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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

AVE MARIA - Franz Schubert/arr. Kevin McChesney - handbell solo with keyboard accompaniment, trio with solo instrument, or quartet

The original Schubert melody with traditional treatment.
 

Handbells used (and range)
Solo: 11 bells (C6-C7)
Trio accompaniment for solo instrument: 24-27 bells (C4-Eb6; F3, G3, A3 and Bb3 optional)
Quartet: 33-36 bells (C4-C7; F3, G3, A3 and Bb3 optional)

AVE VERUM CORPUS - Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart/arr. Scott Pfitzinger - 2 octave handbells with 3-5 octave handchimes (or 3-5 octave handbells) - Level III

This simple and reverent Eucharistic hymn by Mozart, originally for SATB choir, strings, and organ, is designed to allow the melody to shine on bells while the accompaniment is played on chimes. However, it can be played on all bells or chimes if desired. While particularly effective in a worship service or mass, this piece can also add a touch of simple elegance and reverence to a concert.