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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).

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!

ANGEL GLORY - based on traditional carols/arr. Kevin McChesney - 3-5 oct handbells, optional SATB choir and orchestra, Level III

ANGELS WE HAVE HEARD ON HIGH - arr. Jacques Kearns - 2 octave handbells - Level I+

Arranged by Jacques Kearns, here is a great arrangement for your level one-plus choir. The only bell changes occur in the F5-G5 position. This is a very accessible piece, with the main rhythmic challenge being eighth notes and dotted eighth-sixteenth combinations.

ANGELS WE HAVE HEARD ON HIGH - arr. Kevin McChesney - handbell duet with keyboard accompaniment

A fine setting with a brilliant sound, this lovely arrangement of the favorite carol "Angels We Have Heard On High" may be played as a solo or duet with keyboard accompaniment, and works well for both off-the-table and handbell trees.

APPALACHIAN SUNRISE - Scott Pfitzinger - 3-5 octave handbells - Level II

This is a lovely, poignant piece that paints a musical picture of a quiet sunrise in the mountains. Can be used as a meditative piece for a church service or as a concert piece. Try it on all chimes for an especially gentle feel.

ARIA - Flor Peeters/arr. Kevin McChesney - 4-7 octave handbells with Bb trumpet or C instrument - Level IV

This is an enduring classic in organ literature and translates beautifully for handbells alone or for handbell choir and Bb trumpet or C instrument. Enduring music that has always had an important role in concert or worship and will continue to do so in this wonderfully-crafted arrangement.

ASCENSION - Kevin McChesney - handbell quartet with keyboard accompaniment

The handbell quartet is actually part of a quintet involving the keyboard as its fifth member in this stunning original work. This is energetic, vibrant music with a brilliant contemporary flare.

AVE MARIA - Giulio Caccini/arr. Jefferey A. Hall - 3-5 octave handbells with optional solo voice or unison choir - Level II