Handbell Choir
| Composer | Title | Comments | Link |
|---|---|---|---|
| J. Brahms | Symphony No. 1: Finale Theme | for 8 players | PDF View & Download » |
| W.A. Mozart | Allegro | KV 1c, written when Mozart was 5 years old. For 6 or 7 players; includes an optional descant. | PDF View & Download » |
| A. Vivaldi | Autumn | An arrangement of the first movement, depicting the contrasting moods of the season. | PDF View & Download » |
Handbells & More
for handbell choir with additional instruments
| Composer | Title | Comments | Link |
|---|---|---|---|
| M. Mussorgsky | The Great Gates of Kiev | The famous finale from "Pictures at an Exhibition." Scored for handbells with organ and brass trio: trumpet, mellophone, and bass trombone. The last two may alternately be played on French horn and tuba, respectively. This is an arrangement of the entire movement straight through, as Mussorgsky wrote it—a great selection for Ascension Sunday or any other festive occassion. For a handbell choir of 5, plus instrumentalists. | PDF View & Download » |
| Traditional | Przybieżeli do Betlejem | a Polish Christmas carol, with a folk-like violin obbligato and sleigh bells. For a handbell choir of 6, plus instrumentalists. | PDF View & Download » |