My Published Handbell Arrangements

REFLECTIONS   (2007)
Arranged by Heather (Keith) Nicholson for Solo Handbells with Keyboard Accompaniment

Karen Buckwalter’s hauntingly beautiful “Reflections” gets a fresh and expressive twist in this new solo handbell setting with piano. Beginning in a tender, aching A minor, the music gently lifts into a hopeful A Major before drifting back to its wistful origins. With 93 expressive measures to explore, this arrangement offers soloists a chance to pour their heart into every note—lush, lyrical, and made to move an audience.

https://www.handbellworld.com  (Search "Reflections" and "Solo Ringer")

 

IMMORTAL, INVISIBLE   (2010)
Arranged by heather nicholson for handbell solo with keyboard accompaniment

Get ready to ring with flair! This uplifting handbell solo with keyboard accompaniment features a dazzling 17-measure bell tree segment that adds sparkle and drama to your performance. Complete with choreography and detailed performance notes, it’s designed to bring your musicality to life. One of the coolest twists? It’s set in a groovy 8/8 time signature—keeping things rhythmically fresh and exciting! Clocking in at 68 measures, this vibrant arrangement of Immortal, Invisible journeys through the keys of G Major, Ab Major, and A Major for a colorful and dynamic ride.

https://shop.fromthetopmusic.com/home/171-immortal-invisible-solo.html

 

REFLECTIONS ON CHRISTMAS – Veni Emmanuel, Es Ist Ein Ros, & Cranham (2007)
Arranged by heather nicholson for unaccompanied handbell tree solo

Step into the stillness of the season with this beautifully introspective handbell tree solo. Reflections on Christmas weaves together three timeless carols—“O Come, O Come Emmanuel,” “Lo, How a Rose E’er Blooming,” and “In the Bleak Midwinter”—into a musical meditation full of quiet wonder. With room for expressive movement and emotional nuance, this arrangement invites both ringer and audience to pause, breathe, and truly feel the meaning of the season.

Perfect for candlelit concerts, contemplative moments in worship, or anytime you want to bring a bit of hush to the holiday rush.

https://sonologymusic.com/product/musical-score/handbell-solo-ensemble/reflections-christmas-handbell-tree-solo