SONDRA K. TUCKER is a well-known composer for handbells, for choir, for organ, and for flute ensemble. Since 2013 Sondra has served as Handbell Editor for Alfred Handbell, a division of Jubilate Music Group. She is in demand as a conductor and clinician, and has led denominational seminars for PCUSA, The Christian Church (Disciples of Christ), the United Methodist Church, ELCA, and the Southern Baptist Church, and has served on the faculty of numerous Handbell Musicians of America local, area, and national events. Her compositions are published by most major church music publishing houses. Her music degrees are from the University of Arkansas and the University of Memphis. Additionally, Sondra self-publishes flute ensemble music under her own QuickSilver Publications imprint and handbell titles under her Casa Publications. Away from music, Sondra is an avid knitter, swimmer, and motorcycle rider. She is married, with two children and three granddaughters.
AIR AND HORNPIPE for Bell Tree and Handchime Choir
wins Into the Forest Bell Tree Composition Contest
This spirited piece for bell tree and handbell choir does not require any duplicate bells; in fact, much of the handbell choir part is played on chimes. A winner of the 2021 Into the Forest Bell Tree Composition Contest, "Air and Hornpipe" is perfect for a level 2 to 3 choir and a bell tree ringer with basic bell tree experience.
JW PEPPER 2023-24 EDITORS CHOICE SELECTIONS
Come, Christians, Join to Sing!, 3-5 octaves, Level 2, Alfred Handbell JMG1335
Kingsfold Te Deum, 3-6 octaves, Level 3, Alfred Handbell JMG1338
A Candlelight Christmas, 12 bells and piano, Level 3, Alfred Handbell JMG1291
Jesus Calls Us O'er the Tumult, SATB with piano, flute and hand drum, MorningStar Music MSM 50-3418
Rhapsody on Come Thou Fount, 3-6 octaves, Level 3, GIA Publications GIG10917
The Cherry Tree Carol, 3-6 octaves, Level 3, Hope Publishing 2925
Kingsfold Te Deum, 3-6 octaves, Level 3, Alfred Handbell JMG1338
A Candlelight Christmas, 12 bells and piano, Level 3, Alfred Handbell JMG1291
Jesus Calls Us O'er the Tumult, SATB with piano, flute and hand drum, MorningStar Music MSM 50-3418
Rhapsody on Come Thou Fount, 3-6 octaves, Level 3, GIA Publications GIG10917
The Cherry Tree Carol, 3-6 octaves, Level 3, Hope Publishing 2925
8-BELL REPRODUCIBLE COLLECTIONS
Available at handbellworld.com or your favorite retailer
JW Pepper 2020-2021 Editors' Choice Selections
- Take My Life, 3-5 octaves, Level 3, Alfred Handbell JMG1102 New!
- Marching to Zion, 3-5 octaves, Level 3, Alfred Handbell JMG 1042
- The Cherry Tree Carol, 3-6 octaves, Level 2+, Hope Publishing 2925
- Nola, 5 octaves, Level 4, Casa Publications HB 038
- Gesu Bambino, Alfred Handbell JMG 1038
BAY VIEW WEEK OF HANDBELLS 2019
DON ALLURED COMPOSITION COMMISSION
"SONGS IN THE NIGHT" BY SONDRA TUCKER
"SONGS IN THE NIGHT", for 3-7 octaves of handbells and handchimes, will be the commissioned work for the Bay View Week of Handbells in the summer of 2019. This original composition, Level 3, meets the requests of the Commissioned Music Committee, which were 1) to write a piece that would be accessible for general ringing, 2) to meet the sophisticated needs of the ringers under the direction of Fred Gramann at Bay View, 3) to be an original composition and 4) to provide new idiomatic repertoire for concerts and festivals. The piece is published by AGEHR Publications and is available from your favorite music retailer.
Hey! I wrote a blog for Sheet Music Plus!
You can find it easily by following this LINK.
It's pretty basic information about the care and feeding of a handbell ensemble.
Nevertheless, it was a privilege to be asked to write it, and I thank you for reading it!
It's pretty basic information about the care and feeding of a handbell ensemble.
Nevertheless, it was a privilege to be asked to write it, and I thank you for reading it!
Hey! I wrote another blog for Sheet Music Plus!
You will find "Making Lemonade: Ringing in a Pandemic" Here.