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Christmas & Holiday | Small Ensemble
Two Masterworks
arr. Martha Lynn Thompson.
This suite of two classical masterworks, Come
Ye Lofty, Come Ye Lowly and Sheep May Safely
Graze is easily playable by six or seven ringers
plus a musician on a C Instrument. The first
piece incorporates The First Noel which fits
nicely over the
OLD BRETON melody. The second
is an abridged version of the Bach classic with
flute taking the chorale melody over a bell
accompaniment. Perform together or separately to
add a grace filled moment to worship or concert.
11570451 Handbell Ensemble
for 6-7 Ringers w/Flute . .L3 6.95
Watchman, Tell Us of the Night
arr. Kathleen Wissinger.
Set a reverent mood during Advent with this
ethereal arrangement of
ABERYSWYTH for an
easy to medium-level bell tree solo and piano.
The bell tree range is 17 bells C5-C7 (opt. D7,
Eb7), which can also be played by a four-in-
hand trio or any number of ringers. Multiple
options are offered. This richly harmonized
arrangement captures the mystery and majesty
of the coming Lord. The hymn text Jesus, Lover
of My Soul is also commonly paired with this
tune and may be used as an alternate title.
11623420 Bell Tree with Piano,
Reproducible . . . . . . . . EM 12.00
We Three Kings
arr. Jason W. Krug.
This majestic arrangement of the well-known
tune captures the journey of the wise men
to see the baby Jesus. Utilizing just 12 bells
between F5 and C7, this selection is a perfect
choice for the small or socially-distanced group.
REPRODUCIBLE!
11626627 Handbell Ensemble 12 Bells,
opt. Piano,
Reproducible . . . . . . . . .L2+ 6.50
11626628 Piano Accompaniment . . . . . . 6.95
With Just a Few... Advent and Christmas
6 or 7 ringers - or fewer
arr. Martha Lynn Thompson.
The With Just a Few... series features music in the
treble clef for six or seven ringers, arranged within
C5-C7. Titles: Infant Holy, Infant Lowly; People
Look East; The Rocking Carol; Sans Day Carol
and Wexford Carol. Reproduce as needed only
for your ringers, including permission for ringers
to install the music on their personal electronic
device but not for sharing in any other manner.
11626196 Handbell Ensemble Collection
Reproducible . . . . . . . . .L2 29.95
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12 Bells In F: Christmas Hymns—arr. Bill Ingram.
11102344 Handbell Ensemble Collection
3-6 Ringers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . L2 6.95
Four Advent Hymns For Twelve Bells—
arr. Sandra Eithun.
10758991 Handbell Ensemble Collection
12 Bells. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .L2-L3 4.50
Ring Along Christmas Favorites
(Set of 8 Books)—ed. Ardis Freeman.
4972683 Handbell Ensemble Collection
Set of 8 Books . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34.95
Noel! (Five Carols for Three to Six Ringers)—
arr. Jason W. Krug.
11314810 Handbell Ensemble Collection
12 Bells. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . L3+ 5.95
Four Christmas Hymns For Twelve Bells, Vol 2—
arr. Sandra Eithun.
10911688 Handbell Ensemble
Collection Set 1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .L2-L3 4.50
10911691 Handbell Ensemble
Collection Set 2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .L2-L2+ 4.50
Small-ER but Mighty: Settings for 8 Bells,
Vol 1. Christmas (Settings for 8 Bells)—
arr. Jason W. Krug.
11317650 Handbell Ensemble Collection -
Reproducible 8 Bells . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . M 39.95
Christmas Carols for Twelve Bells—
arr. Jason Krug.
10356658 Handbell Ensemble Collection
12 Bells. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . L2 5.95
Twelve Bells +1 for Christmas—
arr. Patricia Sanders Cota.
10452278 Handbell Ensemble Collection -
4-6 Ringers, Reproducible . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39.95
Christmas Music for Twelve Bells—
arr. Bill Ingram.
10015075 Handbell Ensemble Collection
3-6 Ringers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.95
The Twelve Bells of Christmas III—
arr. Patricia Sanders Cota.
8064695 Handbell Ensemble Collection -
3-6 Ringers, Reproducible . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39.95
Christmas Collections for
Small Ensemble
Over the past three years, these pieces have moved
to the top in sales. Check out what fellow directors
and teachers have chosen!
Shrinking ensemble size?
• Two or three octave music can be adapted to a small number of ringers in various
ways. One is by using 4-in-hand for the upper treble notes. For example, G6
through C7 can be rung by one ringer with G and B in the left hand, A and C in
the right. This assignment keeps the line/space relationship, creates a more legato
melody line and allows for smooth damping when ringing notes sequentially.
• Usually, the 6th and 7th scale tones are less busy. You might be able to leave
those notes out but if not, assign those few notes to other positions. In the
key of C, this would be Position 7 (A5/B5.) In the key of G, this would be
Positions 2 or 9 (E/F#)
• Are there positions that only ring a few times? Find someone not ringing in
those measures and give them an extra bell. Or two!
• Many times, one ringer can ring two positions by weaving and playing 'off
the table'. C4-F4, or G4-C5 are common positions that can be combined.
• Versatility is the handbell director's middle name! Many times we have to
think outside the box and adapt music to fit whoever is available. Reduce
octaves, eliminate doubles, combine parts, or try some small ensemble music
using only treble bells.
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