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Christmas & Holiday | New Advent & Christmas for Large Ensemble
Christmas Fantasia
arr. Martha Lynn Thompson.
Four favorite Christmas melodies are combined
into one amazing setting perfect for any
holiday or worship program. Beginning with
descending chords reminiscent of tower bells,
the timeless
SUSSEX CAROL melody is heard
first on handchimes, then handbells. The piece
then segues to a malleted and rhythmic
OLD
BRETON melody that becomes an ostinato
pattern supporting an augmented
FIRST NOEL
melody rung in octaves. Descending bell chords
reemerge and
IN DULCI JUBILO is featured before
bell peals end the piece. Enjoy this creative
setting that is certain to become a favorite!
11583299 3-5 Octave Handbells
w/3 Oct. Handchimes . . .L3 5.95
Coventry Carol
arr. Cathy Moklebust.
This easy setting of the haunting Christmas tune
sounds much bigger and more difficult than it is.
While the rhythms are all Level 1 and there are
no bell changes, varied techniques and tempo
changes add slightly to the complexity. Singing
bell, finger cymbals, and bells malleted off the
table create a mystical backdrop against which the
rung melody is heard. Martellato is used effectively
to convey "Herod the king in his raging." Available
in compatible 2-3 and 3-5 octave settings; use for
worship, concert, or festival.
11620286 2-3 Octave Handbells . .L1+ 4.95
11620285 3-5 Octave Handbells . .L1+ 4.95
Dona Nobis Pacem
with Infant Holy, Infant Lowly
arr. Paul Douglas.
Opening with the simple DONA NOBIS melody,
the texture gradually develops by adding
contrapuntal lines until the Infant Holy theme
is introduced. Two key changes carry into a
gorgeous ending as both melodies are heard
before fading into silence. With the theme of
peace merged with the Polish carol, this piece
will be effective in concert or service.
11613114 3-5 Octave Handbells . . .L3 4.95
Echoes of Christmas
arr. Karissa Dennis.
The Ukrainian Bell Carol is cleverly combined
with What Child Is This? in this arrangement for
the Christmas season. Each tune is heard in its
entirety before ending quietly.
11620199 3-5 Octave Handbells . . .L3 5.95
Exultation on FOREST GREEN
arr. Jason Krug.
This exciting and celebratory arrangement
can be used for many different occasions
throughout the church year but is especially
known in conjunction with the hymn texts O
Little Town of Bethlehem and O Beautiful the
March of Days.
11617052 3-6 Octave Handbells w/opt.
3-6 Oct. Handchimes . . .L2+ 4.95
Fantasia on Come,
Thou Long-Expected Jesus
arr. Carol Lynn Mizell.
When this piece premiered as the prelude to
a Lessons and Carols service, four trombones
played from the balcony with the handbells and
solo handbell tree located in the chancel area.
If you are short a few trombones, a reduction
of the trombone parts for organ or synthesizer
is also available. The solo part has options for
a handbell tree or solo treble instrument (C, B
flat, or E flat) or solo bass C instrument. Enjoy
the antiphonal effects of the trombones and the
bells as they present the
HYFRYDOL tune with
interwoven interludes.
11623878 2-5 Octave Handbells . . .L3 4.95
11623879 Full Score & Parts . . . . . .L3 14.95
11623880 Organ/Synth & Solo Inst . . . . . 6.95
Fantasy on French Carols
arr. Michael Helman.
Three beloved French carols - Angels We Have
Heard on High; He Is Born and Ding Dong!
Merrily on High are woven together in this
festive medley suitable for church or concert
use. Compatible editions for 2-3 and 3-5 octave
ensembles make this a useful festival selection
as well.
11620289 2-3 Octave Handbells . .L2+ 4.95
11620288 3-5 Octave Handbells . .L2+ 4.95
Gesu Bambino
Pietro Yon/arr. Kevin McChesney.
The lovely, lilting melody of this charming Italian
carol truly shines in the hands of a master
arranger. With innovative craftsmanship, the
familiar key changes and resolutions are more
pleasing than ever. The setting includes a subtle
nod to the beloved Advent hymn Lo, How a
Rose E'er Blooming.
11617049 3-5 Octave Handbells . .L2+ 4.95
Good Christians All, Rejoice
IN DULCI JUBILO
arr. Brian Childers.
This creative setting of a Christmas favorite,
IN DULCI JUBILO, is written in 6/8 and has a joyful
waltz feel. A gentle and more interpretive middle
section features handchimes with vibrato.
The final section features a malleted rhythmic
bass leads to an exciting and dynamic ending.
What a fun setting this is for Level 3 and up
handbell teams!
11583301 4-7 Octave Handbells &
4-5 Oct. Handchimes . . .L3+ 5.95
Good Christians Friends, Rejoice
IN DULCI JUBILO
arr. Arnold B. Sherman.
This arrangement of the lively and joyous
Christmas hymn
IN DULCI JUBILO captures
its festive spirit, making it ideal for holiday
performances in churches, community groups,
or schools.
11622010 3-5 Octave Handbells w/opt.
3-5 Oct. Handchimes . . .L2+ 6.25
Hark the Glad Sound
James Bawden.
This celebratory original beautifully conveys the
joy of Advent and Christmas seasons beginning
with hints of the melody rung in repeated
octaves leading into the full-choir main theme.
The addition of the optional synthesizer adds
depth to the music. A key change segues to
a variation of the main theme now rung on
handchimes until it leads back to the opening
material then on to the dynamic ending.
Addition of bar chime, jingle bells and cymbal
rolls add to this creative setting.
11583303 3-6 Octave Handbells
w/3 or 5 Oct.
Handchimes . . . . . . . . . . . L3 4.95
11583304 Full Score . . . . . . . . . . . . . L3 5.95
11583305 Synthesizer Parts . . . . . . . . . . .2.95
11583306 Percussion Parts . . . . . . . . . . . .1.95
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