Handbells Sheet Music

This second Christmas edition of the popular series of ensemble music is for three to six ringers.

Traditional Irish melody and 13th century plainchant join hands in this sweet arrangement by one of handbells premiere composers. The flute lends its graceful character and adds to the atmosphere. LV...

NUN DANKET and BLESSINGS are the two hymn tunes combined in this medley for the Thanksgiving season or any time of praise and thanks. Cynthia Dobrinski's character shines through the harmonies, techni...

A flashy, antiphonal fanfare between bells and organ sets up the entrance of this Handel/Mason favorite carol. The text is printed in the director's score to assist with the directing of congregationa...

A flashy, antiphonal fanfare between bells and organ sets up the entrance of this Handel/Mason favorite carol. The text is printed in the director's score to assist with the directing of congregationa...

A flashy, antiphonal fanfare between bells and organ sets up the entrance of this Handel/Mason favorite carol. The text is printed in the director's score to assist with the directing of congregationa...

A fanfare opening including martellato opens this arrangement of 'Mit Freuden Zart'. The meter shifts between 3/2 and 4/2 throughout the work. Some bell changes do occur along with tempo fluctuations...

The praise and worship chorus title tunes by Leona Von Brethorst and Dan Doherty are set here in 'spunky' fashion. Lots of staccato technique in the lower bells supports the melody at the beginning of...

The Caribbean song most noted as a foil for the text, 'Mary's little boy child, ' opens up in this arrangement with mallet rolls on tabled bells. Percussion (separate score) joins the syncopated and u...

A Festive Peal will serve anytime that a bright, joyful mood is wanted. It is written in rondo form with fanfares beginning and ending the work, making for quick preparation. Multiple techniques are i...

Sounds of Joy is a spirited, well-crafted handbell composition that is perfect for this idiom. Sounds of Joy is a spirited, well-crafted handbell composition that is perfect for this idiom. It is a cl...

Barbara Kinyon's 3-6 octave arrangement of this 19th Century hymn is triumphant and joyous. The sound is both full and harmonically interesting including two very colorful modulations. It is a very po...

Weaving in and out of minor and major tonalities, the traditional Irish tune's lyrical quality charms even those not born of the 'green sod'. Optional handchimes in the 2-octave range are also scored...

Powerful rhythm and forward momentum are the name of the game for Kevin McChesney's setting of If Thou But Suffer God to Guide Thee. Bass, middle, and treble ringers all get a chance to shine in this...

Catch the spirit of African rhythm in this upbeat rendition of the favorite spiritual. Kum ba Yah is a well-known African folk tune, which is a prayer to God. Translated into English, it means 'Come B...

Two duets, with scores for the ringers and the keyboard accompaniment provided, include 'Can-can (Jaques Offenbach) & Chopsticks'. Performance notes are given as well as many written right into the sc...

Ms. Anderson and Mr. Kramlich bring the solo handbell world another lovely offering in the arrangement of the traditional folk tune. Simple, arpeggiated chords by the keyboard set up the entrance of t...

Lamb of God with There Is A Redeemer is especially appropriate during Lent, but can be used at any time of the year. Lamb of God with There Is A Redeemer is especially appropriate during Lent, but can...

A Time For Rejoicing is a song of joy and celebration. It begins with a seven-measure introduction of 'trumpetings' followed by the main theme, which is regal in nature with syncopated rhythms which g...

This seventh volume of Patti Sanders Cota's 'Twelve Bell' series is playable by three to six ringers with bell assignments given for each option. All songs are written for bells ranging from C5 (middl...

Hallelujah for Handbells!' should be the cheer for this transcription of G. F. Handel's classic choral for 3-5 octaves of bells and keyboard. The score is thick and busy, but the keyboard part takes t...

Hallelujah for Handbells!' should be the cheer for this transcription of G. F. Handel's classic choral for 3-5 octaves of bells and keyboard. The score is thick and busy, but the keyboard part takes t...

In this simple 2-3 octave setting Cynthia Dobrinski unites two hymns of the cross, Near the Cross and Alas! And Did My Savior Bleed, utilizing reharmonization, melody in treble and bass clef and use o...

Cynthia Dobrinski has done it again in her versatile and unique composition Immanuel. Totally dramatic and programmatic, this piece depicts the life of Christ from the birth through the resurrection a...

Extensive performance and ringing notes are given for this handbell trio setting of the immortal choral classic by John Stainer. Extensive performance and ringing notes are given for this handbell tri...