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Handbell Music
l A Christmas Lullabyarr. Anna Laura Page.
This contemplative arrangement weaves together
O Come, Little Children and Still, Still, Still. Well-
suited for youth or beginning choirs, A Christmas
Lullaby is an accessible, must-have selection for a
quiet moment during your Christmas Eve service,
concert or call to worship in the holiday season.
Equally beautiful on handbells or handchimes.
10454996 2/3 Octave. . . . AGEHR-L1+ 4.50
Christmastime (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
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.
10367389 3/5 Octave. . . . . AGEHR-L3 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!
10028737 2/3 Octave. . . . . AGEHR-L2 4.50
Echoing Their Joyous Strainsarr. Ron
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.
10366187 3/5 Octave. . . . . AGEHR-L3 4.50
Fantasy 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.
3266772 3/5 Octave. . . . AGEHR-L2+ 4.50
10316718 Instrumental Parts
Orchestration . . . . . . . . . . . 55.00
4 Festive Peal on Adeste FidelesDouglas E.
Wagner. Hear the joyous ringing of bells as they peal
with an eighth-note accompaniment brimming with
excitement in this fresh arrangement of the familiar
carol. Bright and energetic with added syncopation,
Festive Peal on Adestes Fidelis is a perfect opener
for your Christmas service or concert.
10455008 3/5 Octave. . . . . AGEHR-L3 4.50
The First Noelarr. Larry Shackley & Arnold
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.
10360787 3/6 Octave. . . . AGEHR-L2+ 4.50
The First Noelarr. Sandra Eithun. This fresh,
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!
10366190 3/5 Octave. . . . . AGEHR-L2 4.50
Five 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.
8068196 2/3 Octave. . . . . AGEHR-L1 4.95
Five 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?
10052651 2 Octave . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16.95
l Follow the Star of Bethlehemarr. Linda
R. Lamb. Here's a light and lively setting! The
traditional spiritual Rise Up Shepherd and Follow
dances along with syncopated stopped techniques,
mart lifts, echoes, and shakes, which illustrate the
text "follow, follow, rise up, shepherd and follow."
Easily prepared, but highly effective!
10454893 2/3 Octave. . . . . AGEHR-L2 4.50
Following 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.
10095898 3/5 Octave. . . . . AGEHR-L1 4.25
For 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!
10317900 2/3 Octave. . . . . AGEHR-L1 4.25
Fum, 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.
10089482 3/5 Octave. . . . . AGEHR-L3 4.50
4 Gentle Mary Laid Her Childarr. Anna Laura
Page. Also known as Good King Wenceslas, this
beloved carol has been given a fresh, energetic new
setting using mart lifts, marts, and thump damps.
Measures of 6/8 are inserted into the melody for
a delightful touch to bring this arrangement "over
the top!" Useful during the Christmas season, and
a distinctive addition to any handbell library.
10454896 3/5 Octave. . . . . AGEHR-L3 4.50
4 Gesu Bambinoarr. Karen Thompson. Ringers
and listeners will delight in this faithful transcription
of the classic Gesu Bambino with beautiful flow,
attention to details and dynamic contrasts. For
church or concert, this versatile arrangement
is written for handbell choir plus a solo line that
may be played on Dutch handbells, chimes, or
C instrument. In addition, optional parts are available
for vocal soloist and/or SATB choir and organ so that
everyone can participate in this special celebration of
faith during the Christmas season.
10456873 5/6 Octave. . . . . AGEHR-L3 4.50
10456894 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.85
10456874 Keyboard/Full Score . . . . . . 12.95
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.
8068571 2/3 Octave. . . . . AGEHR-L2 4.25
l Go Tell It on the Mountainarr. Sandra Eithun.
Singing bells bring a sense of anticipation, followed
by simple ringing using mallets on suspended bells
give a hint of the sensitive treatment to come. Rather
than the traditional boisterous treatment of the tune,
Sandra Eithun offers a thoughful arrangement filled
with majesty and awe. Listen for fragments of Silent
Night, Il Est Ne and Joy to the World introduced
throughout for interest and to enhance the message
of that special Christmas morning.
10455023 3/5 Octave. . . . AGEHR-L2+ 4.50
4 Go, Tell It!arr. Karen Thompson. The spiritual
Go Tell It On the Mountain is given a jazzy treatment
in this uplifting and accessible arrangement.
Swinging eighth notes, multiple techniques
(including malleted bass lines, ring touch, vibrato,
gyro, and martellato), and handchimes add to
the fun. An excellent choice for church or concert
settings - your audience will be tapping their feet!
10456869 3/5 Octave. . . . . AGEHR-L3 4.95
God Rest Ye Merry, Gentlemenarr. Dan
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.
10374589 3/5 Octave opt. Triangle, Tambourine
& Claves . . . . . . AGEHR-L1 5.50
l God Rest Ye Merry, Gentlemenarr. Joel
Raney & Arnold B. Sherman. Malleted handbells,
combined with a colorful splash of handchimes
for special effects in many variations, bring to life
this dynamic presentation. Once again, Arnold
Sherman has adapted a piano work of Joel
Raney's and created a masterful handbell setting,
a fantasia on a familiar carol ideal for Christmas
concerts or worship services. The ringers will enjoy
the rhythmic energy and fresh approach to this
Christmas classic.
10452287 3/6 Octave opt. 3 Octave
Handchimes. . . AGEHR-L3+ 4.95
4 God Rest Ye Merry, Gentlemenarr. Sandra
Eithun. This charismatic arrangement by Sandra
Eithun presents the familiar tune in a meditative
manner, giving listeners an opportunity to reflect
on the text of the hymn and consider the meaning
of Christmas. Listen for phrases of Carol of the
Bells, Sing We Now of Christmas and Il Est Ne
intertwined throughout.
10455010 2/3 Octave. . . . . AGEHR-L2 4.50
God 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.
10068564 3/7 Octave with
opt. Percussion. . AGEHR-L3 4.50
God 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.
10089483 2 Octave . . . . . . AGEHR-L1 3.95
l Good King Wenceslasarr. Jason W. Krug. If
you are looking for an exciting Christmas mallet
feature, here is it! This dynamic arrangement
with driving syncopations is full of exurberance.
A great choice for a joyful holiday performance.
Optional tambourine, wind chimes, hand drum and
suspended cymbals.
10458698 3/7 Octave. . . . AGEHR-L3+ 5.50
Good King Wenceslasarr. Tammy Waldrop.
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!
10366347 3/6 Octave. . . . AGEHR-L1+ 4.50
l Good King Wenceslas (Gentle Mary Laid Her
Child)arr. John A. Behnke. Good King Wenceslas
and In the Bleak Midwinter cleverly combine in this
attractive arrangement. The excitement continues
to the end with an eight measure flourish that will
"wow" all who hear it! There are no bell changes
in this selection that can be played from memory
and without using tables. This work is perfect for
outreach programs and caroling.
10455030 3/5 Octave. . . . . AGEHR-L3 4.50
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
l How Still We See Thee Liearr. Dan R. Edwards.
This thoughtful and reflective arrangement of the
well-known hymn focuses on the relative silence
of the birth of Christ in that little town of Bethlehem
where only a few people noticed the momentous
event. With hints of Once in Royal David's City
shining through, this reverent and meaningful piece
is great for use throughout the Christmas season.
10455018 3/5 Octave. . . . . AGEHR-L3 4.50
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