Coppers Classic Repertoire 2026
listening links included
Black is the Color of My True Love’s Hair, arr. Billy Brandt, Included with registration. To be sent with registration confirmation
Fantasia, Cynthia Dobrinski, L?, 4-5 oct, Hope/Agape 1148, flute duo
https://www.handbellworld.com/music/MusicPiece.cfm?Piece=1693
Firework, Katy Perry, arr. Michael Glasgow, 3-7 oct, L3+
https://www.handbellworld.com/music/recording/15059.mp3
Flowers Tune, arr. Sierra Tse, 5 oct, L3, H’ing Publishing H35002
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZKtTvHtLqms&list=RDZKtTvHtLqms&start_radio=1
Joy Beyond Measure, Betty Radford, L3, 3-7 oct + Chimes, From the Top 20859
https://www.handbellworld.com/music/MusicPiece.cfm?Piece=20323
Libertango, Astor Piazolla, arr. Hart Morris, L3+, 5-6 oct, From the Top 20854
https://www.handbellworld.com/music/recording/20299.mp3
Spiritoso, Arnold Sherman, Hope 2469, L5, 3-6 oct + chimes, string quartet
https://www.handbellworld.com/music/MusicPiece.cfm?Piece=12692 With strings: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ma_MCguBMog
The Way Back Home, Mark Longfield, Area 10 Belltree Composition Contest Winner, L3, 3-5 oct,
https://www.handbellworld.com/music/MusicPiece.cfm?Piece=13315
National Music NMHB675 (Plan to use multiple BT ringers)
Song of the Storm, Christopher Reed (Seattle composer, George Fox Graduate), L3+, 3-7 oct.
https://www.jwpepper.com/song-of-the-storm-11613111/p
This composition earned the “Editor’s Choice” honor from JW Pepper, From the Top 20807
Spirit Dance, Michael Glasgow, L3+, 3-7 oct, Choristers Guild CGB946, clarinet
https://www.handbellworld.com/music/MusicPiece.cfm?Piece=16323
Toccata Allegro, Julie Turner, Mallory Ferraro, Jeffrey Turner, L 4, 4-7 oct, Jeffers JHS9450
https://www.handbellworld.com/music/MusicPiece.cfm?Piece=13315
Music can be purchased online
Heitz music: Heitz Music
Jeffers Handbell supply: Hanbell World
Digitized permission information for 2026
Digitized permission considerations: Handbell Musicians of America is committed to upholding the copyright laws of the United States and protecting the rights of our publishers, arrangers and composers. If you wish to use a tablet computer to hold your music in place of standard paper copies on a music stand, you must contact the publisher of each piece of music to first obtain permission to convert a purchased piece of music to the format required for the tablet you are using. Copies of the written permission received from publishers must be presented on request from the event organizer, event chair, or Handbell Musicians of America staff. Permission from a publisher for one piece does not imply permission for other songs from the same publisher. The title of each song used in this format must be included in the written permission received. Attendee should also have legally purchased copies of all music with them for verification. Titles originally purchased in a digital format do not require permission from the publisher, however, please have a copy of your purchase receipt available.
Below are the permissions we have obtained for use at Coppers Classic 2026
Black is the Color of My True Love’s Hair
Tablet permissions: yes with purchase of copy music.
Fantasia,
Tablet permissions: yes. Hope Publishing Company grants free permission to digitize and use one copy per player for use on a tablet.
Firework
Tablet permissions: No. We were not able to get through publisher. The rights for this piece is owned by Hal Leonard LLC or Alfred Music Publishing
Flowers Tune
Tablet permissions: yes, We are pleased to grant permission for registrants of Coppers Classic to digitize Flowers Tune on their tablet provided they can show proof of purchase of the piece.
Joy Beyond Measure,
Tablet permissions: yes, permission to install title to personal electronic tablets for each individuals use only
Libertango,
Tablet permissions: yes, The publisher grants permission to install title to personal electronic tablets for each individuals use only. Please have published copy available at event.
Spiritoso
Tablet permissions: yes, Hope Publishing Company grants free permission to digitize and use one copy per player for use on a tablet.
The Way Back Home
Tablet permissions:
Song of the Storm,
Tablet permissions: yes, permission to install title to personal electronic tablets for each individuals use only
Spirit Dance
Tablet permissions: no, the publisher, Choristers Guild offers digital copies of the score for sale.
Toccata Allegro
Tablet permissions: yes The publisher allows ringers to add a digital copy of this work so long as they have purchased a hard copy for each digital copy made. This permission is for festival use only, and we ask that they delete the digital file they have made after the event is over.
Coppers Classlic Repertoire 2025
Into the Light, Sandra Winter. L3+ 3-7 Oct Beckenhorst Press, Inc. BEHB808
Spring Sea, Mitagi Hicho, arr. Aria Hirotaicha, L4+ w bell tree Seibunsha International, SI002
Glory!, arr.C.J. Camarini, L5,claps and synth,, L 3+, 4-7 oct From the Top, cat #20779. Need both handbell and percussion scores.
Nova, William Payn, L 4, 4-5 oct AGEHR Publishing, AG45018
Mamma Mia, arr Linda Scholes, L3, 3-7 oct w/chimes Jeffers Publishing, JH59631
Lament and Dance, Eileen Laurence, L3+ w/flute, 3-5 Oct, AGEHR AG35262
Send Me a Rose arranged by Sierra Tse, H’ing Publishing HP 050014
All Creatures of Our God and King, arr. Alex Guebert, L5, 3-7 oct, Choristers Guild CGB962
Patapan, arr. Cathy Moklebust, L4, 3-6 oct w/flute, Choristers Guild CGB 909
Constellation, Betty Radford. Unpublished (provided with registration)
Special instruction regarding purchasing music for event:
Constellation, we will send a PDF with registration confirmation
Glory, follow link below to purchase single copy
Sea Spring, can only be purchased from Jeffers
All other music can be purchased by following the links to either Heitz or Jeffers music service
Coppers Classic 2024 Repertoire
Despacito, Ramon Ayala/Erika Ender/Luis Fonsi, arr. Damien Lim, L3+, 5 oct, MOB Publishing House, MBPH3SG
God With Us for All Time, Betty Garee, L5, 5 oct, Harold Flammer/Shawnee Press, HP5099
Here Comes the Sun, George Harrison, arr. Julie Turner, L4, 4-6 oct, Jeffers Publishing, JHS9539
I’m Shipping Up to Boston, Dropkick Murphys, arr. Greg Urban, L4, 6 oct, Sheet Music Plus
PURCHASE AT SHEET MUSIC PLUS HERE:
https://www.sheetmusicplus.com/en/product/i-m-shipping-up-to-boston-22613263.html
Luna, Sierra Tse, L3, 5-6 oct, H’ing Publishing, HNHP560022
Rays of Hope, Sandra Eithun, L3, 3-6 oct, Choristers Guild, CGB1216
Rigaudon, Karen Buckwalter, L3, 3-5 oct, Choristers Guild, CGB1282
Streams of Life, Jason W. Krug, L4, 3-6 oct, Beckenhorst Press, BEHB755
Thundersnow, Elizabeth Peters, L3+, 5-6 oct, From the Top Music, FM20642
Ukrainian Fantasy, Mykola Leontovych, arr. Marquise Usher, L4+, 3-7 oct, From the Top Music, FM20693
All music (except for I’m Shipping up to Boston, which must be purchased online at Sheet Music Plus) can be purchased as a convenient packet through the following vendors using the links below.
Heitz Handbells:
https://heitzhandbells.com/product-category/music/events-music/cprscl-2024/
Jeffers Handbell Supply:
https://www.handbellworld.com/music/festivalMusicList.cfm
You can also purchase songs individually through these or other vendors or directly from the publishers.
Coppers Classic 2023 Repertoire
Africa, David Paich and Jeff Porcaro – arr, Julie Turner, L4, 4-5 oct, Jeffers Publishing, JHS9580
Air and Hornpipe, Sondra Tucker, L3, 3-5 oct, with bell tree, National Music Publishers, NMHB673
Allegretto con Vivo, Julie Turner, L4-, 3-5 oct, Jeffers Publishing, JHS9535
Canticle, Arnold Sherman, L4, 3-5 oct, Hope Publishing, HP1676
Champaca, Elizabeth Peters, L3+, 3-5 oct, From the Top Music, FM20640
Gaudete, arr. Larry Sue, L4+, 3-8 oct bells, 3-4 oct chimes (or alt. bells)
Note: purchase directly from the Choraegus website
https://larryandcarla.com/new-handbell-music-gaudete/
Hakuna Matata, E. John/T. Rice, arr. Kevin McChesney, L4, 3-5 oct, Jeffers Publishing, JHS9144
Healing Spirit, Michael Glasgow, L3-, 3-7 oct, with flute, Choristers Guild, CGB754
Rondo Passacaglia, Cynthia Dobrinski, L3+,4-5 oct, Hope Publishing, HP1237
Winner of the “Help Ellie Choose Repertoire” auction
Through the Storm, Kathleen Wissinger, L4, 3-6 oct, with vocal solo. ringTrue, RE8002
For a link to music vendors, please check the Handbell Industry Council website: http://handbellmusicians.org/events-networking/buyers-guide/
Coppers Classic 2020-2022 Repertoire (updated 1/1/22)
Africa, David Paich and Jeff Porcaro – arr, Julie Turner, L4, 4-5 oct, Jeffers Publishing, JHS9580
The Awakening, Brenda E. Austin, L3+, 3-6 oct, Beckenhorst Press, BEHB660
Gaudete, arr. Larry Sue, L4+, 3-8 oct bells, 3-4 oct chimes (option for P&F’s, silver melody bells, Whitechapels if available.
https://larryandcarla.com/new-handbell-music-gaudete/
Healing Spirit, Michael Glasgow, L3-, 3-7 oct (with opt flute), Choristers Guild CGB754
The Journey, Louise Frier, 3-5 oct and Bell Tree Solo/Duet, Psaltery Music Publications, PSBP02
Little Fugue, J.S. Bach – transcribed by Michael Kastner, L4, 5-7 oct, Jeffers Handbell Supply, JHS9388
Milele, Jason W. Krug, L3+, 3-6 oct, Red River Music, RRBL5087
Rondo Passacaglia, Cynthia Dobrinski, L3+,4-5 oct, Hope Publishing, HP1237
Winner of the “Help Ellie Choose Repertoire” auction
Sojourner’s Prayer, Karen Lakey Buckwalter, L3, 3-6 oct, AGEHR AG36060
Through the Storm, Kathleen Wissinger, L4, 3-6 oct, bells and chimes, vocal solo. ringTrue, #RE8002
For a link to music vendors, please check the Handbell Industry Council website: http://handbellmusicians.org/events-networking/buyers-guide/
Coppers Classic 2019 Repertoire
A Child Shall Lead Them, Michael Glasgow, L4, 5-6 oct, Belltree, From the Top 20381BT, Belltree and flute, 20381HB
Beach Boys Medley, L3+, arr. Linda Boatright, 3-6 oct, chimes, From the Top 20581
Cathedral Windows, Cynthia Dobrinski, L3, 3-6 oct, chimes, Hope HP2873
Christmas Eve (Sarajevo 12/24), Paul O’Neill & Robert Kinkel, arr. Hart Morris, 5-7 oct, chimes, flute, cello, Sonology Music (sonologymusic.com)
Hoodwinked, Sondra K. Tucker, L3, 3-5 oct, chimes, Casa Publications HB 031
How Far I’ll Go (from Moana), Lin-Manuel Miranda, arr. Nick A Hanson, L3+, 3-6 oct, chimes, Jeffers JHS9566
How Sweet the Sound, arr. Jason W. Krug, 3-5 oct, chimes, alto sax, Soundforth 2 202120SF, HB, 303661SF Score
Moon Over the Ruined Castle, Rentarou Taki, arr. Kazuko Okamoto, L3+ (?), 5-6 oct, MSI 130
Revelation, Cathy Moklebust, L4, 3-5 oct, chimes, Choristers Guild CGB1113
Second Suite in F, March, Gustav Holst, arr. Alex Guebert, 5-7 oct, chimes, From the Top 205251, 20525 Score
Serenada De Campanas, L4, Sandra Eithun, 4-7 oct, chimes, c-instrument, percussion, Beckenhorst BEHB631 score, BEHB631A HB, BEHB631B percussion, BEHB631C c-instr
Veritas, Kath Wissinger, L4, 3-6, chimes. Choristers Guild CGB587
Coppers Classic 2018 Repertoire
Acclamations, William A. Payn, 5-7 oct, L3+, Agape/Hope
Aquarius/Let the Sunshine In, arr. Sondra K. Tucker, 4-5 oct, L4, Alfred
Carillon Festiva, Cathy Moklebust, 3-6 oct, L4, Choristers Guild
Go Tell it On the Mountain, Robert Train Adams
Sleigh Ride, Leroy Anderson, arr. Martha Lynn Thompson, L5, 5-6 oct, Agape/Hope
Jericho, Spiritual, arr. Julie Turner, 5-7 oct, L4,Jeffers
Nocturnal Fantasy, Emily Li, 3-6 oct, L4+, Choristers Guild
On the Boardwalk, Betty Radford.
Pirates of the Caribbean, Klaus Badelt, arr. Kevin McChesney, L3, 3-5 oct, Jeffers
Prelude on Herzliebster Jesu, arr. Fred Gramann, L5, 1996
Silk Road, Kitaro, arr. Kazuko Okamoto, 5-6 oct, L3, Seibunsha International
Until the Day Breathes and Shadows Flee, Derek Hakes, Sonology Music,
Coppers Classic 2017 Repertoire
Animato, Michael Glasgow, L4, 3-5 oct w/chimes, Beckenhorst Press
Children Go Where I Send Thee, Ben Tucker, L3+, 3-5 oct, Alfred Publishing
Grazioso, Arnold Sherman, L2+, 3-5 oct, Red River Publishing
Kodiak, Jason Krug, L3+, 4-7 oct, Choristers Guild
Lore of the Loom, Rolf Lovland, arr. Kevin McChesney, 3-7 oct. L4, BT and flute.
Quickening Spirit, Phoebe Yeung, 3-5 oct w/HC, L3+, AGEHR Publishing
Reconcilliation, Brenda Austin, 3-7 Oct, L4-, Bechenhorst, Press
Resonances and Alleluias, Cathy Moklebust, L4, Choristers Guild
Salsa for Bells, Wm Gross, L3+, 3, 4 or 5 oct, From the Top
Savior of the Nations, Come, Sandra Eithun, L4, 3-7 Jeffers
Te Deum, H Dean Wagner, L4, 4-7 oct. Red River Pulbishing
Viva La Vida, Coldplay, arr. Kevin McChesney, 3-5 w/HC, L3+, Hope/Agape
Coppers Classic 2016 Repertoire
Appassionata, Michael Joy, L3, 3-6 oct, Beckenhorst Press
Bound for South Australia (unpublished), Alex Guebert.
Brazil, Ary Barroso, arr. Doug Benton, L4, 5 or 6 oct, From the Top
Jovano, Jovanke, Traditional Macedonian Folk song, arr. Michael Joy, L3+, 5-6 oct, GIA Publishing
Love Runs Out, Ryan Tedder, Brent Kutzle, Zachary Filkins, Eddie Fisher, Andrew Brown, arr. Nicholas A. Hanson, 4, 5, 6 or 7 oct, L3+, GIA Publishing
Magnificent Seven, Elmer Bernstein, arr. Sondra K. Tucker, L4, 4-6 oct, From the Top
Nocturne in C Minor (Moonlight), Nancy Hascall, L3, 3, 4, 5 or 6 oct, GIA Publishing
Now All the Vault of Heaven Resounds (LASST UNS ERFREUEN), arr. Cathy Moklebust, L3, Concordia Publishing House
Precious Lord, Take My Hand, Thomas Dorsey, arr. Anna Laura Page, L3, Alfred Publishing
Silent Night, Franz Gruber, arr. Sondra K. Tucker, L4-, 3-6, Agape/Hope Publishing
Swing Low, African American Spiritual, arr. Jason Krug, L3+, 3-6 oct, Choristers Guild
Toccata on “King’s Weston”, Ralph Vaughan Williams, arr. Matthew Compton, L3+, 3-6 oct, Agape/Hope 2767
Coppers Classic 2015 Repertoire
Contemplation and Dance on “Kingsfold”, arr. Hart Morris, 3-5 oct, L3+, Hope Publishing
Exultate, Jason Krug, 3-7 oct., L4+, GIA Publishing
Fiesta con Campanillas, arr. Carol Lynn Mizell, 3-5 , AGEHR Publishing
Firework, Katy Perry, arr. Michael Glasgow, 3-7 oct, L3+, Hope Publishing
Jolly Old St. Nicholas, arr. Joel Raney, 3-5 oct., chimes, synth, Hope Publishing
Just a Closer Walk with Thee, arr. Bruce Geer, Ringing Word, 3-5 oct
Little Fugue, J.S. Bach, arr. Michael Kastner, Jeffers Handbell Supply, L4
Los Peces en el Rio, Mexican/arr. Scott Pfitzinger – 4-6 octave handbells, L4, Sonology Music
Moonlight Serenade, Glenn Miller, arr. Paul Allen, From the Top Publishing, 5-7 oct, L4, chimes
Singin’ in the Rain, Byron and Freed, arr. Brian Tervo, 3-5 oct., L3, Alfred Publishing