PAT-A-PAN - Traditional French, arranged by Linda Scholes for Handbell Ensemble
This accessible arrangement of the traditional French carol was crafted during the pandemic with social distancing in mind. 18 bells can be played by 5-9 ringers, no bell sharing, accidentals, or key changes.
CHRIST THE LORD IS RISEN TODAY - LYRA DAVIDICA, arranged by DWMorgan for C Trumpet with Organ for Congregational Singing - Level 3+
This Level 3+ arrangement is for Congregational Singing appropriate for an Easter worship musical offering. The trumpet part requires a strong Level 3 competency while the organ part should be readily accessible.
Christ the Lord is Risen Today (trumpet and organ with congregational singing)
ONCE IN ROYAL DAVID'S CITY - IRBY, arranged by Dillon Ekle for Handbell Trio
This arrangement takes the traditional English carol and puts an upbeat spin on it to brighten the holidays! Written for the Forté Handbell Quartet while it was down a member, this exciting and challenging trio can be played on 5 or 7 octaves of handbells. Some duplicates will be helpful in the 4s so that Ringers 2 and 3 can each set up their bells in a way conducive to clean malleting of their parts.
CHRISTMAS MEDLEY - ANTIOCH, MENDELSSOHN, GLORIA, THE FIRST NOWELL, & VENI EMMANUEL, arranged by DWMorgan for Brass Quintet - Level 4
A Level 4 brass quintet arrangement of O Come, All Ye Faithful; Rise Up Shepherd, and Follow; O Little Town of Bethlehem; and Angels, from the Realms of Glory. This is a festive brass quintet arrangement with multiple key changes and solos in multiple parts. The arrangement is accessible for worship offerings and school or community groups.
COME THOU FOUNT OF EVERY BLESSING - NETTLETON, arranged by Bill Ingram for Handbell Ensemble
Few writers know the possibilities of 12-bell music as well as Bill Ingram. Here is a full and beautiful setting of one of the great hymns by a master of the idiom.
Come Thou Fount of Every Blessing (handbell ensemble)
WINTER HYMN by Benjamin Eakin for 3 or 5 Octaves Handbells - Level IV-
A delightful exploration of musical textures and ways to make the bells shine in unexpected ways! This original piece is sophisticated and engaging, and has a very advanced sound while being quite accessible for many choirs. It is also a bass ringers' celebration! Lots to do that adds to the momentum and huge sound of this majestic work.
Note: the Audio Preview starts with the 5 octave version. The 3 octave version starts at 3:35.
COME, CHRISTIANS! JOIN TO SING! - MADRID with HYFRYDOL, NEW BRITAIN, NICAEA, & EIN FESTE BURG, arranged by Peter de Mets for 5 Octaves Handbells and Optional 3 Octaves Handchimes - Level III+
Come, Christians! Join to Sing! (5 octaves handbells)
ABIDE WITH ME - EVENTIDE, arranged by Bill Ingram for Handbell Ensemble
Sometimes the most important ministry we have to offer is to honor tradition and play the familiar and wonderful hymns as beautifully and with as much heart as we can. This accessible arrangement does that and more through clear speech and wonderful musicianship.
WATCHER, TELL US OF THE NIGHT - ABERYSTWYTH, arranged by DWMorgan for Brass Trio with Organ - Level 4
This is an up tempo, Level 4 arrangement for an Advent or Christmas Worship brass trio and organ musical offering. This arrangement is in 4/4 with 2/4 bars added for rhythmic variance. There should be no technical or range challenges for the performers. The arrangement is in E minor and is accessible to worship, school or community groups.
Watcher, Tell Us of the Night (brass trio with organ)
