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Handbell Music
Handbell Music for Advent
An Advent Celebrationarr. Bill Ingram. Break
Forth, O Beauteous Heavenly Light and Lo, How
a Rose E'er Blooming are melded together in this
perfect arrangement for your Advent or Christmas
services. Interesting harmonies, chimes, and
various techniques including echoes and swings
bring life to these chorale tunes. This fresh
presentation is a great option when something new
and interesting is needed.
10366274 3/5 Octave. . . . AGEHR-L2+ 4.50
Advent Fantasyarr. Judy Phillips. Advent
Fantasy combines the tunes Comfort, Comfort
Now My People; Let All Mortal Flesh Keep Silence;
Savior of the Nations, Come and On Jordan's Bank
the Baptist's Cry. This wonderful medley of Advent
hymns will be a delightful addition to handbell choir
libraries and will be useful in many situations during
the Christmas season.
10307319 3/6 Octave. . . . . AGEHR-L3 4.95
Advent HopeDerek K. Hakes. The contemplative
strains of Savior of the Nations, Come and Come,
Thou Long-Expected Jesus are woven together in
this lovely musical offering for the Advent season.
With no key alterations, straight-forward ringing,
and only a few bell changes, this is a fine selection
to put together when rehearsals are at a minimum.
A perfect choice to put your congregation in a
thoughtfully prayerful mood.
10275717 2/3 Octave. . . . . AGEHR-L2 4.50
Advent Suite for HandbellsSondra K. Tucker.
A beautiful suite of three familiar Advent titles,
providing a wonderful sense of anticipation and
hope for the Christmas miracle to come. Each of
the selections can be performed separately and
each one features a separate mood, from lilting
and hopeful, to reverent and respectful, followed by
purposeful rejoicing. Add the optional sleigh bells,
finger cymbals, wind chimes, handchimes and
hand drum for that extra special performance of the
season. Titles include: Comfort, Comfort These My
People; Savior of the Nations, Come and Prepare
the Royal Highway.
10367381 2/3 Octave. . . . . AGEHR-L3 5.95
l Carol for AdventWilliam Moats. William Moats
has composed a delightfully bright and enchanting
new original Christmas "carol." With a flowing
melody in a bright tempo enhanced by ring touches
and shakes, this edition will challenge ringers and
enthrall listeners. This compelling piece provides a
wonderful means to celebrate the birth of Christ.
10454336 3/5 Octave. . . . AGEHR-L1+ 4.75
Celebrate the Seasonarr. Cathy Moklebust. Go
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
Change Ring Prelude on Divinum Mysterium
arr. Fred Gramann. Based on the 13th century
plainsong Of The Father's Love Begotten, this
setting will not be forgotten by your ringers and
congregation. It features lush harmonies and
accessible, yet complex-sounding rhythms. Now
available in a 2-3 octave setting, this is a lovely
offering that combines the aura of the plainsong
and the mystery of the Incarnation during the
Advent season.
8060087 3/6 Octave. . . . AGEHR-L3+ 4.50
Chime in: Advent and Christmasarr. John
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
Chime In : Advent and Christmas #2arr.
John 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
l Comfort, Comfortarr. Cathy Moklebust. The
tune
FREU DICH SEHR is given several treatments
in this exciting new arrangement for Advent. From
joyfully rhythmic to grandly regal, the various
sections use a myriad of handbell techniques
including malleting, ring touch, LV, and shakes.
Both the rhythmic and isometric versions of the
tune are used, adding even more variety. Use the
optional parts for flute, finger cymbals, tambourine
and tenor drum to enhance the sense of anticipation
for the coming celebration.
10456961 3/5 Octave. . . . . AGEHR-L4 4.95
10456962 Keyboard/Full Score . . . . . . 13.95
Handbell Hymns for Advent and Christmas
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.
8067715 3 Octave . . . . . . AGEHR-L1 8.95
Let All Mortal Flesh Keep Silencearr. Michael
Mazzatenta. Arranger Michael Mazzatenta has
crafted a worshipful and accessible setting of the
French hymn PICARDY, enhanced by singing bells and
mallets on suspended bells. A great way to showcase
the talents of your handbell choir during Advent.
10374597 3/5 Octave opt. 1 Octave
Handchimes. . . . AGEHR-L2 3.75
Let All Mortal Flesh Keep Silencearr. Karen
Thompson. An arrangement that elegantly portrays
the mood of Advent, Let All Mortal Flesh Keep
Silence is unique and versatile. Beginning with a
processional that is quite easy to memorize, the
piece may be rung by a chime choir and handbell
choir or by one handbell choir and keyboard.
Following the Processional is a meditative setting
of the hymn. Options include an immediate segue
from the Processional to the Meditation, or ringing
the two as separate entities.
10307335 2/5 Octave. . . . . AGEHR-L2 4.50
Long Ago, Prophets Knewarr. Linda R. Lamb.
This accessible arrangement of the tune PERSONENT
HODIE
is extremely flexible, yet the full, rich chords
and slightly mysterious mood make it sound more
challenging than it actually is. With the primary title,
Long Ago, Prophets Knew, it is suitable for Advent.
Use the secondary title, On This Day Earth Shall
Ring, when your beginning or youth handbell choir
is featured during your Christmas celebration.
10356671 2/3 Octave. . . . . AGEHR-L1 3.95
l O Come, O Come Emmanuelarr. Susan E.
Geschke. As we celebrate with adoration the birth
of the Christ child, this lush and reverent offering
is a gentle call to begin life anew at the foot of the
manger. O Come, O Come Emmanuel is skillfully
combined with a second plainsong, Of the Father's
Love Begotten, creating an elegant beauty that will
linger in hearts long after the final notes fade away.
The unhurried legato style provides an excellent
opportunity for expressive, sensitive ringing.
10456963 2/3 Octave. . . . . AGEHR-L2 4.50
4 O Come, O Come, Emmanuelarr. Kevin Bryant.
This meditative setting of VENI EMMANUEL is perfect
for Advent services or concerts. The singing bell
technique sets the mood, optional handchimes
highlight the melody, and contrasting dynamics offer
teaching opportunities. A sincere and expressive
arrangement that will enthrall your congregation.
10455000 3/5 Octave. . . . . AGEHR-L2 4.50
4 People Look Eastarr. Jason Krug. A solid
sense of urgency and anticipation is incorporated
into this setting enhanced by the use of mallets,
martellato and thumb damps. Opening with a
joyful, rhythmic zeal, the music adroitly progresses
to a well-crafted mid-section in minor mode. A
feeling of completeness and celebration is assured
as the original rhythms and tempo bring the music
to a joyous culmination. This arrangement is a
good choice for holiday concerts and for worship
during Advent.
10454402 3/6 Octave. . . . AGEHR-L2+ 4.75
l Savior of the Nations, Comearr. Joshua
Kramer. Beginning by quoting the original chant,
this piece develops with a quiet and mysterious
open-fifths ostinato that serves as the foundation
for the melody. Utilizing LV technique, the work
builds to a glorious climax before the chant returns.
The emotion and anticipation of the events to come
are effectively captured in this Advent hymn.
10455029 3/5 Octave. . . . . AGEHR-L2 4.50
Wake, Awake, for Night Is Flyingarr. Ron
Mallory. Taken in a fresh new direction, this
arrangement of a well-known Bach chorale begins
with a malleted, rhythmic accompaniment and is
rounded out with a slower, lyrical middle section
that incorporates chimes on the melody. The driving
ending is reflective of our excitement as we await
the birth of the Christ Child.
10366491 3/5 Octave. . . . AGEHR-L2+ 4.50
Welcome ChristmasAlbert Hague/arr.
Mallory. Capture the joy of the people of Who-
ville on Christmas morning with this outstanding
arrangement of the popular tune from the movie
"How the Grinch Stole Christmas." Carefully
scored to help build ringing skills, this fun setting
is guaranteed to delight listeners young and old!
10317891 3/5 Octave opt. 2 Octave
Handchimes. . . AGEHR-L2+ 4.25
You Raise Me UpBrendan Graham & Rolf
Lovland/arr. Raney. The full, luxurious harmonies
sustained by the handbells are enhanced by the
vibrato of a cello giving an emotional background to
this poignant and lyrical melody. Without question,
this is an absolutely stunning arrangement that is
both exceptionally conceived and inspirational -
perfect for both church and concert settings. If you
choose only one new handbell title this year, this is
the one. Our highest recommendation!
10293747 3/5 Octave with opt.
3-5 Oct. Handchimes
& Cello. . . . . . . AGEHR-L2+ 5.25
10293752 Instrumental Parts Cello . . . . 2.50
Handbell
Sacred Christmas
4 'Twas in the Moon of Wintertimearr.
John Atteberry. The running eighth note patterns
throughout create tension and motion, then
resolve beautifully in this haunting and expressive
arrangement. With lovely phrasing opportunities and
dynamic contrasts, this wonderful setting of the hymn
tune
UNE JEUNE PUCELLE (also known as Huron Carol)
is ideal for any Advent or Christmas celebration.
10454335 3/5 Octave. . . . . AGEHR-L2 4.75
l 12 Bells Around the Worldarr. Sandra Eithun.
This reproducible collection is perfect for performance
situations with limited ringers. Featuring Christmas
carols from around the world, this delightful
collection also contains suggested arrangements for
ensembles of variable sizes. Additionally, all of these
arrangements are in F major with no bell changes,
which mean no tables are necessary. Titles include:
Cold December Flies Away; Curoo, Curoo; He is Born
(Il Est Ne); I Wonder as I Wander; O Tannenbaum; On
This Day Earth Shall Ring; Still, Still, Still; and 'Twas in
the Moon of Wintertime.
10454989 Handbells. . . . AGEHR-L2+ 44.95
And All on Earth RejoicedSandra R Wagner.
With grace and elegant simplicity, the tunes
associated with the hymns Let All Mortal Flesh
Keep Silence and O Come, O Come Emmanuel, join
together to announce the glad tidings of Christ's
birth to a waiting world. Only a few bell changes
are necessary.
10307720 2/3 Octave. . . . . AGEHR-L2 4.50
And All the Bells on Earth Shall Ring!Various.
Eight traditional carols that everyone loves to hear
at Christmas time are included in this collection
of easy reproducible arrangements written by
some of the best-known and trusted writers
in the handbell music world. Each title may be
performed as a single offering; however, if extended
performance time is required, two or three titles
may be effectively joined together as a mini suite.
Suggestions for such combinations are included
in the Foreword. Titles include: O Come, All Ye
Faithful; It Came Upon the Midnight Clear; Ding
Dong! Merrily on High; O Little Town of Bethlehem;
The First Nowell; Away in a Manger; God Rest You
Merry, Gentlemen and Joy to the World.
10307721 2/3 Octave
Reproducible . . AGEHR-L2 44.95
Angels and Shepherdsarr. Linda R. Lamb. The
tempo marking "With joyful abandon" sums up this
fresh setting by Linda Lamb. Listen for the chorus
of Angels We Have Heard on High in the middle
section for contrast. The use of chimes, grace notes
and some stopped techniques will keep your ringers
interested as they learn and perform this charming,
delightful carol.
10366275 2/3 Octave. . . . . AGEHR-L2 4.50
Angels from the Realms of Gloryarr. John
A. Behnke. John Behnke's arrangement of Angels
from the Realms of Glory is uplifting and incredibly
flexible. This piece can be a three to five octave
handbell prelude, or you can use combinations
like bells and choir, bells, choir and congregation,
bells and keyboard, or even bells, choir, keyboard,
brass and timpani to fit the musicians available- the
choice is yours! A great option for that one special
musical number during the Christmas season.
10356657 Score/Choral Parts
SATB Choral Part . . . . . . . . . 1.85
Angels From the Realms of Gloryarr. Lloyd
Larson. Lloyd Larson portrays majestic glory in this
arrangement of
REGENT SQUARE, full of the pageantry
and splendor of Christmas. The key change brings
the handbells to a warmer tone, while the malleted
background provides interest and momentum,
carrying through to the exciting finish.
10366200 3/5 Octave. . . . . AGEHR-L3 4.50
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It's wonderful to be
able to not only see
the music, but to
hear it as I follow
along in the score!
Fantastic!"
— Jessica Kohan, Church Choir Director
West Chester, PA
