Here’s a quick compilation of our handbell solos. Each title is a link to the corresponding webpage. TITLE HYMN TUNE Comment All the World Available from Sonology Beautiful Savior/Fairest Lord Jesus ST. ELIZABETH Bass handbell solo Danny Boy/Londonderry Air Bass handbell solo Danza española No. 2 “Orientale” – Enrique Granados Treble handbell solo Malagueña Treble …
Tag: treble handbell solo
Treble handbell solos are a natural extension of handbell choir and handbell ensemble ringing. They're an opportunity for one person to play all of the bells.
Handbell solos frequently use multibell techniques, and due to the large table length required to place all of the bells used, frequently are memorized by the performer.
The definition of "treble" is a bit loose, since many such solos employ notes lower than C5, but the main idea is that they're the bells that bass handbell ringers claim not to be able to see properly because they're so tiny.
All the World – Handbell solo
Jad Johnson asked me to add an accompaniment to his arrangement of Jesus is All the World to Me. If you’re looking for an exciting solo that’s reasonably accessible, try this one! It’s available from Sonology as All the World.
Still, Still, Still – Handbell solo
The Christmas lullaby Still, Still, Still reminds us that the Christ Child sleeps, and that He sleeps under the watchful eyes of the angels of heaven. Still, still, still, One can hear the falling snow. For all is hushed, The world is sleeping, Holy Star its vigil keeping. Still, still, still, One can hear the …
Malagueña – Handbell solo
Ernesto Lecuona’s possibly-most-familiar work Malagueña describes a woman of the town of Malaga. When you play this, it surely will create a musical portrait of a lady with flair and boldness! Range of bells: C#5-E7 Here’s a video of Lisa Arnold playing the piece she commissioned: Price: $ US Purchasing this score gives you permission …
Danza española No 2 “Orientale” (Enrique Granados) – Handbell solo
Enrique Granados, one of the great Spanish pianist/composers, had a tremendous gift for capturing the scenes of his homeland with dots and lines. This solo on his second Danza española conjures up an image of the quietude of an autumn night. Range of bells: C5-C7 Price: $ US Purchasing this score gives you permission to …
Solos
There’s a special breed of handbell musician that craves challenge. There also is another subdivision within the art of those who really enjoy showing that they can do it all. Put the together, and violá, you have a handbell soloist. Our solo scores cater to that very special type of ringer. We have a number …
