ALLELUIA - arr. Howard Gould and Ann Nethery - handbell duet/trio/quartet/ensemble
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.
Handbells used (and range)
Duet/trio/quartet/ensemble: 9 bells (D5-E6)
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.
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).
ANGELS WE HAVE HEARD ON HIGH - arr. Tim Waugh - handbell duet/trio/quartet/ensemble
Non-traditional assignments suggested make this Christmas "staple" approachable for competent duet ringers. Re-assign to more ringers for an effective quartet offering. Single page.
Angels We Have Heard on High (handbell duet/trio/quartet/ensemble)
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.
ARIOSO - J.S. Bach/arr. Howard Gould - handbell solo/duet/ensemble
A very flexible offering - the well-known and beloved J. S. Bach Arioso arranged by Howard Gould. Challenging for solo or duet, the parts can be further divided for a larger or less experienced ensemble. Legato, singing line is the technical challenge in presentation.
AULD LANG SYNE - arr. Blanche Marie Lewis - handbell tree solo/duet (unaccompanied)
Ring in the new year - literally! - with this lovely setting of Auld Lang Syne. Play as a duet for less accomplished handbell tree players or as an off-the-table duet, or a more experienced handbell tree soloist plays all the notes.
AWAY IN A MANGER - arr. Tim Waugh - handbell duet/trio/quartet/ensemble
A one-pager that's as simple as it gets. Notations are provided by arranger Tim Waugh for duet assignment. Assign more ringers for quick learning or for a less experienced ensemble.
Away In A Manger (handbell duet/trio/quartet/ensemble)
BARCAROLLE - Jacques Offenbach/arr. Beth Davidson - handbell duet with keyboard accompaniment
A "barcarolle" is a song sung by Venetian gondoliers. You can hear the sway of the gondola in the gentle rhythm and light classical flavor of this piece. The work makes a brilliant handbell duet with keyboard accompaniment. The parts are even in difficulty and well-thought-out, and the partnership between bells and keyboard is lovely.
