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Christmas for Handbells
More and more school music programs are incorporating handbells and
handchimes in their choral and instrumental performances. Here are Pepper's
best-sellers for Christmas! Visit jwpepper.com for complete information on all
styles of handbell music.
Angels and Shepherds—arr. 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 Glory—
arr. 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
Angels Sing Gloria—arr. Sandra Eithun.
From the rhythmic opening to the dynamic ending,
this medley containing Ding, Dong! Merrily on High
and Gloria will be enjoyed by ringers and audiences
alike. The flowing middle section which incorporates
chimes is a nice contrast to the Latin inspired
rhythms of the opening and closing. The addition of
the optional percussion parts contributes to a fun
performance for the Christmas season!
10366276 3/5 Octave . . . . . . . . AGEHR-L2+ 4.95
10366277 Instrumental Parts . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19.95
Angels We Have Heard on High—
arr. Susan Geschke.
This new treatment of the
Christmas favorite is immediately engaging, and
accessible for any developing bellchoir. Use of scale
passages on bell peals adds sparkle to the melody
and brings a festive air to the presentation. Exuberant
from the first note to the last, this 2-3 octave setting is
suitable for both handbell and handchime choirs.
10090256 2/3 Octave . . . . . . . . . AGEHR-L2 4.50
Angels, from the Realms of Glory—
arr. Cynthia Dobrinski.
This Cynthia Dobrinksi
setting is a festive addition to the Christmas
repertoire. A big introduction is followed by a rung
melody accompanied by malleted staccatos. The
transition and softer verse two includes echoes, mallet
rolls, martellatos, martellato lifts and mallet lifts with
an abundance of harmonic interest. The third verse
is triumphant with big chords and moving parts,
martellatos and shakes, and the exciting coda brings
it all to an exciting conclusion. Ringers will find this
piece to be three rewarding minutes full of pleasure in
both worship and concert venues.
10305833 3/6 Octave . . . . . . . . . AGEHR-L3 4.50
An Appalachian Christmas—
arr. Tammy Waldrop.
Combine traditional
Christmas carols with a healthy dose of Bluegrass
musical style and you'll have a good idea of the festive
fun waiting in this Christmas arrangement. Generous
use of mallets and offbeat rhythms keep the medley
moving right up to the final measure.
10095902 3/5 Octave . . . . . . . . . AGEHR-L2 4.25
Away in a Manger—arr. Joel Raney.
Combining handbells with optional handchimes,
piano, strings and flute, Joel Raney has created the
musical equivalent of viewing a nativity scene with
childlike wonder. The soothing lullaby moves from
Joel's signature ballad style to a section of whimsical
playfulness, with a multitude of different techniques
and stopped sounds. Incorporating both the familiar
Murray tune along with Kirkpatrick's Cradle Song, this
musical presentation makes a charming addition to
any handbell choir's Christmas program.
10360828 3/5 Octave with opt. 3/5 Octave
Handchimes . . . . . . . . AGEHR-L3 4.95
10360829 Instrumental Parts Flute,
2 Violins & 2 Cellos. . . . . . . . . . . . . 24.95
Bell Peal on Hark! The Herald Angels
Sing—arr. Linda R. Lamb.
Celebrate the festive
mood of the Christmas season with this exceptional
arrangement for developing handbell choirs.
Enhanced with LV, shakes, martellato lifts and swings,
the familiar carol takes on a fresh, joyful feeling!
10317889 2/3 Octave . . . . . . . . . AGEHR-L2 4.25
Carol of the Bells—Cathy 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
Catalonian Carol—arr. 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
A Celtic Silent Night—Franz 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
Chime in Advent and Christmas—
arr. 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
10068154E 2/3 Octave ePrint . . . AGEHR-L1+ 4.50
Chime In: Advent and Christmas #2—
arr. 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
Christmas Bell Rejoicing—arr. Michael Ryan.
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
Christmas Carols for Twelve Bells—
arr. 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
Christmas Fantasia—arr. 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
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 Carol—Keith 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 Carol—arr. 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
10028737E 2/3 Octave ePrint . . . . AGEHR-L2 4.50
Echoing Their Joyous Strains—
arr. 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
The First Noel—arr. 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
