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2012 Christmas Church Music Catalog

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Handbellsfor the Holidays! A la Nanita Nana: Sleep, Sleep My LIttle Jesus—Sondra K. Tucker. This Colombian Christmas carol from the 18th century features the familiar melody artfully enhanced by malleted eighth notes off the beat to bring out the Spanish feel of the arrangement. The echo technique in the quieter section leads to a majestic finish with full and rich chords to vibrate through your congregation for a glorious finish. An exciting and interesting arrangement for that special Christmas service! 10311030 3/5 Octave............................ AGEHR-L3 4.50 And All on Earth Rejoiced—Sandra R Wagner. With grace and elegant simplicity, the tunes associated with the hymns Let All Mortal Flesh Keep Silence and O Come, O Come Emmanuel, join together to announce the glad tidings of Christ's birth to a waiting world. Only a few bell changes are necessary. 10307720 2/3 Octave............................ AGEHR-L2 4.50 Angels Sang at Bethlehem—Matthew Prins. Cascading peals, confident harmonies, and uplifting modulations add to this celebration of glory to the newborn King. Shakes, martellato lifts, and LVs are utilized throughout. Based on Hark! The Herald Angels Sing; Angels From the Realms of Glory and Angels, We Have Heard on High, this joyous arrangement will help make your Christmas celebration a memorable one! 10307722 3/5 Octave............................ AGEHR-L2 4.50 Angels, from the Realms of Glory—arr. Cynthia Dobrinski. This Cynthia Dobrinksi setting is a festive addition to the Christmas repertoire. A big introduction is followed by a rung melody accompanied by malleted staccatos. The transition and softer verse two includes echoes, mallet rolls, martellatos, martellato lifts and mallet lifts with an abundance of harmonic interest. The third verse is triumphant with big chords and moving parts, martellatos and shakes, and the exciting coda brings it all to an exciting conclusion. Ringers will find this piece to be three rewarding minutes full of pleasure in both worship and concert venues. 10305833 3/6 Octave............................ AGEHR-L3 4.50 Away In a Manger—arr. Anna Laura Page. Anna Laura Page artfully combines the traditional version of Away in a Manger with Cradle Song by William J. Kirkpatrick in a fresh, new way. The Kirkpatrick melody is tenderly presented after the introduction, giving your ringers a chance to show their phrasing skills against a seamless and lightly flowing background. The traditional melody is then introduced before transitioning to an artful combination of both versions with echoes added for interest. Presented almost as a lullaby, the message is powerful in its musical presentation and simplicity, a perfect choice for your Advent or Christmas service. 10312028 3/5 Octave........................... AGEHR-L2+ 3.95 Carols at the Manger—Vicki Tucker Courtney. Flights of tender, embracing harmonies surround listeners as they are transported to the stable at Bethlehem. Based on Away in a Manger; Infant Holy, Infant Lowly and Still, Still, Still, this lovely medley makes an especially nice choice for a handchime feature on Christmas Eve or Christmas Day. An excellent choice for developing or very busy choirs. 10307723 3 Octave ............................. AGEHR-L2 4.50 Catalonian Carol—arr. Ronald Kauffmann. After presenting the familiar seasonal theme, this arrangement artfully transforms into a call and response setting, where malleted phrases are contrasted with a ringing response reminiscent of village church bells calling the faithful to worship. Another transition follows in a minor key with a malleted light Spanish rhythm , before returning to the glorious village church bells. The use of martellato followed by a few beats of silence, and the background rhythms are masterfully used to provide dramatic moments and contrast, an exceptional choice for any Advent or Christmas setting. 10312029 3/5 Octave............................ AGEHR-L3 3.95 A Christmas Festival—Leroy Anderson/arr. Martha Lynn Thompson. A Christmas Festival is an updated arrangement of the holiday favorite featuring the various carols found in the concert band setting by Leroy Anderson. Many options are given so that the basic percussion can be done by the ringers, or a non-ringing percussionist can do the expanded percussion. Tunes included are: Joy to the World; Deck the Hall; God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen; Good King Wenceslas; Hark! the Herald Angels Sing; Silent Night and Jingle Bells. Fun to ring and a crowd pleaser! 10307321 4/5 Octave........................... AGEHR-L3+ 6.50 Fum, Fum, Fum—arr. Jason Krug. Thumb damps, mallets and hand claps, plus the use of optional castanets and tambourine give an outstanding Spanish flair to this traditional carol. A contrasting middle section takes on an ethereal, dreamlike quality before returning to the exciting Spanish rhythms. If you are looking for a mallet feature to add drama and special touch during your Christmas service, this is it! 10312034 3/5 Octave............................ AGEHR-L3 4.95 28 Go to cart Hark! The Herald Angels Sing—arr. Cathy Moklebust. Arranged in energetic and rhythmic style, this lively new setting by Cathy Moklebust is a delightful addition to the Christmas season repertoire, useful in concert or worship services. Optional percussion parts for triangle, tambourine, maracas and bongos will enhance and help stabilize the varied rhythms and meters. 10305830 3/5 Octave............................ AGEHR-L4 4.95 Infant Holy, Infant Lowly—arr. Lloyd Larson. This tender expression of Infant Holy, Infant Lowly combined with Once in Royal David's City is charming in its simplicity. Few effects are used other than LV, allowing the music to speak for itself. A perfect seasonal choice for a less experienced handbell choir, or for those with limited preparation time. 10312036 3/5 Octave............................ AGEHR-L2 3.95 O Sing a Song of Bethlehem—arr. Anna Laura Page. This quiet, gentle setting incorporates How Far is It to Bethlehem, another traditional English melody. The two melodies offer opportunities for ringers to play musically and distinguish between accompaniment and melody notes as the melody progresses. Appropriate for the Christmas season, this special arrangement is especially useful for Christmas Eve and candlelight services. 10307337 3/5 Octave............................ AGEHR-L2 4.50 Prince of Peace—arr. Bill Ingram. This joyous arrangement combines Handel's For Unto Us a Child Is Born with the beloved carol O, Come, All Ye Faithful. Suitable with handbells or handchimes, it allows for beginning ringers to experience these two foundational works and will be a distinct blessing to your congregation. The three to five octave edition is new for 2012, and the two editions of this selection are compatible for massed ringing. 10307830 3/5 Octave............................ AGEHR-L1 4.50 Ring in Exaltation!—Douglas E Wagner. The familiar O Come, All Ye Faithful is cast in a rhythmically energized setting for bells and organ, presenting a wonderful choice to open any Christmas service. The running eighth note accompaniment and bright tempo will enhance the celebration commemorating Christ's birth! 10307734 3/5 Octave........................... AGEHR-L2+ 4.50 10307735 Keyboard/Full Score .............................. 7.95 Ring We Now of Christmas—arr. Paul McKlveen. This outstanding arrangement cleverly blends the popular French carol, Noel Nouvelet, and the classic Ukrainian carol, Carol of the Bells, to create a musical offering that captures the excitement of the Christmas season. A rhythmic alteration of the French carol is a delightful touch that will be enjoyed by both ringer and listener alike. Additional color and interest is added through the use of optional handchimes, various bell techniques (TD, RT, PL, LV, SK and martellato), and a key modulation from C minor to E minor and back. 10305822 3/5 Octave............................ AGEHR-L3 4.95 Sleep in Heavenly Peace—Franz Gruber/arr. Jason Krug. The singing bowl technique in the lower notes and rubato tempo set the stage for this exceptional arrangement of Silent Night. The mysterious feeling gives way to a statement of the beloved melody, leading to a counterpoint with optional handchimes, for a lovely effect. Building again to a joyous refrain, swings are added for interest, before fading to a peaceful conclusion. A great option for all handbell groups, this arrangement would be a wonderful addition to any Advent or Christmas Eve service. 10312042 3/5 Octave........................... AGEHR-L2+ 2.95 Sleep, My Child—Michael Ryan. Once in Royal David's City, All Through the Night and O Little Town of Bethlehem are intertwined in a lovely wreath of lullabies around the manger. A quiet and reverent celebration of the birth of Christ. 10307737 2/3 Octave............................ AGEHR-L2 4.50 Star of Wonder—Susan T Nelson. Inspired counterpoint involving two modally similar themes, Edvard Grieg's Anitra's Dance and We Three Kings, results in an exceptionally refreshing arrangement. Shakes, thumb damps and mallets are incorporated into the texture. An optional oboe (or other C instrument) part is included for that extra special touch. 10307739 3/5 Octave............................ AGEHR-L2 4.50 Twas in the Moon of Wintertime—Traditional/arr. Jason Krug. Arranged for beginning groups or youth handbell choirs, this lovely arrangement contains no notes faster than a quarter note. With a rich harmonic base supporting the familiar melody, plus LV and swings for interest, this is an excellent learning and performing opportunity. More advanced groups will little time to prepare will enjoy this gorgeous selection as well! 10313075 2/3 Octave............................ AGEHR-L1 3.95 Upon This Winter Night—Dan R Edwards. Natural sounds of bells and chimes are prominently displayed with much use of LV in this resplendent presentation of The Birthday of a King, Away in a Manger and Silent Night, Holy Night. This delightful medley is especially suited for that special moment during your Christmas Eve service. 10307742 3/5 Octave............................ 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