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Energique - Matthew Prins - Level 3- / 1+

High-energy original work for two handbell teams - Copper and Bronze will play the 5-octave score and Accent will play the 3-octave score. Lots of techniques make it as fun to hear as it is to play.
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Transitions of the heart - matthew compton - Level 3
(Copper and bronze only)

Gorgeous, flowing original work by Matthew Compton that tells a story of love, change, and acceptance.
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o canada - calixa lavallée, arr jason Krug - level 3

Stunning arrangement of the Canadian National Anthem by Jason Krug.
ACCENT ringers do not need to purchase this: copies of your version will be emailed to you.
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accent ringers need this music

Intrada - John Hooper - level 1+

Fun to play original work by John Hooper, utilizing lots of techniques.
This music is unpublished. Upon registration, you’ll receive information on how to get your copy.

Behold the Heavens - Kathleen Wissinger - Level 1

Beautiful musical expression of the wonders of the night sky. Lots of singing bells in this one!

a boardwalk stroll - betty radford - level 3

When you think of handbell music, “12-bar blues” isn’t usually the first thing that comes to mind. But after you play Betty Radford’s 2014 Fred Merret Award winner, it just might be.
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copper ringers need this music

City of Stars - Hurwitz/pasek/paul, arr ron mallory - level 2

The signature song from the Oscar-winning film La La Land comes to life in a very well-crafted arrangement by Ron Mallory.
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Creator of Light (Aurora Borealis) - Erwin Stroobach - level 3

A shimmering tone poem celebrating the Northern Lights was performed at the 2018 International Handbell Symposium in Sydney, Australia
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Pavane and spiritoso - matthew compton - level 4

Copper ringers get to show off their skills in this original piece by Matthew Compton. Using the same melody figure from beginning to end, the listener is taken on a journey from a slow, lilting lullaby to a rollicking ride on a runaway train. Hang on for this one!
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Somebody that I used to Know - Bonfa / De Backer, arr Jim Winslett - level 2+

Gotye’s massive worldwide hit translates surprisingly well to handbells. Fun to play and fun to hear. No face paint needed!
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joy beyond measure - betty radford - level 3+

Canadian composer Betty Radford takes inspiration from Bach’s famous cantata and crafts something completely her own in this beautiful piece.
This piece is not yet published, but will be available in the spring of 2025. Classic Bronze registrants will have early access.

bronze ringers need this music

Land of Make Believe - chuck mangione, arr hart morris - level 5

Chuck Mangione’s iconic flűgelhorn classic comes alive in this re-imagining for handbells and trumpet. Tricky, but worth it.
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Daffodil Valley - Ron Mallory - level 3+

Lively, fun, and a blast to play. This piece is not yet published, but will be available in a few weeks.

mountaintop - kevin mcchesney - level 4

The first movement of Kevin McChesney’s “Colorado Suite” is as wondrous and majestic as the view from the top of a mountain. Bonus: you’ll be playing it under the direction of the composer himself!
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Rondo Appassionata - Karen Buckwalter - level 5

Haunting and lovely at first, the piece drives forward throughout into a fiery conclusion.
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Soundscapes - Matthew Compton - Level 4

The 2023 David Davidson composition winner is a tour de force of rhythm, techniques, and water. That will make sense later, we promise. Not to be missed!
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