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Handbell Choir Music
for Advent and Christmas
Editors' Choice
Angels We Have
Heard on High
arr. Jason W. Krug.
Celebrate Christmas in style with this joyous
setting of the hymn tune
GLORIA! Bold fanfares
and unexpected harmonies abound, yet the
piece remains accessible for most ensembles.
A perfect choice for either concert or worship this
holiday season!
11406326 2-3 Octave . . . . . . . . . . . . .L2+ 4.50
11406327 3-6 Octave . . . . . . . . . . . . .L2+ 4.50
Angels We Have
Heard on High
arr. Cathy Moklebust.
Here is a refreshing new take on the classic
carol. Beginning slowly with singing bells, flowing
eighth notes and handchimes, the listener can
imagine the shepherds' awe and amazement
at the angels' beautiful song proclaiming the
Christ child's birth. They hurry across the plain to
find the child, depicted by malleted and thumb-
damped bells in a spirited, rhythmic section in
7/8 time. With an LV eighth-note accompaniment
under a chordal treble melody sprinkled with a
few sixteenth notes, the final verse is majestic
and full as the shepherds find the holy family and
worship their newborn king.
11514707 3-7 Octave . . . . . . . . . . . . . L4- 5.50
Chants
de Noel
arr. Linda
Scholes.
Two Christmas
carols for the
price of one!
These easy
arrangements
of the traditional
French carols
Bring a Torch,
Jeannette Isabella and Sing We Now of
Christmas are ideal for beginning groups.
Simplified meter, accidentials, and rhythms, yet
incorporating a variety of techniques make them
fun to ring and enjoyable for listeners.
11511007 2-3 Octave . . . . . . . . . . . . .L1+ 4.95
Christmastide Celebration
Kurt Meyer.
Six favorite carols are combined into one
wonderful setting! Some carols are featured while
others are interwoven or contrapuntally overlaid
throughout the work. The carols (
GLORIA; ADESTE
FIDELES; STILLE NACHT; MUELLER; REGENT
SQUARE; and MENDELSSOHN) are featured in both
bells and chimes (3-7 octaves) and are beautifully
supported with a variety of techniques including
LV, gyro, tower swing, thumb damp, mart, mart
lift, and mallet - both suspended and on the table.
A fun challenge for all groups to play well. The
optional flute is the icing on this celebratory cake!
11414172 3-6 Octave . . . . . . . . . . . . .L3+ 4.95
11414173 Instrumental Parts Flute . . . . . . 2.95
Creator of the
Stars of Night
arr. Kurt Meyer.
The beautiful and haunting Advent hymn is
sensitively and poignantly set for bells with
optional flute and windchimes which enhance
the contemplative mood. Opening and closing,
singing bells in the bass contrast beautifully with
tinkling chimes, creating a mystical starry effect.
11517728 3-6 Octave . . . . . . . . . . . . . .L3 5.95
Deck the Hall
arr. Karen L. Buckwalter.
This spirited holiday arrangement combines
Deck the Hall and Gentle Mary Laid Her Child for
a joyful celebration of the season. The familiar
melodies are given a lively treatment culminating
in a thrilling climax where both tunes are blended
together seamlessly.
11514152 3-5 Octave . . . . . . . . . . . . . L3- 4.95
Fantasy on Angels We
Have Heard on High
arr. Brian Childers.
The hymn tune GLORIA has probably been
arranged more times than we can count.
However, this fresh, elegant, and beautiful
setting will capture your heart. The familiar
tune, often presented in subtle ways, is offset
by countermelodies, gentle stopped sounds,
echoes, perfectly placed shakes, and marts. The
rising sixteenth notes tied to eights gives this
a gloriously happy feel throughout while being
quite expressive. This is a must-have for every
group's Christmas repertoire.
11405387 3-5 Octave . . . . . . . . . . . . .L3+ 4.25
The First Noel
arr. Sandra Eithun.
This magical, ethereal setting of a favorite
Christmas carol is very accessible, focusing
on musicality over technical tangles - and
the result is elegant, moving, and beautiful. A
simple rhythmic motif is introduced with chimes
and continues throughout as the arrangement
unfolds. A fresh take on an old standard.
11515547 3-6 Octave . . . . . . . . . . . . . .L3 5.25
Good Christian Friends,
Rejoice
arr. Lloyd Larson.
This fun arrangement of the classic Christmas
carol is set in 6/8 which gives it a lilting feel.
The contrasting middle section in minor gives it
intrigue before building to the bright final verse.
11514591 3-5 Octave . . . . . . . . . . L2+-L3 6.25
I Saw Three Ships
arr. Joel Raney.
This fun and boisterous arrangement includes
mallets and many other stopped techniques. The
lilting opening section gives way to a grandiose
presentation of the melody and then returns
to the sea-shanty feel of the beginning. Paired
with piano, this wil be a wonderful concert or
Christmas selection.
11514593 3-6 Octave w/ Piano . . . . . L3- 6.25
11514594 Full Score & Parts . . . . . . L3- 14.25
It Came Upon a
Midnight Clear
arr. Mitchell Eithun.
The traditional Westminster Chimes melody
is used as introduction and interludes for this
accessible carol arrangement. While there are
no eighth notes, ringers will still find the music
interesting, alternating between handbells and
handchimes (optional 3-4 octaves). The only
accidentals are located in the melody. This
edition is perfect for beginning ensembles ready
to try the next level.
11515539 3-5 Octave . . . . . . . . . . . . . L2- 4.95
O Come, All Ye Faithful
arr. Ron Mallory.
This exciting arrangement of the favorite carol
pulses with unceasing energy and joy. The
driving rhythms in the malleted notes will keep
your listeners riveted and are easy to learn,
making the work more accessible than its level
marking may indicate. Another winner for the
Christmas season!
11515543 3-5 Octave . . . . . . . . . . . . . .L3 5.25
Pat-a-Pan
arr. Susan T. Nelson.
This creative and fun arrangement of the familiar
Burgundian carol captures the Renaissance
feel of the original, especially with the addition
of the optional C instrument (use a recorder if
you can!), triangle, and tambourine. A sure-fire
winner for your Christmas worship or concert.
11517732 3-5 Octave . . . . . . . . . . . . .L2+ 5.95
People, Look East
arr. Sandra Eithun.
This arrangement of the familiar Advent hymn is
ideal for a beginning ensemble or when limited
rehearsal time is a factor. The melody is heard
in the treble layer and again in the battery bells,
giving an opportunity to teach balance between
melody and accompaniment. A simplified
meter and limited bell changes make the piece
accessible. A jaunty little tambourine part adds
excitement.
11514721 2-3 Octave . . . . . . . . . . . . .L1+ 4.95
11514722 3-5 Octave . . . . . . . . . . . . .L1+ 4.95
Rest Merry, Rejoice
arr. Barbara Scheffter.
God Rest You Merry, Gentlemen; All My
Heart This Night Rejoices and O Come, O
Come, Emmanuel are combined in this lively
arrangement. It moves quickly, and the three
tunes interplay in fun and interesting ways. This
arrangement is mostly rung, with thumb damps,
malleting, shakes, marts, plus table land damps
(TLD). A fun piece to add to your repertoire!
11405411 3-5 Octave . . . . . . . . . . . . . .L3 4.25
11405410 3 Octave Sextet. . . . . . . . . MD 4.95
