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)
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).
An Easter Story (handbell trio/quartet/quintet/ensemble)
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!
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)
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)
BE THOU MY VISION - Traditional/arr. Kimberly Braswell - handbell tree trio with solo/C instrument
There is a sense of peace in this ethereal arrangement of "Be Thou My Vision." Handbell tree trio is joined by a handchime soloist or C instrument. The handbell tree parts are designed for two more experienced players and one less-experienced learner.
Be Thou My Vision (handbell tree trio with solo/C instrument)
BENEDICTION - John Newton/arr. Kevin McChesney - handbell solo/duet/trio/quartet with keyboard accompaniment
John Newton's hymn tune set by Kevin McChesney for soloist and trio with full accompaniment. Common uses in weddings, memorial services, blessings, and (as the title says) benedictions. Subtitled "May the Grace of Christ Our Savior" as per the words in the hymn, this title could be easily substituted when appropriate.
BRANLE - arr. Kevin McChesney - handbell duet/trio/quartet
In the style of the Renaissance, this straightforward arrangement is easy for a quartet to pick up and learn in few rehearsals. A duet team can play this 8-bell arrangement using four in hand or off-table techniques.
