Classical Bells

From Plank Road Publishing

by Karl Hitzemann

A Collection of Favorites for Young Players

Handbells are fun to play. And they're a great way for young musicians to master skills in ear-training, music reading, and ensemble playing. That's why we thought it was a great idea to combine handbells with classical music. That way, kids can have fun performing and learn about some of the greatest musical works ever written.

The collection features six favorite pieces from six of classical music's greatest composers - Pachelbel, Vivaldi, Bach, Haydn, Mozart, and Beethoven. Using the diatonic bells, the tunes are in settings that are designed to feature young bell players. And of course, these arrangements will work with any type of pitched percussion instruments, such as Boomwhackers®. This collection includes:

  • Vivaldi's Spring - From Concerto No. 1 in E major, this piece features a lively orchestration that your students will enjoy and want to play along.
  • Haydn's Surprise - This tune, from Symphony No. 94, comes with two tempos, so you can rehearse and then show off a bit!
  • Mozart's Sonata - The setting of this very familiar piano sonata (Sonata in C, K. 545) features an orchestra and, of course, handbells!
  • Bach's Sheep - This beautiful melody from Sheep May Safely Graze is perfect for handbells. It has two tempos for you to choose from.
  • Pachelbel's Canon - The famous Canon in D set for bells and orchestra.
  • Beethoven's Joy - From Beethoven's monumental 9th Symphony, this will make for an impressive performance piece.

About the Downloadable OptionThe downloadable version contains all the components the print version would, but in electronic format.

About the Convenience Combo Kit The Convenience Combo Kit includes both the Kit with CD and the Downloadable Kit.

About the Audio RecordingsAudio recordings contain full performance and accompaniment only (instrumental) tracks.

Prod. #
Product Description
Price
Qty
Options
CB-216
Classical Bells - Kit with CD
Teacher's Handbook with Reproducible Student Parts & Performance/Accompaniment CD
In stock.
$29.95
CB-217
Classical Bells - Downloadable Bells Collection
Downloadable PDFs and Performance/Accompaniment MP3s: 49.6MB
Always available
$27.95
CB-219
Classical Bells - Convenience Combo Kit (kit w/CD & download)
Both Print and Downloadable versions; download is 49.6MB
In stock.
$34.95
CB-213
Classical Bells - Hard Copy Book/Downloadable Audio
Hard copy book with downloadable Performance/Accompaniment MP3s: Downloadable audio is 41.4MB.
In stock.
$29.95

Sound Samples

Song Title
Player
Vivaldi's Spring
Haydn's Surprise (Slow)
Haydn's Surprise (Fast)
Mozart's Sonata
Bach's Sheep (Slow)
Bach's Sheep (Fast)
Pachelbel's Canon
Beethoven's Joy

Audio clips available. Listen while you browse.