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ring a Torch, Jeanette, Isabellaarr. Cathy
Moklebust. This happy, dancing arrangement of the
beloved French carol is playable at Christmas time
even if your group was formed in September. A
great way to introduce some specialty techniques,
including LV, malleted bells on the table, thumbdamping, and shaking, this also includes parts for
chime tree, triangle, and tambourine for added color.
An edition for 3-5 octaves is now available and the
two are compatible for massed ringing. Nicely done!
10029283 2/3 Octave . . . . . AGEHR-L1 4.50
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Caribbean Christmasarr. Dan R. Edwards.
Take your handbell choir on a Caribbean musical
journey this Christmas with A Caribbean Christmas!
Featuring the well-known carols, Angels We Have
Heard on High and Angels from the Realms of
Glory, this arrangement is filled with lively tropical
rhythms, island syncopations, and many bell
techniques. It will find a welcome home in either
secular or sacred settings.
10307320 3/5 Octave . . . AGEHR-L3+ 4.95
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Carol Jubileearr. Sharon Elery Rogers.
Showcase your beginning or youth handbell
choir with this charming medley of three beloved
Christmas carols. Fully scored to keep all ringers
involved, this accessible arrangement fits equally
well in worship or concert settings. Titles include:
How Great Our Joy; Unto Us a Child is Born and
Hark! The Herald Angels Sing.
10317901 2/3 Octave . . . AGEHR-L1+ 4.25
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arol of the BellsCathy Moklebust. From its
delicate opening and closing phrases to its joyous
and full chordal passages, this straightforward
arrangement of the popular carol is full of dynamic
contrast. No special techniques are required, and
bell changes are kept to a minimum. The unique
closing chord creates a bit of sparkling freshness.
Both editions are compatible for massed ringing.
10276238 2/3 Octave . . . AGEHR-L2+ 3.95
10276236 3/5 Octave . . . AGEHR-L2+ 3.95
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arol of the Bellsarr. Kathleen Wissinger. This
versatile arrangement of an iconic holiday classic,
features carefully assigned eighth-note runs,
simple syncopation and at least one bell change
per ringer. Advanced groups may increase the
tempo for more excitement. This piece is an ideal
choice for worship, festival, school, concert and
tree lighting celebrations.
10275794 2/3 Octave . . . AGEHR-L2+ 4.50
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arols at the MangerVicki Tucker Courtney.
Flights of tender, embracing harmonies surround
listeners as they are transported to the stable at
Bethlehem. Based on Away in a Manger; Infant Holy,
Infant Lowly and Still, Still, Still, this lovely medley
makes an especially nice choice for a handchime
feature on Christmas Eve or Christmas Day. An
excellent choice for developing or very busy choirs.
10307723 3 Octave . . . . . . . AGEHR-L2 4.50
arols for the Newborn Kingarr. Lloyd
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Larson. Absolutely lovely! Here is a tender carol
medley for 3-5 octave bellchoir that is set with the
best qualities of handbells in mind. A worshipful
offering during December or particularly for
Christmas Eve, this begins quietly and builds
through one modulation to a triumphant finale.
Carols include: Cradle Song (Away In a Manger);
Sussex Carol and The First Noel.
10068153 3/5 Octave . . . . . AGEHR-L3 4.50
H arols of the Bellsarr. Kevin McChesney.
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A practical, creative and easy collection of seven
traditional Christmas carols that may be rung
separately or joined together in medley fashion.
Styles range from quiet and tender to bold and
energetic, and the eighth note is the smallest beat
division. Included are: Carol of the Bells; Away in
a Manger; The First Noel; Good Christian Folk,
Rejoice; Mary Had a Baby; In the Bleak Midwinter
and Good King Wenceslas.
1834142 3 Octave . . . . . AGEHR-L1+ 8.95
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arols We Love to RingVarious. Eight
treasured carols from eight different composers
are featured in musically attractive settings
in this handsome collection that will become
part of your Christmas celebrations for years to
come. Accessible and beautiful arrangements
feature handbells at their best, with occasional
specialty techniques for contrasting color and
style. Also included is a list of suggestions for
combining arrangements when added length is
desirable. Don't miss this reproducible collection,
offered at an unbeatable price.
10090086 3/5 Octave . . . . AGEHR-L2 44.95
Catalonian Carolarr. Ronald Kauffmann.
After presenting the familiar seasonal theme, this
arrangement artfully transforms into a call and
response setting, where malleted phrases are
contrasted with a ringing response reminiscent
of village church bells calling the faithful to
worship. Another transition follows in a minor
key with a malleted light Spanish rhythm , before
returning to the glorious village church bells.
The use of martellato followed by a few beats
of silence, and the background rhythms are
masterfully used to provide dramatic moments
and contrast, an exceptional choice for any
Advent or Christmas setting.
10312029 3/5 Octave . . . . . AGEHR-L3 3.95
l elebrate the Seasonarr. Cathy Moklebust. Go
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easy on your music budget with this reproducible
collection for Advent and Christmas, which
is available in both 2 or 3 and 3, 4 or 5 octave
editions, and includes eight of Cathy's most popular
arrangements for the season. Three of the pieces
also include optional percussion parts. Two of
the pieces may be rung on either handbells or
handchimes, and one includes optional handchimes
with the bells. Titles include: Away in a Manger;
Come, Thou Long Expected Jesus; Infant Holy,
Infant Lowly; Rejoice! Rejoice! (Rejoice, Rejoice
Believers and O Come, O Come Emmanuel); Rise
Up, Shepherd and Follow (There's a Star in the
East); Still, Still, Still; Twas in the Moon of Wintertime
and What is This Lovely Fragrance?
10356689 2/3 Octave
Reproducible . . . AGEHR-L2 49.95
10356690 3/5 Octave
Reproducible . . . AGEHR-L2 49.95
l Christmas Fantasiaarr. Jason W. Krug. The
imaginative blending of five various carols flows
seamlessly from one to the next for a fitting tribute
to the events surrounding the birth of Christ. The
extensive use of chimes and optional wind chime
adds to the beauty and contemplative flow. Titles
in the medley include Greensleeves (What Child
is This?); Coventry Carol; Away in a Manger; The
First Noel and Stille Nacht.
10366303 3/6 Octave . . . AGEHR-L2+ 4.50
4 hristmas Bell Rejoicingarr. Michael Ryan.
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Michael Ryan masterfully incorporates three favorite
Christmas tunes, Hark! The Herald Angels Sing, Il
Est Ne and Angels We have Heard on High into
this festive medley: a majestic arrangement that
communicates joy through ringing! Accessible,
exciting, and a great opportunity to highlight your
bell choir during the holiday season.
10366192 3/5 Octave . . . . . AGEHR-L2 4.50
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l he Cherry Tree CarolTraditional/arr. Linda
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Lamb. A Christmas favorite, The Cherry Tree
Carol, has been wonderfully arranged and is
certain to satisfy many styles of Advent and
Christmas worship. This is also an excellent
choice for holiday concerts.
10368794 3/5 Octave opt. 2 Octave
Handchimes . . . . AGEHR-L2 4.75
hime in: Advent and Christmasarr. John
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Behnke. This flexible collection features three
seasonal arrangements written especially for
handchimes. Perfect for the weeks leading up to
Christmas, these selections use vibrato and swing
techniques and include an optional procession.
Titles: O Come, O Come Emmanuel; The King Shall
Come and Gentle Mary Laid Her Child.
10068154 2/3 Octave . . . AGEHR-L1+ 4.50
l hime In: Advent and Christmas #2arr. John
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A. Behnke. Continuing the popular Chime In series,
these two beautiful Level 1 pieces (Savior of the
Nations Come and O Come All Ye Faithful) use just
simple ringing with full, rich chords and harmonies.
Use this great opportunity to showcase your
beginning or youth choir while building confidence
during the Christmas season.
10366169 2/3 Octave . . . . . AGEHR-L1 4.95
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hristmas Carols for Three to Six Ringers
Various. With the busy pace of the holiday
season, directors often face scant time and
personnel to adequately prepare music for
presentation in worship or concert. To aid in
alleviating this situation, we offer this superb
volume of classic carol settings that utilize flexible
bell assignments. Each title may be played by
three, four, five, or six ringers, with assignments
provided for each option. Optional keyboard parts
add texture and support. Titles include: Angels We
have Heard on High; Away in a Manger; Gentle
Mary Laid Her Child; He is Born; The Holly and the
Ivy and It Came Upon a Midnight Clear.
10307725 2/3 Octave Reproducible,
opt. Keyboard . . AGEHR-L2 44.95
l hristmas Carols for Twelve Bellsarr.
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Jason Krug. Whether you're short on ringers
or just want a challenge for some of your more
advanced musicians, this collection is the perfect
choice. These fresh and vibrant arrangements of
five well-known Christmas carols are playable
by three, four, five, or six ringers and require
little in the way of preparation time. With no bell
changes, they are perfect for ringing away from
the tables, or even away from the church. Titles
include: Good Christians All, Rejoice; Away in
a Manger; In the Bleak Midwinter; Infant Holy,
Infant Lowly and Silent Night.
10356658 3 Octave . . . . . . . AGEHR-L2 5.50
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Christmas FestivalLeroy Anderson/arr.
Martha Lynn Thompson. A Christmas Festival is
an updated arrangement of the holiday favorite
featuring the various carols found in both the
concert band and orchestra settings by Leroy
Anderson. Many options are given so that the
basic percussion can be done by the ringers, or
a non-ringing percussionist can do the expanded
percussion. Tunes included are: Joy to the World;
Deck the Hall; God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen;
Good King Wenceslas; Hark! the Herald Angels
Sing; Silent Night and Jingle Bells. Fun to
ring and a crowd pleaser!
10307321 4/5 Octave . . . AGEHR-L3+ 6.50
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H hristmas Joy (Nine Seasonal Favorites For
Handbells)ed. Larry Pugh. This collection
of nine Christmas carols by some of the most
recognized handbell composers is perfect for
developing choirs. Douglas Wagner, Michael
Helman, Hal Hopson, Kevin McChesney, and
Sharon Elery Rogers have all contributed to this
excellent compilation that stays within the range
of the Level II ensemble. Titles include: Away In
A Manger; Christmas Joy; Fanfare on Adeste
Fideles; Gesu Bambino; Impressions On An Advent
Carol; Infant Holy; Journey Of The Kings; O Come,
O Come, Emmanuel and The Friendly Beasts.
These settings, with their artful musicianship, will
ensure a satisfying musical offering through the
entire Christmas season.
3254620 2 Octave . . . . . . . AGEHR-L2 8.95
hristmas Carol CelebrationsRuth Elaine
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Schram. Celebrate the season by combining your
musical resources with this versatile collection
of ten of the most popular Advent, Christmas
and Epiphany hymns. These titles, scored for
handbells and keyboard, function as standalone offerings, and may be used to heighten
the corporate worship experience by supporting
congregational singing. For maximum flexibility,
optional endings and repeats have been indicated,
permitting directors to customize the length of
each selection. Carols include: O Come, O Come
Emmanuel; Come, Thou Long-Expected Jesus;
First Noel; O Come, All Ye Faithful; Angels We Have
Heard on High; Hark! The Herald Angels Sing; Joy
to the World; O Little Town of Bethlehem; Silent
Night and We Three Kings.
10068159 2/3 Octave . . . . AGEHR-L2 29.95
10068160 4/5 Octave . . . . AGEHR-L2 29.95
10068161Organ/Keyboard . . . . . . . . . 15.00
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Celtic Silent NightFranz Gruber/arr. Tierney.
An essential component of every Christmas service
or concert is the inclusion of Silent Night, and this
is sure to become a favorite with its authentic Celtic
rhythms and unique harmonies. This new three
to five octave handbell setting can serve as the
accompaniment to the choral settings available
separately in SATB or SAB with optional violin (item
10090330 and 10305836), or it can stand alone as
an inspiring piece for handbell choirs.
10305854 3/5 Octave . . . . . AGEHR-L3 4.95
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hristmas Carol Accompanimentsarr.
Margaret R. Tucker. This reproducible collection will
be an invaluable resource for the Christmas season
that will be used time and time again. The easy
accompaniment chords may be played on either
handbells or handchimes with optional keyboard,
or as stand alone titles. The carol melodies may
be sung using the sing along sheets included and/
or played by a C treble, Bb treble, or C Bass Clef
instrument. A list of harmonically compatible hymnal
settings is provided. Suggestions are included
for combining carols into a medley. This flexible
collection is ideal for your carol accompaniment
needs throughout the holiday season. Titles include:
In the Bleak Midwinter; Once in Royal David's City;
O Little Town of Bethlehem; Jesus, Our Brother,
Strong and Good; Hark! The Herald Angels Sing;
It Came Upon the Midnight Clear; Silent Night; Go,
Tell It on the Mountain; Infant Holy, Infant Lowly;
O Come, O Come Emmanuel; O Come, All Ye
Faithful and Joy to the World.
10307837 2/5 Octave
Reproducible . AGEHR-L1+ 49.95
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Christmas Trilogyarr. Janet Linker, Jane
McFadden. An exciting showcase for your three
to five octave handbell choir enhanced by a solo
trumpet, keyboard and optional three to five octave
handchimes, this superb medley opens with a
powerful and moving trumpet and handbell fanfare
of O Come All Ye Faithful before giving way to a
reverent handbell or handchime rendition of Lo,
How a Rose E'er Blooming accompanied by a lightly
flowing keyboard accompaniment. The composition
then builds into a dramatic version of Angels We
Have Heard on High, enhanced by a glorious
trumpet descant. A wonderful choice for a call to
worship or special feature to make your Christmas
celebration a memorable one!
10312030 3/5 Octave . . . . . AGEHR-L3 3.95
10312031 Instrumental Parts Trumpet . . 2.95
10312032 Instrumental Parts
Brass Quintet . . . . . . . . . . . 15.00
10312033 Keyboard/Full Score . . . . . . . 5.95
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hristmastime (with Angels We have Heard
on High)arr. Lloyd Larson. Bell choirs will
love rehearsing and presenting this exuberant
arrangement of Michael W. Smith's joyous
Christmas song that includes a verse of Angels We
Have Heard on High just before the final chorus.
Accessible and energetic through each verse,
the work proceeds diatonically through two key
changes to a glorious finale in C major. Everyone
will enjoy hearing this, whether in December church
services or as a piece to set a joyous holiday mood
as a holiday concert opener.
10090200 3/5 Octave . . . AGEHR-L2+ 5.25
l Coventry Carolarr. Sandra Eithun. In true
Sandra Eithun style, the traditional English carol
receives a warm setting that is sensitive, beautiful,
and expressive. Add the optional percussion to
enhance your performance.
10374588 4/7 Octave opt. 5/7 Oct.
Handchimes . . . . AGEHR-L3 5.50
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