MUSIC FOR 4 TO 5 OCTAVES OF HANDBELLS OR CHIMES

MUSIC FOR 4 TO 5 OCTAVES OF HANDBELLS OR CHIMES

MFLHB CHANSON DE MATIN

Edward Elgar’s charming piece is arranged here for 4-5 octaves of handbells. An additional version (MFLHB399) is available for 3 octaves and both versions may be played together. This arrangement is published by Flagstaff Publishing and available to preview at http://www.handbellworld.com.

MFLHB655 CHORUS OF THE HEBREW SLAVES

This chorus from Verdi’s opera ‘Nabucco’ is a moving and majestic addition to the repertoire and is scored for 4-5 octaves of bells with an optional 2 octaves of handchimes. Published by Flagstaff Publishing and distributed by Jeffers Handbell Supplies Inc. and can be previewed at http://www.handbellworld.com.

MFLHB698 CLOG DANCE from the ballet ‘La Fille mal gardee’ by Ferdinand Herold

This charming dance is an ideal concert piece. It is at level 3+ and the clog dance from the ballet can be viewed on Youtube. Distributed by Jeffers Handbell Supplies Inc. and available for preview at http://www.handbellworld.com.

MFLHB654 COME TO THE OPERA!

This is a stirring set of 3 classic melodies from the world of opera. This entertaining selection includes music by Verdi, Bizet and Bellini and will delight ringers and their audiences. Published by Flagstaff Publishing and available to preview at http://www.handbellworld.com.

MDR050 DANCE OF THE TUMBLERS from ‘The Snow Maiden’

Rimsky- Korsakov’s lively tune is arranged here for 4-5 octaves of handbells with optional percussion (triangle, tambourine, cymbals and bass drum.) This challenging piece should please both ringers and their audiences. It is available to SEE and buy at http://www.handbellworld.com

C702 DANCE SUITE FOR BELLS

This was joint winner in the Handbell Ringers of Great Britain 50th Anniversary Composing Competition. Enjoy ringing a polka, a tango, a soft shoe shuffle and a waltz! The music is available in 12 bell, 2/3 octave and 4/5 octave format – each version may be played on its own or with the other versions. Available at http://www.hrgb.org.uk/shop.

MFLHB270 FESTIVAL PRAISE

This piece was written for the Kirkby Lonsdale Handbell Ringers and has a part for optional Bb Trumpet. It is also available in a setting for 3 octaves (MFLHB269) and both arrangements may be played together. Published by Flagstaff Publishing and distributed by Jeffers Handbell Supplies Inc. Preview the music at http://www.handbellworld.com.

MFLHB295 GRAND MARCH from ‘AIDA’ by Verdi

Verdi’s stirring march has an optional part for Bb Trumpet. Published by Flagstaff Publishing and distributed by Jeffers Handbell Supplies Inc. at http://www.handbellworld.com. where the music can be previewed.

MFLHB268 MARCH-MEN OF HARLECH

This traditional song from Wales is available in a setting for 3 octaves (MFLHB267) and both arrangements may be played together. Distributed by Jeffers Handbell Supplies Inc. at http://www.handbellworld.com. where you can preview the music.

MFLHB362 POMP AND CIRCUMSTANCE MARCH no.4 by Edward Elgar

Elgar’s fine march is here scored for 4-6 octaves of handbells with optional handchimes (3 octaves.) It can be played with the 3 octave version (MFLHB364) and for special occasions brass (3 Tpts, 2Trbs and Tuba) and percussion (Timpani, side drum and cymbals) may be used. The brass and percussion parts, based on Elgar’s original scoring are available with the Director’s score (MFLHB369) and the music can be previewed at http://www.handbellworld.com.

MFLHB751 SCHEHERAZADE

Famous tunes by Rimsky-Korsakov have been arranged in differing moods and tempi. Audiences and ringers will enjoy these familiar tunes. This arrangement was premiered in the composer’s home town in Russia in the summer of 2017. This level 3+ arrangement is available to SEE and HEAR at http://www.handbellworld.com.

MFLHB280 THE SWAN by Saint-Saens

This lovely melody from ‘Carnival of the Animals’ is published by Flagstaff Publishing and distributed by Jeffers Handbell Supplies Inc. at http://www.handbellworld.com. where the music can be previewed.

MFLHB 320 WALTZING WITH JOHANN STRAUSS II

‘The Blue Danube’ and ‘Emperor Waltz’ are featured in this arrangement of music by Johann Strauss II. Published by Flagstaff Publishing and distributed by Jeffers Handbell Supplies Inc. You can preview the music at http://www.handbellworld.com.