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Carols of Christmas—arr. Linda Scholes.
This wonderful and flexible arrangement
sparkles with joy as it moves through five
beloved Christmas carols. While this may
be a stand-alone handbell piece, a melody
line with words is included making it useful
to accompany caroling. If a shorter piece is
needed, simply add a fermata over the final
chord of any of the carols. Carols are: O Come,
All Ye Faithful; Hark! The Herald Angels Sing;
Away in a Manger; Silent Night and Joy to the
World. This very festive setting is a sure winner
in any Christmas service or concert.
11205017 3-5 Octave . . . . . . . L2+ 5.50
Celebrate the Season—arr. Cathy
Moklebust. Go easy on your music budget
with this reproducible collection for Advent
and Christmas, which includes eight of
Cathy's most popular arrangements for the
season. Three of the pieces also include
optional percussion parts. Two of the
pieces may be rung on either handbells
or handchimes, and one includes optional
handchimes with the bells. Titles include:
Away in a Manger; Come, Thou Long
Expected Jesus; Infant Holy, Infant Lowly;
Rejoice! Rejoice! (Rejoice, Rejoice Believers
and O Come, O Come Emmanuel); Rise
Up, Shepherd and Follow(There's a Star
in the East); Still, Still, Still; Twas in the
Moon of Wintertime and What is This
Lovely Fragrance?
10356689 2-3 Octave
Reproducible. . . . . . .L2 49.95
10356690 3-5 Octave
Reproducible. . . . . . .L2 49.95
Christ Is Born Today—Michael Helman.
This medley of five popular Christmas carols
(
GLORIA, SUSSEX CAROL, IN DULCI JUBILO, W
ZLOBIE LEZY and UN FLAMBEAU, JEANNETTE,
ISABELLE) is sure to delight and intrigue ringers
and listeners alike. Varying styles, textures,
and techniques keep each tune interesting
while providing ensembles a chance to stretch
their musicality. A beautiful choice for worship
or concert use this Christmas season.
11347758 3-6 Octave w/opt. 3-7 oct.
Handchimes . . . . . . . .L3 5.95
Christ the Savior Is Born—arr. Cathy
Moklebust. This reproducible collection for
twelve bells (F5-C7) includes five accessible
arrangements based on hymns appropriate for
the Advent and Christmas seasons. Optional
piano accompaniments are included, and two
of the pieces also include optional percussion
parts. Includes Savior of the Nations, Come (
NUN
KOMM, DER HEIDEN HEILAND); the Applalachian
carol Jesus, Jesus, Rest Your Head; 'Twas in
the Moon of Wintertime (
UNE JEUNE PUCELLE);
Sing We Now of Christmas/Now the Green
Blade Rises (
NOEL NOUVELET) and Silent Night
(STILLE
NACHT). Instructions are given for playing
without the piano accompaniment.
11399268 3 Octave
12 bells (F5-C7) . .L2-L3 49.95
11399269F 3 Octave . . . . . . .L2-L3 49.95
Christmas Cheer—Brian Childers. A fun
and easy to learn rendition of Joy to the World
(ANTIOCH)
with interesting turns and a variety of
techniques. This setting includes an optional
processional with instructions for ringing with
and without the processional. Fun, easy to put
together, give it a try!
11359415 3-5 Octave . . . . . . . . .L2 5.50
Christmas Is Coming—Joel Raney. If the
Blues Brothers were to write a Christmas
anthem, it might sound something like this,
accompanied by piano, handbells, electric
guitar, bass, and drums. The text begins:
"Christmas is coming let the church bells ring!"
And they do! The middle section incorporates
a traditional styling of O Come, O Come,
Emmanuel before returning to the opening
music. FUN! UNIQUE!
10906867 3-5 Octave with opt. 3 Octave
Handchimes . . . . . . L3+ 5.95
8059881 Octavo-
Christmas Is Coming . . . 2.70
Christmas Joy Medley—arr. Barbara
Scheffter. Echos of change ringing begin
and end this medley of Joy to the World and
While by My Sheep. Mart and mallet accents
with few bells changes make this bright and
appealing piece very accessible for beginning
choirs at Christmas.
11102225 3-5 Octave . . . . . . . L1+ 4.95
A Christmas Mix(olydian)—Barbara
Scheffter. This delightful and creative setting
of four Christmas favorites are in Mixolydian
mode. The rhythmic opening section sets the
basis of a melodic accompaniment pattern
that weaves throughout the work while the
various carol tunes are featured. A variety of
articulation techniques are perfectly placed and
the addition of 3-5 octaves handchimes gives a
nice balance to the bell sounds. This is cleverly
crafted and will delight audiences and ringers
alike! Tunes:
PUER NOBIS NASCITUR; Joy to the
World; Angels We Have Heard; The First Noel.
11380791 3-5 Octave . . . . . . . L3+ 4.95
Christmas Night—arr. Michael Helman.
Flowing accompaniments underpin this
delicate medley of the tunes In the Bleak
Midwinter; Still, Still, Still and Once in Royal
David's City. Masterful handling of the optional
handchimes gives the piece an extra sense
of majesty. A beautiful arrangement for use
throughout the Advent or Christmas seasons.
11394247 3-5 Octave . . . . . . . L2+ 4.95
Christmastime—Michael W. Smith &
Joanna Carlson. The festive setting of this
popular Christmas song sparkles with joy and
energy and will enhance and Christmas or
holiday concerts. The inclusion of Angels We
Have Heard on High ensures its broad appeal
to bell choirs and audiences alike .This setting
may accompany the choral score #10028424
and related products.
10360827 3-5 Octave . . . . . . . L2+ 6.75
Come and Adore—Various Composers.
This charming reproducible collection features
easy Advent and Christmas arrangements
playable on either handbells or handchimes.
Come and Adore will be a wonderful resource
for developing choirs as well as for more
experienced groups needing music they can
learn quickly. Contents: Ave Maria; Gentle Mary
Laid Her Child (Good King Wenceslas); Go,
Tell It on the Mountain; God Rest You Merry,
Gentlemen; Jesus, Jesus, Rest Your Head;
Long Ago, Prophets Knew (On This Day Earth
Shall Ring) and Once in Royal David's City.
10618601 2-3 Octave
Reproducible. . .L1-L1+ 39.95
10618602 3-5 Octave
Reproducible. . .L1-L1+ 39.95
Come, O Come, Emmanuel—arr. Lloyd
Larson. This engaging medley embodies
the mystery and joy of the Advent season.
Requiring minimal rehearsal time, this piece
sounds more challenging than it is, all the
while remaining within Level 2 parameters.
Even with limited techniques, the changing
tempos, meters, and keys of this setting will
keep your ringers engaged. Tunes include:
VENI
EMMANUEL; PERSONENT HODIE and HYFRYDOL.
10906704 3-5 Octave . . . . . . . . .L2 4.95
Come, Behold the Newborn King—Linda
Scholes. Ringers and congregations alike will
enjoy this outstanding medley that embodies
the joy of Christmas. Tunes include
ADESTE
FIDELIS, REGENT SQUARE, and IR KINDERLEIN
KOMMET. With minimal bell changes, your
ringers can focus on the many techniques
included (mallet, mart, mart lifts, and shakes).
This very accessible piece will be a wonderful
addition to any Christmas worship service or
concert. Editions are compatible.
11101202 2-3 Octave . . . . . . . . .L2 4.95
11101203 3-5 Octave . . . . . . . . .L2 4.95
Coventry Carol—arr. Jason W. Krug. This
simple, haunting arrangement of the beloved
Christmas hymn will enchant audiences and
ringers alike. A delicate opening grows in
intensity with each successive verse before
giving way to a quiet conclusion. Keyboard and
bells work together throughout for an effective,
thoughtful presentation.
11346947 2-3 Octave
w/Keyboard. . . . . . . . .L2 5.25
11346946 Full Score & Parts . . . .L2 9.95
Dona Nobis Pacem—arr. Brenda E. Austin.
This is a gentle and effective arrangement
of the familiar round. Extremely versatile, it
includes options to add chimes, flute, or three-
part voices in any combination. A plea for peace,
this is the perfect closer to a combined concert
or as a poignant moment in worship during the
Christmas season or any time of year.
10998641 3-5 Octave . . . . . . . . .L2 5.95
10998642 Full Score & Parts &
Flute/3-Part Choral
Any Combination. . . . . . 12.95
Emmanual, Rejoice!—arr. Linda Scholes. In
this arrangement, an upbeat and triumphant
arrangement of
VENI EMMANUEL is combined
with Michael W. Smith's famous song
Emmanuel. The two tunes are skillfully woven
together to create a stunning piece for the
Advent season.
11203417 3-5 Octave . . . . . . . . .L3 5.50
Fantasy on Carol of the Bells—arr.
Kathleen Wissinger. A fresh take on a favorite
iconic piece - perfectly suited for handbells,
of course! Well-known themes are playfully
passed around, inverted and altered, making it
even more interesting and allowing all ringers
to be part of the fun. Also available for bell tree
soloist with piano.
11397764 3-5 Octave . . . . . . . L2+ 5.00
11397765 3 Octaves
Bell Tree & Piano . . . . . . 9.95
Fantasy on HYFRYDOL—Sandra Winter.
Here is a sedate, flowing rendition of the well-
loved hymn
HYFRYDOL. Easy rhythms and no
accidentals except one Bb4 make it accessible
to most intermediate choirs. With a calm,
pastoral feel, it is suitable for any meditative
moment in a service or concert. Optional 3
octaves of handchimes (B5-A6.)
11314802 3-6 Octave . . . . . . . . L3- 4.95
The First Noel—arr. John A. Behnke. This
absolutely beautiful yet easy arrangement of
this Christmas favorite has no bell changes,
so tables are not necessary. Two bells and a
music stand and you can play it anywhere you
wish. Who says music has to be hard to be
beautiful? Enjoy this lovely piece.
11332804 3-5 Octave . . . . . . . . .L2 3.95
The First Noel—Ron Mallory. This joyful
arrangement allows beginning groups
the chance to work on techniques and
musicality, all while ringing and performing
a true Christmas classic. More advanced
groups will find this satisfying to learn in
one rehearsal. Lyrics are included; however,
ringers and singers need to pay close
attention to the time signature!
11359405 3-5 Octave . . . . . . . . .L1 4.95
Gaudete—John A. Behnke. Gaudete literally
means rejoice in Latin and is a sacred
Christmas carol that was thought to have
been composed in the 16th century. The
3rd Sunday of Advent is sometimes called
Gaudete Sunday. This arrangement combines
the Gaudete chant with another hymn of joy,
that being Joy to the World, which bursts forth
at the end of the piece. The piece is lively
and spirited and uses LV and mixed meter
throughout. Perfect for Advent and Christmas
services and concerts.
11332998 3-5 Octave . . . . . . . L3+ 3.95
