J.W. Pepper Music Catalog
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Order Toll Free! Call 1.800.345.6296 | jwpepper.com | [email protected] 9 Christmas & Holiday | Small Ensemble Peace on Earth, Good Will to All (Distinctive arrangements for 8, 10 or 12 handbells or handchimes and piano)—arr. Cathy Moklebust. This reproducible collection will give smaller groups opportunities to play during the Advent and Christmas season. Includes: In the Bleak Midwinter (CRANHAM); Hark, the Glad Sound (CHESTERFIELD); Jesus, Jesus, Rest Your Head (Appalachian folk carol); The Angel Gabriel from Heaven Came (GABRIEL'S MESSAGE); and It Came Upon the Midnight Clear (CAROL). LV and shakes are the only special techniques used (shakes should be omitted when playing with handchimes). The arrangements in this accessible, easy-to-learn yet full-sounding collection are perfect for worship or concert. 11623892 Handbell Ensemble Collection . . . . . . . . . . .L1+-L3- 54.95 Ring with Less – Plus Bell Tree—arr. Linda Lamb. This beautifully crafted collection uses three octaves of bells played by five to seven ringers ringing C4-B5 and a bell tree soloist ringing C6-C7. Infuse your Christmas and Advent services with a touch of magic and brilliance using these creative arrangements. Contents: How Great Our Joy; O Come, O Come, Emmanuel; O Sing a Song of Bethlehem; We Three Kings; Holy Manger Lullaby; Joy to the World! 11622016 Handbell Ensemble Collection & Bell Tree . . . . . . . . . . . . . . L2 49.95 Silent Night—arr. Joel Raney/adapt. Barbara Brocker. A beautiful bell tree solo with piano accompaniment adapted from Joel Raney's piano solo arrangement of Silent Night. It explores the depth and breadth of the melody, beginning with beauty and joy, moving into despair and angst, then evolving into peace. A powerful addition to a concert or Christmas Eve service. Written for the advanced musician with some bell tree experience, it can be played with either two mallets or four. 4 octaves. 11646270 Bell Tree with Piano . . . . . MD 5.95 BEST SELLERS Four Advent Hymns for Twelve Bells— arr. Sandra Eithun. 10758991 Handbell Ensemble Collection 12 Bells . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . L2-L3 4.50 12 Bells in F: Christmas Hymns—arr. Bill Ingram. 11102344 Handbell Ensemble Collection 3-6 Ringers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . L2 6.95 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 12 Bells in F: Christmas Carols— arr. Brian Childers. 11620255 Handbell Ensemble Collection 12 Bells . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .L2-L3- 6.95 Ring Along Christmas Favorites (Set of 8 Books)—ed. Ardis Freeman. 4972683 Handbell Ensemble Collection Set of 8 Books . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .34.95 Christmas Music for Twelve Bells— arr. Bill Ingram. 10015075 Handbell Ensemble Collection 3-6 Ringers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6.50 7 Christmas Carols for 12 Bells— arr. Brian Childers. 11573093 Handbell Ensemble Collection 12 Bells . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . L2+ 19.95 Small-ER but Mighty, Vol. 6 (Settings for 8 Bells with Piano for Christmas)— arr. Joel Raney. 11514608 Handbell Ensemble Collection 8 Bells . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . M 49.95 Noel! (Five Carols for Three to Six Ringers)— arr. Jason W. Krug. 11314810 Handbell Ensemble Collection 12 Bells . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . L3+ 5.95 The Twelve Bells of Christmas 2— arr. Patricia Sanders Cota. 3267028 Handbell Ensemble Collection 3-6 Ringers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . L2 39.95 Christmas Collections for Small Ensembles 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 four-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 sixth and seventh 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.