B singles chart. This fun and nostalgic addition to your community concert will grab your audience and immediately transport them back to the 1960’s.

William Williams, 1717-1791 Harry E. Fosdick, 1878-1969

Festivity on Cwm Rhondda

CWM RHONDDA John Hughes, 1873-1932 arr. Michael W. Joy

Festivity on Cwm Rhondda – arr. Michael Joy Level 3+ (Guide Me, O Thou Great Jehovah | God of Grace and God of Glory)

CGB1247 3, 4, 5 or 6 octaves handbells with optional unison vocal part

Festivity on Cwm Rhondda is a jubilant level 3+ handbell setting for 3-6 octaves. It is based on the Welsh hymn tune CWM RHONDDA, which is commonly associated with the texts, “Guide Me, O Thou Great Jehovah,” and “God of Grace and God of Glory.” After a fanfare-type opening, the first stanza features an optional unison vocal part. Either text may be sung by ringers alone, congregation/audience alone, or everyone. This joyous setting is suitable for concerts, festivals, and church services.

Music to Make Us Smile

Crowd-pleasing music for handbells to be played individually or as a complete concert by Cathy

Moklebust

Reproducible

Published in compatible editions

Level 2+

Music to Make Us Smile

2 or 3 octaves, CGB1265

Contents Festive

by

3, 4 or 5 octaves, CGB1266

The eight varied yet accessible pieces in this reproducible collection can be performed separately or as an entire half-hour mini concert. With an entertaining combination of upbeat original compositions, classical and well-known arrangements, hymns and patriotic favorites, each piece has been arranged with no accidentals, shared bells, or required table techniques, so that only music stands are needed. Compatible 2 or 3 octave and 3, 4, or 5 octave editions are available.

Optional percussion parts are included for three of the titles, and two have optional C instrument parts.

Limited Print License

With the purchase of this collection, you are granted permission to locally duplicate these arrangements for the sole use of your ensemble. This is a non-transferable license that applies to this product only, and is for your sole specifc use.

2-3 octave edition

Available in both Print and Digital Formats

CGB1265

3-5 octave edition

Available in both Print and Digital Formats

CGB1266

Cathy Moklebust

Crowd-pleasing music for 3, 4 or 5 octaves handbells to be played individually or as a complete concert

Cathy Moklebust

Crowd-pleasing music for 2 or 3 octaves handbells to be played individually or as a complete concert

Scatter the Morning Light – Sandra Eithun Level 3+

3, 4 or 5 octaves handbells with optional 3, 4 or 5 octaves handchimes, percussion and fute

CGB1261 Full Score | CGB1262 Handbell Score

Community Ensemble Series • In her composition, Scatter the Morning Light, Sandra Eithun has written a beautiful memorial which is both joyful and reflective, perfectly capturing a life well lived! Skillfully utilizing a traditional Celtic tune, this piece is perfect for worship, concert, and celebration of life. In the composition, Sandra recalls the text “Come, O Thou Traveler Unknown,” which narrates the biblical story of Jacob wrestling with the angel and reflecting Tina’s wrestle with cancer. “ … The morning breaks, the shadows flee… ‘tis Love, ’tis Love that wrestled me… ”

3 o c ta ve c h o r s o m t n o e s n

C o p yr g h © 2 0 2 3 C h o r s te r s G u d A g h s e s e ve d P n te d n U S A R e p o d u c t o n o f a o r a n y p o r t o n n a n y fo r m s p r o h b e d w h o u t p e m s s o n o f th e p u b s h e Th e c o p y n g o f h s m u s c s p r o h b e d b y a w a n d s n o c o ve e d b y C C L o r O n e L c e n s e n e

CGB1275 3 or 5 octaves handbells

This setting of Holst’s tune CRANHAM begins with a solo eighth-note line inspired by the lyrics “snow had fallen, snow on snow,” and is soon joined by whole note chords using tower swings to suggest “frosty winds made moan”. The first appearance of the tune in measure 13 corresponds to the first verse of Christina Rossetti’s poem “In the Bleak Midwinter”. The second appearance of the tune in measure 29 expresses the simplicity of the final verse of the poem.

Come to Bethlehem

Distinctive Advent and Christmas carol settings for 8 (10, 12) handbells and optional piano

Arranged by Mitchell Eithun and Sandra Eithun

Reproducible

Mitchell and Sandra Eithun have written four approachable arrangements with options for 8, 10 or 12 handbells.

This joyful collection of Advent and Christmas music for small handbell ensembles can be played with or without the piano accompaniments and does not require tables.

The collection ofers fexible voicing for small handbell ensembles. All of the pieces are playable with 8 bells (D5 to D6) and some have options for additional bells.

Contents

Angels We Have Heard on High 8 or 10 bells

D5 to D6, optional D6 & F#6 GLORIA

Bring a Torch (Love Has Come)

8, 10 or 12 bells

D5 to D6, optional G4-C5 BRING A TORCH

Away in a Manger

8 bells

D5 to D6 MUELLER

O Come, O Come, Emmanuel

8, 10 or 12 bells

D5 to D6, optional G4 to C5

VENI EMMANUEL

Joy to the World

8, 10 or 12 bells

D5 to D6, optional G4 to C#5 ANTIOCH

Also Available

Bundle of mp3 accompaniment tracks, code CGB1297a

Limited Print License

With the purchase of this collection, you are granted permission to locally duplicate these arrangements for the sole use of your ensemble. This is a non-transferable license that applies to this product only, and is for your sole specifc use.

Come to Bethlehem

Available in both print and digital formats

CGB1297

O Morning Star, How Fair and Bright – arr. Patricia Hurlbutt Level 1+ (O Holy Spirit, Enter In)

CGB1273 2 or 3 octaves handbells

CGB1274 3, 4 or 5 octaves handbells

Written in the style of a toccata, this arrangement features long, sustained melodic notes over a busy accompaniment. After a brief chordal section the piece concludes with a joyous pealing of the bells. While it can be played by beginning groups, more advanced ringers can be challenged by using a faster tempo. If desired, another instrument could also double the melody. Compatible editions for 2-3 and 3-5 octaves make this a great choice for festivals and other massed ringing events.

Aurora – Matthew Compton Level 5-

CGB1193 5, 6, 7 or 8 octaves handbells and 5 or 6 octaves handchimes

Bay View Week of Handbells series • If you’ve ever had the opportunity to see the Northern Lights, or Aurora Borealis, then you know of the sheer magnitude and stunning beauty this phenomenon provides. Matthew Compton’s original work, Aurora, is part of our new Bay View Week of Handbells Series. It was commissioned by Fred Gramann in honor of his wife, Nancy, and the main melodic theme is a representation of Nancy Gramann’s name. The title Aurora seemed fitting, since the word “aurora” is defined as “dawn.” The dawn of a new day can offer a number of different emotional experiences, including joy, excitement, peace, sorrow, beauty, and reminiscence. This composition presents all of these emotions. Those experiencing the breathtaking sight of the Aurora Borealis may experience a similar range of emotions, either individually or simultaneously.

Meditation on Beach Spring – arr. Karen L. Buckwalter Level 2

CGB1252 3, 4 or 5 octaves handbells and optional 3 octaves handchimes

The tune, BEACH SPRING, is commonly found in hymnals paired with various texts including “Wash, O God,Your Sons and Daughters” and “Lord, Whose Love Through Humble Service.” This American melody from the mid-1800s is given expressive and sensitive treatment by arranger Karen Buckwalter. Following a quiet and serene opening, it blossoms in the center section with full and beautiful harmonies and then returns to the original serenity of the opening. Perfect for themes of baptism, discipleship and compassion, Meditation on Beach Spring will be a very versatile addition to your handbell library.

Living Water

Living Water – Cathy Moklebust Level 3+

CGB1239 3 or 5 octaves handbells

“Whoever believes in me, as scripture has said, ‘rivers of living water will flow from within them.’” This passage from John, chapter 7, illustrates faith in the wonderfully descriptive imagery of a small brook, trickling gently along its stony, wooded path. Gradually it becomes deeper and more active as it flows into a stream, then finally into a vital, rushing river. In this original composition, handbells describe the scenario, starting with a simple melody surrounded by quiet randomly malleted bells, followed by a gently flowing section of moving LV bass underneath the treble melody. Gradually, the music develops into a strong, churning section of LV sixteenth notes, the melody above becoming more and more complex. As the piece draws to a close, it returns to the calmer, gentler sounds of the beginning. Living Water is a creative and thoughtful interpretation of the passage from John, and is appropriate in concert or worship when the focus is on faith and belief.

LivingWater

Glad Adoration

Uplifting hymn arrangements for 8 or12 handbells and piano

Reproducible!

Levels 2 and 2+

8 or 12 bells and piano

Contents

’Tis a Gift to Be Simple SIMPLE GIFTS

General or Thanksgiving

Let Us Break Bread Together LET US BREAK BREAD Communion

Glad Adoration

Glad Adoration is a collection of 5 hymn arrangements for 8 or 12 handbells and piano. They are appropriate for Thanksgiving, Reformation, Communion and general ringing events. Written for 2 or 3 octaves handbells, they range from Level 2 to 2+. These accessible settings are easily prepared for groups that have a limited number or ringers. The creative piano accompaniments add to the fullness of each arrangement, making a delightful presentation for each given performance.

For All the Saints SINE NOMINE

All Saints or General

A Mighty Fortress EIN FESTE BURG

Reformation or General

Let All Things Now Living THE ASH GROVE

General or Thanksgiving

Available in both print and digital formats

CGB1287

Limited Print License

With the purchase of this collection, you are granted permission to locally duplicate these arrangements for the sole use of your ensemble. This is a non-transferable license that applies to this product only, and is for your sole specifc use.

Uplifting hymn arrangements for 8 or12 handbells and piano

Arranged by Anna Laura Page

Arranged by Anna Laura Page

Let Us Break Bread Together

Procession and Exaltation – Karen L. Buckwalter Level 2+

CGB1290 3, 4 or 5 octaves handbells

Procession and Exaltation may be performed as two separate pieces but was originally designed to be rung as its title suggests. The simple Procession may be easily memorized and flows nicely into Exaltation whenever the processing ringers arrive at the handbell tables. A joyous piece, it is very chordal and offers your handbell choir the opportunity to process on a festive Sunday or for the opening piece of your next concert.

Thundersnow – Cathy Moklebust Level 4+

3, 4, 5, 6 or 7 octaves handbells, glass or shall windchimes, concert bass drum, suspended cymbal, thunder sheet (or thunder tube or tam-tam), and optional 3, 4, 5, 6 or 7 octaves handchimes

CGB1240 Full Score (including percussion parts) | CGB1241 Handbell Score

Community Ensemble series • Thundersnow is descriptive of a typical snowstorm - the first section is soft, light and Christmasy, but the beauty turns to discord as an impending storm begins to materialize. A blizzard rages, complete with the growls and booms of the phenomenon of “Thundersnow” provided by percussion. The blizzard subsides, and we are left with the wondrous beauty of perfectly white mounds and drifts of new snow. Malleted bells and optional handchimes are used, and parts for glass or shell wind chimes, concert bass drum, suspended cymbal, thunder sheet (or thunder tube, or tam-tam), and wind machine are included.

Come, Labor On – arr. Sandra Eithun Level 2+

CGB1277 3, 4, 5 or 6 octaves handbells with optional 3 or 4 octaves handchimes

This sturdy and stalwart hymn of the church is full of resolve and color and is perfect for times in services dedicated to themes of stewardship or honoring the works of others. A blend of optional handchimes with the handbells in the thoughtful middle section creates a stunning and inspiring moment of pause before the return of the robust hymn tune. Shakes, echoes, martellato and LV are some of the techniques that are woven into the piece to create a grand setting for worship or festival use.

Rigaudon – Karen L. Buckwalter Level 3

3, 4 or 5 octaves handbells with optional fnger cymbals and hand drum

CGB1281

Full Score | CGB1282 Handbell Score

Rigaudon (pronounced Rih-gah-DOHN) is a lively dance for 3-5 octaves of handbells with optional finger cymbals and hand drum. It is filled with colorful harmonies due to a combination of both major and mixolydian harmonies, and it makes use of several percussive techniques that will keep your ringers and audience energized. It will be a great addition to your handbell library.

Lord of My Heart

Inspiring hymn arrangements for 8 handbells and optional piano

Lord of My Heart

L1 to 2+

Contents

Be Thou My Vision SLANE

Holy, Holy, Holy NICAEA

How Can I Keep from Singing?

HOW CAN I KEEP FROM SINGING

I Need Thee Every Hour

I NEED THEE EVERY HOUR

Love Divine, All Loves Excelling HYFRYDOL

Lord of My Heart is a thoughtful collection of fve hymn settings for 8 handbells and optional piano. These favorite hymns can be used throughout the year for beginner and intermediate small ensembles. The music is also portable and can be played with or without the piano in a variety of settings.

Limited Print License

With the purchase of this collection, you are granted permission to locally duplicate these arrangements for the sole use of your ensemble. This is a non-transferable license that applies to this product only, and is for your sole specifc use.

Available in both print and digital formats.

CGB1263

Also Available: Bundle of MP3 accompaniment tracks, code CGB1263a

Inspiring hymn arrangements for 8 handbells and optional piano

Arranged by Mitchell Eithun and Sandra Eithun

Arranged by Mitchell Eithun and Sandra Eithun

Canticle of Peace

Canticle of Peace – Michael Helman Level 3 (Benediction)

CGB1168 3, 4, 5 or 6 octaves handbells with optional 3, 4 or 5 octaves handchimes

Canticle of Peace is an original work scored for 3 to 6 octaves handbells and 3 to 5 octaves hand chimes. Lyrical, flowing melodies dominate this moving and meditative composition which covers a range of dynamics. Numerous key changes add to the interest and challenge of this piece. It is perfect for any church service and would be a great choice for that quieter moment in a concert or handbell festival.

Bulwarkana – Alex Guebert Level 5

CGB1194 5, 6 or 7 octaves handbells and optional 5, 6 or 7 octaves handchimes

Bay View Week of Handbells series • Alex Guebert’s original work, Bulwarkana, is published in our Bay View Week of Handbells Series. The title Bulwarkana is a blending of “bulwark” and “arcana.” A bulwark is a fortifying wall. Arcana are mysteries; ancient truths that are not understood. In this piece, the strong and militant blends with the mysterious. Bulwark blends with arcana. (The word bulwark is from German roots; arcana comes from Latin -- another blending.) The briefest glimpses of EIN FESTE BURG (A Mighty Fortress Is Our God) are heard in the opening chorale; the text speaks of God being a bulwark who never fails. Near the end, the final strain of EIN FESTE BURG is proclaimed boldly: “His kingdom is forever!” How can we understand the ancient battle between God and the devil? The mysteries are profound.

Praise to the Lord, the Almighty – arr. Sandra Eithun Level 2

CGB1259 2 or 3 octaves handbells

CGB1260 3, 4 or 5 octaves handbells

Suited for sacred or festival use, Praise to the Lord, the Almighty is available in two compatible settings and is perfect for developing ensembles or for more advanced ringers when rehearsal time is limited. The upbeat opening arouses the listener from the start and is just as engaging for the ringers. Throughout the piece LV’d passages, mallets and dynamic changes provide variety and interest. With limited bell changes and straightforward rhythms, your ensemble will have this mastered in no time.

Commissioned by Gillian Erlenborn for the talented students at Frelinghuysen Middle School in Morristown, New Jersey

Groove No. 1 in D Minor

Two Grooves – Cathy Moklebust Level 2+

3, 4 or 5 octaves handbells and/or 3, 4 or 5 octaves handchimes

CGB1244 Full Score | CGB1245 Handbell Score | CGB1246 Handchime Score

These two original “cool jazz” pieces, one in D minor and one in C minor, are sure to please! Each may be played in either a straight or swing style, which makes them great for teaching the difference. They are also written with a bell part and a chime part, playable either together or separately, and a complete full score is available showing all parts. Since there are no accidentals, shared bells, or required table techniques, they may be performed without tables.

Groove

Then Sings My Soul – arr. Anna Laura Page Level 3

CGB1255 2 or 3 octaves handbells

CGB1256 3, 4 or 5 octaves handbells

Then Sings My Soul is a flowing and harmonically interesting setting of the beloved hymn, “How Great Thou Art.” The compatible editions for 2-3 and 3-5 octaves make it flexible for use by handbell choirs ranging in size from 2 to 5 octaves. Its general theme makes it appropriate for worship services and other events throughout the year, and the popularity of the beloved hymn will make it a listener favorite.

Tales of the Great Water

I. Kinship - The Gathering

Tales of the Great Water – Sandra Eithun

Levels 3, 3+ & 4+

4, 5, 6, 7 or 8 octaves handbells with optional fute or violin, drum, chime tree, suspended cymbal and 3, 4, 5, 6 or 7 octaves handchimes • CGB1192 Handbell Score | CGRP56

Set of Inst. Parts

Bay View Week of Handbells series • The word “Michigan” originally referred to the lake itself, and is believed to come from the Ojibwe word “michi-gami” meaning “great water.” Commissioned for the Bay View Week of Handbells, held on the shores of Lake Michigan, composer Sandra Eithun chose to offer an homage to this beautiful lake and its rich history. Tales of the Great Water is comprised of three short stories. Kinship -The Gathering is a tale of friendship conjuring up images of a place where cultures merged, and people from all over gathered. Shoreline Poem is a tale of longing. So many who settled near the shores of the Great Water, once had a life in another place, perhaps in a distant land. Standing on these remote shores, they can only imagine other places or times. Boundless is a tale of sailing. An adventurous romp on the water awaits our hearty sailors in this tale with stories to tell upon their return. The delightful stories are enhanced with optional flute or violin, drum, chime tree and suspended cymbal.

Infant Holy, Infant Lowly – arr. Cathy Moklebust Level 2

CGB222 2 or 3 octaves handbells or handchimes

CGB1264 3, 4 or 5 octaves handbells or handchimes

This sweet and simple arrangement of the traditional Polish Christmas lullaby is complemented by an original melody, which serves as an introduction, interlude and closing. Either handbells or handchimes may be used throughout the entire piece, or in various sections at the director’s discretion. The melody takes its turn in both the treble and bass clefs, with LV accompaniments in the opposite clef. Compatible 2 or 3 octave and 3, 4, or 5 octave editions are available.

Voyages – Matthew Compton Level 4+

CGB1269 Full Score | CGB1270 Handbell Score

Concert Showstoppers series • Voyages is an exciting new concert work from Matthew Compton that tells the story of the first voyage of a new sailor! From the foggy sunrise to the busy preparations in the morning, the ship sets sail for a grand adventure! Moments of intensity reflect the raging seas before the sun breaks through the clouds as the ship comes back into port. We hear the captain sing the lovely sea shanty “Leave Her Johnny, Leave Her” and our young sailor friend returns home, teased by the next adventure one last time! While the percussion and vocals are optional, they certainly enhance this show-stopping piece that will leave your ensembles and audience humming long after the performance is done!

4, 5, 6, or 7 octaves handbells, with optional ocean drum, claves, tenor drum, tambourine, bodhrán, voices (tenor, baritone and tutti), and 4, 5, 6, or 7 octaves handchimes

Other Reproducible Collections for Small Ensembles

L2 Reproducible!

May Jesus Christ Be Praised

Inspiring hymn arrangements for 8 or 12 handbells with optional piano

Arranged by Mitchell Eithun and Sandra Eithun

Hymns of Faith Four Ringers fo

Reproducible arrangements for piano and 8 handbells or handchimes (D5 to D6)

Arranged by Anna Laura Page

L2 Reproducible!

Songs of Hope Four Ringers fo

Reproducible arrangements for piano and 8 handbells or handchimes

Arranged by Anna Laura Page

L2 Reproducible!

Ever in Your Care

Reproducible arrangements for 12 handbells or handchimes (F5 to C7) with optional piano

Arranged by Sandra Eithun

Reproducible

Sacred Solos fo Bel Tre

Set 3: Advent and Christmas

Arranged by Cathy Moklebust

Reproducible • This collection of solos includes fve accessible arrangements based on hymns appropriate for the Advent and Christmas seasons, and includes piano accompaniments.

The solos are arranged for bell tree, but may be rung from the table with a few simple modifcations written in the footnotes. The collection is available digitally or in print, and the printed piano accompaniments are also available as a bundle of downloadable MP3 tracks.

Contents

Reproducible

Sacred Solos fo Bel Tre

Set 3: Advent and Christmas

Arranged by Cathy Moklebust

Hark, the Glad Sound (CHESTERFIELD)

The Angel Gabriel from Heaven Came (GABRIEL’S MESSAGE)

Silent Night (STILLE NACHT)

It Came Upon the Midnight Clear (CAROL) Still, Still, Still (STILL, STILL, STILL)

Building a Successful Handbell or Handchime Program

Valuable new resource!

Building a Successful Handbell or Handchime Program

Building a Successful Handbell or Handchime Program offers up-to-date information and will be your go-to resource to help prepare your existing (or intended) ensemble to make music with our unique instruments. Subjects covered include adjusting, cleaning and maintaining handbells, planning and identifying needs and numbers, assignments, finding and training ringers, choosing literature, rehearsal techniques, conducting, notations, techniques, and much more.

Nancy Jessup earned the A.A. degree in Music at Pasadena City College, CA, B.A. in American Studies at California State College at Los Angeles, CA, and M.A. in Education at Concordia University Irvine, CA. Since 1993, Nancy has taught handbells at Concordia University Irvine, where she is responsible for up to three of the four handbell choirs, including overseeing student directors for those groups, teaching private handbell lessons, coaching the performing handbell ensemble, RESOUND!, and handbell coaching on all levels. Nancy co-teaches the Handbell Methods course and administrates an annual Lutheran Schools Handbell festival.

Nancy has served as national membership chair for the American Guild of English Handbell Ringers (AGEHR), and as chair of the Handbell Industry Council. She has taught handbells and handchimes with all ages and levels of expertise. She has conducted workshops across the United States, in Canada, Hong Kong and Taiwan. Her particular specialty is the area of solo ringing. She has been handbell editor for National Music Publishers. Nancy is both co-author of a book on solo and ensemble ringing and co-producer of a video teaching tape on the same subject. She has been a classroom teacher on the elementary level for years. During that time she also directed a 4th-6th grade handbell choir.

Including extensive new research on handbell history by James Walters

James Walters has a passion for handbell history, particularly in the United States. His chapter on handbell history includes new material not available until now. What we thought was true about handbells in the United States is being challenged by his research.

Nancy Jessup

CGBK78

Nancy Jessup

Including extensive new research on handbell history by James Walters