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Advent & Christmas for Handbell Choir | Handbell Ensemble Collections for Advent & Christmas
Prelude on Adeste Fideles—arr. Mitchell
Eithun. This festive arrangement of
ADESTE FIDELIS is a joyous and triumphant
celebration of the holiday season. The piece
features bold, soaring melodies that create
a sense of excitement and anticipation,
including a lively rendition of the tune
GOD
REST YOU MERRY. The piece builds to a
thrilling climax that is sure to fill the listener
with Christmas cheer.
11514158 3-5 Octave
Handbells . . . . . . . . L2 4.95
A Quiet Christmas Eve—arr. Jason W.
Krug. This set of two arrangements is a
perfect choice for a youth or beginning
choir, or for a more advanced ensemble
down a few ringers. These settings of O
Come, O Come Emmanuel and Silent
Night are simple yet harmonically rich and
complex despite having no bell changes.
Perfect for a Christmas Eve service, or
anytime during Advent.
11202864 2-3 Octave
Handbells . . . . . . . . L1 4.95
11202865 3-5 Octave
Handbells . . . . . . . . L1 4.95
Realms of Glory—arr. Matthew Compton.
Combining Angels from the Realms of Glory
and Angels We Have Heard on High, this
accessible, joyful arrangement is further
enhanced with optional parts for hand
drum, tambourine, and clarinet. Ringers
and audiences alike will love the rhythmic
vitality of this energetic Christmas medley.
11204327 3-6 Octave Handbells
w/opt. Cl and Perc . . L3 6.50
11204328 Full Score &
Instrumental Parts
Cl/Tamb/Handdrum. . 22.95
Ring with the Angels—arr. Brenda E.
Austin. Three beloved carols square off
in this joyful medley.
ADESTE FIDELIS;
REGENT SQUARE and GLORIA are
presented sequentially, each given a
different treatment. Syncopated and offbeat
accompanimental patterns in the battery
provide energy while the treble bells soar
with the melodies. Your congregation will
enjoy hearing these familiar carols.
11620202 3-5 Octave
Handbells . . . . . . . . L3 5.95
Rise Up, Shepherd, and Follow—arr.
Caleb J. Onstead. This traditional spiritual
begins with a light, dancing calypso rhythm
which soon segues to a lyrical, expressive
section using LV and handchimes. A
variety of stopped techniques plus optional
percussion (claves, shaker, and hand drum)
will make this a delightful addition to your
holiday concert!
11631951 5-6 Octave
Handbells . . . . . . . . L3 5.95
11631952 Full Score . . . . . . . . L3 6.95
11631953 Instrumental Parts. . . . . 3.95
Silent Night—arr. Kurt Meyer. Introspective
and gently expressive, this Level 3 setting
presents a meaningful interpretation of the
cherished carol. The use of suspended
mallets, echoes, and LV techniques creates
a warm, resonant atmosphere. Ideal for
moments of reflection in both worship and
concert settings.
11682141 3-5 Octave Handbells
w/opt. 2 Oct. HC . . . L3 6.25
Sing with Praise—arr. Mitchell Eithun.
Based on Franz Liszt's Christmas Tree
Suite, this light and playful setting will
provide something a little different this
holiday season. Although in 4/4, the pulse
is more 2/2, with running eighth notes
providing forward momentum.
11620301 3-5 Octave
Handbells . . . . . . . . L2 4.95
The Angel Gabriel from Heaven Came—
arr. Ron Mallory. Steady rhythmic motion
adds freshness to this accessible setting
based on the traditional tune Gabriel's
Message. Scored flexibly for 2-5 octaves,
the approachable Level 1 writing makes
it an excellent option for developing
ensembles seeking something distinctive
for Advent or Christmas programming.
11688534 2-5 Octave
Handbells . . . . . . . . L1 5.95
Three Pieces for Christmas—arr.
Karissa Dennis. Your beginning handbell
and handchime ringers will be delighted
by these three carol arrangements.
Rhythmically simple, with just a few easy
bell changes, your choir will enjoy playing
O Come, O Come, Emmanuel; Silent Night
and Joy to the World.
10756881 2-3 Octave
Handbells . . . . . . . . L1 6.50
To the World, Joy!—G.F. Handel/arr. Joel
Raney. The ANTIOCH tune comes to life
in this spirited rendition for piano and 3-5
octave handbells with optional 3-5 octave
handchimes. Cascading octaves, handbell
techniques, and a supporting piano part
create an accessible and exciting setting
for the Christmas season.
10907576 3-6 Octave
Handbells . . . . . . . . L2 6.25
10945689 Full Score
& Organ/Piano . . . . . 14.95
The Virgin Mary Had a Baby Boy—arr.
Kurt Meyer. Also known as the West Indies
Carol, this Christmas favorite is filled with
island joy that includes an optional flute
part and percussion. Various stopped
techniques along with syncopated rhythmic
figures keep things interesting!
11620206 3-6 Octave
Handbells . . . . . . . L3+ 5.95
We Three Kings—arr. Brian Childers. This
Christmas classic is given an atmospheric
and truly unique setting. Effective use of
staccato – thumb damps in the treble,
mallets in the bass – and other techniques
blend with the optional handchimes to
perfectly evoke the voyage of the kings in
search of the newborn Messiah. A magical
work for a magical time of year!
11620260 3-6 Octave Handbells
w/opt. 3-7 Oct. HC . .L3- 5.95
The Wexford Carol—arr. Kurt Meyer.
This mesmerizing setting of the cherished
Irish Christmas carol begins with singing
bells, optional wind chimes, and whimsical
fragments of the theme before developing
into a setting with the melody on chimes
like a music box. Further development
brings layering of rhythms with occasional
and surprising changes in the traditional
harmony. This creative and engaging
setting is perfect for holiday programming
in church, school, or community settings.
11622025 3-6 Octave Handbells
/opt. 3-7 Oct. HC. . . L3 6.25
What Child Is This?—arr. Brian
Childers. Reflective, interpretive
setting of
GREENSLEEVES with optional
piano accompaniment.
11643237 3-4 Octave Handbells
w/ Piano. . . . . . . . . . L2 6.00
11643238 Full Score . . . . . . . L2 10.00
11643239 Instrumental Parts. . . 10.00
11643240 Handbell
Reproducible Set . L2 50.00
What Child Is This?—arr. Linda Scholes.
This lovely setting of
GREENSLEEVES is
very easy to play in the minor key. A great
choice for a beginning choir's Christmas
program, it can also be a quick workup
for more experienced choirs with minimal
rehearsal time.
11688532 3-5 Octave
Handbells . . . . . . . . L1 5.95
A Winter's Night So Deep (Traditional
English Carols)—arr. Brenda E. Austin.
This beautiful Christmas handbell
arrangement creatively combines the
melodies of The First Noel and The Holly
and the Ivy. The lyrical and festive qualities
of both tunes are highlighted, creating a
warm and joyful atmosphere.
11622001 3-7 Octave Handbells
w/opt. 3-7 Oct. HC . . L2 6.25
Handbell Ensemble
Collections for
Advent & Christmas
12 Bells in F: Christmas Hymns—arr.
Bill Ingram. Perfect for small choirs and
ensembles, this collection for Christmas
continues the 12 Bells in F series. Written
in the key of F, all the conventional line/
space assignments remain the same.
There are no bell changes making it
easy to ring without tables and in many
locations. Titles include: Angels We Have
Heard on High; The First Noel; He Is Born;
A Christmas Lullaby (Still, Still, Still and
Away in a Manger); Joy to the World and
Silent Night.
11102344 Handbell Ensemble
Collection
3-6 Ringers . . . . . . L2 6.95
7 Christmas Carols For 12 Bells—arr.
Brian Childers. Take your ensemble out in
the community, or set up at the entrance
to a worship service for a 15-minute
program using just music stands, without
any bell changes or page turns mid-piece.
Carols can be played individually or as a
set, with a total approximate performance
time of 15 minutes. Titles: Angels We
Have Heard on High; Ding Dong, Merrily
on High; The First Noel; Gentle Mary Laid
Her Child; The Holly and the Ivy; O, Holy
Night!; and Silent Night. Reproducible.
11573093 Handbell Ensemble
Collection
12 Bells. . . . . . . L2+ 19.95
8 Bells For Advent—arr. Kathleen
Wissinger. Perfect for two, three, or four
ringers, each short carol is offered in
four different ranges depending on which
bells the ringers want to use: C5-C6
for one-octave groups; D5-D6 to keep
space notes in the left hand; F5-F6 for
two-octave groups; and C6-C7 to allow
for lighter bells and four-in-hand options.
Play one or all three in worship, concert,
outreach venues like home and hospital
visits, fundraising, on parade floats,
and even in flash mobs. Carols include:
O Come, O Come, Emmanuel; Savior
of the Nations and Come, Prepare the
Way, O Zion.
11161789 Handbell Ensemble
Collection . . . .L2-L2+ 5.00
