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4 Coventry CarolKeith Burt. A tender and
flowing lullaby for the Christ child gives way
to the reverent melody of O Come, O Come
Emmanuel by the optional handchimes,
accompanied only by Singing Bells in a simple
statement of faith. The Coventry Carol returns
intertwined with segments from O Come, O Come
Emmanuel for a beautiful combination of love and
rejoicing, a great choice for worship services on
Christmas Eve or Christmas Day.
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n Evergreen ChristmasBill Ingram. Held in
honor as a living symbol of renewal and eternal
life, the evergreen is inextricably linked to the true
farther-reaching meaning of the season. Three
popular carol tunes that bear this association,
Deck the Hall, O Christmas Tree and The Holly
and the Ivy, are seamlessly combined in this
easy and appealing setting.
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antasy on KINGSFOLDarr. Dean Wagner,
Michael Glasgow. Dean Wagner's Fantasy on
KINGSFOLD has been a best-seller since it was
first published in 2000. For the first time, it is
now available with a full orchestration provided
by Michael Glasgow. This dynamic setting, which
is based on an old English folk tune, moves from
intimate to majestic with colorful harmonies and the
optional use of handchimes. For worship or concert,
this is a tried and proven winner.
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ing Dong Merrily on Higharr. Valerie
Stephenson. This upbeat rendition of the
popular French carol is played completely with
mallets, including mallet rolls and stick clicking.
The opening and connecting material uses a
chromatic scale, which is a great teaching tool
employing all the ringers' bells without having
to pick them up to ring or weave. Treble and
bass bells both get an opportunity to shine with
the melody. This delightful setting makes a
great concert opener or encore, as well as an
exuberant service or festival piece.
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o You Hear What I Hear?Noel Regney &
Gloria Shayne Baker/arr. Alan Lohr. A standard
in the choral repertoire, this Christmas classic
has become a tradition in itself for more than
half a century. Using mallets on low bells to
establish a gentle drum pattern, this exceptional
arrangement keeps all the spirit of the original
and enhances it with handbell colors. This will
keep your more experienced ringers on their
toes, but the effect is positively magical and
perfectly suitable for worship services or the
concert stage in December.
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ollowing Yonder Stararr. Dan Edwards.
This rendition of We Three Kings has a big
sound, but is easy to prepare for performance.
Use the optional flute, finger cymbals, claves and
tambourine to add energy to the mix.
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or Unto Us a Child is BornG.F. Handel/
arr. Sandra Eithun. Accessible for beginning
ringers or youth choirs, this dynamic setting
of the triumphant chorus from Handel's
"Messiah" features shakes,TD, swings and
easy-to-read rhythms. This well-crafted
arrangement will provide that special touch for
any Christmas performance!
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4 he First Noelarr. Larry Shackley & Arnold
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B. Sherman. This accessible, straightforward
carol from Arnold Sherman is based on a lyrical
piano setting by Larry Shackley. Both the treble
and bass bells have an opportunity to present
the melody simply and beautifully, with a flowing
accompaniment that gently supports and carries
the listener from verse to verse. Big block chords
and swinging bells enter in for a grand conclusion.
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um, Fum, Fumarr. Jason Krug. Thumb
damps, mallets and hand claps, plus the use
of optional castanets and tambourine give an
outstanding Spanish flair to this traditional carol.
A contrasting middle section takes on an ethereal,
dreamlike quality before returning to the exciting
Spanish rhythms. If you are looking for a mallet
feature to add drama and special touch during
your Christmas service, this is it!
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um, Fum, Fumarr. Valerie Stephenson. This
all-malleted piece will be an exuberant addition to
your Christmas repertoire, including mallet clicks
with a creative and fun twist. Instructions are
provided for the assorted mallet clicks that add
visual as well as aural excitement to the work.
This arrangement offers a great opportunity
to teach sixteenth-note rhythms within the
context of a well-known tune.
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Gentle Mary Laid Her ChildCathy Moklebust.
Also known as Good King Wenceslas, this short
and very easy Christmas arrangement uses no
accidentals and no special techniques other
than LV. Both the treble and bass bells have an
opportunity to play the melody, creating some
interesting dynamic contrasts. Beginning choirs
will enjoy playing this full, chordal arrangement.
The two compatible editions can be used for
scenarios involving massed ringing.
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4 he First Noelarr. Sandra Eithun. This fresh,
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spirited arrangement of a familiar carol opens
slowly, with majesty, then continues to a livelier
tempo, with plucking or malleting accompaniment
dancing along in celebration of the Christ child's
birth. A great addition to your Christmas celebration!
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l he First Noelarr. Kevin McChesney. This
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gentle arrangement of a traditional carol is set in
a sweeping rhythmic style with a lush "let vibrate"
accompaniment. The expressive, fluid music utilizes
LV and echo techniques. The two editions are fully
compatible for massed ringing events.
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10356662 3/5 Octave . . . . . AGEHR-L2 4.50
4 choing Their Joyous Strainsarr. Ron
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Mallory. Using the echo technique and TD for
interest, this setting of the Christmas carol Angels
We Have Heard on High captures the sense of
shared joy as Earth joins heaven in celebrating
Jesus' birth. Straightforward rhythms and few
bell changes make this an excellent piece for
beginning and intermediate choirs.
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l od Rest Ye Merry, Gentlemenarr. Dan
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Edwards. Filled with interesting bell techniques, this
arrangement will sparkle in any Christmas program
or service. Add the optional Triangle, Tambourine
and Clave parts included with the score to enhance
the performance, for a special musical moment
during your holiday celebration.
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& Claves . . . . . . . AGEHR-L1 5.50
l od Rest Ye Merry, Gentlemenarr. Dave
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Howland. Dave Howland brings us this stellar
Latin setting of the traditional Christmas favorite,
emphasized with mallets, martellato, RT, shakes,
swings, and a touch of drama. A fresh perspective
on a familiar carol.
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ive Carols for Beginning RingersAnna
Laura Page. Here is a wonderful collection of five
individual carol settings including O Come, All Ye
Faithful, Away in A Manger, On This Day Earth
Shall Ring, Silent Night, Holy Night, and God
Rest Ye Merry, Gentlemen. Each setting offers
opportunities for teaching beginning ringers to
achieve excellence in ringing with precision and
musicianship. The carols may be played with
handbells or handchimes.
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F
ive Duets for Christmas IIarr. Douglas E.
Wagner. The second volume of Five Duets for
Christmas features carefully scored bell parts
supported by rich, flowing piano accompaniments.
Neither of the bell parts are difficult, with Part I slightly
easier than Part II. Titles: Hark! The Herald Angels
Sing; Lo, How a Rose E'er Blooming; O Come, All
Ye Faithful; Still, Still, Still; and What Child is This?
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Go Tell It on the MountainSusan E. Geschke.
The joy of Christ's birth is felt from the start as the
piece opens with a driving, syncopated rhythm
on mallets. Soft LV's and the echo technique
provide a moment of quiet reflection before
the music returns to the driving energy of the
opening. This accessible piece will add to the
joyous spirit of the Christmas season.
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o, Tell It on the Mountainarr. Lloyd Larson.
Cast in a moderate swing style, the setting opens
with a simply stated bass line and grows as the
tune is added and the harmonic texture thickens.
The rhythmic nuances are captivating and the
stopped techniques along with an effective
modulation provide nice color and variety. Throw
in the optional finger snaps and you have an
superb title to enhance the worship experience
or to add a fresh dimension to your Christmas
concerts. Great fun for all involved!
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od Rest Ye Merry, Gentlemenarr. Cynthia
Dobrinski. Don't miss this! Cynthia Dobrinsky's
dynamic and rhythmic rendition of this traditional
English carol will have everyone on the edge of
their seats! Mallets, shakes and other staccato
techniques add interest and propel the piece with a
relentless energy that builds to the final measure. It
is surprisingly accessible, however; delightfully fun
to play and it sounds a lot harder than it actually is.
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od Rest You Merry, Gentlemenarr. Linda
Lamb. Using a bell peal to begin and end the
setting, Linda Lamb has arranged this joyful carol
to feature melodic material in both low and high
registers. Extended use of LV and a range of
dynamics will give beginning ringers an opportunity
to develop their musicality.
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l ood Christian Friends, Rejoice!arr. Karen
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Lakey Buckwalter. Accompanied by piano to
enrich and support the melody, this achievable
arrangement for Christmas has few special
techniques. The solo in the middle section can be
performed by a vocalist, ensemble, handchimes,
flute or piano to add interest and give you the
option to feature a special musician during the
holiday season. This setting provides a good
opportunity for a youth choir, or for a beginning
ensemble looking for the next step.
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10367393 Keyboard/Full Score . . . . . . . 5.50
l ood King Wenceslasarr. Tammy Waldrop.
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Your handbell choir will have great fun learning
this energetic setting of the perennial Christmas
favorite, also known as Gentle Mary Laid Her
Child. Expect extensive use of mallets and various
stopped techniques including mallets, mallet
rolls, TD and shakes, which enhance the joyful
exuberance of this piece. Sure to be a hit with your
ringers and your audience!
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o, Tell It On the MountainAndrew Duncan.
Make your Christmas celebration come alive
with this fun and compelling arrangement of
Go, Tell It On the Mountain. A great malleted
bass line reminiscent of a train and jazzy treble
chords make this selection a delight to play and
to hear. A surefire winner!
10307341 3/6 Octave . . . . . AGEHR-L2 4.50
Coventry Carolarr. Lloyd Larson. The charm
of this artfully written carol setting lies in its
simple and direct style. Two complementary
carol tunes - Coventry Carol and Gentle Mary
Laid Her Child- are always prominent, with the
harmonic scheme carefully and practically laid
out. Absolutely lovely!
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l ing Dong Merrily On Higharr. John A.
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Behnke. This upbeat arrangement combines Ding
Dong Merrily on High and Good King Wenceslas
creating a cascade of Christmas joy. In ABA
form with no bell changes, this piece can be
performed in a traditional concert stage setting, in
the church aisles, or even outside for community
outreach!
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l od Rest Ye Merry, Gentlemenarr. Julie
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Stitt. God Rest Ye Merry, Gentlemen begins with
alternating measures in 4/4 and 6/8 in minor
keys, with a treble ostinato lending interest to the
melody line. The optional bass and drum set score
adds uniqueness, and as the piece progresses,
a rhythmic bass pattern is introduced using
complex jazz chords and a syncopated melody
in the treble clef. Ringers will enjoy the challenge
of ringing this fast-paced and energetic piece at
your next holiday performance.
10356668 3/6 Octave . . . . . AGEHR-L4 4.95
10356669 Keyboard/Full Score . . . . . . 12.95
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4 ood King WenceslasTraditional/arr. William
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Moats. Good King Wenceslas, also known as Gentle
Mary Laid Her Child, is a popular Christmas carol
about a king who goes out to give alms to the poor
peasants on the Feast of Stephen, traditionally held
on December 26. The middle section uses TD or
pluck, followed by a malleted section for charm
and interest. This is an ideal choice for beginning
ringers or young ensembles.
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andbell Hymns for Advent and Christmas
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Douglas E. Wagner. Performance success
by just about any handbell ensemble is virtually
guaranteed with each of these eight selections
based on popular hymns for Advent and Christmas.
No more than 22 bells are required, and ringers
do not need to cope with any subdivisions of the
beat or any bell changes. Contents are: Gentle Mary
Laid Her Child; God Rest You, Merry Christians All;
Good Christian Friends, Rejoice; Let All Mortal
Flesh Keep Silence; O Come, All Ye Faithful; On
Christmas Night All Christians Sing and 'Twas
in the Moon of Wintertime.
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