CIR Music Publishing

10/10/2025

Here's a shout out to Kevin McChesney for receiving 1st Place in the J.W. Pepper Sheet Music Directors' Vote in the Handbells category for his wonderful arrangement of "Hail, Holy Queen," published by CIR Music! A second shout out to two folks who received honorable mentions: Caleb Onstead for "A New Day," and Kurt Meyer for "Thanksgiving Suite." Bravo!!

For years, music directors and performers have relied on Editors’ Choice – our annual list of the best-of-the-best new selections for the season – to narrow down their search for new performance repertoire. For the fourth year running, we opened up the polls to our directors across the country...

04/03/2025

One of our arrangers - Adam Mamula is the winner of First Call for Scores! Congrats Adam!

For CIR Music Publishing .... Adam Mamula arranged Immaculate Mary for 3 octs of handbells.

This sweet, lovely handbell anthem is based on a traditional Pyrenean/Pyrenees folk song which sings the praises of Holy Mary, Mother of God. The simple melody and pleasant harmonies of this 3-octave, Level 2 arrangement perfectly support the uplifting message contained in this holy and beautiful hymn.

https://www.handbellworld.com/music/MusicPiece.cfm?Piece=19927

03/30/2025

For Palm Sunday... We are doing this (handbells optional)

This Palm Sunday Processional with Introit is based upon ancient chants used in the church for centuries to celebrate Christ's triumphant entrance into Jerusalem. This processional combines voices and handbells in a unique way which allows all participants to process into the church on Palm Sunday. Clear instructions are provided with this packet of music (see "Notes"), which includes reproducible parts for handbells, choir, and congregation.

Published by: Christian Interdenominational Resources. Distributed by Jeffers Handbell Supply, Inc.

https://www.handbellworld.com/music/MusicPiece.cfm?Piece=20303

03/22/2025

03/21/2025

Hey everyone - CIR has added a new feature to the cover page of our new releases: the duration time of each piece! We will be including this information on all new releases from this point forward. We also now include a list of the techniques used in each piece (listed on the inside of the cover) 🙂 Check out all 5 of CIR's brand new releases with arrangements by Kurt Meyer, Kevin McChesney, Jason Krug and Julie Turner! Happy Ringing to All! 🔔🎵❤️

03/15/2025

Welcome Jason W. Krug to the CIR Music Publishing family! We love having you being a part of CIR... WELCOME!

Many thanks to Fr James Bradley for the beautiful photograph found as the cover.

Level 2+,
Duration 2:42

CIR is pleased to welcome Jason Krug to this season’s catalog of music with his exciting new piece titled “Exultation on FOREST GREEN.” This upbeat, celebratory arrangement of the well-known hymn tune FOREST GREEN can be used for many different occasions throughout the church year, including Advent, Christmas, Epiphany and Easter. For 3 to 6 octaves of handbells and optional 3 to 6 octaves of handchimes, Level 2+.

https://www.handbellworld.com/music/MusicPiece.cfm?Piece=20344

All CIR titles are available from your favorite music vendor. Jeffers Handbell Supply, Inc. is the national distributor for CIR.

03/15/2025

From the pen of Kurt Meyer

Many thanks to David Jernigan for the stained glass window photograph found on the cover.

Duration: 2:50

This is the perfect piece for the Feast of Christ the King!

“Christ Is the King! O friends, rejoice! Alleluia!” This wonderful handbell arrangement of GELBOT SIE GOTT by Kurt Meyer is filled with joyful harmonies and lovely, flowing lines which convey a message of praise and adoration for Christ the King. For 3 to 6 octaves of handbells and optional 3 to 4 octaves of handchimes. Level 2+.

https://www.handbellworld.com/music/MusicPiece.cfm?Piece=20343

All CIR titles are available from your favorite music vendor. Jeffers Handbell Supply, Inc. is our national distributor.

03/15/2025

From the pen of Kevin McChesney

Many thanks to Thomas Halpin for the picture of the stained glass window.

Duration: 3:37

The lovely, lilting melody of Gesu Bambino truly shines in this wonderful setting by Kevin McChesney. With masterful craftsmanship, the familiar key changes and resolutions of this charming Italian carol are more pleasing than ever. As a bonus, this arrangement also contains subtle nods to the beloved Advent hymn, “Lo How a Rose E’er Blooming.” For 3 to 5 octaves of handbells, Level 2+.

https://www.handbellworld.com/music/MusicPiece.cfm?Piece=20341

CIR Music Publishing titles are now distributed by Jeffers Handbell Supply, Inc. All CIR titles are available from your favorite music vendor.

03/15/2025

Music from Kevin Mc Chesney! Wonderful arrangement Kevin!

Many thanks to David Jernigan for the photo cover.

Duration: 2:48

Paying tribute to the Holy Trinity, this outstanding setting by Kevin McChesney of the tune GOTT VATER SEI GEPRIESEN includes various moments based on the number 3, highlighting the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. For church and religious school groups, if this wonderful hymn tune is new to you, we hope you’ll fall in love with it and add it to your choir’s music library! For clinicians and festival organizers, this piece would sound amazing rung en masse! For 3 to 5 octaves of handbells, Level 2.

https://www.handbellworld.com/music/MusicPiece.cfm?Piece=20342

CIR is now distributed by Jeffers Handbell Supply, Inc. All CIR titles are available from your favorite music vendor!

03/15/2025

Music from Julie Turner

Fall 2025 Releases!

Duration: 3:04

Here’s a lovely Level 1 arrangement by Julie Turner of Gustav Holst’s, “In the Bleak Midwinter” for either 2 or 3 octaves of handbells that both ringers and listeners will enjoy, plus it can also be performed entirely on handchimes if desired. To help make this arrangement more user-friendly, the 2-octave version and the 3-octave version have been formatted separately, but both are included in the same copy of sheet music and are compatible for ringing together. The 2-octave version is on pages 3 through 6, and the 3-octave version is on pages 7 through 10. Both versions include optional techniques such as LVs, Echo Rings, and Swings. Any beginning group will find this piece both flexible and accessible.

https://www.handbellworld.com/music/MusicPiece.cfm?Piece=20340

CIR Music Publishing is now distributed by Jeffers Handbell Supply, Inc.

03/14/2025

Please note: Because Jeffers Handbell Supply, Inc. is now our national distributor, the website "CIRmusic.com" is no longer needed or used. You may now contact us here on Facebook or [email protected].
Thank you,
Jeff. CIR Editor

We recognize the value of songs and their stories extends beyond mere currency, transcending into the realm of human connection.

03/14/2025

Music from Julie Turner and Jefferey A. Hall

Prayers and Meditations

Prayer-like and contemplative but with moments of heightened emotion, this original piece will bring out the musicality of your group. The quiet, opening motif gently transitions into the primary theme at measure 10. The primary theme is filled with lush, complex harmonies and is supported by a steady, eighth-note pulse. A new and dramatic musical idea occurs at measure 19, which then resolves back into variations of the primary theme at measure 28. The opening motif appears again at measure 37, and once again returns to the primary theme. A final reprise of the opening motif is the perfect ending for this extremely expressive piece that was written in memory of a beloved bell ringer.

https://www.handbellworld.com/music/MusicPiece.cfm?Piece=19722

All CIR titles are available from your favorite music vendor. Jeffers Handbell Supply, Inc. is the national distributor for CIR Music Publishing .