Sandra Eithun Sheet Music

About Sandra Eithun

Sandra Eithun is a highly respected and prolific contemporary composer, arranger, and clinician, primarily recognized for her significant contributions to the world of handbell music. With a vast catalog of published works, she is a leading voice in sacred handbell repertoire, influencing countless church and community handbell ensembles. Her compositions are celebrated for their musicality, thoughtful arrangements, and adaptability, making her a significant figure in modern handbell performance and education.

  • Sandra Eithun has an extensive publication record, with over 600 pieces for handbells in print, alongside several sacred keyboard books and teaching collections.
  • In 2020, she was honored with the esteemed Donald E. Allured Original Composition Award.
  • Her compositions have been featured on the PBS Christmas special "Holiday Handbells" and performed by renowned groups such as the Bells on Temple Square.
  • Eithun collaborated with Doc Severinsen and the Fox Valley Symphony in 2013, incorporating handbells into his holiday show, "Jingle Bell Doc".

Performing Sandra Eithun's music offers a rewarding experience for handbell choirs of various skill levels, from developing ringers to advanced ensembles. Her sheet music is particularly well-suited for church settings and smaller handbell groups, as she often composes for two, three, or even twelve bells, with optional keyboard accompaniment to enhance harmonic richness. Ringers will find her arrangements engaging and thoughtfully crafted, providing both musical challenge and spiritual depth, making them ideal for worship services, concerts, and educational workshops.

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