ALL THE WORLD - arr. Jad Johnson and Larry Sue - handbell solo with keyboard accompaniment and optional percussion
This accompaniment track provides an alternative to live piano accompaniment for rehearsal or performance, for Jad Johnson and Larry Sue's arrangement of All the World (linked in the Related Products section below). Please note, it is a midi rendering, not a live recording.
Note: the audio preview below includes both the handbell part and the accompaniment track - this is what they will sound like together.
ALL THE WORLD - arr. Jad Johnson and Larry Sue - handbell solo with keyboard accompaniment and optional percussion
A stunning setting of the hymn Jesus Is All The World To Me. Flowing and rich in the opening section, with a lively, exciting rhythmic section to take it home. A truly great arrangement arising from the collaboration of two great talents.
Note: a midi of the accompaniment part alone is linked in the Related Products section below.
ALL THINGS BRIGHT AND BEAUTIFUL - arr. Sandra Eithun - handbell quartet/quintet/sextet/ensemble
Worshipers and concert-goers will always appreciate a fine, meaningful hymntune presented with confidence and beauty. And that is exactly what Sandra provides in this accessible, full-sounding arrangement.
All Things Bright and Beautiful (handbell quartet/quintet/sextet/ensemble)
ALL THROUGH THE NIGHT - AR HYD Y NOS, arranged by Patricia Hurlbutt for Handbell Tree Solo with Piano
Flowing and rich describe this handbell tree arrangement by Patricia Hurlbutt. Taking the Welsh tune AR HYD Y NOS, known to many as All Through the Night or Go, My Children, With My Blessing, and letting it shine out on both the piano and handbell parts, this arrangement fills the room with a musical blessing.
ALLEGRO GIOCOSO - G.F. Handel/arr. Kevin McChesney - 3-7 octaves handbells - Level III
From the famous "Water Music," this is a lively and exciting title that translates perfectly for bells. Many possibilities for worship and concert use, as well as for visual presentation and coordinated movement. This is bold, winning music that has thrilled audiences for centuries.
ALLELUIA, arranged by Howard Gould and Ann Nethery for Unaccompanied Handbell Duet
An unaccompanied handbell duet, which can be further divided among three or four ringers. This is a simple setting may be performed on chimes, bells, or other instruments delineating verses by volume, tempo, or instrument.
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AMAZING GRACE - arr. Kevin McChesney - handbell solo/duet with keyboard accompaniment
Amazing Grace may have more arrangements in the bell world than any other hymn, but there are still arrangements that make this great hymn new and powerful. Intertwining a majestic and beautiful original tune with timeless favorite, this setting will create a prayerful and wonderful spiritual place for your listeners.
AMAZING GRACE - arr. Barbara Brocker and Rob Pearson - handbell tree solo with keyboard accompaniment
No one knows how to make handbell trees soar and express the heart of the music like Barb Brocker. This is one of her very best offerings, a marvelous choice for worship or concert.
AMAZING TRUST - arr. Brian Childers - 3-6 octaves handbells - Level IV
A well-conceived blending of Amazing Grace and 'Tis So Sweet to Trust in Jesus, this beautiful arrangement will easily find a place in worship or concert.
AMAZING TRUST - arr. Brian Childers - handbell solo with keyboard accompaniment
A well-conceived blending of Amazing Grace and 'Tis So Sweet to Trust in Jesus, this beautiful arrangement will easily find a place in worship or concert.
AMERICA THE BEAUTIFUL - MATERNA & NATIONAL HYMN/arr. Kevin McChesney - handbell tree solo with C instrument (or handbell tree duet) with keyboard accompaniment
This is beautiful and uplifting music for concert or worship. May be played as a handbell tree solo or handbell tree duet, or bell tree ringer and flute or violin, with keyboard as a vital member of the ensemble. The lovely setting blends "America the Beautiful" and "National Hymn" (best-known with the text God of Our Fathers).
AN AULD ENGLISH CHRISTMAS - I SAW THREE SHIPS & GOD REST YOU MERRY, arranged by Linda R. Lamb for Handbell Quintet
Originally written for a family of ringers, this quintet combines two favorite Christmas carols, beginning with I Saw Three Ships with a playful and lilting Celtic accompaniment, then moving into a more chordal treatment of God Rest Ye Merry, Gentlemen with a few percussive techniques throughout to fit with the light feel of the first carol.
AN EASTER STORY - arr. Karen Robards - handbell trio/quartet/quintet/ensemble
A collage of the tunes "All Glory, Laud, and Honor," "O Sacred Head Now Wounded," and "Christ the Lord Is Risen Today." Playable by trio, quartet or quintet (13 bells).
An Easter Story (handbell trio/quartet/quintet/ensemble)
ANDANTE - Vivaldi/arr. Kevin McChesney - handbell trio/ensemble with optional C instrument
Three parts with many options! The parts are scored on seperate lines for multiple options - handbell trees, four-in-hand, chimes, other C instrument - you create your own ensemble effect!
