With Just a Few ~ Classical Masterworks for Handbells

Arranged by Martha Lynn Thompson ~ 3 octaves handbells ~ 6 or 7 ringers (or fewer) ~ ~ Level 3 ~ 9 classical masterpieces If some ringers are adept at 4-i-h, then fewer than 6 ringers can play these
TIME STAMPS:
0:00 Elfin Dance - Grieg
1:14 German Dance No.9 - Beethoven
2:28 Hungarian Dance No. 5 - Brahms
4:00 Emperor (Kaiser) Waltz - Strauss II
5:37 Kleine Kinder... - German folk tune
7:44 Liebeslieder Waltz - Brahms
9:40 The Moldau - Smetena
10:23 Rondeau - Mouret
12:38 Tarantella - Lynes

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Martha Lynn Thompson selected 9 famous classical masterworks by the likes of Grieg, Beethoven, Brahms, Strauss II, Smetana and more – and arranged them for small ensemble using 2 octaves bells – all written in the treble clef. They are true to the original works and range in length from 1 minute to over 3 minutes so each can be featured on concerts or in worship. Techniques used are Ring with a few LVs, Shakes, and one title has bells malleted on the table throughout. There are dynamics and appropriate ritardando plus melodies needing to be featured amongst the accompaniment. This is a fabulous collection for smaller groups or sub-groups of your full handbell choir.

If some ringers are adept at 4-i-h, then fewer than 6 ringers can play these

Additional options: C5-B5 could be doubled down an octave and rung by a full handbell choir.
Or the entire score could be rung ‘down an octave’ for a more mellow tone.