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Clappity Bump

For handbells, chimes, and optional alternately tuned handbells, level 5 A fun balance of spooky, creepy and silly, this novel original is packed with special effects and techniques, and evocative of Scooby-Doo genre Commissioned by Tim Waugh, in celebration of the first decade of Charlotte Bronze Handbell Ensemble (Charlotte, NC) Published by Choristers Guild (CGB1424)

Clappity Bump2025-06-27T20:13:06+00:00

Solace

For handbells and chimes, level 4 This dreamy, richly textured piece was created to “evoke the cold of winter” without being a “holiday” song. Filled with musical nuance and expression! Selected as an Editors’ Choice piece by J.W. Pepper Commissioned by Cindy Karm in honor of Concert Bells of Fort Worth (Fort Worth,TX) Published by Choristers Guild (CGB1393)

Solace2025-06-23T14:00:09+00:00

Near to the Heart of God

For handbells, chimes, and optional SATB choral tag, level 3- Contemplative yet powerful setting of the hymn McAFEE, seamlessly interweaving BETHANY Optional choral tag (Nearer, My God, to Thee) offers a moving ending 13 weeks on the Jeffers Handbell Supply “Hot 40” list Selected as an Editors’ Choice piece by J.W. Pepper Commissioned for RingFest 2021 at Toledo First Seventh-Day Adventist Church (Toledo,

Near to the Heart of God2025-06-23T13:57:24+00:00

My Heart’s Delight

For handbells, chimes, and optional cowbell, level 3+ This whimsical, catchy original is a wonderful technique-teaching piece for schools, churches, and festivals! Commissioned by friends and colleagues of Kelley Clegg Neal Published by Agape/Hope Publishing (3110)

My Heart’s Delight2025-06-23T13:41:35+00:00

Masters in This Hall

For handbells and chimes, level 4 A masterful arrangement of this sturdy French Christmas carol, balancing unrelenting rhythmic drive with a sparkling glow Commissioned for RingFest 2023 at Toledo First Seventh-Day Adventist Church (Toledo, OH) Published by Red River Music (RRG5022)

Masters in This Hall2025-06-22T19:52:24+00:00

Arabian Nights

For handbells, chimes, and optional percussion and/or bass, level 4- The iconic opening number from Disney’s Aladdin,full of mystery and intrigue (and a lot of fun!) Commissioned by Ministry of Bellz, Singapore, for its 2025 “Where Dreams Come True” concert World premiere of this arrangement in Singapore under the direction of the arranger (January 18, 2025) Published by New Domain Music (NDM-0006B for

Arabian Nights2025-06-23T13:40:15+00:00

Angels We Have Heard on High

For handbells, chimes, and optional instrumentation, level 3 A faithful adaptation of the Mannheim Steamroller arrangement, with optional parts for brass, timpani, drum kit, synthesizer and/or strings, in the same key as the original! Commissioned by First United Methodist Church (Allen, TX) Published by Jeffers Handbell Supply (JHS9647, JHS9647P for instrumental parts and score)

Angels We Have Heard on High2025-06-22T19:29:18+00:00

On Christmas Day

For SATB choir and wind ensemble (wind ensemble may perform with or without chorus, and chorus may perform with piano reduction only); late intermediate A masterful combination of I Saw Three Ships, In Dulci Jubilo, and The Holly and the Ivy Commissioned by the parents of Nikki Allen for the Wind Ensemble of Cardinal Gibbons High School (Raleigh, NC), and by the Cardinal Gibbons High School vocal

On Christmas Day2025-06-22T19:12:42+00:00

Never Enough

For handbells, chimes, and optional bass, synthesizer and/or drums, level 4- Loren Allred's riveting powerballad from The Greatest Showman truly comes to life with this super-fun transcription, which is in the same key as the original soundtrack recording, and faithful to Allred's stunning performance. Commissioned by Ministry of Bellz, Singapore, for its 2023 "Fantasies, Hopes & Wishes" concert World premiere of this arrangement in Singapore under the

Never Enough2024-07-01T13:09:38+00:00

Just the Way You Are

For handbells, chimes, advanced bell-tree soloist (or substitute treble wind instrument in C, B-flat or E-flat), and optional drums and/or aux percussion, level 4+/5- Billy Joel's 1977 Grammy winner comes to handbells! Faithful to the original, with advanced bell-tree soloist (or substitute wind player) covering the iconic Phil Woods sax solos, your audience and ringers will love grooving to this smooth-jazz classic! Commissioned by P.L.

Just the Way You Are2024-07-01T13:09:14+00:00
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