Musiche per strumenti

This collection of handbell pieces provides a range of sacred repertoire for a soloist to perform with piano accompaniment. Popular worship songs are arranged for a solo ringer for a church recital or...

For solo handbells, here is a setting of Martin Nystrom's popular new hymn based on Psalm 42. The moving notes in the piano part bring to mind a flowing stream, while the slower handbell notes reflect...

The optional tambourine and oboe enhance this vibrant setting of the ancient Easter hymn, 'Christ the Lord Is Risen Again. ' The oboe part may be played on recorder or flute. Ringers should be careful...

This new setting for handbells, organ, optional handchimes plus optional trumpet and timpani, begins with a rousing fanfare introduction, followed by two festive verses of the revered hymn. A meditati...

The world of handbell music continues to expand and reach an ever-broadening audience as composers find new ways to combine handbells with other instruments. This spellbinding setting from Joel Raney...

Arranged by Cathy DeRousse and adapted by Kevin McChesney, here is a dynamic presentation of this festive hymn for 3-5 octave handbells with an optional part for either 3-4 octave handchimes, violin,...

The quiet, midnight scene depicted in this endearing carol is beautifully captured here with bell effects and the use of wind chimes and finger cymbals. Arranger Judy Phillips brings a fresh approach...

The sparkling rhythms and memorable melody of this easy-to-learn original composition by Cynthia Dobrinski creates an exuberant, celebratory mood. Bell changes are minimal, and the optional flute and...

Arnold Sherman arranges the gently flowing Celtic melody SLANE for handbells and 2 optional C instruments, plus cello. This gorgeous depiction is based on a Joel Raney original piano setting of this b...

As a sequel to Songs for the Solo Ringer, this new collection continues the tradition of offering the handbell soloist accessible, interesting arrangements suitable for worship services and concert ve...

Sure to appeal to younger ringers, this is a transcription of the popular Coldplay song, heard often on the Today Show and numerous other advertisements. The repetitive ostinato-type patterns drive th...

In this vivacious and harmonically interesting 3-7 octave setting, Cynthia Dobrinski makes use of the theme and variations form with optional 3-6 octaves handchimes, flute, and tambourine adding extra...

To honor their 25th year, San Francisco Area's Bay Bells has commissioned this handbell setting of Pablo Beltran Ruiz's well-known mambo tune, 'Sway' ('Quien Sera'). The distinctive marimba sound is h...

This inspirational song was based on a traditional Irish tune and first appeared as an instrumental piece on the Secret Garden album 'Once in a Red Moon. ' The lyrics were later added and in 2003 Davi...

Lady Gaga's first mega-hit with its catchy chorus and exciting rhythms is sure to appeal to any handbell ensemble, especially the youth ringers. The malleted bass adds the backup to the melody that wi...

This hymn is one of the most beloved, stoic and strong hymns by Martin Luther. Along with optional trumpet, it declares the absolute power of God and was a rallying cry for the Reformation. In this 3-...

Hark! The Herald Angels Sing' has been arranged in an energetic, sparkling and rhythmic style. Accompanied by triangle, tambourine, maracas and bongos, the percussion instruments will enhance and help...

Calypso on 'He Leadeth Me'' is a happy and care-free rendition of the William Bradbury hymn tune. The syncopated melody, colorful accompaniment and optional Latin percussion all combines to give the i...

Rhythmic drive and energy prevail throughout this exciting Peggy Bettcher arrangement of 'Everlasting God, ' a popular Brown and Riley contemporary praise song whose text is based on Isaiah 40:28-31....

Last year we had a hit with the Keith Richards' arrangement of Coldplay's, 'Clocks. ' Kevin McChesney follows that up with another Coldplay title in an arrangement that begins with easy-to-master mall...

British singer-songwriter, Adele had the largest crossover hit in the United States in the past 25 years with this blues, gospel, chart topper. Nicholas A. Hanson's masterful transcription translates...

From Chris Peck, here is an accessible arrangement of Adele's pop hit. With a very legato eighth-note accompaniment, treble and bass bells alike have the opportunity to ring the melody, while mallets,...

Driving rhythmic patterns dominate Peggy Bettcher's energetic 3-5 octave arrangement of Chris Tomlin's popular praise song. A variety of handbell techniques including thumb damps, martellatos, martell...

Katy Perry's record-breaking, Grammy-nominated song of encouraging affirmation is given an accessible and fun treatment for bells and chimes by Michael Glasgow. Optional Rhythm Parts for Guitar, Bass,...

With its infectious melody and recognizable rhythm, this megahit by the rock band Green Day is a staple at graduation ceremonies. The optional rhythm parts lend a touch of authenticity. Program this f...