Classic Rings: New Collections for Handbells Tuesday, October 21, 2025
recommended by Jennifer F., Handbell Music Specialist
Classic Rings II for Church & School arr. Martha Lynn Thompson
This collection of familiar, classics includes mostly works from the baroque period, but some contemporary tunes as well. You’ll find compositions by Mozart, Beethoven, Bach, Haydn, Verdi, Brahms, Schubert, Chopin, Bizet, and more. As you work your way through the 37 titles the arrangements get progressively more advanced moving from Level 1 to 2. Tips for teaching rhythms are included throughout. This resource is reproducible, making it a great value.
Ring with Less for Beginners arr. Martha Lynn Thompson
The twenty-three pieces in this collection take the beginning ringer from simplistic, straight-forward ringing on journey to gradually introduce the basic techniques used in ringing handbells. Each exercise includes one new thing for the developing ringers to learn and master. Titles include: “Jacob’s Ladder,” “Jesus Loves Me,” “Holy, Holy, Holy,” “Good King Wenceslas,” “Kum Ba Yah,” “Faith of Our Fathers,” “Praise the Lord, Ye Heavens Adore Him,” “The Friendly Beasts,” “Fairest Lord Jesus,” “For the Beauty of the Earth,” “O Come, All Ye Faithful,” “Joy to the World,” “Come, Christians, Join to Sing,” “Sleep of the Child Jesus,” “Hymn of Promise,” “Holy Manna,” “Jesus Christ Is Risen Today,” “The Angelus,” “Swing Low, Sweet Chariot,” “Saints Bound for Heaven,” and “The Snow Lay on the Ground.”
Ringing with Keys Volume 3 arr. Lloyd Larson
Here is a collection of eight arrangements for smaller ensembles of handbell ringers and piano. It may be run with 1 ½ or 2 octaves of handbells, D5 to G6 or G4 to G6. The contents include a mixture of hymns useful for Christmas, Palm Sunday, Easter, Thanksgiving, and general occasions. The piano accompaniment fills out the harmonies, keeping the handbell parts accessible while adding beautiful texture and color to the arrangements. Titles include: “Come, Christians, Join to Sing,” “My Faith Looks Up to Thee,” “All Glory, Laud, and Honor,” “Still, Still, Still,” “We Gather Together,” “Give Me Jesus,” “O Love That Will Not Let Me Go,” and “Crown Him with Many Crowns.”
Simply Reproducible Hymns Volume 2 arr. Jason Krug
This reproducible collection features eight well-known hymn tunes arranged for beginner to intermediate handbell ensembles. Each arrangement is designed to capture the hymn’s essence while being accessible to developing ringers. These arrangements will bring a sense of reverence and joy to any performance or worship service. Titles include: “Come, Christians, Join to Sing,” “Praise to the Lord, the Almighty,” “O for a Thousand Tongues to Sing,” “Come, Thou Almighty King,” “For the Beauty of the Earth,” “Immortal, Invisible, God Only Wise,” “Jesus Shall Reign,” and “I Sing the Almighty Power of God.”
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About the Author:
Jennifer F. is a graduate of Otterbein College with a degree in Vocal Performance. She has worked at Stanton’s for over 20 years specializing in Sacred Choral, Classical Vocal and Handbell music. Jennifer is Director of Handbells at Worthington Presbyterian Church, and sings in the First Church Choir and rings with the First Church Ringers at First Congregational Church in Columbus Ohio. When not singing or ringing, Jennifer can be found doing conformation and other competitive sports with her standard long haired dachshunds, Lukas and Thursday.