MOMENTARY (SERENITY) by Matthew Compton for 3-7 Octaves Handbells with Optional 2 Octaves Handchimes and Optional Violin and Cello - Level III-
From the composer's dedication: "In times of life where we do not know why things are happening, may we remember that these times are temporary. All things and life, good and bad, are essentially momentary. How we respond to these situations is what helps us grow into better people."
AT THE LAMB'S HIGH FEAST - SALZBURG, arranged by Kurt Meyer - 3-5 octaves handbells - Level III
Based on the hymn tune SALZBURG (known most commonly as “At the Lamb’s High Feast We Sing” or “Songs of Thankfulness and Praise”), this high-energy arrangement would make a wonderful addition to a concert or for use in worship (Easter, Thanksgiving, general worship). The arrangement is full of a variety of handbell techniques and percussive textures to draw interest for both handbell ringers and listeners alike.
SOUTH WIND - Traditional Irish, arranged by Ann Habicht - handbell trio/quartet/quintet
In "Irish Suite #1", Ann Habicht offers a variety of traditional Irish tunes accessible to handbell trios with 4-in-hand ringing, or add more ringers as needed to make these pieces come together quickly for your group! An "appendix" with just the melody for each piece is included at the end, so that you know what musical line to bring out throughout the arrangements.
"South Wind" is an air printed in Edward Bunting’s 1809 Collection of Irish Folk Music.
THE STAR OF COUNTY DOWN - Traditional Irish, arranged by Ann Habicht - handbell trio/quartet/quintet/sextet
In "Irish Suite #2", Ann Habicht offers a variety of traditional Irish tunes accessible to handbell trios with 4-in-hand ringing, or add more ringers as needed to make these pieces come together quickly for your group! An "appendix" with just the melody for each piece is included at the end, so that you know what musical line to bring out throughout the arrangements.
The Star of County Down (handbell trio/quartet/quintet/sextet)
HEAR THE NIGHTINGALE SING - Traditional Irish, arranged by Ann Habicht - handbell trio/quartet/quintet
In "Irish Suite #1", Ann Habicht offers a variety of traditional Irish tunes accessible to handbell trios with 4-in-hand ringing, or add more ringers as needed to make these pieces come together quickly for your group! An "appendix" with just the melody for each piece is included at the end, so that you know what musical line to bring out throughout the arrangements.
"Hear the Nightingale Sing" is a folk song with lyrics from the 17th century.
Hear the Nightingale Sing (handbell trio/quartet/quintet)
IRISH SUITE #1 - Traditional Irish, arranged by Ann Habicht - handbell trio/quartet/quintet/sextet
In "Irish Suite #1", Ann Habicht offers a variety of traditional Irish tunes accessible to handbell trios with 4-in-hand ringing, or add more ringers as needed to make these pieces come together quickly for your group! An "appendix" with just the melody for each piece is included at the end, so that you know what musical line to bring out throughout the arrangements.
Irish Suite #1 (handbell trio/quartet/quintet/sextet)
MOLLY MALONE - Traditional Irish, arranged by Ann Habicht - handbell trio/quartet/quintet
In "Irish Suite #2", Ann Habicht offers a variety of traditional Irish tunes accessible to handbell trios with 4-in-hand ringing, or add more ringers as needed to make these pieces come together quickly for your group! An "appendix" with just the melody for each piece is included at the end, so that you know what musical line to bring out throughout the arrangements.
"Molly Malone" is a song about a female fishmonger who died young.
IRISH SUITE #2 - Traditional Irish, arranged by Ann Habicht - handbell trio/quartet/quintet/sextet
In "Irish Suite #2", Ann Habicht offers a variety of traditional Irish tunes accessible to handbell trios with 4-in-hand ringing, or add more ringers as needed to make these pieces come together quickly for your group! An "appendix" with just the melody for each piece is included at the end, so that you know what musical line to bring out throughout the arrangements.
Irish Suite #2 (handbell trio/quartet/quintet/sextet)
SHIPS ARE SAILING - Traditional Irish, arranged by Ann Habicht - handbell trio/quartet/quintet/sextet
In "Irish Suite #2", Ann Habicht offers a variety of traditional Irish tunes accessible to handbell trios with 4-in-hand ringing, or add more ringers as needed to make these pieces come together quickly for your group! An "appendix" with just the melody for each piece is included at the end, so that you know what musical line to bring out throughout the arrangements.
"Ships Are Sailing" is a reel from the Irish Traditional Music Tune Index.
Ships Are Sailing (handbell trio/quartet/quintet/sextet)
WHISKEY IN THE JAR - Traditional Irish, arranged by Ann Habicht - handbell trio/quartet/quintet/sextet
In "Irish Suite #1", Ann Habicht offers a variety of traditional Irish tunes accessible to handbell trios with 4-in-hand ringing, or add more ringers as needed to make these pieces come together quickly for your group! An "appendix" with just the melody for each piece is included at the end, so that you know what musical line to bring out throughout the arrangements.
Whiskey in the Jar (handbell trio/quartet/quintet/sextet)
