Hope Publishing Company

Two short pieces by a prolific handbell composer. Fine with 3-octaves but 4 to 5-octaves add depth and brillance.

This composition can be rung with 3 octaves: however, the optional notes use all of the 4th and/or 5th octaves.

O Tannenbaum, ' 'I Heard the Bells on Christmas Day, ' and 'Joy to the World' are presented in a delightfully fresh manner which enhances any Christmas program. O Tannenbaum, I Heard the Bells on Chri...

This reflective, original composition by Howard Starks is one of the gems in the Agape catalog. New for 2007, we offer an expanded 3-5 octave setting with optional 3 octave handchimes. The title refer...

Tall cluster chords introduce this favorite hymn tune setting. A steady stream of eighth notes keeps the pulse lively throughout. This piece should work up easily. It is available in two editions, one...

See bell chart in 'Impossible Ringing Made Possible' if you wish this rung by an ensemble. A sure winner for the full choir also.

Modal flavor. This piece requires a large amount of flexibility.

From 'The Christmas Oratorio'

For Levels 1-2.

An excellent secular Christmas work for your seasonal concert. Just plain fun, the four variations are clever and ear-catching with an ending that brings an extra twinkle to the eye.

Winner of the 'We the People' composition contest sponsored by Malmark Bell Co. in honor of the bicentennial of the constitution. Big chords, narrative and choral reading. Brass score includes two tru...

Includes: Psalm 103:1 (Bless the Lord, O My Soul), Psalm 27:7 (Hear, O Lord, When I Cry with My Voice), and Psalm 18:1 (I Will Love Thee, O Lord, My Strength).

Your power-packed two-octave set sounds expansive as the well-chosen techniques of staccato, strong motif and rhythm are put to use! A must for any two octave choir!

The sheer warmth of this piece is sure to leave listeners spellbound! The dreamy melody suspended over a series of simple arpeggios instills the feeling of warmth. It is available in two editions, one...

Pachelbel's 'Canon in D' is always an excellent choice and always in good taste! Hopson's arrangement, originally published in the Baroque for Bells collection, follows in the same good taste of the o...

A masterpiece demonstrating the compatibility of the sounds of handbells and woodwinds. The gracious introductory statement leads to a melodic passage with flutes and bells. Brilliant!

Here is a choirchime instructional book suitable for use in the school systems as well as the church setting! Large print aids easy learning and lessens eye strain.

Handbell directors looking for a level two Christmas selection have a winner in this three octave arrangement. Susan Rucker, writing in a transparent, flowing style has penned a perfect Christmas seas...

Beginning quietly, this arrangement ends with a bang! Requires minimum amount of work to prepare for performance.

Worth the work necessary to ring. Youths and adults love this and it brings rhythm to their feet!

The sheer warmth of this piece is sure to leave listeners spellbound! The dreamy melody suspended over a series of simple arpeggios instills the feeling of warmth. It is available in two editions, one...

For Levels 1-2.