CGB759 Ring Around the Year- 3-5 octaves
Description
Handbell music for 3, 4 or 5 octaves for seasonal and general use.
Ring Around the Year is a reproducible collection of wonderful handbell music for use throughout the year. Most of the pieces are also suitable for general, non-seasonal use. The seven titles in this collection are written for 3, 4, or 5 octaves, some with optional handchimes. This reproducible collection is designed to meet the needs of handbell choirs by helping to stretch their music budgets.
Voicing: 3, 4 or 5 octaves handbells
Composers: Susan E. Geschke, Robert Lowry, Rosland H. Prichard, Frederick C. Atkinson
Arrangers: Kevin McChesney, Cathy Moklebust, Anna Laura Page, Valerie W. Stephenson, Margaret R. Tucker, Sondra K. Tucker
Tune sources: TRYGGARE KAN INVEN VARA, HANSON PLACE, HYFRYDOL, THE HOLLY AND THE IVY, LONESOME VALLEY, MORECAMBE
Seasons: General, Advent, Christmas, Lent, Pentecost, All Saints', Baptism, Children's Sabbath
Level: 2 & 2+
Contents: Children of the Heavenly Father; Come, Thou Long-Expected Jesus; The Holly and the Ivy; Jesus Walked this Lonesome Valley; Meditation on Hyfrydol; O Thou Who Hearest Every Heartfelt Prayer; Rejoice Greatly!; Shall We Gather at the River; Spirit of God, Descend Upon My Heart
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CGB745 O Sing a Song of Bethlehem
This quiet, gentle setting incorporates "How Far Is It to Bethlehem," another traditional English tune. The two melodies offer opportunities for ringers to play musically and distinguish between accom...
This quiet, gentle setting incorporates "How Far Is It to Bethlehem," another traditional English tune. The two melodies offer opportunities for ringers to play musically and distinguish between accom...
CGB746 I Will Arise and Go to Jesus - Full Score
Commissioned by the Nebraska State Handbell Musicians of America in memory of Mary Kettelhut, one of the pioneers of American handbell ringing, the "Southern Harmony" hymn RESTORATION is arranged for ...
Commissioned by the Nebraska State Handbell Musicians of America in memory of Mary Kettelhut, one of the pioneers of American handbell ringing, the "Southern Harmony" hymn RESTORATION is arranged for ...
CGB747 I Will Arise and Go to Jesus (2 or 3 octaves)
Commissioned by the Nebraska State Handbell Musicians of America in memory of Mary Kettelhut, one of the pioneers of American handbell ringing, the ""Southern Harmony"" hymn "Restoration" is arranged ...
Commissioned by the Nebraska State Handbell Musicians of America in memory of Mary Kettelhut, one of the pioneers of American handbell ringing, the ""Southern Harmony"" hymn "Restoration" is arranged ...
CGB750 Quiet Waters
Level 2 . Heartwarming and full of gentle grace, Susan Geschke's original piece "Quiet Water" will appeal to anyone who likes swings. All ringers swing at some point during the piece, and the sheer ph...
Level 2 . Heartwarming and full of gentle grace, Susan Geschke's original piece "Quiet Water" will appeal to anyone who likes swings. All ringers swing at some point during the piece, and the sheer ph...
CGB753 Just a Closer Walk - 3-5 octaves
This spirited arrangement includes a great walking bass line for the bass bell ringers, along with gyros, shakes, and lots of malleting for all. The final stanza includes some "sticking" as in a soft ...
This spirited arrangement includes a great walking bass line for the bass bell ringers, along with gyros, shakes, and lots of malleting for all. The final stanza includes some "sticking" as in a soft ...
CGB755 Wake, Awake (Wachet Auf)
Level 4 • This familiar setting, also known in German as ""Wachet auf, Ruft uns die Stimme""--or in English, ""Wake, Awake, for Night Is Flying""--is an energetic, dance-like piece that lends itself w...
Level 4 • This familiar setting, also known in German as ""Wachet auf, Ruft uns die Stimme""--or in English, ""Wake, Awake, for Night Is Flying""--is an energetic, dance-like piece that lends itself w...
CGB762 I Wonder as I Wander (3, 4 or 5 octaves)
Level 2 • This delicate arrangement of the beloved Appalachian tune will be a poignant addition to Christmas services or concerts. The use of chime tree, finger cymbals, and triangle adds a mysterious...
Level 2 • This delicate arrangement of the beloved Appalachian tune will be a poignant addition to Christmas services or concerts. The use of chime tree, finger cymbals, and triangle adds a mysterious...
CGB822 Joys Are Flowing Like a River (Blessed Quietness)
Joys Are Flowing Like a River is a lyrical and memorable 3-5 octave setting of an old gospel hymn, also known as Blessed Quietness. Expressive use of dynamics and optional use of handchimes offer a lo...
Joys Are Flowing Like a River is a lyrical and memorable 3-5 octave setting of an old gospel hymn, also known as Blessed Quietness. Expressive use of dynamics and optional use of handchimes offer a lo...
CGB286 Be Thou My Vision (Lord of All Hopefulness) - 3-5 octaves
A gentle, rich setting of the Irish folk tune "Slane" scored for combined choirs of handbells and handchimes. An original melody with a distinct Irish flavor serves as an introduction, interlude, and ...
A gentle, rich setting of the Irish folk tune "Slane" scored for combined choirs of handbells and handchimes. An original melody with a distinct Irish flavor serves as an introduction, interlude, and ...
CGB370 The Bells Heard 'Round the World
The change ringing pattern known as "The Plain Hunt" provides the opening for this entertaining piece, followed by a lilting original melody using optional handchimes. This melody is later intertwined...
The change ringing pattern known as "The Plain Hunt" provides the opening for this entertaining piece, followed by a lilting original melody using optional handchimes. This melody is later intertwined...
CGB905 For All the Saints
This celebrative setting of the uplifting hymn will be meaningful for All Saints services as well as other times throughout the year. Techniques include marts, mart lifts, echoes, and plucks or malle...
This celebrative setting of the uplifting hymn will be meaningful for All Saints services as well as other times throughout the year. Techniques include marts, mart lifts, echoes, and plucks or malle...
CGB913 Christmas Near and Far - 3-5 octaves
Christmas Near and Far is a wonderful collection of songs and carols from around the world. It is perfect for worship, and might be especially useful for forming the basis for a Christmas-themed conce...
Christmas Near and Far is a wonderful collection of songs and carols from around the world. It is perfect for worship, and might be especially useful for forming the basis for a Christmas-themed conce...
CGB915 Day by Day - 3-5 octaves
Day by Day is one of 600 hymns by lyricist, Karolina Sandell-Berg (a celebrated Swedish author of Gospel hymn texts) and composer, Oskar Ahnfelt (a Scandanavian guitarist from the 1800's). Found in se...
Day by Day is one of 600 hymns by lyricist, Karolina Sandell-Berg (a celebrated Swedish author of Gospel hymn texts) and composer, Oskar Ahnfelt (a Scandanavian guitarist from the 1800's). Found in se...
CGB936 Blue Tango - 3-7 octaves
Leroy Anderson wrote the dance band original, Blue Tango, in 1951, and Billboard magazine ranked it as the No. 1 song of 1952. Its charismatic melody and traditional tango style combined with subtle b...
Leroy Anderson wrote the dance band original, Blue Tango, in 1951, and Billboard magazine ranked it as the No. 1 song of 1952. Its charismatic melody and traditional tango style combined with subtle b...
CGB932 Despite the Storm - 2-3 octaves
Commissioned for the Handbell Musicians of America, Area 8 2016 Festival/Conference, "Despite the Storm" is dedicated to the memory of Cheryl Abney, longtime Area 8 board member. This original composi...
Commissioned for the Handbell Musicians of America, Area 8 2016 Festival/Conference, "Despite the Storm" is dedicated to the memory of Cheryl Abney, longtime Area 8 board member. This original composi...
CGB933 Despite the Storm - 3-6 octaves
Commissioned for the Handbell Musicians of America, Area 8 2016 Festival/Conference, "Despite the Storm" is dedicated to the memory of Cheryl Abney, longtime Area 8 board member. This original composi...
Commissioned for the Handbell Musicians of America, Area 8 2016 Festival/Conference, "Despite the Storm" is dedicated to the memory of Cheryl Abney, longtime Area 8 board member. This original composi...
CGB924 Breathe on Me, Breath of God - 3-5 octaves
Breathe on Me, Breath of God is a gentle, thoughtful setting of the hymn tune, TRENTHAM. It offers ringers the opportunities of developing musical phrasing, controlling dynamics, and focusing on the m...
Breathe on Me, Breath of God is a gentle, thoughtful setting of the hymn tune, TRENTHAM. It offers ringers the opportunities of developing musical phrasing, controlling dynamics, and focusing on the m...
CGB997 God Reigns, Let Earth Be Glad (3, 4 or 5 octaves)
Hymn arrangements for handbells or handchimes. Playable by either handbells or handchimes, this delightful reproducible collection includes accessible hymn arrangements by five outstanding composers....
Hymn arrangements for handbells or handchimes. Playable by either handbells or handchimes, this delightful reproducible collection includes accessible hymn arrangements by five outstanding composers....
CGB514 Sherekea Usafari (Celebrate the Journey) (Handbell Score)
The upbeat and rhythmic African flavor of this original composition will delight both ringers and listeners. The percussion instruments needed are djembe, 2 smaller African drums, shekere, and an Afri...
The upbeat and rhythmic African flavor of this original composition will delight both ringers and listeners. The percussion instruments needed are djembe, 2 smaller African drums, shekere, and an Afri...
CGA1180 Christ Is Risen
Excitement abounds in this delightful Easter anthem for older children's choirs. Syncopated rhythms and a lively, upbeat tempo highlight the festive mood of the piece along with 4 optional handbells o...
Excitement abounds in this delightful Easter anthem for older children's choirs. Syncopated rhythms and a lively, upbeat tempo highlight the festive mood of the piece along with 4 optional handbells o...
CGB569 Come, Thou Long-Expected Jesus - 3-5 octaves
Based on the "Southern Harmony" tune "Jefferson", this Advent arrangement creates a quiet but energetic feeling. Techniques include pluck, thumb damp or mallets, and martellato. This new edition for H...
Based on the "Southern Harmony" tune "Jefferson", this Advent arrangement creates a quiet but energetic feeling. Techniques include pluck, thumb damp or mallets, and martellato. This new edition for H...
CGB579 I've Got the Joy (Down in My Heart) - 3-5 octaves
Bursting with joy, this arrangement of the familiar song is malleted throughout. In addition to malleting the bells, the piece includes indications for ringers to click their own mallets together and ...
Bursting with joy, this arrangement of the familiar song is malleted throughout. In addition to malleting the bells, the piece includes indications for ringers to click their own mallets together and ...
CGB634 Guiding Spirit
Based on the themes of nurture and growth, this original composition begins very simply, developing in both richness and complexity throughout. After a very straightforward statement of the melody and...
Based on the themes of nurture and growth, this original composition begins very simply, developing in both richness and complexity throughout. After a very straightforward statement of the melody and...
CGB536 Simple Gifts Handbell Score
The well-known Shaker hymn is arranged for double handbell and handchime choir, with the chime part being much easier than the bell part. The first section is gentle and relaxed, and then the hymn tak...
The well-known Shaker hymn is arranged for double handbell and handchime choir, with the chime part being much easier than the bell part. The first section is gentle and relaxed, and then the hymn tak...
CGB498 Processional Celebration
This jubilant, original piece begins with a processional of four individual, easy-to-memorize lines, entering one after another. The end of the processional then leads into the body of the piece. This...
This jubilant, original piece begins with a processional of four individual, easy-to-memorize lines, entering one after another. The end of the processional then leads into the body of the piece. This...
CGB685 I Am So Glad Each Christmas Eve
A beloved Norwegian Christmas carol has been arranged with a cheerful original melody, reminiscent of a music box. The first stanza presents the traditional tune, accompanied by an LV eighth-note patt...
A beloved Norwegian Christmas carol has been arranged with a cheerful original melody, reminiscent of a music box. The first stanza presents the traditional tune, accompanied by an LV eighth-note patt...
CGB566 African Noel (Handbell Score) - 3-5 octaves
Andre Thomas's popular choral work for Christmas is the source for this delightful handbell arrangement. An energetic malleted bass pattern drives the piece through the first and final sections, enhan...
Andre Thomas's popular choral work for Christmas is the source for this delightful handbell arrangement. An energetic malleted bass pattern drives the piece through the first and final sections, enhan...
CGB1102 Easter Joy (Full Score) - 3-5 octaves
This spirited arrangement by Karen Buckwalter is based upon a tune found in a 15th century manuscript which may, in fact, have even earlier folk roots. Although presented here as an arrangement of t...
This spirited arrangement by Karen Buckwalter is based upon a tune found in a 15th century manuscript which may, in fact, have even earlier folk roots. Although presented here as an arrangement of t...
CGB1103 Easter Joy (Handbell Score) - 3-5 octaves
This spirited arrangement by Karen Buckwalter is based upon a tune found in a 15th century manuscript which may, in fact, have even earlier folk roots. Although presented here as an arrangement of t...
This spirited arrangement by Karen Buckwalter is based upon a tune found in a 15th century manuscript which may, in fact, have even earlier folk roots. Although presented here as an arrangement of t...
CGB537 Simple Gifts (Handchime Score)
The well-known Shaker hymn is arranged for double handbell and handchime choir, with the chime part being much easier than the bell part. The first section is gentle and relaxed, and then the hymn tak...
The well-known Shaker hymn is arranged for double handbell and handchime choir, with the chime part being much easier than the bell part. The first section is gentle and relaxed, and then the hymn tak...
CGB452 God, Who Stretched the Spangled Heavens
This arrangement of the tune "Holy Manna" sets a cheerful mood through the use of a variety of techniques including martellato, martellato lift, thumb damping, and plucking. The melody appears first i...
This arrangement of the tune "Holy Manna" sets a cheerful mood through the use of a variety of techniques including martellato, martellato lift, thumb damping, and plucking. The melody appears first i...
CGB786e Celebrate the Season (Digital Download) - 3-5 octaves
Go easy on your music budget with this reproducible collection for Advent and Christmas, which is available in both 2 or 3 and 3, 4 or 5 octave editions, and includes eight of Cathy's most popular arr...
Go easy on your music budget with this reproducible collection for Advent and Christmas, which is available in both 2 or 3 and 3, 4 or 5 octave editions, and includes eight of Cathy's most popular arr...
CGB861e I Heard the Bells (Digital) - 3, 4 or 5 octaves
I Heard the Bells is a reproducible collection of seven settings appropriate for Thanksgiving, Advent, Christmas and Epiphany. Published in two compatible editions, the director will find many uses fo...
I Heard the Bells is a reproducible collection of seven settings appropriate for Thanksgiving, Advent, Christmas and Epiphany. Published in two compatible editions, the director will find many uses fo...
CGB830e Spring Ring! (Digital Score) - 3, 4 or 5 octaves
The reproducible Spring Ring! collection, published in compatible 2-3 and 3-5 octave editions, is a valuable resource of accessible music for general and lenten worship, Palm Sunday, concerts, and fes...
The reproducible Spring Ring! collection, published in compatible 2-3 and 3-5 octave editions, is a valuable resource of accessible music for general and lenten worship, Palm Sunday, concerts, and fes...
CGB534 Standin' In the Need of Prayer
The traditional spiritual is brought to life in this upbeat arrangement. The malleted sections are joyful and energetic, while the contrasting middle section is mournful and reflective. If available, ...
The traditional spiritual is brought to life in this upbeat arrangement. The malleted sections are joyful and energetic, while the contrasting middle section is mournful and reflective. If available, ...
CGB562 For the Beauty of the Earth
This varied arrangement of the hymntune DIX begins simply, with the melody in the treble bells, and the bass providing a flowing, LV eighth-note accompaniment. The handchimes play the second stanza in...
This varied arrangement of the hymntune DIX begins simply, with the melody in the treble bells, and the bass providing a flowing, LV eighth-note accompaniment. The handchimes play the second stanza in...