J.W. Pepper Music Catalog
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Order Toll Free! Call 1.800.345.6296 | jwpepper.com | [email protected] 5 Christmas & Holiday | Holiday Choices for Large Ensembles Holiday Choices for Large Ensembles Believe (from "The Polar Express")—arr. Sandra Eithun. Create a little magic in your Christmas performances with this title song from the movie "Polar Express." Optional parts for sleigh bells and windchimes add a shimmer to this icy winter ballad. 10095911 3-5 Octave Handbells . . . . . . . L3 6.95 Carol of the Bells (Ukrainian Carol)—arr. Alex Guebert. A new twist on the beloved Christmas carol, this arrangement is fierce and holds nothing back. Yet it is accessible and not overly complicated to pull off. Replete with thrilling twists and turns, including an unexpected brilliant major- key section, this version of the Christmas classic is an absolute showstopper. 11204323 3-7 Octave Handbells . . . . . . . L3 6.50 A Carol of the Bells – with Attitude! (Ukrainian Bell Carol)—arr. Patrick W. Meyer. Just when we thought another setting of this favorite Ukrainian carol wasn't possible, this fresh arrangement has put that idea to rest! The opening of rapid eighth-note whole-tone ascending scales leads directly into the familiar main theme and sets the stage for what's to come. The next section is an amazing swingin' improv of the tune with multiple key changes segueing into a Take Five rhythm. Words cannot adequately describe the jazz improv that reemerges with a straight-rhythm main theme back again and swinging jazz to the end. This will be a rhythmic challenge for even the most accomplished groups – but well worth the effort! 11626191 5-6 Octave Handbells . . . . . . . L5 6.25 A Charlie Brown Christmas—arr. Kevin McChesney. The holiday Peanuts gang specials had many glued to their television sets in days gone by. This arrangement is sure to conjure up those memories and be a big hit with young and old alike. Includes: Christmastime Is Here; Skating; O Tannenbaum and Linus and Lucy. 3024833 3-5 Octave Handbells . . . . . . . L3 6.95 Christmas Don't Be Late (The Chipmunk Song) —arr. Mitchell Eithun. Channel Alvin, Simon, Theodore, and Dave with this winning setting of the cherished Christmas song! Opening with a chipmunk-like chime melody and continuing with a variety of techniques including mallet rolls, this is a fun, very accessible Level 3. Perfect for holiday concerts – enjoy! 11100459 3-5 Octave Handbells . . . . . . . L3 6.95 Dance of the Sugar Plum Fairies (for Handbells and Boomwhackers)—arr. Carl Johanson. Add Boomwhackers to your bell choir for this arrangement of a Christmas classic to give a fun timbre to the performance! A great piece to introduce chromaticism to aspiring bell musicians, your ringers will absolutely love this piece. 11601443 4-7 Octave Handbells D5 & Up, plus 3 Oct. Boomwhackers . . . . . . . . . . . . .L3 5.00 Feliz Navidad—Jose Feliciano/arr. David R. Kent. This festive arrangement of the popular holiday tune is guaranteed to provide a merry, toe-tapping, and entertaining moment in any December concert. 11599394 3 Octave Handbells . . . . . . . L3+ 4.25 11584332 4-5 Octave Handbells . . . . . . L3+ 4.25 Frosty the Snowman—arr. Tammy Waldrop. Exchange your handbell gloves for mittens and have fun with this easy setting of the popular holiday tune! Use handbells or chimes through the entire piece, and you might catch someone in your audience singing along. 10073020 2-3 Octave Handbells . . . . . . L1+ 6.95 Fum, Fum, Fum—arr. Nicholas Hanson. Energy and excitement fill this Christmas favorite! Opening with a malleted rhythm pattern that moves throughout the choir, metric changes characteristic of this Catalan melody and lots of fun stopped techniques will offer plenty of teaching moments in this great concert piece. 11397770 3-7 Octave Handbells . . . . . . . L3 4.95 God Rest Ye Merry, Gentlemen—arr. John A. Behnke. Christmas songs God Rest Ye Merry, Gentlemen and Fum, Fum, Fum are combined in what will become an audience favorite. The bell part stands alone as a fine arrangement, but adding the optional string orchestra or organ will really enhance the piece. For that holiday pops or Christmas concert, this exciting arrangement will be a surefire hit! 11193094 3-5 Octave Handbells . . . . . . . L3 4.95 God Rest Ye, Swingin' Gentlefolk!—arr. Alan D. Reese. This rhythmic setting of a favorite holiday carol includes flugelhorn or B-flat trumpet and optional electric or acoustic bass. The driving bass line keeps the excitement moving forward in between a handchime and brief chordal section. A few key changes and chromatic transitions lead to an exciting ending with brass and bells. Enjoy this well-crafted arrangement at your next holiday concert! The handbell part is accompaniment for the brass solo and does not stand alone. 11631955 5-7 Octave Handbells w/ 4 Oct. HC . . . . . . . . . . . . . L3+ 5.95 Hustle and Bustle—arr. Caleb J. Onstead. A holiday mash up in rondo form! This delightful, well- crafted medley depicts the busyness of the season. Trepak from "The Nutcracker" is section A, with God Rest Ye Merry, Gentlemen as the first episode in the B section, and then a rhythmically fresh and grand treatment of Hark! The Herald Angels Sing for the C section. The composer writes: "That C section is my favorite part of the arrangement. I just kinda let it rip with cascading bells and the full instrument playing from G1–E8." And there you have it! An amazingly fresh, delightful, and creative work for your holiday repertoire! Techniques include ring (of course), mart, mart-lift, thumb damp, pluck, and shake. 11583310 5-8 Octave Handbells w/ 5 Oct. HC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . L4 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 will be a wonderful concert or Christmas selection. 11514593 3-6 Octave Handbells w/ Piano . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . L3- 6.25 Jingle Bell Rock—arr. Hart Morris. This Christmas classic is a holiday staple throughout the world! True to the original, the use of marts, mallets, ring touches, and optional sleigh bells add interest to this amazing arrangement. Definitely a must-have for your group's holiday concert repertoire! 11626195 4-5 Octave Handbells . . . . . . . L3 4.95 Jingle Bellorama—arr. Kathleen Wissinger. "Brightly with mischief" is the instruction given to the players. Complete with sleighbell accompaniment, this piece will put everyone in the holiday spirit at your next Christmas concert. 8063940 2-3 Octave Handbells . . . . . . . L2 5.95 Jingle Bells—arr. Sandra Eithun. Playful rhythmic energy and sparkling percussion bring fresh excitement to this lively setting, shifting between straight and laid-back swing styles while maintaining the tune's familiar charm. An optional percussion part is included with parts for sleigh bells and slapstick. 11683838 3-6 Octave Handbells w/ opt. 3 Oct. HC & Perc. . . . . L3 5.95